Screencasting

Screencasting

ScreenCasting  is a great method for students who need repetition of verbal and visual cues rather than a sheet outlining a list of requirements.
For those who need it, here is a list of some screemcasting software:

• AviScreen
• CamStudio
• Jing
• ScreenCast-O-Matic (Online)

Pros/Cons to Virtual Education

Pros:

• Comfort of your home
• Easy Access
• Save money on gas, no transportation needed
• Quick access to people
• Depending on the equipment  you may still be able to see and hear classmates
• Can share online documents - builds collaborative nature

Cons:

• You must have the technology/equipment
• You must have the knowledge to use the equipment
• Technology errors
• Power outages
• No face to face conversation

Presentation Software.

Presentation Software:

(PC Based)
Microsoft Powerpoint
Open Office Impress
Apple KeyNote
WordPerfect Presentation

(Online Based)
Google http://docs.google.com/
Zoho http://show.zoho.com/
Empresser http://www.empressr.com/
Prezentit http://prezentit.com/
Imageloop http://www.imageloop.com/
Glogster http://edu.glogster.com/   (Interactive Poster)
Prezi http://prezi.com/

Animoto - Video Site / Voice Thread / Slide.Com

A video site to do all the fancy stuff for you!!! Beware - 30 second videos free, or purchase an account for unlimited use!

Animoto Website


Comment, or voice your thoughts & points directly next to a video or picture!

Voice Thread Website


Interactive Slideshow with music if you choose!! You can directly upload to many different sites!

Slide.Com Website

A great way to share your screen with someone, live!!!

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Diigo

"Collect & Highlight, Then Remember" - Diigo website.

The ability to collect, organize, and access information. Perfect for online, interactive tools!!!
*Online Bookmarking
*Highlight & Sticky Notes
*Group Based Collaboration
*Personal Learning Network
*Collect & Organize
*Access Anywhere!

Diigo Link

Concentration Quiz

What is the concentration level of your students? What is your concentration level? Here's a link to a brief 10 question quiz to have you think about your level of concentration. Hopefully, this will remind you of the concentration level of your students.

Concentration Quiz

Good luck! Are you still there? Are you still concentration on this, or did I already lose your attention?

First Blog....

This is the first blog for this site! It is my hope to use this to update & share educational information. I plan to add information as needed. Thanks for the visit!