20 Awesome Web Tools For Teachers & Professors The arrival of internet has brought about significant changes in the way we work and live. That includes the way we teach and study. Classrooms today aren't just about teachers writing on blackboards and students scribbling on paper. There are projectors, digital pens, laptops..and of course the internet, which is responsible for all these changes. Since the internet is now an integral part of teachers' lives, it's important that they are aware of the tools and resources available online that could help them impart education in an effective and efficient manner. 1. TeacherTube, as the name suggests, is YouTube for teachers. Hence the site can help make the learning interactive and fun while helping the teacher explain things in a better manner. 2. Google Docs is something which probably all the teachers and students are aware of at least if not using it. Teachers could especially make use of the online presentations tool in Google Docs in their lectures. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4Teachers 8. 9.
Digital Portfolios Note to all visitors to this page: This wiki is a collaborative learning space. If you want to contribute to this e-portfolio or digital portfolio page, please join the wiki and then add your thoughts, your notes or describe how you created digital portfolios for your students. Please say which programs the students used, or whether they utilized Web2 tools like blogs or Wikis. Thanks! General information about Electronic or Digital Portfolios Check out this great slide presentation about . What is a digital portfolio? Lots of resources to create electronic portfolios Scoop.it Great "How to" tutorial to start blogging with Wordpress Diplomas Don't Prepare Students for the World. ePortfolios Do. 35 Professionally Designed Personal Portfolio Websites The !
RS Part17: Appreciation PART 17 Experiencing life is all a matter of perception: physical events exist only in our mental awareness of them. There is a popular Ch’an koan which asks: “if a tree falls in the woods, and there is no one there to hear it, does it make a sound?” The answer is no. What we call sound is only a disturbance in the atmosphere until it reaches something that can “hear” it, and a mind that can interpret it as a noise. “One must truly appreciate what it means to have the opportunity to exist in this form. Realizing the significance of your life, because every specific sensation is available to you only once, and never again, leads one to understand that life has great value.
Eight great gadgets for college dorms | All the latest gadgets: the Gadget Guy | tampabay.com & the St. Petersburg Times - StumbleUpon It's almost time for college students to begin fall classes, so I thought it would be good to compile a list of gadgets for college dorms and apartments. The obvious ones, like smartphones, laptops, iPads and calculators aren't listed here because I went for the fun and unique gadgets instead. Take a look and let me know if you've found something cool that should be included. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Samuel J. Seymour, Last Surviving Witness Of Lincoln Assassination, Appears... Thanks to YouTube, this gem in American history has been preserved. In February 1956, two months before his death, 96-year-old Samuel J. Seymour appeared on the CBS television show "I've Got A Secret." Sure enough, Seymour has been widely recognized as the last surviving person in America who had been present at Ford's Theatre the night of Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865. According to the Washington Times, Seymour attended the Ford's Theatre performance as a young boy with family friends. Seymour's recollection of the event includes a shot ringing out, someone in the President's box screaming and Lincoln slumping forward in his seat. A Maryland native who later lived in Arlington, Seymour died on April 12, 1956, three days before the anniversary of Lincoln's death. (Hat tip Holy Kaw) CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article stated that Seymour died two days before the anniversary of Lincoln's death.
7 Essential multimedia tools and their free alternatives Why spend money on expensive multimedia tools when you can use comparable alternatives for free? They may not be an exact replacement, but how can you argue with the price? PHOTO EDITING: PhotoshopFree: Splashup Photoshop may be the industry leader when it comes to photo editing and graphic design, but Splashup, a free online tool, has many of the same capabilities at a much cheaper price. Splashup has lots of the tools you’d expect to find in Photoshop and has a similar layout, which is a bonus for those looking to get started right away. Splashup isn’t the only free online photo editing program, check out this list of 20 more. WEB DESIGN: DreamweaverFree: KompoZer Looking to create your next web site without paying big money for programs like Dreamweaver? VIDEO: Final Cut, Adobe PremiereFree: iMovie, JayCut Many video editors, both novice and professional, use iMovie to create professional-looking videos and an amateur price. AUDIO: ProTools, Adobe AuditionFree: Audacity, GarageBand
Old Garage turned Mini Dream Home! | Hello there! It’s been a busy week with a trip to Seattle for the Picasso exhibition and a drive out to the coast but I knew I had to share this amazing remodel with you before the week came to a close. Everyone loves good makeovers and the ones involving tiny spaces, creative design and ingenious solutions are my all time favorites! Check out how Seattle artist, designer and welder, Michelle de la Vega, created this beautiful little 250 sq. ft. haven… The before… This lonely little detached garage is just begging for some love. The after! A cozy, light filled sleeping loft is so perfect for the space. The kitchen is well organized and accessible with open storage solutions. The rustic wood burning stove becomes sculptural in this room along with Michelle’s own art installations. The glass boxes housing pillow forms are actually a tribute to Michelle’s father. You know I am a big fan of great bathroom design and this one delivers. How many of us have garages that only house our junk!?
40 Places for College Students to Find Free Unabridged Books Online Jul 11, 2011 The cost of books can add up quickly for college students. Fortunately, there are a lot of great sites that offer free unabridged books online. Here are 40 of the best places to find free textbooks, audio books and full-text works of fiction and nonfiction. Bartleby - Bartleby has one of the best collections of literature, verse and reference books that can be accessed online for no charge. Biblomania - A great collection of classic texts, reference books, articles and study guides. Where to Find Free Audio Books Online The following websites offer free audio books online. Audio Literature Odyssey - Complete and unabridged novels, poems, short stories and literary podcasts read by voice actor Nikolle Doolin.
Have Fun Teaching The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education In 2011 — So Far | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... I usually just do a year-end list on Web 2.0 Applications For Education and many other topics, but it gets a little crazy having to review all of my zillion posts at once. So, to make it easier for me — and perhaps, to make it a little more useful to readers — I’m going to start publishing mid-year lists, too. These won’t be ranked, unlike my year-end “The Best…” lists, and just because a site appears on a mid-year list doesn’t guarantee it will be included in an end-of-the-year one. As usual, in order to make this list, a site had to be: * accessible to English Language Learners and non-tech savvy users. * free-of-charge. * appropriate for classroom use. * completely browser-based with no download required. It’s possible that a few of these sites began in 2010, but, if so, I’m including them in this list because they were “new to me” in 2011. You might want to visit previous editions: The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education — 2010 The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education — 2009
The free five minute personality test! Your Existing Situation "Physical sickness, tension, and/or emotional issues have taken a toll on his life. His self-esteem has been crushed and he needs to quickly find a peaceful environment so that he can heal." Your Stress Sources "His normal flexible and stubborn attitude has become weakened because he feels overworked, tired and as if he is stuck in a rut. Your Restrained Characteristics "Feels he is getting less than he deserves for all his hard work; however, he makes no effort to change things and tries to make the best of the situation." Has strong emotional demands and is picky when it comes to choosing a partner. Your Desired Objective "If motivated, he will easily and quickly learn new skills. Your Actual Problem Fears others will try to hold him back from achieving his goals and the things he wants. Your Actual Problem #2 "Feeling tension and stress brought on by situations which are out of his control, leaves him feeling helpless, anxious, and in adequate.