How to Create a QR Code In 3 Easy Steps (click above for more sizes & to download) It's been a while since I've added to my Comic Tutorial Collection - not surprising since September & October are always a busy time for teachers, right? But I was asked several times recently not WHAT WAS A QR CODE...like my previous Comic Tutorial explained (below) ...but exactly HOW to CREATE A QR CODE! So, here's a new comic tutorial that shows you how, in three easy steps, by copying & pasting a URL and using Bitly how to save that created QR CODE graphic (.PNG format) and using it in a document or graphic, it's easy! With the AMAZING BONUS feature of aggregated data on that code! (see below) This is the coolest thing ever! Included in the comic are optional directions for creating a Text Message using Kaywa.com. But Mrs. For those of you new to my blog here's my other tutorial on QR Codes. Want to know how I make these lovely Comic Infographics? " @ghartman Gina Hartman to @gwynethjones Wow...your QR Code tutorial is hanging in St.
50 Essential EdTech Tools For 2012 Technology and education are pretty intertwined these days and nearly every teacher has a few favorite tech tools that make doing his or her job and connecting with students a little bit easier and more fun for all involved. Yet as with anything related to technology, new tools are hitting the market constantly and older ones rising to prominence, broadening their scope, or just adding new features that make them better matches for education, which can make it hard to keep up with the newest and most useful tools even for the most tech-savvy teachers. Here, we’ve compiled a list of some of the tech tools, including some that are becoming increasingly popular and widely used, that should be part of any teacher’s tech tool arsenal this year, whether for their own personal use or as educational aids in the classroom. 1. Social Learning 2. 3. 4. Social Learning These tools use the power of social media to help students learn and teachers connect. Learning Content Khan Academy: Useful Tools
10 Computer Shortcuts You Can Use for Evil EmailEmail In honor of April Fool’s Day, here are 10 computer shortcuts you can use for evil pranking a friend. Why would you need to use these? Let’s say your friend or co-worker steps away from his desk for just a few minutes (to get more coffee or go to the bathroom) and foolishly leaves his computer unlocked. These shortcuts will allow you to use that small window of time to pull a (somewhat) harmless computer prank that’s not only hilarious, but teaches him the value of locking his computer when he steps away. NOTE: Humor’s Office is not responsible for any damage (physical or mental) these shortcuts may cause. 1. What It Does: Turns on High Contrast mode on a computer screen.Level of Evilness: 1 – It just changes the display, which is easily reversed.How to Do It: Hit Left Alt + Left Shift + PrintScreen.How to Fix It: Hit the same keys: (Left Alt + Left Shift + PrintScreen). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What It Does: Replaces the desktop background with an image of the old desktop background.
Discovery Educator Network - A Community of Educators s Study Skills Resources Create an online bulletin board (much like Padlet reviewed here or Lino reviewed here) for brainstorming and VOTING on any topic. The voting is what makes this tool different. Create an account. tag(s): bulletin boards (17), gamification (53), images (258) In the Classroom Share your board with a projector or interactive whiteboard. Use Dotstorming to collect WebQuest links and information to share with students. Use Dotstorming as an "idea bin" where students can collect ideas, images, quotes, and more for a project. Anonymouse.org AnonWWW Many mice surf the web under the illusion that their actions are private and anonymous. Unfortunately, this is not the way it is. Adverts Members | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Help / FAQ | Contact Info
Photo QR Code generator Found my new favorite photo based QR Code generator; Azonmobile.com. Easy to use, allows photos in background, foreground or as logos. The free Basic plan allows the creation of 10 QR Codes. Photo by Studiothirty3.com Source:Azonmobile.com Innovative Teaching & Learning, Education Technology, iPads in Schools Teachers can only offer a certain amount of motivation to students, particularly as they are usually the final destination of class and home work. With technology gaining ground in classrooms, however, there is no excuse not to enthuse students with the potential for their work to be shared with the very people that are inspiring their work - authors, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs etc. This is where the benefits of using social media in education really come into play. After reading 'An Ethic of Excellence' by Ron Berger I was inspired to try and use his core principles to make a difference in my own school. One of the core principles that struck me from Berger's work was his strong belief that 'to truly engage learners, there needs to be a real audience for their work'. This really rang true for me and took me back to a comment that Julia Skinner made about her fantastic work with the 100 word challenge.