Teacher's were asked to read the article: Lecture Capture creates powerful possibilities for Mobile Learning.
Below are some notes that teachers jotted down using the Wallwisher web site. Take a look.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Below are a couple web sites related to Open Education Resources where
you can download materials for FREE and use for FREE on your own or
with/by students related to:
Textbooks
Training Materials
Activities & Labs
Full Course
to name a few.
All subject areas, grade levels, and media formats are covered along with relationships to the Common Core, Pre-College Courses, Open Textbooks, Classroom Management, and Career and Technical Education.
This would provide those online opportunities for students that need MORE at any level of learning.
Listed are a couple examples.
http://www.ck12.org/flexbook/book/6204
http://www.jamesbrennan.org/algebra/
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html
http://constitutioncenter.org/lincoln/
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2006/10/30/a-tale-of-two-wars/
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/1948.htm
Thanks for taking a look, Brandon.
http://www.oercommons.org/
http://oerconsortium.org/
Textbooks
Training Materials
Activities & Labs
Full Course
to name a few.
All subject areas, grade levels, and media formats are covered along with relationships to the Common Core, Pre-College Courses, Open Textbooks, Classroom Management, and Career and Technical Education.
This would provide those online opportunities for students that need MORE at any level of learning.
Listed are a couple examples.
http://www.ck12.org/flexbook/book/6204
http://www.jamesbrennan.org/algebra/
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html
http://constitutioncenter.org/lincoln/
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2006/10/30/a-tale-of-two-wars/
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/1948.htm
Thanks for taking a look, Brandon.
http://www.oercommons.org/
http://oerconsortium.org/
Monday, March 5, 2012
Google Image Search
Searching within Google has changed over time to allow for images, real live data and instant data to appear within your search results without having to switch to Images, Maps, or another search area. Google Image search specifically has changed over time to allow you to upload a picture, taken or url link, to be able to find information related to that picture that you want to know more about or find pictures similar to the picture to extend off of.
When you go specifically to www.google.com (do not search using the Google Toolbar) and then switch over to the Image search by clicking Images at the top of the web site, you will switch over to Google Image search.
You are still more than welcome to search for an image by typing in information
or
you can click on the camera at the end of the search bar and
Paste Image Url
or
Upload an Image
When you click Upload an Image you can either drag a picture into the search bar on the screen or Browse for the image on your computer. Once you Upload an Image you can search for information related to that Image.
Pretty cool tool to use if you have a picture/drawing you created that you would like to see if it is similar to something else on the Internet, or if you have images/pictures/drawings that you have no clue who created them.
Also try out this web site: Unofficial Google Image Search by Drawing where you can draw a picture, take a picture or upload a picture to draw on and see if there are similar ones on the Internet.
When you go specifically to www.google.com (do not search using the Google Toolbar) and then switch over to the Image search by clicking Images at the top of the web site, you will switch over to Google Image search.
You are still more than welcome to search for an image by typing in information
or
you can click on the camera at the end of the search bar and
Paste Image Url
or
Upload an Image
When you click Upload an Image you can either drag a picture into the search bar on the screen or Browse for the image on your computer. Once you Upload an Image you can search for information related to that Image.
Pretty cool tool to use if you have a picture/drawing you created that you would like to see if it is similar to something else on the Internet, or if you have images/pictures/drawings that you have no clue who created them.
Also try out this web site: Unofficial Google Image Search by Drawing where you can draw a picture, take a picture or upload a picture to draw on and see if there are similar ones on the Internet.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tech&Learning Web Sites
Listed below are some more Tech&Learning Web Sites that have great ideas focusing specifically on New and Upcoming Web Sites/Tools and Assistive Technology Web Sites/Tools.
Please take a look. Thanks.
New and Upcoming Web Sites/Tools
Look specifically at:
Classroom Video on Demand
Don Johnston Inc. Accessible Computer Books
Kinetic Media Video Vocabulary
PBS KIDS new games
Udemy
Assistive Technology Web Sites/Tools
ISTE
Autism Technology
Web 2.0 Tools That Work: Natural Readers, Storyline Online, Starfall
Atomic Learning
Please take a look. Thanks.
New and Upcoming Web Sites/Tools
Look specifically at:
Classroom Video on Demand
Don Johnston Inc. Accessible Computer Books
Kinetic Media Video Vocabulary
PBS KIDS new games
Udemy
Assistive Technology Web Sites/Tools
ISTE
Autism Technology
Web 2.0 Tools That Work: Natural Readers, Storyline Online, Starfall
Atomic Learning
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Findings at the AEA 267 InfoTech Advisory Board Meeting
I learned about TrueFlix (very similar to BookFlix but for 3rd-5th graders) yesterday at an AEA 267 meeting. I have played around with it a little bit, but it is affiliated with AEA267 and uses the same AEA267 Username and Password assigned to each building. It is not on the www.iowaaeaonline.org web site as not all AEAs in the state subscribe to it yet. Take a look around, see if it would work for you, a couple students or all your students and if you think it might be beneficial add as a link to your SchoolFusion page(s).
I also learned about neibors.lib.overdrive.com for your AudioBook and/or eBook needs through the public libraries. When you get to the web site, click on the Quick Reference Guide on the left hand side for more information, but essentially if you have a public library card you have access to download free audiobooks to be played on your computer or mp3 devices and access to download free ebooks for your ebook devices such as Kindle, Nook, iPad and more.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
3 web sites you should check out soon!!
If you use Google Forms with your students as a formative assessment tool, and you want your assessments to be graded automatically, then you need to look into Flubaroo. Simple and easy to use, and it does all of the work. Seriously check it out.
From Tech & Learning:
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Google Docs Templates
Alright,
So Google Docs is starting to become more of an everyday or at least 1 time a week usage for educators. The reason being is the collaboration piece of being able to work on a document together and/or have someone help out you instead of providing a document to someone and then you having to do the work to enhance the document based on their suggestions. Google Docs provides the opportunity for many educators to work together to better enhance their instruction and learning, as we have come to know that we do not know everything.
Another part of Google Docs that greatly supports the collaboration piece is find a Template within Google Docs that someone has so graciously shared for us to look at for potential use or at least to spark ideas to better guide our thoughts.
Once you are logged into Google Docs, to find a Template,
Click on "Create" and then "from Template"
Once you click on "from Template" you can sort between Public Templates, HDCSD Templates, Templates I've Use, My Templates.
Click "Public Templates"
Once in "Public Templates" the easiest way to find what you are looking for, such as Periodic Table, is by searching for it at the top of the page.
Once you search for a Template you can "Preview" it or if you click "Use This Template" it will actually be put it within your Google Docs list for your use.
If you Use This Template, depending on how it was created, you either have to use it as is or you can modify it and save it as your own.
I have found some great Templates to use related to the Periodic Table, Note Cards, and more.
So Google Docs is starting to become more of an everyday or at least 1 time a week usage for educators. The reason being is the collaboration piece of being able to work on a document together and/or have someone help out you instead of providing a document to someone and then you having to do the work to enhance the document based on their suggestions. Google Docs provides the opportunity for many educators to work together to better enhance their instruction and learning, as we have come to know that we do not know everything.
Another part of Google Docs that greatly supports the collaboration piece is find a Template within Google Docs that someone has so graciously shared for us to look at for potential use or at least to spark ideas to better guide our thoughts.
Once you are logged into Google Docs, to find a Template,
Click on "Create" and then "from Template"
Once you click on "from Template" you can sort between Public Templates, HDCSD Templates, Templates I've Use, My Templates.
Click "Public Templates"
Once in "Public Templates" the easiest way to find what you are looking for, such as Periodic Table, is by searching for it at the top of the page.
Once you search for a Template you can "Preview" it or if you click "Use This Template" it will actually be put it within your Google Docs list for your use.
If you Use This Template, depending on how it was created, you either have to use it as is or you can modify it and save it as your own.
I have found some great Templates to use related to the Periodic Table, Note Cards, and more.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tech&Learning Web Sites
Some recent trends located within the Tech & Learning web site.
Creating the Classrooms our Students Need
Showcases why our students need:
Collaborative
Experiential and Community-Based
Authentic
Relevant
Inquiry-Driven
Creative
LEARNING!!
Five Things Students Want Their Teachers to Know about Online Learning
Socialization is Important
Students Want to See Each Other
Students Want to See Their Teacher
Students Want You to Know Them
Keep it Relevant
4 Ways to Bring the World to your Students
Global Fluency builds relationships
Global Fluency helps you understand, not just translate
Global Fluency bridges cultural differences
Global Fluency is the new resume differentiator
Creating the Classrooms our Students Need
Showcases why our students need:
Collaborative
Experiential and Community-Based
Authentic
Relevant
Inquiry-Driven
Creative
LEARNING!!
Five Things Students Want Their Teachers to Know about Online Learning
Socialization is Important
Students Want to See Each Other
Students Want to See Their Teacher
Students Want You to Know Them
Keep it Relevant
4 Ways to Bring the World to your Students
Global Fluency builds relationships
Global Fluency helps you understand, not just translate
Global Fluency bridges cultural differences
Global Fluency is the new resume differentiator
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Tech&Learning Web Sites - 2011
Listed below are 2011 web site reviews from Tech & Learning broken down into educational categories. If you have time to take a look at just 1 that is better than nothing.
iPad Resources
Video, Clip Art, Images Resources
Teacher Resources
Student Resources
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