There were a few surprises as I went through the list. First, there were the "missing links" -- sites for which the links no longer worked. I didn't try to find those elsewhere, so they may just have different URLs. I tried and tried to get into Vufind, but couldn't get the site to work.
The second surprise was that I was already familiar with some of them because of the "23 things" program.
And, for those that I found that had educational uses:
Swivel: this site explores and compares data, graphs, and maps. Both math and social studies teachers might be able to use this site to locate data or to practive reading charts and graphs and both students and teachers could use it to convert data into charts and graphs. The Swivel confectionary helps import Google spreadsheets into Swivel, so those who have learned to use Google Tools from one of our earlier lessons could find specific use here. On the other hand the Swivel Toolbar enhances Microsoft Excel so those spreadsheets could easily be Swiveled. Since library circulation figures are already in an Excel spreadsheet, this might be a way to view them graphically.
PBWiki: Another way to take collaboration online. Just need to check from a campus computer and see if it's blocked.
And for personal use:
Zillow: nice site to find a retirement home.
Oodle: I found a free kitten for my sister on this classified ads search site.
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