EME 2040 Blog #5

      An interesting Web 2.0 tool I would like to use in my classroom is Scribd. It's been called the Netflix and Spotify for readers. Members are charged a monthly fee of $9 a month. The membership grants access to an expansive library of literature. Even court documents are available. It also sells eBooks for a very cheap price. 

      I think Scribd would be useful in a classroom because in this digital age, physical hardcovers are becoming outdated. Scribd subscriptions for a class can cut costs on ordering textbooks. It can also make it easier on the students who will no longer have to carry heavy textbooks in their backpacks. Scribd is a great and resourceful tool. All genres are thoroughly organized and it's also available for download on Apple and Android.
Scribd

      Inspiration is a fun tool for concept mapping. I like how it's really easy to use and the interface is basic. Through the assignment I learned how to connect concepts in a succinct manner. The only thing I would change about Inspiration is the symbols box being all over the place. It constantly got in the way from time to time. If it could stay put somewhere, that'd be great.