Deb Norton Tech

During our in-service last Friday, I presented on how I use Blogger both professionally and with my students.  Below is the Google Presentation I used.  Since this presentation was created, Blogger has updated their interface, therefore, my screenshots are now out-of-date.  However, you can still see the basics of how I set up and use the blogs.   Throughout my presentation I did live demonstrations of setting up a blog and creating posts.  In the second part of my presentation I demonstrated how my students use several tools to post video, audio, text, etc. on their blogs. For the privacy of my students, you are not able to view their eportfolios. Thank you to everyone who attended my session.

  My students are getting quite good at collaboration.  They have improved their skills of working together and sharing via web 2.0 tools.  Here are some of the sites we use regularly to collaborate. Wallwisher - collaborate with an online virtual sticky note maker.  Incorporate text, audio, links and video.    Corkboardme - a lot like Wallwisher.  No login or account needed.  Very easy to share. Google Docs - the best online collaboration tool.  Work in real time and share easily. Today's Meet -my favorite back channel (chat room).   Completely private and simple to start.  My students beg me to use this tool. Typewithme - a lot like Google Docs.  Easy to set up and share.  Create in real time. Skype - collaborate with others across the country and world through video conferencing.  My students really want their own Skype accounts.   Do you have a favorite tool f...