Module 6: Glogster

And Glogster! The children are really going to enjoy making online posters with this tool. The only thing I would be weary of is to make sure there isn’t overkill as we can’t forget the need to develop fine motor skills and the fine arts!
Everything in moderation.
Glogster page

Module 7 Delicious

Delicious tagging so easy and so socialable – making teaching easier. Share with me!!!!!!!

Module 6: Mind Mapping

bubbl.us - mind mapping, brainstorming, concept mapping comes to ITC! Now all I need is the Smatboard! An example of bubbl.us showing the applications of Web 2.0 in the classroom follows. Check out Alfie’s World for an authentic use of the tool in the classroom with a bubbl.us on alternate words to "said".

Voki

Module 5: Digital Storytelling

I guess we are pretty lucky at St Mel's to have such a talented and innovative team, as this module surely demonstrated to us that in terms of ICT, we are all up there with 21st cetury learning. Many of us (including myself) have all had a go at MovieMaker and implementing experiences with the students. I must say, I can't wait to have another go. I only wish we had more computers at the school to facilitate the process.



Some great podcasts for both professional development and pedagogy are listed below. Have signed up to some feeds to stay more in touch. Additionally, I am excited about completing elearning next year for my masters. Those who have already taken part in the subject are raving!

Connect Learning with David Warlick
The Education Podcast Newtwork
Teachers TV

Module 4: An example of what can be shared on TeacherTube

Lesson in Time : Kinder Video on Time

Shared via AddThis

Module 4: Smile - Photo Time and .....Action

During this module it was interesting to see another photograph application (Flickr) besides Picasa and Facebook, which I am well familiar with. Uploading and sharing of photos is a simple process in all these applications, but the tag keyword facility is brillant. Using the photographs to "make fun stuff" is great. It seems we no longer need professional graphic designers to create personalised stationary or albums. However, copyright will always need to be considered.

The Smartcopying website definately is a one stop shop for copyright regulations. It provides some great Web 2.0 videos such as this one on online photo sharing.

But it doesn't stop there! Have you seen TeacherTube? Above in the next post is an example of what you can share on TeacherTube... Lesson in Time

Creative Commons, great idea and I bet the creators are making millions. The ability to be co-authors and still retain some rights is amazing. I'm already thinking about the posibilities. This is an inspirating clip. Have to watch it. Makes it simple to understand - Creative Commons Presents

Enjoy, I know I will. I'm off to upload more photos that my students can use in there next unit, start making stuff on Flickr so I can incorporate ideas for students to make ITC products and searching for Creative Commons content that I can use with the kids! Seeya.