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Presentation PDF {Technology in the Classroom.pdf}

Presentation PDF

Here is a great video that helps explain Creative Commons.

Want to know more?
Web 2.0 Tools - Staff Favorites
Creative Commons - What is it?
Web 2.0 : What is it?
Wikipedia.org defines web 2.0 as the following:

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For all Google tools, you will need a Google account!
Google Customized Search
Check out my Berlin Wall customized search engine that I put together for German IV's Berlin Wall project.
Google Docs
of a word word Google doc.
Google Sites
Create a web page for your class or organization quickly with pre-made themes and layouts. Mrs. Perry created her site on technology on Google Sites.

Animoto
A fun way to present using more images than text. Very easy to do! Make sure to sign up for the educator package to get longer "animotos". The hardest part is picking out the pictures.
VoicethreadVoiceThread
This is a great way to post an image, video, document or audio clip and have your students post their thoughts about it. They can post their thoughts via text, audio or video. They can doodle on the subject as they talk. Then the rest of the class can click on any students picture/icon and see what they think.
Check out how this teacher used voiceThread

What is a Wiki?
a great video and definition for
Take a look at the Wiki that Ann Perry created with her biology class. The instructions are on the front page. Notice the note at the top of the page, she was able to communicate with her class even though she was at a conference and not in school.
Biology Wiki
Who came up with the name "Northland Pines"?
What is the name of the upcoming musical at the high school?
the Northland PinesPInes Athletic Hall
In what year was the Alumni Hall of Fame started?