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A Semester in Technology for K-12 Educators
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RSS Feeds
Why mull over various sites when you can have a real simple syndicate or RSS feed do it for you. These feeds generate information, news, and current events (if websites support RSS feeds) and bring them to your aggregator. -
Tag Clouds
TagxedoWordleTag cloud is a visual representation of text data. Tag clouds incorporate the idea of important concepts of vocabulary in a creative pictorial form that will help students with memorization and retention. These are great ice breakers, introduction activities, and creative outlets in the classroom. -
Edmodo
EdmodoEdmodo and live binders are learning management systems. This is similar to desire to learn, except it is a free learning management system that teachers can use in the classroom to establish an online community. -
Symbaloo
Symbaloo
Symbaloo is a social bookmarking program that stores users’ favorite websites for easy access. -
Web 2.0
Web 2.0, coined by Tim O'Reilly, represents websites that allow users to collaborate, create, edit, and explore. Web 2.0 is basically a 21st century term that categorizes new age websites that allows users to take a static website and create a dynamic website that is user-generated. -
WebQuest
WebQuest Creator
Web Quests are an essential tool that allows teachers to incorporate technology in the classroom to achieve 20th century teacher standards. They allow the user to create original quests that place learning in the student’s hands by internet exploration, research, presentations, and experiences. -
Glogster
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The Glogster website is a wonderful place for teachers to establish an online presence and community for their class. Glogsters are interactive ways to create collages, newsletters, and student projects. They are easy to create and navigate. -
Prezi
Cyberbullying PreziPrezi is a universal program that allows the user to give a presentation without the need of software. Prezi is accessible online that allows you to present in a virtual canvas anywhere in the world. -
Voki
VOKI
Voki allows you to create and animate a character. This would be a fun way to assign writing prompts and have the class communicate through different media. -
Animoto
Animoto
Animotos allow the user to take photos and create an animation with them incorporating music. They are creative and versatile and allow the user to present information in a different way.
