Technology+Tools

Media Mapping with Common Core Awesome list of Web 2.0 Tools! Great Resources of every changing Web 2.0 Tools!
 * **Wikis** || * Wikispaces: Set up students with their own username and password in order to log in and edit wiki; Wiki could be set up as public or private; ||
 * **Blogs** || * KidBlogs:
 * Password protected space;
 * set up user names and passwords;
 * students can post and comment with your approval ||
 * **Social Media for students** || * Edmodo: Password protected space that mimics Facebook format; Students could upload assignments and teachers can post links OR upload documents for students to access; Students can also practice answering poll questions and discussion with each other
 * Twiducate: Password protected space that mimics Twitter by providing a feed (no @replies) ||
 * **Video hosting and creating** || * VimeoGreat space for uploading video (up to 500 mb per week for free account)
 * AnimotoCreate awesome slide shows using photos, videos or music. Be sure to sign up for the educators account in order to get more options without paying. The free option is limited.
 * [|Voicethread]Allow users to create and comment on multimedia presentations.
 * [|XtraNormal]This tool allows you to create video animations using scripts and actions. There are costs associated, but there is the ability to reduce those costs as an educator. ||
 * **Social Media for you and building your PLC**
 * (Personal Learning Community)** || * Twitter: 'Follow' other teachers or educational organizations to learn more, find resources or be in the know with up to the date 'tweets'
 * Diigo:Keep track of all your bookmarks without worrying about transferring them from computer to computer; use the 'tag' option to organize bookmarks, such as science or math to find easier. Example of Diigo teacher account
 * Claxton's FacebookPage: Consider Facebook as a way to build community for your class and/or school. Remember, there is a difference between your personal and professional Facebook (or other social media tools)! Add your newest exciting activities or pictures by forwarding your information to our Claxton Social Media team. ||
 * **Photo hosting and editing** || * Photo PeachFree photo slide shows you can create for presentations and it allows you to embed into your blog, website or wiki.
 * Flickr.comphoto hosting service. Free until you get into the 1000's of images. Has creative common photos.
 * ScrapblogFree Online scrapbooking that could be used to present information!
 * AnimotoCreate awesome slide shows using photos, videos or music. Be sure to sign up for the educators account in order to get more options without paying. The free option is limited.
 * Creative Commons Use pictures (legally!) for presentations or research through this site, which helps students understand what is appropriate for copyright. ||
 * **Look like a Tech Teacher Rock Star!** || * Google For Claxton Elementary Login: Use this to access Google Drive, Calendar and Sites
 * BloggerUse this Google tool to create your own classroom blog. This blog allows you to embed videos and choose from basic templates. This free option is user friendly for all computer levels. In order to use it, you must set up for a Gmail/Google account. If you already have a gmail/Google account, I recommend you set up your own professional account in order to keep it separate from personal accounts.
 * EdublogsFree blogging tool, but does not embed videos and has ads. Pay a yearly fee to have the option for embedding and no ads (Example of Pro Edublogs account)
 * WordpressFree blogging tools that allows you to embed and has no ads. This format is recommended for intermediate and advanced computer users because of the level of tools required in the Wordpress dashboard.
 * Bit.lyShorten website links to help minimize cumbersome web links. This is beneficial for Twitter users and if you are asking students to type a web address directly in the address bar.
 * GlogsterCreate digital 'posters' that allow you to post videos, pictures and use neat tools. Be sure to sign up on the Glogster Edu site in order to protect students. You will need to set up your class with usernames and passwords.
 * [|Prezi]This is a linear presentation tool that allows you to burrow down into objects and rotate your screen and/or objects.
 * [|Wordle]This site allows you to graphically represent a block of written text based on word frequency.
 * [|Voki] This a free service that allows you to [|create] personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email message. Paid version lets you have a class full. See You Tube video.[] ||
 * **Art Tools** || * [] ||
 * **Audio/Pod casting** || * [|Podomatic] This service allows you to create and host your own podcast on any topic. ||
 * **Miscellaneous** || * [|Google Products organized by Bloom's Taxonomy] Google apps organized according to how they fit into Bloom's taxonomy
 * [|iPad apps organized by Bloom's Taxonomy] iPad apps organized according to how they fit into Bloom's taxonomy
 * Furture of Education- has podcasts to improve teacher practice. It is a good professional devlopment site.
 * [|Teacher 2.0]is a source of tested and approved (peer reviewed) resources to address core curriculum needs. Right now it is free.