Multipy.com

=[|Multiply]=

Multiply.com is a website where you can combine several aspects of Web 2.0 tools. You can upload photos, add blog entries, add notes, and connect with other users.

**__Resources__**
[|Multiply Website] [|Example of a 5th Grade Class's Multiply Website] [|Multiply Youtube Tutorial]

**Strengths:**

 * Free
 * Easy to sign-up
 * Easy to edit; drag and drop feature for photos
 * Can customize and personalize page
 * Easy to connect to other users
 * Similar edit functions to tools kids tend to be familiar with (Myspace, Facebook); easy edit
 * RSS feed options
 * Easy for collaboration between students and/or teachers

**Weaknesses:**

 * Custom features can make pages appear less organized and harder to find functions
 * Easy to get carried away with irrelevant content
 * If made public, everyone can see what the page's content is
 * Students may be able to cheat through Multiply

**Opportunities:**

 * Good way to have children network with one another
 * Using the features (notes, blogging) will have students practice writing
 * Great way to have networks grouped together (ex: all 1st grade teachers of a school can communicate easily)

**Threats:**

 * Online predators
 * Lack of privacy
 * Peer to peer harassment

__**Ideas for the Classroom**__

 * Make an online class "yearbook"
 * Communicate with parents
 * learn and collaborate with other classrooms
 * Have a school Multiply site
 * Blog option could be used as online journal
 * Way for students to communicate with one another or with the teacher