they do not have embed capabilities, hot link them to your blog.
2. In your blog post for Tool #8, discuss how videos are useful resources for your students and how the 2 videos you selected will add to the learning in your classroom.
3. If it is not clear from the format, be sure and include the titles and indicate from which source you got the videos so that others may go there for additional information. Example: YouTube videos are easily recognizable and include the title of the video, but other sources listed here may be not be clearly identified.
Jing is a free program that allows you to easily add visuals to your online conversations. It allows you to capture a single screen or make a movie of several screens. The finished product can easily be stored and shared in Screencast , another free service, or shared other ways. Here is some information about how Jing can be used in classrooms and for other school-related needs.
Click on this link and then click on "Watch a Video on How" Jing works. It discusses both the free and pro (pay-for) versions, but you should be able to get the general idea of what you can do with the free portion. You will need to download Jing to be able to use it.
Another way to share information online is with Skype. You can chat online for free with Skype-to-Skype calls and either have an audio only encounter or have a video conference if you have a camera. The district Dells require the purchase of a minicam, but the MacBooks have a built-in camera. Another tool that will improve your Skype experience is a headset. The quality of the conversation will be improved, but Skype will work without a headset.
Information you need to use Skype:
Download the program. When you downoad, you will be asked to create your Skype name. You will have a Skype icon on your desktop. You click that to initiate a call.
How do I make a call? For the call to be free, each person must have a Skype account. Each person must download the program.
Here are the Essentials of Communicating with Skype
- How to Dowload Skype
- How to Get Started
- How to Set up Skype Name & Password
- How to Set up a Profile
- How to Initiate a Call
You have examined how to set Skype up and use it. Why would you use it in a classroom?
- Using Skype at School
- 50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in School - pay particular attention to how you can find other educators interested in sharing a Skype adventure with your class.
1. Discuss how the screencast could help your students and how you might have students use Jing.
2. Discuss how you might use Skype with your students and share across the district, the state, the nation, or the world!
OPTIONAL: 3. If you did create a screecast with Jing or Skyped with someone, tell a little about the experience.
Bet your tool box is getting heavy by now!
Click the following links to learn more about these devices and the many, many apps that you can add to them.
Why an iTouch in Education
Learning in Hand - iTouch
Top 50 FREE Educational Apps
Great ITouch Apps for Primary Students - these are not free apps
Apple has a very extensive list of apps, not all free, for you to browse and get ideas!
Here is a list of free apps collected in SBISD that are appropriate on school iTouchs.
These four 1-1.5 minute YouTube videos will let you see some kids reviewing apps. iTouchs in school 1, 2, 3, 4
For your tool #10 assignment on YOUR blog:
1. Discuss some of the free educational apps you revewed.
2. OPTIONAL: If you had an opportunity to play with one of the devices, briefly describe your experience. Was there a WOW moment?
3.. Discuss ways your students could use the iTouch or iPad and appropriate apps in your class.
Ok, go give those thumbs a good workout!
Mosaic photo created from LIS Bond Tech photos
SBISD Educational Technology has information about digital citizenship for you to use. A list of resources can be found here in grade level categories. Information from BrainPop is included.
Atomic Learning has some tutorials that will help you formulate thoughts about what digital citizenship(75096) and technology lite