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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
Fun with Videos - JibJab.com

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

 

 Make character videos. http://jibjab.com

SCREEN RECORDERS

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

    Websites using Etherpad for Collaborative Synchronous Writing, Editing, Chatting

    Free Polling with Cell Phones

    Google Docs

    Google Applications
    WallWisher Online bulletin board for collaboration via sticky notes (free registration required).
    http://www.wallwisher.com/
    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

    Photoshop-like Free Software - paint.net

    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
    Writing, Stories, Folktales, Poems, Books
    • http://www.pitara.com/talespin/folktales.asp
    • Free audio books, including classic fairy tales and original stories for children, for download in MP3 format. http://storynory.com/
       
       
       

    Assessment Tools
    Stock XCHNG
    paint.net
    Photofunia www.photofunia.com/ PhotoFunia is a free and very easy to use online photo editing tool that gives you a fun filled experience.
    BeFunky.com http://befunky.com  Edit Photos with filters and more!
    Online Drawing Tools

    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

    Typing
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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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    Assessment Tools
    Online Maps for the Classroom:
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    Assessment Tools
    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)

    Video Creation  http://www.digitalfilms.com/index.php?act=1

    		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
    Read, Write, Think Student Interactive Free online tools for students from Verizon Thinkfinity. http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp
       
       

    Assessment Tools

    Tutorials for Students (video format)

    Moodle Training:

    Resources:

    Future Trends in Technology

    Using new tools

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    Compiled by: Dr Joy Rousseau, 2009