IFTTT

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Strengths:

 * teaches conditional statements
 * can be tailored to fit extremely broad or specific excuses
 * integrates and automates online tools
 * keeps social networks, RSS feeds, imaging sites, notes, to-do-lists, etc... on the same page
 * free to sign up

Weaknesses:

 * must create an account to use
 * must have prior knowledge of how to use other web 2.0 /social networking tools
 * pre-made "recipes" may create crutch
 * still in beta

Opportunities:

 * Utilizes MOST Web 2.0 tools (35 webapps to be exact)
 * lots of room for creativity
 * multi-tasking

**Threats**:

 * uses a lot of Web 2.0 skills that are not elementary age appropriate
 * may be blocked by school filters
 * requires membership to other webapps like social networks, imaging sites, evernote, etc...
 * very inappropriate url if you click "learn more"

Classroom Uses:

 * can be used for conditional, "if this, then that" lessons
 * time saver for using multiple webapps at once
 * transport/share work with parents through recipes