5 Web Tools for Collaboration
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The document outlines various educational web tools, including KidBlog, Skype, Animoto, ClassDojo, and LiveBinders, and their applications in teaching, such as enhancing collaboration and facilitating communication. It provides details on how to use these tools effectively within a classroom setting and emphasizes the benefits of engaging students through multimedia and authentic audiences. Additionally, it includes links for further exploration and resources related to these tools.
5 Web Tools for Collaboration
- 1. Hosted by Laura Candler Teaching Resources www.lauracandler.com
- 3. Kidblog – Joan Young Skype – Paula Naugle Animoto – Erin Klein ClassDoJo – Suzy Brooks LiveBinders – Lisa Dabbs Moderated by Peggy George and Francie Kugelman
- 4. Kidblog, Skype, Animoto, ClassDojo, LiveBinders A – I’m not familiar with any of them. B – I’ve used one or two of these web tools. C – I’ve used most of the web tools. D – I’ve used all 5 of these web tools.
- 5. Allkidscanflourish.blogspot.com http://kidblog.org/MrsYoungs4thgradeclass @flourishingkids
- 7. Easy entry to blogging Developing an authentic audience Collaborative conversations with other classes Fully moderated and “safe” interactions
- 11. Increased focus on collaboration Global Read Aloud Project connections Use the Blogroll feature
- 12. Great new features of Kidblog Embed projects like videos, slideshows, podcasts and more Grow the audience and facilitate student collaboration
- 13. http://pnaugle.blogspot.com http://plnaugle.blogspot.com @plnaugle
- 14. Download Skype onto your computer Have a webcam – built in or stand alone Have a mic – built in or USB mic Create a Skype account Add some Skype contacts
- 16. Click on Contacts, and from the drop down, click on Add Contact. A dialogue box appears which allows you to find someone by email, phone number, full name, or Skype name. When you find the correct person, click the +Add button.
- 17. Your list of contacts is on the left side of the page and when you open your Contacts list you can see their status in regards to Skype. . Green check - online and Skype open Other green symbol – online but Skype is closed Yellow symbol - not online Red symbol - online but can not be disturbed
- 18. When you are ready to call someone on Skype click on their name in your Skype Contacts list and their picture will pop to the right side on the Skype screen. You can Click on Video call for the full feature Skype call, or you can click on Call which will only allow you to hear audio (no video). The + sign allows you to place that person in a group if you are doing a group audio call (up to 25 people).
- 20. A Canadian Class A Class in Colorado An Arizona Class
- 21. Joey King, the star of the Disney movie Ramona and Beezus, speaks to my students about anti- bullying.
- 22. Author Dianne de Las Casas shares her Cajun Cornbread boy with a Kindergarten class in Philadelphia while visiting my classroom
- 23. Author, Jerry Blumengarten (@Cybraryman_1), shares the children’s books he wrote for the public utility companies.
- 24. My friend, James Adams, shares his knowledge of the Constitution with us and our Skype Buddy class in Kansas.
- 28. In your building or district On Twitter Skype in the Classroom - https://education.skype.com Skype in Schools Directory http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com/w/page/11008311/Directory Global Education Conference Ning http://www.globaleducationconference.com/group/skype #4thchat Wiki, #6thchat Wiki, #sschatNing
- 30. www.kleinspiration.com @kleinerin
- 31. Fast, free and shockingly easy high definition video slide share program Automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique video pieces from your photos, video clips and music. Free and “pro” accounts and apps available for web, iPhone, iPad, Android Easy to share, anywhere
- 32. It's free The videos are super simple to create (I love user-friendly sites!) The end product looks professional – teachers can make beautiful presentations to send to parents, while students can create a WOW factor Total time to create... only minutes Share videos via: email, Facebook, Twitter, blog/ website, download, upload to YouTube, etc...
- 33. • Project Based • Easy to Learn • Easy to Teach • Fun • Fast • Free
- 34. Deepen vocab knowledge as students use images to describe and add text to explore the meaning. Make book trailers for novels or to sequence the events of a story’s plot line. Showcase the life of a famous explorer Visually retell events leading up to a key point in history.
- 35. Try it out for free ◦ Pick your background Many different options ◦ Add your photos Start with something easy – family or friends ◦ Choose your music Something for every occasion ◦ Share with anybody
- 36. http://blogs.falmouth.k12.ma.us/simplysuzy @simplysuzy
- 37. Motivate. Collaborate. Assess.
- 48. http://teachingwithsoul.com @teachingwthsoul
- 49. • What is a LiveBinder? • Classroom Application • Professional Use • Tutorials • Hands-on practice
- 51. Curate your resources!
- 52. Photo credit: Jonathan D. Blundell via flickr
- 53. Paperless ASCD conference resource
- 62. 1.Sign Up for a LiveBinder’s Account 2.Create a PRIVATE Binder to practice 3.Create five tabs ◦ AboutMe-Include your name and email ◦ Upload a photo to this “about me” tab ◦ Web2.0 tool-add a link to your favorite Web2.0 tool ◦ LiveBinder-find a few samples. Add two subtabs under this tab that link to those samples ◦ Cover-add an image to your free choice tab as a cover
- 63. Video Tutorials: http://www.livebinders.com/welcome/video?showsubtab=vid eo#what-livebinder Tips: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=3342 Tools: Bookmarklet, Chrome, iPad, iPhone, Buttons http://www.livebinders.com/welcome/tools
- 64. Tomorrow you’ll receive an email link to the recording for this webinar. In the meantime, please connect with me on Facebook or Corkboard Connections! On the next slide I’ll explain how to get the attendance certificate and we’ll finish with the Q & A session. www.facebook.com/TeachingResources www.corkboardconnections.com www.lauracandler.com
- 65. Do not complete the Classroom 2.0 Live survey that appears when you log off Visit the webinar attendance page (URL will be given in a moment) Click the blue download button to download and open the PDF Add your name to form field and print your attendance certificate
- 68. Do you have questions that have not been answered? Please type them into the chat box or raise your hand to request the microphone.