Learning in Hand: iPods Episode #19: Maps, Screenshots, & Comics by Tony Vincent

Learning in Hand: iPods #19: Maps, Screenshots, & Comics from Tony Vincent on Vimeo.
In the video Tony Vincent shows you how to take a tour of Washington, D.C., take photos along the way, and use those photos in a comic strip--all on an iPod touch. He uses the Maps app, the screenshot feature, Google Earth, and a comic-creation app.

Google Apps for education

Google Apps for Education

iPod Touch Apps for possible educational uses!

Once again, Tony Vincent has shared a document through scribd.com that lists oodles of apps for classroom use! Enjoy!!

Photo Story 3

Bring your digital pictures to life! "How to" document attached at the link.

Assignment Data Analysis

This video is the third in series 2 Looking at Assignment Data to Alter Instruction highlights classroom assignment analysis. This is a quick, easy tool to use to generate you test analysis data!

I'll Fight You for the Library! by Taylor Mali

Isn't it funny how we believe "our" agenda is the most important thing! I love this video!

We need our teachers to learn...

Creating blogs

What is it?
Blogger is a tool that makes it easy to instanly publish weblogs or "blogs". Blos are simple web pages, often made up of short, informal, and frequently updated posts. Blogger makes it easy to create blogs, post text, pictures, and videos, and start generating feedback in minutes.


Why use it??
Blogger makes it easy for teachers to:
*Post resources, lessons, and homework
*Keep parents up-to-date on class happenings.
*Reflect on their own teaching practices and share their ideas with
other educators.
Blogger makes it easy for students to:
*Share schoolwork with their peers, parents, and others
*Collaborate on projects and get feedback from others.
*Keep a reflective journal throughout the school year.


Instructional Ideas
Elementary. Post a series of images and links to great reading activities that kids can do from home. See http://techcenters1.blogspot.com/2006/10/reading-theme-3-lets-look-around.html
Middle School. Use a blog to post homework assignments and reflection questions, then ask students to respond in the comments.


Additional Resources
More example blogs
Computer Centers - A blog for kindergartners, using clickable pictures.
http://techcenters.blogspot.com

The Parent/Child Book Club - Sixth graders studied Touching Sprit Bear with their parents. The author responded to their questions.
http://parentchild.blogspot.com

My Year Eight English Experience - A student reflects on books being studied in class, and relates them to life outside school.
http://casper.learnerblogs.org/

Educational blogging
http://weblogg-ed.com
http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/
http://anne.teachesme.com/
http://www.supportblogging.com
(the above information came from a Google handout)
eBlogger is just one of the many free blogging sites.