Annotated+Bibs

Blogs in Education http://www.adultlearn.com/blogs-education.html

Blogs are a type of online journal that can be used by teachers to communicate with other professionals, or for their classrooms. Using blogs in school can serve many purposes. They can be used for reflections, typing skills, creating community and sharing information with parents. This site offers suggestions of where to go to begin your blog!

Video Blogs For Deaf Students http://www.weareteachers.com/ideas/partnerask/teachingidea?app=%203886&grantId=20 This article explaining the effects video blogging can help with students who have special needs. Because all students are required to learn the same standards, using this type of technology can help with communication and learning that students who are hearing impaired are often left out of.

Using Twitter as an Education Tool http://searchenginewatch.com/3630980 This article provides many suggestions of how you can use Twitter in your classroom (even as early as 8th grade). It goes everywhere from building classroom community, to the idea of giving instant feedback, and also showing students how to not be so verbose and, for lack of better words, “get to the point!”

Using Screencasting to Engage and Build Community with Online Learners http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/using-screencasting-to-engage-and-build-community-with-online-learners/ This article provides teachers with ways they can use screencasting in the classroom. It discusses the importance of bridging the gap between student and professor that often occurs, particularly in distance education situations.

Integrating Digital Storytelling into your Classroom http://its.ksbe.edu/dst/ This website offers links, resources and examples of how to use the different digital storytelling software in the classroom. It also provides documents for students to understand things such as copyright.

Flickr in Education-Student’s Thoughts on the Subject http://www.teach42.com/2006/08/30/flickr-in-education-students-thoughts-on-the-subject/ A journalistic approach to using Flickr in the classroom. It gives pros and cons from actual students regarding whether they find it a useful tool in learning.

Using You Tube in the Classroom http://teacherlingo.com/blogs/sharingtechnology/archive/2008/02/23/using-youtube-in-the-classroom.aspx Great site that gives tons of ideas on how you can incorporate such a popular site into your classroom. Gives project ideas and also details how you can have students create their own video.

Tapping Instant Messaging [] Article discusses how, when used appropriately, instant messaging can be used to teach aspects of writing, such as audience. Learn how to Bring the Benefits of Podcasting to your Classroom [] Students learn in different ways, and podcasting can be very engaging to many learners, including those more auditory. The site gives information on how to find and select appropriate podcasting software for your needs. RSS and Education [] Argues that using RSS feeds can have many purposes in the classroom. Gives a list of fifteen suggestions and ways people can incorporate them into classes from elementary, all the way to higher education. Use Skype with Students [] How can Skype be used in the classroom? This article gives examples of ways she has seen Skype used. It is a way to connect your students to places all over the world that they may not normally have access to…and it’s FREE!

Wikis in Education [] A site that describes what a wiki is, how to set one up and names different hosting sites (free and costly sites). It also gives examples of how you can use wikis with students with ideas such as creating websites and group authoring.

Wikipedia’s Impact on Education [] Wikipedia is a free website that details information and facts about thousands of topics. This article talks about the bad rap Wikipedia gets, but how it actually provides credible information. We should be teaching students how to search for accurate and unbiased information.

Best Practices for Educators Using Facebook [] This site shares best practices for using Facebook with your students. This article details the benefits it can have, such as building social climate and a sense of belonging, to including some best practices and suggestions for teachers. Ning in Education [] For most of us social network sites are filtered and blocked in our schools, but Scott Habeeb explains how his district uses a site like Ning for teachers, and also students. As long as these sites are used in an educational manor, they can be beneficial. Web Tools 4 U 2 Use http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Social+Bookmarks This site provides information about social bookmarking sites. It not only explains what they are, but also gives tutorials on how to use them. There is a very detailed list of how you can use them with your students, and also different sites you can try.

Free Collaborative Platforms for Teachers Part 4-the Wikis [] Discusses the positives and negatives of collaborative editing sites. Although there are several types of Wikis on the internet, some of them are reviewed for their usefulness. Google Apps for Education Overview [] There are several things to take into consideration before signing yourself and students up for Google Apps. This site offers a sample permission sheet for parents to allow their child to have an email, and also discusses several permission settings for teachers to be aware of. Innovative Kindergarten through Grade 6 Educators Use Lulu to Transform Class Projects, School Trip Photos, Journals, Study Guides and More into Hard-Copy Books - Just in Time for the New School Year. [] LuLu is a way to turn your student’s work and projects into a keepsake! This site offers ideas and resources as to the possibilities this site offers. Make scrapbooks, calendars and books as portfolios for students of all ages.

The Top Ten Technologies [] This list details the top ten technologies in education today, including augmented reality. Mike Adams not only explains what this is, but also describes how it could be used and why it is beneficial to student learning. Virtual Worlds – Best Practices in Education [] With Virtual Worlds, you can share experiences in 3D virtual environments. This site talks about how this could benefit students in education, and even gives information about conferences to register for where you can experience this yourself. Second Life Education articles [] This is a great resource for different sites used for Second Life. You can explore how other educators have used this, and also see the top 20 sites online! There are at least ten articles that talk about this new phenomenon.