Interactive Web sites/tools Provides novelty, enhancement to instruction and/or extension to learning Are usually easy to use and takes some “play time” to get proficient at integration Most of the times your own students can become the “experts” with this tool and train others DJXD4&feature=player_embedded#at=167 Videohttp:// DJXD4&feature=player_embedded#at=167
Novelty promotes information transmission through the Reticular activating system. This research suggests that superior learning takes place when classroom experiences are enjoyable and relevant to students' lives, interests, and experiences. Cited: Willis, Judy. “The Neuroscience of Joyful Education”. ASCD. Retrieved from Neuroscience-of-Joyful-Education.aspx
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Graphs words by commonality of use = Web 2.0http://ngrams.googlelabs.com/ Others? Share out
Blogs are like a journal or a webpage of information. Wikis are more collaborative in nature. Pros/cons to both Mine: school/eighth/cody/Pages/default.aspx school/eighth/cody/Pages/default.aspx Share out- how have you used these tools?
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Download Audacity – Download I-Tunes Player (will convert to MP3’s) or you can install LAME file Create instructional how-to’s Can also use Jing to create video how-to’s from desk top. –
Free 5 min videos of instruction! Great for absent students! Example:
English Companion Ning- Teaching with technology forum Using wikis and blogs in English class Free tools for English Teachers
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