Cool Way to add subtitles to a song or audio file.
Superstring 2 is a neat program that lets you take an audio file and add subtitles to it at any point and for any length of time. You can also add images in the background and I think it would look really cool as a sort of word cloud. Imagine using this as a sort of musically-based PowerPoint.
Give it a try and see what you think.
Give it a try and see what you think.
Touchjet Wave
This is a really neat device that turns your TV into a sort of Android-based interactive whiteboard. While I'm sure there will be some opening issues with it, I really think this will be the future.
Shrinking Videos for Posting
This video was created to show teachers and students how to shrink down iMovies they created. Often iMovies 50 megabytes or more for decent videos. I demonstrated using a program called Handbrake so that teachers and students would have an easier time uploading and downloading videos they created.
Here is the link on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MdUyID2lcI
Here is the link on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MdUyID2lcI
Technology PLanning
Here is a video I created that outlines what I think my school should look like if I could make the technology decisions. It was kind of fun to go through and research and plan what I want to accomplish.
Here is the link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DFBMHhmzjg
Here is the link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DFBMHhmzjg
WebQuest Choose your own adventure
I am currently working on creating a WebQuest sort of styled after a CYOA book and/or travel guide. The adventures are various ways to make teaching more effective in the classroom, and out. Hopefully it's both fun and informative. Here is the link http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=271613
Here is a screenshot.
Here is a screenshot.
Rubrics and Assessments
Rubrics are of great value to students and teachers. Sometimes (or more often than that) students don't really know what is expected of them and what the teacher is looking for when grading the paper or project. Rubrics help students know what is expected of them. It also helps teachers as they have a guideline for grading papers/projects and this helps keep the grading process more consistent and fair.
I chose to use iRubrics as it is very easy to use and they have thousands of examples to help me get started. I'm one of those people who really, really needs an example before I start. I'm actually just not that creative!
I chose to use iRubrics as it is very easy to use and they have thousands of examples to help me get started. I'm one of those people who really, really needs an example before I start. I'm actually just not that creative!
Products #2-4 - The Tool Pool
Math apps for the ipad. I have been wanting to do another book about ipad apps for a while. So... I went out and looked over my list of apps I bookmarked and started to put together a list of what I got so far. However it was a mess! Then I thought it would look nicer if it was organized and it was something I could share. So here it is https://atlas.mindmup.com/2015/03/2065d4f0a46b013249b35a14872e9a4e/ipad_apps_for_math/index.html
Wordle Reminder of ways to differentiate in the classroom. This was included in this week's teacher bulletin.
Tool #3 Tech Tools for Jobs
This is a quick tool for teachers to use if they want to find something that will help them use technology to solve a problem. This is not a listing of all possible programs/apps, but is a good starting point for teachers. This document will be updated as feedback is received. There is a short description and links to various apps and programs.
_http://mrgary.edynco.com/player/learningmap/2712
This is a quick tool for teachers to use if they want to find something that will help them use technology to solve a problem. This is not a listing of all possible programs/apps, but is a good starting point for teachers. This document will be updated as feedback is received. There is a short description and links to various apps and programs.
_http://mrgary.edynco.com/player/learningmap/2712
Product #1 - Plickers Interactive Response System
I found this wonderful app called Plickers that is an interactive response system. No big deal right? Actually, it is a big deal because it is free, uses paper cards for the response system, and only requires one device (Android phone, ipad, or iphone). Check out the PowerPoints I created to learn where to download the app, set up your classes with students, and use your device to create a low-tech clicker system! You can go to my Google Drive folder to download them https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bx5mabDOQrmxYi14STN6OTdNVTQ&usp=sharing Make sure you download it and open it with PowerPoint as some of the features may not work inside Google Presentations.
There are two versions - one for Windows, and one for Macs. The Mac version can be opened in Windows, but the Windows version uses Office Mix. There are audio clips, a short video, and short quizzes - so have fun!
There are two versions - one for Windows, and one for Macs. The Mac version can be opened in Windows, but the Windows version uses Office Mix. There are audio clips, a short video, and short quizzes - so have fun!