This blog will be dedicated to sharing all the great technology tools and teaching strategies that can be used in any classroom. I will share with you the web tools that the AHS Social Media class explores this semester as well as others I find. I am constantly searching for web tools to share with students and staff - so have fun exploring!
Computer Essentials 2013
Yodio
Google Talk
Chat within Gmail, iGoogle, and orkut
Podcasting
Students will utilize Vocaroo to create a message utilizing this free podcasting website! Students will embed the code in a post or as a gadget!
You do not have to create an account to create a podcast. However, if you want to save all of your message you must do so. It takes no time at all to create an account.
With this website - students can record a message. It starts recording rather quickly after you hit allow. However, just click the record again button and record the message again. Students can send the message in an email, embed the html code on to their website or add the link to their website.
Gabcast offers two free options for recording and sharing your vocal podcasts. You can record by calling in to a phone number. The other way to record is by using a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service.
You must create an account on Gabcast. To start utilizing the recording service, you must create a channel. You may have your recording private or public. Once you have your channel you may dial one of the access numbers. Dial the access number, and you will be prompted to enter your channel number followed by the pound key. Then your password. You then record your message. You can publish right from your cell phone. If you have subscribers, they will be notified of the new recording. The message will be saved on to your gabcast account.
Your message will be saved under your episodes.
To add to your blog!
Once you are logged into your account click on "edit channel" and select "Custom" from the "Add new blog" drop-down box. Provide the username and password that you use to log on to your WordPress blog to post. Enter your server in the blog server field and provide the app path (e.g. /wordpress/xmlrpc.php). Important: Leave the "blog ID" field blank! Optionally embed the Flash player (recommended). Click "Submit".
http://www.voxopop.com
Voxopop aims to bring people together in an environment of constructive communication.They realize that the world needs more communication between people of differing social, political and religious contexts - and Voxopop aims to provide that kind of bridge to bring about social change. So lets talking!
Voxopop talkgroups let you discuss your interests and passions with people from all over the world, using your real voice. It's a whole new way to talk online. Find talkgroups to join, or start your own and spread the word. Great for families & friends, interest groups, website owners, bloggers, podcasters and teachers. Start talking, it's FREE!
Created a talkgroup!
Social Media 3o
Thanksgiving Fun!
Thanksgiving Day Games!
Thanksgiving Webquest
Hangman 2
Animated Games
Picture Match Game
Turkey Surprise Story
Turkey Anagram Game
http://akidsheart.com/holidays/thanks/thgame.htm
Hangman
DLTK's Thanksgiving Games
LilFingers Thanksgiving Fun!
Games
Thanksgiving - coloring pages, games, etc.
Thanksgiving History Flash Cards
All About Thanksgiving, Misc. Items
Thanksgiving Webquest
Thanksgiving Fun!
Animated Jigsaw Puzzle - Thanksgiving
Animated Jigsaw Puzzle - Turkey
Animated Desktop Critters/Pilgrims - Downloads
Play the Turkey Dance (like Simon)
Tic Tac Toe
Thanksgivingfun.doc
Thanksgiving Puzzle
Find the Turkey
Etc. Turkey
Kids Domain - Thanksgiving
Games
Poems
Turkey Unit
Docs Online
Links to Explore
Math Tool Chest
Virtual Worlds Almanac
Create A Graph
Global Education Conference 2010
YoYo Games
Wordoholic
Wink
Musopen
Symbaloo
Visit at: http://abilene.symbaloo.com/
Common Craft
I LOVE COMMON CRAFT VIDEOS!!!! When teaching Social Media!
Common Craft is a website where you can find videos on certain subjects - "In Plain English". The cool thing about this website is that the videos use paper cut-outs. The explanation of these videos are great to supplement any lesson!
"Common Craft Covers Subjects That Matter in the 21st Century"
3 Minute Videos
The have created over 30 videos that have been viewed over 20 million times online. Their current focus is building a library of educational videos that can be licensed for use in classrooms, on Learning Management Systems, Intranets and on websites. You can also hire them to create a video for you!!!
These videos can be viewed for Free, Purchase for Professional Use
- Web License: Embed a Common Craft video on your website (monthly subscription service)
- Individual License: Download videos to your computer, for use in presentations, classrooms, etc. (for a single person's use)
- Site License: Download videos for use across an organization via an Intranet, LMS, Extranet, DVDs, etc.
fur.ly
Shorten multiple URL's into one.
Have a set of websites that you want to share with your students? You can type them into Fur.ly - see pictures. Copy and paste or key in URL's. Click go and fur.ly will give you one URL.
Here is an example: http://fur.ly/3bwq of a fur.ly I made for Keyboarding.
Yoowalk
Yoowalk vitural world - chat room - enter various stores, etc.
YOOWALK is a representation of the worldwide web a 3D world where you can :
- Browse the web in 3D with your avatar
- Build a 3D version of your website
- Have your personal room in 3D
- Meet people and hang around with them
Firefox Addons
There are several Firefox add on categories - see photo on right.
Have fun! There are so many neat add on's to make your life easier!!!
TimeRime.com - introduction
TimeRime lets you search, compare and make free timeline. The time lines can be filled with audio and video fragments, as well.
Symbaloo | Access your bookmarks anywhere
BurningWell
MorgueFile
UpToTen
Blog Background
Here is one of many websites: The Cutest Blog on The Block
You can also add banners and accessories from this website to your blog! HAVE FUN!!
BabelWith.Me - Create a Conversation
Tinychat
"What is Tinychat?
Tinychat is a simple, free to use, video chat rooms that just work! Enjoy chatting with your friends or making new ones, just create a chat room or join one."
Google Toolbar - Web History
Google Toolbar
(The following information was obtained from Google's Help - Getting Started Page)
Toolbar offers helpful search suggestions as you type in the search box. While most suggestions come from popular Google searches, you'll also see suggestions from your Google bookmarks and your search history. Toolbar even lets you know if you've incorrectly spelled a word, and suggests the correct spelling.
Download Google Toolbar - for Firefox Click here
Search with popular suggestions
Toolbar offers helpful search suggestions as you type in the search box. While most suggestions come from popular Google searches, you'll also see suggestions from your Google bookmarks and your search history. Toolbar even lets you know if you've incorrectly spelled a word, and suggests the correct spelling.Learn more about the search box
Access websites with a single click
Add custom buttons to access or search your favorite websites from Toolbar. You can add buttons created by other Toolbar users from our Button Gallery, or make your own using our Google Toolbar API.Learn more about custom buttons
Contribute to any webpage with Sidewiki
Google Sidewiki is a browser sidebar that lets you contribute and read helpful information alongside any webpage. Share your insights with the entire Sidewiki community and post updates via Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, or email.Learn more about Sidewiki
View your Google Bookmarks from any computer
Instead of remembering the addresses to all your favorite websites, save time by creating Google Bookmarks. Google Bookmarks are saved to your Google Account and can be accessed from any computer through Toolbar's Bookmarks menu, the Google Bookmarks homepage, or your iGoogle homepage.Learn more about Google Bookmarks
Google Quick Search Box
To install the Quick Search Box - for a mac: http://www.google.com/quicksearchbox/
Networked Blogs
- Get Found
If a blog is not read by anyone, does it really exist? - Visual Blogroll
Show off a thumbnail image of your blog on your Facebook profile - Discover
Find top blogs in humor, politics, technology, and more.
- 4:11pm Sep 8
- 10:14pm Aug 27
Features
- Works on both: profiles and Facebook Pages
- Import your blog feed to your profile or public page
- A visual blogroll on your profile to promote your blog and blogs you like
- A directory of blogs organized by topic and geographical locations
- Read news and vote articles you love
- A community of like minded people to connect with
In The Press
Take a Virtual Fieldtrip
Donors Choose
Is a nonprofit that connects public school teachers with people who want to support classroom learning. Submit a project idea, and you may be chosen by a donor to receive funding!
Thanksgiving
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Google Instant
The most obvious change is that you get to the right content much faster than before because you don’t have to finish typing your full search term, or even press “search.” Another shift is that seeing results as you type helps you formulate a better search term by providing instant feedback. You can now adapt your search on the fly until the results match exactly what you want. In time, we may wonder how search ever worked in any other way."
Benefits
Faster Searches: By predicting your search and showing results before you finish typing, Google Instant can save 2-5 seconds per search.
Smarter Predictions: Even when you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, predictions help guide your search. The top prediction is shown in grey text directly in the search box, so you can stop typing as soon as you see what you need.
Instant Results: Start typing and results appear right before your eyes. Until now, you had to type a full search term, hit return, and hope for the right results. Now results appear instantly as you type, helping you see where you’re headed, every step of the way.