This week we had to use several new tools on the web to create various items illustrating the use of technology in the classroom.
1) Bubbl.us - This is a nice little web-based tool for creating concept/mind maps. The application was reminiscent of visio, but with a more specific purpose. The mind map I created on Matter - Pure Substances vs. Mixtures:
2) Glogster - education focused blogging tool? I found this too restrictive in use and too difficult to build. The create tools were less than intuitive to me. It may be just a personal viewpoint for me, others may find it a really good tool. (I'm biased because I actually work on web development for several years before becoming a teacher.) The Glog I created is located at:
http://coachgill.edu.glogster.com/gills-glog
3) Animoto - Used to create videos. I'm just not a fan of videos for presentations. The interface was easy to use, but the pop-up messages from the app were distracting and hard to work around. The video I made is located at:
http://animoto.com/play/x3boRZDLkBby6zm8CBZlIA
4) BigHugeLabs - miscellaneous mini apps, nothing all that useful though. I have attached 3 items created using the site:
I was confused with the assignment. Didn't know where to start. But of course, I am not tech savy but it is a good way to learn new things.
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