ThinkQuest

=ThinkQuest= A Global Learning Platform

Resources and links
http://www.thinkquest.org/en/projects/index.html

Strengths:

 * Free website and creation tools.
 * Anyone can create a website very easily
 * Includes useful tools.
 * You can create blogs
 * You can use RSS
 * You can create a multiple question on site web poll.
 * Password protect for restricted access
 * online message board for discussions
 * online photo posting

Weaknesses:

 * Age is not restricted
 * Message forum could have negative message

Opportunities:

 * Teachers and students could
 * all set up websites
 * Students could create academic polls, as well as posting class pictures (with permission and supervision.

**Threats**: Homework assignments using Bravenet would require a home computer with an internet account, or a visit to a public library.
SInce it is unmonitored, maybe the students would not be given a Bravenet assignment.

Ideas: the class could create a newsletter.