New Tech Tools  

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Free Resources for Online Facilitators
Tools for Standards and Differentiated Online Instruction Scaffolding, Pedagogical Resources, & Technology Tools

Resources on Theories:

Best Practices engage the learner in relevant experiences in which he/she is able to construct new meaning while taking more responsibility for personal learning.

Among the vital ingredients of this "Best Practice climate" are choice, responsibility, expression, community, diversity, and technology...Expression, in all of its manifold forms, is a key to learning and thinking. Teaching the Best Practice Way: Methods That Matter K-12 by Harvey Daniels and Marilyn Bizzar (2005) Stenhouse Publishers

New Roles for Teachers

New Roles for Students

Resources for Beginners: Teacher Online Resources

HYBRID ONLINE COURSE TOOLS

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Assessment Tools

Survey Monkey

Zoomerang

Survey Monkey allows you to design surveys, collect the answers from all respondents, and analyze the results of the survey. The basic service is free.
Rubric Machine http://landmark-project.com/rubric_builder/index.php
Rubric Resources
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Assessment Tools

Audacity & Lame Audio File Encoders for Windows

Voice Thread

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/windows
Smartboard, Camtasia, and Document Camera Recordings turned into Podcasting / Streaming Video

INTERACTIVE BOARD WORKSHOP

PodCasting -- Everything you Wanted to Know

Podcast Rubric: http://web.mac.com/curtissa2/Podcasting_Center/Ideas_files/Basic%20Podcast%20Rubric.pdf

 

Free Camtasia & Snagit and http://www.ghacks.net/2008/03/07/free-camtasia-studio-2/

Format: Tech tools usually capture video  in AVI format. This is a clean clear video that is usually LARGE in size. We call this the MASTER video as it is used for editing and refining the final product before it is compressed to streaming video-- (wmv) or podcasts (mp4)   Example: Calculator.avi

VIDEO FILES: AVI - Good for Master Footage, however, this format needs to be translated into Web friendly formats (mov, mp4, m4v, or wmv)

QuickStart on iMovie

Examples using the Encoder in Windows Movie Maker (AVI to WMV): HTMLO1.WMV OR HTML2.WMV

MAC users: iMovie will stream video for Podcasting. You will need a host site - iTunes See how iTunes works: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/itunes.htm

Video Encoders: Programs that convert AVI to other formats can be downloaded at http://download.com  Search for AVI2MOV or AVI to M4V  OR http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/encoder.html

Examples:

AUDIO FILES: AAC, AIFF,  Apple Lossless, AUI, MP3 and WAV

  • Recorders & Converters - audacity, MS Sound Recorder (native to MS machines)
iSpring - Allows you to turn PowerPoint Presentations into Flash Videos
  • Easy to install and Easy to use!
iSpring Official Website

How To Tutorial

Example of iSpring PowerPoint

PointeCast Publisher Similar to iSpring http://www.pointecast.com/BBWorld06.html
Flash Point: PowerPoint to Flash Converter http://www.justdosoft.com/
Free Video Recorders/Editors/Converters (Take your Pick)
Screen Shots and Screen Capture Video Software Free Camtasia & Snagit and http://www.ghacks.net/2008/03/07/free-camtasia-studio-2/
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Assessment Tools

Online Citation Tools
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Google Docs A place for collaborative activities utilizing documents, publications, and presentations contributed by peers. Google Docs Demonstration Video

Google Docs

Google Applications
Lulu.com    Cover Design, Formatting, Editing, ISBNs and Marketing Techniques

http://www.yudufreedom.com/

Free publication site for poetry, paperbacks, hardcovers, photobooks, calendars, cookbooks and more
Blogs / Wikis
Eblogger - www.blogger.com Free Blog and Tutorial Free blogs for educators
Twitter Wikipedia Definition: Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send updates (otherwise known as tweets) which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length....Businesses such as Cisco Systems, Whole Foods Market, Dell, Zappos.com, and Comcast use Twitter to provide updates to customers.

Service: http://twitter.com/login

UStream.TV Free online TV Broadcast

Service: http://www.ustream.tv/get-started 

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Assessment Tools

Graphic / Photo Editors
Graphics & Text Generators
Animator http://www.animationonline.com/
Ninja Text Generator http://www.fodey.com/generators/animated/ninjatext.asp
Free Clipart for Educators http://www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/
Free Screen Capture Software Jing: http://www.jingproject.com

Assessment Tools

Web Page Hosting
Joomla Content Management System that is Open Source (free to install) and many new features (plugins) constantly available.

Service: http://www.joomla.org

Example: http://joomla.arpisd.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Online Course Generation through ClassServer ClassServer QuickStart Videos
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Assessment Tools

Interactive Tools & Simulations Free Tools
3D Design Free 3D SketchUp
Geometrical Animation Generators - Awesome http://oolong.co.uk/interact.htm
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Graphic Organizers
Other Timelines, Storyboarding, Organizational and Planning Tools

 

Post-it Notes Software Notes Lite
Outlook Calendar Use as a timeline, organizational tool, appointment reminder, or planning tool
Use the appointment feature to create and share appointments. These appointments can be used to synchronize (invite attendees) for assignments, major tests or projects, and class meetings (online chats, ITV, blogging or twitter events). 
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Assessment Tools

Web Page Composer (HTML Editor) KompoZer

How to set up KompoZer

Web Journaling Designed in FrontPage http://www.arp.sprnet.org/database/journal.htm
Thousands of Graphics, Animations & Backgrounds, and Free Software Tools http://www.bellsnwhistles.com/index.html
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Assessment Tools

Document Camera Recording Resources

 Ditch That Overhead Projector by Beverly K. Burks and Mahlon Tate.pdf

101 Ways Booklet_Online View.pdf

Presentation Station Care and Use.pdf

 Document Camera Uses.pdf

 Handout for Class.pdf

 Lesson_Presentation Station.pdf

 Classroom Applications for the Digital Camera.pdf

Document Camera Instructions
  • Setting up Microphone & Sound
  • Storyboarding your Event
  • Recording, Saving, Distributing

 

Student Created Web Tutorials Animated Gifs

Assessment Tools

Moodle Training:

Resources:

Future Trends in Technology

Using new tools

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Compiled by: Dr Joy Rousseau, 2009