11. Parent involvement… The tools are just too many to name them all here. What is worth saying is that everything is available to built an online community not only amongst students but also with parents. Plus it is available from any device with a web browser.
12. Unique Features By Matthew Henchen (Green Mountain Valley School) Consistency: one log-in and one central resource for students to access all necessary information for all classes. Comprehensive: edu2.0 offers a great set of tools to students and faculty - there is little need to go elsewhere. Intuitive: edu2.0 is one of the easiest web resources we have ever used. Reliable and dependable: edu2.0 has proven to be an extremely reliable and dependable resource. Flexible: edu2.0 has changed to meet our needs. Inexpensive: edu2.0 is much cheaper than the alternatives (it's free). Multimodal: the ability to add content beyond text, including audio, video, and html embeds - marvelous!
13. Technology aspects “I think it’s safe to say that Edu 2.0 is by far the most complete online educational tool that I’ve come across. It goes as far as enabling users to virtually create online school in one click.” -The system has an online tutorial. -It is soberly appealing in terms of colors. -The home page is a savvy summary of available options. -Every digital migrant can walk his way through.
14. Bibliography http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=3221 The biggest challenge that I have with Edu 2.0 is navigation, not because it is difficult, but because it is so comprehensive! http://mrmillertech.com/edtech/?p=57 The students have found the social aspect of this, and felt it was very similar to Facebook http://www.edu20.org/tour/case_study_3 http://maketecheasier.com/create-online-school-in-one-click-with-edu-2-0/2010/11/27 I think it’s safe to say that Edu 2.0 is by far the most complete online educational tool that I’ve come across. It goes as far as enabling users to virtually create online school in one click. http://newsletter.edutech.msu.edu/archives/tag/edu-20 It provides you with all the necessary requirements to put your course online such as an electronic gradebook, assignment drop box, attendance tracker, quizzes, and so much more. Best of all you can make your course private so only your students can access the course site.