Twitter, Web Comics, and Other Magical Sites Diana Maliszewski Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012

What tricks do you already know? Open the envelope Sort the items into 4 categories based on familiarity: I have no clue what this is & never heard of it I have heard of this but never used it I have used this a few times I have used this a lot Choose one you want to learn about the most

Abracadabra - Twitter - micro-blogging character limit - use for personal, self-directed PD - use for library / school event promotion - student book reviews, summaries, etc.

Twitter example

Hocus Pocus - Bitstrips - comic creation tool - saves “in the cloud” - moderated environment - can be tied to any subject or project

Bitstrips example

Bitstrips video

Alakazam - Prezi -online alternative to Powerpoint - non-linear layout, collaborative - uses both for process and product - can be downloaded for offline use

Prezi example 6x6 ways in 60 seconds to use Prezi for student learning

Razzamataz - Glogster - multimedia posters - samples online - easy to share

Glogster example

Open Sesame - Audacity -digital recording software - can make podcasts, audio journals, - rehearse speeches

Audacity example Speaker’s Corner Media Assignment by Joyce Definition of Media for Primary Students

Presto Changeo - Voki - interactive avatar - multiple methods for recording - variety of characters to use

Voki example

Expeliarmus - Pivot - stick figure animation tool - easy to use (even kindies) - can explore any theme/topic

Pivot example

Lumos - Wordle - word cloud - great for title pages, analysis

Wordle example

Expecto Patronum - Popplet - similar to Pinterest - another presentation option - in Beta right now, for ages combines visuals, text, etc.

Popplet example

Levioso – PB Works -collaborative work space -no need for student accounts to use - accessible at home, Mac or PC - sky’s the limit for topics

PB Works (Wiki) example

More wiki examples

Even more wiki examples

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