Another of the more unique online tools that I found on Web 2.0 was Favorville. Most basically, this is an online community where people can exchange favors. The site is free, and the user simply needs to register and enter the city that they live in before they can send requests and answer requests for favors. The favors done on this site really can vary. They could be simply to borrow a ladder, get a ride somewhere, or even get advice on an issue. Once you've gotten/done a favor for someone, you can rate them. In additon, that person permanently becomes on of your "connections": another feature of the site. This allows you to build lasting relationships with helpful people in your community and in the world. You can also add to your connections by inviting members, who immediately become a part of the connections list.
I think this site is not only genius, but also can be extremely helpful as an elementary school teacher. Favorville can help me acquire materials that might be expensive that I don't want to buy but simply use once. I also think I would be able to even have speakers come in to speak to my class if there are people who are particularly qualified on a certain subject that I am going over in class. I feel that the possibilities are endless with favorville.com, and as someone who doesn't mind at all helping others, I know I would benefit greatly by becoming a member of this onlne community.
http://favorville.com/miami/ride%20share/postview.aspx?id=10524&p=1
I chose this link to favorville.com because of how simple it was to find, and to prove how easy it can be to benefit from favors people offer. By simply clicking on the city of Miami, which is near where I am from, I found an offer for a ride to Gainesville after the end of this semester or to transport belongings here. This obviously really applies to anyone living in the Gainesville or greater Miami area, which is many people who may even be in this class.
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