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

2. 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

3. Abracadabra - Twitter - micro-blogging - 140 character limit - use for personal, self-directed PD - use for library / school event promotion - student book reviews, summaries, etc.

4. Twitter example

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

6. Bitstrips example

7. Bitstrips video

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

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

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

11. Glogster example http://edu.glogster.com/presentation/glog-flow/6988586

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

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

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

15. Voki example

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

17. Pivot example

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

19. Wordle example

20. Expecto Patronum - Popplet - similar to Pinterest - another presentation option - in Beta right now, for ages 13+ - combines visuals, text, etc.

21. Popplet example

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

23. PB Works (Wiki) example

24. More wiki examples

25. Even more wiki examples

26. When the magic won’t work http://youtu.be/9E-CxJLlzQM At the 3:50 mark, the show begins At the 4:42 mark, we can relate! Contact Diana via Twitter @MzMollyTL or her wiki – http://mzmollytlsharespace.pbworks.com (TingLeditor@gmail.com) http://mzmollytlsharespace.pbworks.comTingLeditor@gmail.com