Screenr is a tool that records what you are doing on your screen including sound. Screenr can be used for sharing online tutorials, Powerpoint Presentations, videos and much more.
Teachers could used Screenr to share step by step tutorials for researching online, solving a math problem, reading stories, understanding Web 2.0. It would be great for students to access these tutorials when at home. For example, there were several times where I understood solving a new math problem in the classroom. Then I came home and forgot how to do the problem. If I had internet access and my teacher posted a tutorial on the subjects we were learning I would be able to access the video and refresh my memory.
The tool is pretty simple to use. First you sign in using your Twitter, Facebook, email. Then you click record and record for up to five minutes. After that you are able to easily share wherever.
I created a Screenr on accessing an online stories.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
OTEN Conference
I was fortunate to attend the Oregon Technology and Education Network conference. At this conference I attended three different presentations. The first presentation was the keynote speaker. Joe Morelock, a teacher in the Canby school district. He shared information about technology uses in his school. The second presentation was by Michelle Childers, an elementary teacher at Forest Grove. She spoke about her experiences using podcasts in her classroom. The third presentation was by Serena Fyer, another elementary teacher at Forest Grove. She shared information about using smart boards in the classroom.
I really enjoyed the conference. I learned about the uses of technology in the classroom that I never considered.
Check out my Yodio to get a brief summary and reflection of the presenters.
I really enjoyed the conference. I learned about the uses of technology in the classroom that I never considered.
Check out my Yodio to get a brief summary and reflection of the presenters.
Friday, October 7, 2011
My Favorite Web 2.0 Tools
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 is known as the next generation of the Web. Originally internet was really static and had basic htmls. Then came Web 2.0, which is known to be more dynamic and versatile. Web 2.0 includes websites like Youtube, Facebook, Wikipedia, Bloggers, and many more. The web is more functional and organized with Web 2.0.
Facebook is a great example of Web 2.0. Facebook allows you to share your opinions, communicate with friends, post photos, share links, play games, advertise, and lots more. Facebook was recently said be used in organizing for social change.
Tiny URL
Tiny URL is a handy online tool used to shorten really long urls. You can shorten:
into: http://tinyurl.com/KindleWireless
Check out TinyURL for your long urls.
Watch this You Tube tutorial for more information.
Tiny URL is useful for teachers and students. I've had several experiences where a teacher shared a linked on a white board or power point. The students copied the link and went home to type up a link that didn't work. It could have been due to a missed or incorrect letter. Tiny URL would eliminate this problem. Tiny URL is helpful with successfully sharing important websites with long URLs.
Web 2.0 is known as the next generation of the Web. Originally internet was really static and had basic htmls. Then came Web 2.0, which is known to be more dynamic and versatile. Web 2.0 includes websites like Youtube, Facebook, Wikipedia, Bloggers, and many more. The web is more functional and organized with Web 2.0.
Facebook is a great example of Web 2.0. Facebook allows you to share your opinions, communicate with friends, post photos, share links, play games, advertise, and lots more. Facebook was recently said be used in organizing for social change.
Tiny URL
Tiny URL is a handy online tool used to shorten really long urls. You can shorten:
http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireless-Reading-Display-Globa lly/dp/B003FSUDM4/ref=amb_link_353259562_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIK X0DER&pf_rd_s=center-10&pf_rd_r=11EYKTN682A79T370AM3&pf_rd_ t=201&pf_rd_p=1270985982&pf_rd_i=B002Y27P3M
into: http://tinyurl.com/KindleWireless
Check out TinyURL for your long urls.
Watch this You Tube tutorial for more information.
Tiny URL is useful for teachers and students. I've had several experiences where a teacher shared a linked on a white board or power point. The students copied the link and went home to type up a link that didn't work. It could have been due to a missed or incorrect letter. Tiny URL would eliminate this problem. Tiny URL is helpful with successfully sharing important websites with long URLs.
Google Docs Group Project
The purpose of our project was to experiment and become more familiar with Google Reader. To access our project follow this link: Reader Project.
At first my learning curve was really steep. I had no idea what Reader was and I hardly ever read blogs or followed websites. I read a brief description on Reader’s website, but I was still confused. I then decided to watch a tutorial on Youtube. After watching the tutorial I felt more comfortable with Reader.
I think this tool would enhance teaching/learning because it is great for managing blogs. It could be time consuming to check all 30 students blogs to see if someone made any changes to their blog. Google reader is helpful because it would let the individual know if there have been any changes to a blog.
I contributed in every section of the blog. I listed bullet points of the effectiveness of Google Reader, and a summary of my experience.
At first my learning curve was really steep. I had no idea what Reader was and I hardly ever read blogs or followed websites. I read a brief description on Reader’s website, but I was still confused. I then decided to watch a tutorial on Youtube. After watching the tutorial I felt more comfortable with Reader.
I think this tool would enhance teaching/learning because it is great for managing blogs. It could be time consuming to check all 30 students blogs to see if someone made any changes to their blog. Google reader is helpful because it would let the individual know if there have been any changes to a blog.
I contributed in every section of the blog. I listed bullet points of the effectiveness of Google Reader, and a summary of my experience.
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