This presentation covers the top four web tools for project-based learning.

1. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
TOP WEB TOOLS
Ms. Dronellar S. Moore
CUR 532
Garth Beerman
September 19, 2016

2. INTRODUCTION
Project-based learning enables learners to gain a
deeper understanding through exploration.
Planning for these projects (individual or group)
require a support unit to keep work organized.
There are many web tools to choose to serve the
user. This presentation analyzes the four most
useful web tools utilized for project-based learning.

3. FOUR MOST USEFUL TOOLS
 Animoto
 Dippity
 Myhistro
 Popplet

4. ANIMOTO
INTERACTIVE LEARNING:
Digital storytelling
Create slideshows
(Laan, 2013)
FEATURES:
Great for illustrating videos,
by way of clips, music,
photos, and text
Video style options
Offers background sounds
(Laan, 2013)

5. DIPITY
INTERACTIVE LEARNING:
Interactive timeline
Slideshow, list, flipbook
(Laan, 2013)
FEATURES:
Browser-based mapping
tool
Import media from other
sources
Choice of themes
(Laan, 2013)

6. MYHISTRO
INTERACTIVE LEARNING:
Interact with Google
Map/Google Earth
Chronological timeline
Collaborative/Co-
Authoring
Slideshow
(Laan, 2013)
FEATURES:
Browser-based tool
Combine blogging, videos,
and photographs
(Laan, 2013)

7. POPPLET
INTERACTIVE LEARNING:
 Generating concepts
 Creating galleries
 Adding Comments
(Laan, 2013)
 Collaborative/Share
(Specter, 2012)
FEATURES:
Used for mind-mapping
Dash-board view
Great for illustrating drawings,
photos, and videos
(Laan, 2013)
Embed into web pages
Import/Export
(Specter, 2012)

8. MOST EFFECTIVE TOOL
POPPLET

9. EFFECTIVE USE FOR DISTANT LEARNING
 Popplet allows collaborative use.
 For distant learning, individual learners as well as teams
could utilize this tool to build projects and discuss the
construction directly inside the tool. Instead of using
discussion tabs, the teams construct the project here.

10. EFFECTIVE USE FOR DISTANT LEARNING
 With granted access, classroom facilitators may comment
directly inside this workspace, offering feedback to
learners.
 As a presentation tool, hook a computer to a projector,
launch presentation, and then guide the audience.

11. CONCLUSION
Project-based learning gets a huge boost in the
utilization of online management tools. These four
featured tools: Animoto, Dipity, Myhistro, and
Popplet each function as the best of the best
resources to enhance the interactive distance
learning experience. Learners are able to choose
which ever web tool serves them best.

12. REFERENCES
Laan, K. (2012, October 22). 11 Essential tools for better project-
based learning. Retrieved from
http://teachthought.com/learning/project-based-learning/11-
tools-for-
better-project-based-learning/
Spector, A. (2012, September 5). Popplet allows your students to do
collaborative brainstorming [Video file]. Retrieved from YouTube