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Please note: It is very important to remember to choose the learning first, then the tool.
Here are some Web 2.0 tools that may be helpful as you incorporate project-based learning in your classroom.

CAST Strategy Tutor Strategy Tutor is a web-based tool designed to support students and teachers doing reading and research on the internet. Strategy Tutor helps students read, research, collect and understand information better and more efficiently. For teachers, Strategy Tutor provides a way to easily create web-based lessons embedded with research-based, highly effective learning strategy and vocabulary supports.

Google Applications WonderWheel and Timeline : Construct a search in the google search engine. Then, on your page of results, select either the WonderWheel or the Timeline link in the menu on the left. These tools help to further define and focus student searches. Other google applications that offer interesting topic manipulation include Google Squared and Google Fast Flip.

Webspiration Use Webspiration to map out ideas, organize with outlines and collaborate online with teams or colleagues. Webspiration unleashes your creativity, strengthens organizational skills, and transforms your ideas and information into knowledge.

Rubistar Want to make exemplary rubrics in a short amount of time? Try RubiStar out! Registered users can save and edit rubrics online. You can access them from home, school, or on the road. Registration and use of this tool is free.

Citation Machine Makes citing sources easy, so there's no reason not to give credit to your source.

Noodletools Although this site provides several free tools, one of which is an individual citation writer (like citation machine), this tool is worth paying for. It allows students to integrate appropriate search strategies and note-taking skills with their citations, making this a one-stop resource for information management.

Try these web 2.0 tools!