Glogster

WHAT IS IT?:  A Glog is a multimedia poster your students create online 

WHY WOULD I USE IT?:  It requires students to create, explore and share

HOW MUCH IS IT?:  Glogster is a free site that allows you to set up an entire classroom with 3 simple steps.

CAN I SEE AN EXAMPLE?:  Sure, click here to see an example I created. 

DropBox

DropBox

What is Dropbox?  Dropbox is one of the most useful apps I have ever used.  PERIOD.

Today, many people find themselves working on multiple computers.  They have a computer on their desk at work, a laptop at home, and a mobile device.  The problem is, what do you do when the file you need to work on is on your work computer and you're working on your laptop at home?  Now with the Dropbox application we know longer have to worry about it.

 Dropbox enable users to store and share files and folders with multiple computers.  The best part, it couldn't be any easier.  Simply install Dropbox on any computers you want to link together, sign in to your Dropbox account (Free of charge) and drag a file into your Dropbox folder.  Any file you place in that folder will automatically pop up in your Dropbox folder on all your devices.

I have to give thanks to Michael McCabe for this one.  He pushed me to try Dropbox and I couldn't be any happier. 

Below is a short introduction video.

Classmarker - Online Assessment

 ClassMarker

Online Assessment

The ClassMarker online testing website is a professional looking, easy to use, online test maker that provides students with instant feedback and saves you time by correcting your exams for you.


This video shows you how to create a class in classmarker.

 

 

A short video showing you what exams look like to the students

A short video showing you how to create an exam (this one is a hyperlink to a youtube video).

WELCOME!

WELCOME

I've created this blog to provide you with some insight as to how you can include technology in your daily lessons. My hope is that I will be able to assist you in the daunting task of finding useful technology tools that you can use in your classroom.

Each week I will be creating new posts that will highlight technology that you might want to include in your lessons.  I will also be conducting short and specialized seminars to help you become familiar with these tools.

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A short video by Professor Michael Wesch(Kansas State) summarizing some of the characteristics of students and education today.  You might also want to check out Dr. Wesch's follow up blog titled A Vision of  Students Today (And What Teachers Must Do).