Angel in Second Life

As I have progressed through this course, I've added topics I've learned to my blog.  I hope they have been helpful to you.  This week I found an interesting Second Life Island--Angle Learning.  Of all the sites I visited, this one was my favorite.  It is designed for learners who are new to Second Life.  It is easy to practice in this environment.  I have the opportunity to visit Angel next week so I'll keep you posted on what I learn.  For more information, please click on the following links:

Angel video:  http://www.angellearning.com/products/secondlife/downloads/slangel.mov

Second Life:  http://www.angellearning.com/products/secondlife/

If you have any favorite Second Life sites, please let us know.

Thanks,

Diane

GoogleForms

Most of you are probably familiar with GoogleDocs.  Part of GoogleDocs is an application called GoogleForms.  This is an easy way to create tests using several formats such as text, multiple choice, checkboxes, choose from a list, or scale.  The advantage of using this tool to create tests is that students can access it from anywhere.

For detailed instructions click on the following link:

http://edtechsec.blogspot.com/2009/04/googleforms-beginning.html

EdTechSec.  Retrieved April 29, 2009, from http://edtechsec.blogspot.com/2009/04/googleforms-beginning.html

Please share other ideas you may have for using GoogleForms.

Diane

Wikis in the Classroom

Now that you've had an opportunity to read about Wikis, I thought you might want to see how other educators have implemented Wikis in the classroom.  Please click on the link below:

http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/page/Wikis+in+the+Classroom

Once you've reviewed the website, please let us know how you have implemented Wikis in your classroom.  What has worked for you and your students?

Wikis in Education.  Retrieved April 26, 2009, from http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/page/Wikis+in+the+Classroom

There are numerous videos and powerpoint presentation on this site explaining how to use Wikis in the classroom.  Wikis are helpful in coordinating information.  As a teacher just getting started with integrating technology in the classroom, Wikis are easy to understand and use.  

http://wikivideolibrary.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Wikis (Videos and Powerpoints). Retrieved April 26, 2009, from http://widivideolibrary.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Diane

This blog will introduce you to Wikis.  

What is a Wiki? A wiki is a website where anyone can edit anything anytime.

Why a Wiki?  It's easy, it's free, and it has educational benefits.

Do you want to see a Wiki in action? Go to http://stonierpage.wikispaces.com

For detailed information on how to get started with Wikis in your classroom, click on this link.

Go to http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Change Issues in Curriculum and Instruction/Wikis in the Classroom

Wikis are a great place to start if you are ready to integrate technology in your classroom.  They give you an opportunity to collaborate with your students as well as other educators.  This could become your first step to becoming a digital learner!

Stonier Page. Retrieved April 25, 2009 from http://stonierpage.wikispaces.com

Change Issues in Curriculum and Instruction/Wikis in the Classroom. Retrieved April 25, 2009 from http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Change Issues in Curriculum and Instruction/Wikis in the Classroom

Inspirational Video for You

I wanted to share something with you to say thank you for all you do every day to make a difference in our world.  Every day we have an opportunity to change someone's life.  Gandhi's quote "Be the change you want to see in the world" is a quote that each of us can embrace as we work with our students and each other every day.

Please click on the link below to listen to the YouTube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQVPR71QdHA&feature=related

An inspirational film that touches your soul. Retrieved April 21, 2009, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQVPR71QdHA&feature=related

Netvibes

Netvibes is a free service that allows you to organize your digital content.  I have found it to be very useful for organizing information that I will use for professional development courses for our teachers as well as my own personal learning.  Having my Twitter, Facebook, email accounts, bookmarks, and RSS feeds all in one location has been a real time saver for me. 

The following link has an excellent explanation on how to get started with Netvibes.   Included at this site are screenshots showing Netvibes set-up pages, directions to Netvibes help page, video tutorial on setting up an RSS feeder using Netvibes,  and tutorials explaining how to use Netvibes in an educational setting.

http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/Products/Netvibes

How do you think Netvibes can be used to support your professional development?

Software for Learning. Retrieved on April 21, 2009,  from http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/Produts/Netvibes

Diane