We are quickly becoming part of the global learning movement. Technology provides virtually unlimited access to information, but keeping up with the latest educational trends and technologies can be daunting. My goal is to provide a forum for sharing and learning about web 2.0 technologies that are revolutionizing classroom instruction, and recommend some of the best, and usually free, digital tools that can inspire and support education.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Flip Videos in the Classroom
Thanks to online collaboration, teachers all over the world are brainstorming ways to use pocket video cameras like Flip in the classroom. Here's a slide show that shares just some of those ideas.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Improve your memory with Headmagnet
What a cool idea! Headmagnet is a free website with tools for helping you to remember, whether vocabulary words, event dates, quotes, birthdays, even names and faces. Students can use headmagnet to create their own flashcards and share flashcards with friends. They can also browse public galleries of flashcards. Study lists can be saved and tracked, and there are mutliple study mode options. . Headmagnet is also a great resource for anyone looking for help remembering anything. Check it out at www.headmagnet.com.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
VoiceThread for Education
VoiceThread offers amazing opportunities for educational technology by allowing students and teachers to create, comment, and collaborate with digital storytelling and online multimedia projects. The possibilities are endless!
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