OLSP (Online Learning Support Project) Guide Blog

The series of ?tech-a-kucha time? workshops aimed to provide the participants with practical and easily available WEB 2.0 tools to be exploited in their teaching contexts.

1. Word magnets: It allows the teacher to copy and paste a text onto a board.  The tool creates magnets of words from the text which allows the learners  to use as a revision activity by unscrambling the original text.

2. Zamzar: It allows users to convert files into multiple formats, such as doc to pdf; pdf to doc; jpeg to gif etc.

Word Magnets& Zamzar

3. Story Bird: It allows users to read and create stories using multiple images and/or specific themes in collaboration with others.

STORYBIRD

4. Jing: It allows users to make screenshots and screencasts with voice over option which are archived in “History” of the tool.

jing

5. Cueprompter: It allows users to write or cut and paste the text to the screen provided. By pressing the button one can to start the prompter. Pause, fast forward and reverse options are provided.

cueprompter

6. Vocaroo: It allows users to send voice messages via e-mail.

vocaroo

7. Bubblr: It allows users to create comic strips using photos from flickr.com.

http://www.pimpampum.net/bubblr/

8. Wrap-up session: Saturday, 3rd of the Tech-a Kucha Session was a wrap up which gave the participants an opportunity to share any possible tools they themselves make use of . Tech-a Kucha team also offered fun and practical ideas and tools to the participants.

Tech-a kucha-Saturday

Here is how you can sign up Facebook, also click here to learn about how to sign up Twitter.

Here is a  cheat sheet on  HOW TO TWEET and a powerpoint show on  how to tweet to create an online community for the conference.

Dear all,

You can find free eBooks about using technology in education here.

1. Moving Education Forward Through Technology Integration ebook:

This ebook investigates the challenges to effectively using technology in the classroom and discusses key points of an effective technology integration program.

tech_integration_ebook

2. New Rules for Teacher Training in 21st Century Classrooms By: Johnny Hamilton

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3. 13 Tech ideas that will Change the Way you Teach- Education and Technology eBook

How to become 21st century teacher in two hours

4. Learn about the common symptoms of the most prevalent learning disabilities and the proper interventions.

learning-disabilities-ebook

Dear all,

Here is the ppt we used on 12th October 2010 with SL students. Since it is prepared in the question/answer format you can use it to revise the things discussed in the session.

Since it is password protected, please click “read-only” to view the slides.

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OLSP DIGEST 11. ZAMZAR

CHEAT SHEET for ZAMZAR

http://www.zamzar.com/

Zamzar is a website where you can convert files without the need to download software.

OLSP DIGEST 12. YOUTUBE ın the CLASSROOM

CHEAT SHEET for YOUTUBE in the CLASSROOM

This OLSP digest explores three online tools that enable you to exploit YouTube video clips more effectively in class.

OLSP DIGEST 1. GLOGSTER

CHEAT SHEET for GLOGSTER EDU

www.edu.glogster.com

” Glogster is an online poster that allows students to add images, texts, sound and video files and hyperlinks.

OLSP DIGEST 2. DVOLVER

CHEAT SHEET for DVOLVER

http://www.dvolver.com/live/mm.html

“Dvolver is a website where you can make a cartoon comic strip type movie online using pre-made graphics. You can email it to your students in less than 5 minutes, or copy the code of the Dvolver film you have made and paste it into a space (eg: wiki or Moodle course) for students to view.”

OLSP DIGEST 3. XTRANORMAL

CHEAT SHEET for XTRANORMAL

http://www.xtranormal.com/

“Make your own 3D movies in minutes. Xtranormal offers a wide variety of characters, sets, and animations that you can easily add to any movie you create. Cast your actors, write your script, and share your movie with your friends and family. And the best part is,  you don’t need a huge budget or a film crew.”

OLSP DIGEST 4. PUZZLEMAKER

CHEAT SHEET for PUZZLEMAKER

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/

” Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more?using your own word lists.”

OLSP DIGEST 5. QUIZLET

CHEAT SHEET for QUIZLET

http://quizlet.com/

Quizlet is a flashcard production and use website, with inbuilt group and collaboration features to help learn and recycle language through memorisation, testing, and play.

OLSP DIGEST 6. 280 SLIDES

CHEAT SHEET for 280 SLIDES

http://280slides.com

” 280 slides is a  web based tool for creating presentations which are then stored online and can be embedded into blogs or web pages. It also enables users to integrate multimedia content into their presentations to create dynamic and engaging learning activities and tasks. No software to download and nothing to pay for ? and when you’re done building your presentation you can share it any way you like.”

OLSP DIGEST 7. STORYBIRD

CHEAT SHEET for STORYBIRD

http://storybird.com/

” Story Bird is a web based tool for reading and building stories. It provides creators with variety of pictures to illustrate their stories with, and guides them step by step. It also allows users to create stories collaboratively if they wish to. No software to download and nothing to pay for ? and when you are done writing your story you can share it with others.”

OLSP DIGEST 8. CLIPTA

CHEAT SHEET for CLIPTA

www.brothersoft.com/clipta-toolbar-and-video-downloader-236757.html

” Clipta toolbar allows you to instantly search, share, download, and view high quality videos from across the web.”

OLSP DIGEST 9. FREECORDER

CHEAT SHEET for FREECORDER

http://applian.com/freecorder4/

Freecorder is a 100% Free recorder software to download.It allows you to save video from the web, record audio from the web, convert to many popular formats, listen to various radio channels and watch various TV channels.

OLSP DIGEST 10. GREAT MIND MAPPING TOOLS

CHEAT SHEET for GREAT MIND MAPPING TOOLS

A mind map is a great way to brainstorm and generate more ideas. It helps you create a number of small ideas from one big idea, see how different ideas could be connected together and create a plan of action. You can find 8 different tools in the cheat sheet above.

This e-guide aims to guide SL instructors on various aspects of technology available both at web-based and folder-based resources as well as provide practical information on the ‘whats’ and ‘hows’ of some technological tools that are suitable for SL classroom use.

Please visit the pages on the right side bar for further information.