EduClipper. Must See: A New Web 2.0 App Store Just For Educators. 100 Web 2.0 Tools Every Teacher Should Know About. 5 Ways To Be A Better Public Speaker 6.89K Views 0 Likes If you've been asked to speak at a conference or host a seminar, you may be shaking in your boots. Not only is the thought of speaking in public nerve-wracking, but being in charge of a seminar that no one wants to at... Edshelf: An Educational App Directory for Teachers. Earlier this month, the education startup incubator ImagineK12 held its second Demo Day, where its latest cohort of startups made their pitches to investors.
I pointed to the write-up of Inigral’s Michael Staton in my weekly roundup of ed-tech news, but I realized this past week that I’ve done a particularly lousy job reviewing these latest startups here. I’ve covered Hapara and Instagrok (here and here), but that’s just two out of nine. So I’m resolved to try to cover a few more of these startups over the next few days. And for those keeping score at home, here’s the list from ImagineK12’s first graduating class last fall. Edshelf aims to address problems that I’ve covered here on Hack Education before: there’s a ton of educational content online – websites, apps and the like. When it comes to write-ups of education technology, whose reviews do you trust?
Edshelf has a number of direct and indirect competitors. The 10 Web 2.0 Tools/Apps I Use Most As A Teacher, Learner & Leader. Awhile back Larry Ferlazzo wrote about the Web 2.0/Social Media tools that he uses every day. I read Larry’s blog all the time, but what struck me about this post was not the tools that he listed as being useful to him, (even though I use many of them myself), but rather the actual process of identifying the technology he uses each and every day. Not that this is hard work, mind you, it’s just that technology is such a ubiquitous part of my life; the tools/toys I use most often don’t feel like “tools” at all – rather they are almost an extension of who I am: a part of my daily routine so “normal” that I don’t think twice about the important role they play. Of course I start my day with a cup of coffee, my google reader and a personalized web curation app.
Doesn’t everyone? And that’s what’s so brilliant about Larry’s post. . #1 & #2 Google Reader + Feeddler Pro: In Larry’s post, he says that “RSS is truly a magical service” and he is so right! #5 Twitter: #9 Instagram: Bonus! PHSlib 2.0 / FrontPage. SideBar Hello! Welcome to PHS Library 2.0 Tools2Create4school This tutorial is designed so that you can learn how to use the tools of web 2.0 effectively and creatively. You will explore 10 different topics and complete the activities within each. Why do this? How to complete this tutorial: Complete each step. . • If you get stuck doing any of the activities while at home –skip it and continue on to the topic • DON’T STOP when you get stuck on a tool. It’s not always easy to learn these new tools. •Take your time to view the site tutorials •ask questions of your blogging classmates and try to work things out on your own •Most of the time you can figure it out by yourself or with a friend.
•Email Ms Williams if you do need help or drop by the library for some 'hands on' help. Need extra credit? Topic 1: Blogging A blog is an online journal. Your job is to create a blog in which you will share your insights and experiences and to demonstrate some of the things you'll be learning in this tutorial. 4. 5. 30 Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers. Discovery Education Web2012 : Home. Learning tools by category. 50 Web 2.0 Sites for Schools. Discovery, Discussion, Demonstration - Richard Byrne. The Big List of Coolness 2.5. 60 in 60 – 60 Web Tools in 60 Minutes with Brandon Lutz. Flying solo, DEN STAR Brandon Lutz #60in6012 Last year’s P.A.E.C.T.
Advocate of the Year, this year’s P.A.E.C.T. Southeast Regional Director, and always a DEN (super) STAR, Brandon Lutz is a legend at PETE&C any year. His name is synonymous with 60 in 60, a presentation that packs an overflowing full house eager to cheer him as he achieves the superman impossible: 60 tools in 60 minutes. Hard to find a faster hour, unless it’s his App Attack: 60 Apps in 60 Minutes. Brandon challenges any blogger to keep up with his pace, so his generosity in sharing his work ahead of time makes him one of my favorite perennial presenters. The countdown begins... Brandon began his presentation by noting he has added 50 new since last year because he is always trying to keep his work fresh, timely, and relevant. Prezi: Keynote or PowerPoint is Prezi, a whole new concept in presentation media. Super Simple, Fast, and Fun! Another amazing presentation, the second of two 60in60 presentations in one day!
Bloom's Digital Web2.0. This work compiled by:Kathy Beck, Instructional Technology Coordinator andKaren VanVliet, Media Specialist A little bit about Karen and Kathy - two girls who REALLY love exploring and sharing Technology for Educators and Students to integrate into the learning environment! Kathy has a BS in Elementary Ed and Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and MA in Educational Media and Instructional Technology from Appalachian State University.
She taught elementary students, taught in a computer lab, and has been working as an Instructional Technology Coordinator currently serving 7 schools, training Educators and working with teachers and students collaboratively on projects integrating technology. Karen has a Bachelors of Education in English as a Second Language from the University of Hawaii, a MS in Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Masters of Education in Educational Media from the University of South Alabama.