Unveiling the "Sixth Sense," game-changing wearable tech

GoAnimate.com: Technology Summer Workshops

GoAnimate.com: Technology Summer Workshops by Dovewhisper

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Quite Mind-Boggling!

Just how many Web 2.0 sites are out there on the World Wide Web? Well, with site like Feed My App and Web2Web20 we are able to somewhat keep up with the ever-growing Web 2.0 phenomenon. Though it can be somewhat overwhelming it is nice to have a few sites that list most of the Web 2.0 sites on the web. I rather enjoyed playing with the different Web 2.0 applications. You will be surprised by the number of different types of sites that are out there. Both Feed My App and Web2Web20 break them up into categories to make it easier to search.

Web 2.0 Spotlight: The Mindmeister

www.mindmeister.com
MindMeister brings the concept of mind mapping to the web, using its facilities for real-time collaboration to allow truly global brainstorming sessions. You can create, manage and share mind maps online and access them anytime, from anywhere. In brainstorming mode, fellow MindMeisters from around the world (or just in different rooms) can simultaneously work on the same mind map and see each other's changes as they happen.
Quickly build your own mind maps using our intuitive, award-winning interface - absolutely no learning required! Access them online whenever you like, export them to other formats, or import your own existing maps.
So why wait? Go to www.mindmeister.com and interact with the Live Demo on the homepage!
For more info, view this tutorial to learn more about Mindmeister.

It's been a while since I've posted

Backwards Google - www.google.com --Use search engine as the following tools: calculator (type a calculation (i.e. 2+3*4-1/3) & press 'Enter'), conversion tool (be sure to use the word 'in'..i.e. 1 mile in feet), dictionary (define: your word) & weather (weather Dallas)
Google Advanced Search - http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en --Powerpoints (choose the file type '.ppt') & Jeopardy games (add 'jeopardy' to keyword & choose the file type '.ppt')
Kick YouTube - Type 'kick' in front of the YouTube URL & download the video in different formats.

More Amazing Resources from the Web

Here are a few more amazing resources from the World Wide Web.

Big Huge Labs
Do fun stuff with your digital photos. Create motivational posters, movie posters, magazine covers, badges, mosaics, collages, calendars, frames, and a lot more!
Lit2Go
Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in mp3 (audiobook) format. You can:* Download the files to your Mp3 player and listen on the go,* Listen to the Mp3 files on your computer,* View the text on a webpage and read along as you listen,* Print out the stories and poems to make your own book.
KidsWeather Report
The current weather conditions are shown in a way that does not require reading. The current conditions are shown as well as a picture of two children showing the type of clothing that would be appropriate to wear.
Simply Box
SimplyBox is a free service to Capture, Share, and Organize ANYTHING you find on the web.
21st century literacies activities by grade level
Includes learning outcomes, suggested procedures, and assessments for each lesson.
25 Days to Make a Difference
Started by a 10 year old to honor her grandfather, this site has inspired many around the world to do something good for someone. How will you make a difference?

Embedding Podcasts and your Google Calendar

Imagine that! The ability to sync your FISD outlook calendar with google calendar AND then embedded into your blog. Wow!
Well, I've done just that. Using G-Cast, I've created a podcast to further communicate with you the wonders of technology. I've also synced my outlook calendar with my google calendar and it is embedded into my blog.
The more I work with my blog the more excited I get about all the wonderful possibilities. To think, a few days ago I wouldn't have thought about incorporating my calendar.
The best part about all of this is... IT IS FREE!
The gmail (Google) account to create my google calendar, google reader (I'll talk more about this one later), etc - FREE.
The Gcast account I created to record and host my podcast- FREE.
Blogspot, Edublogs, and many other blog sites used to create and house your blog- FREE.
What are you waiting for? Let's start BLOGGING!!!!

Looking for some Clip Art resources?

Here are a few clip art resources for you to check out:
1. ClipArt ETC- A friendly license allows teachers and students to use up to 50 items in a single, non-commercial project without further permission.
2. Discovery Clipart- Provided by Discovery Education, it is organized by curriculum for teachers and students.
3. DK Clipart- This site offers access to images used in the many, popular Dorling Kindersley books.
4. Gander Academy- This site links a list of other popular clip art sites.
5. Hassle Free Clipart- Another resource for hard to find clip art.

The 3 C's of Blogging: Create- Communicate- Collaborate

Thank you for coming today! Below you will find several handouts and videos about blogging. "Blog" is an abbreviated version of "weblog," which is a term used to describe web sites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information. Once word of the year, now an online phenomenon- BLOGS!
Today you are going to:
1. Set up your FISD blog
2. Learn how to add comments, insert pictures & videos.
3. Set up a blog using Blogspot (a.k.a. blogger)
4. Learn how to add gadgets, widgets, customized headers & awesome backgrounds using cutest blog on the block.
5. Brainstorm multiple ways you can use a blog in your classroom (Blog Resource)

Create your Blog with Blogger

Create your Blog with Blogger