Glogster is an online tool that creates multimedia "posters". Instead of making a typical poster with paper, it becomes an online poster that can include music/audio, pictures, videos and web links. Glogster is also set up so that you can have an EDU account. With an EDU account you can always check in on what students are putting on their poster.
Here is a Glog about Ancient Rome made by a student. Scroll over different parts of the poster to play them.
Here is a video tutorial about how to get Glogster set up.
And here is a shorter version:
Enjoy!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Digital Cameras in the Classroom
Want to use digital cameras in the classroom but not sure how to incorporate them? Click on this link and check it out - 100 Ideas for Using Digital Cameras in the Classroom.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Online/Social Bookmarking!
I know that many of you have had issues or taken a lot of time to save your bookmarks and then retrieve them after re-imaging. Problem solved with online/social bookmarking! Select which one you want to use, and then get started--it will save you the headache of moving all your bookmarks next year after re-imaging.
Here's a short and very informational video on how to use del.icio.us for social bookmarking. I know that both Rob Pangburn and Jason Mac use del.icio.us.
Diigo is the social bookmarking site that I have just started using. It also allows for highlighting on a website and creating sticky notes on the site, too! Here's a slideshow explaining it:
Another option is called Evernote. Evernote is more than bookmarking, but it is a great organizational tool. It is basically the ultimate information organizer. Check out the video:
Here's a short and very informational video on how to use del.icio.us for social bookmarking. I know that both Rob Pangburn and Jason Mac use del.icio.us.
Diigo is the social bookmarking site that I have just started using. It also allows for highlighting on a website and creating sticky notes on the site, too! Here's a slideshow explaining it:
Another option is called Evernote. Evernote is more than bookmarking, but it is a great organizational tool. It is basically the ultimate information organizer. Check out the video:
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This blog is designed to help provide quick ideas for teachers. We know you don't have time to read lengthy posts, so we'll keep them short, and mostly media-based. Cindy McCarthy and I (Alyssa Calhoun) will be posting to this blog. If you want to be a regular contributor, let Alyssa know. If you ever have ideas for us, let one of us know as well. We're here to help!
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