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Tools and TechniquesJune 5, 2008
New Tools, New Techniques
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Blog: a website that allows readers to comment on the content
WordPress MU (internal blog): blogs.micds.org◦ Public but only MICDS students/faculty can
comment◦ Every student and teacher has a blog◦ Students post to their specific classes◦ WordPress can accept text, images, audio and
video
Wiki: a webpage that can be viewed and edited by multiple authors
Media Wiki (internal): wiki.micds.org◦ Public but only MICDS students & faculty can edit◦ Requires some knowledge of wiki syntax
WikiSpaces (external): wikispaces.com◦ Public, Protected, or Private◦ No syntax necessary; accepts multimedia
Google Docs: free web-based word processor and spreadsheet which allow you share and collaborate online.
Users must have a Google account Can upload Word/Excel/PowerPoint files or
start from scratch (Office 2003 only) Spreadsheets can be turned into forms for
collecting information
VoiceThread: users can upload images, video, PowerPoint, PDF and Word files
Viewers can leave audio, video, and text comments
VoiceThreads can be public or private Teachers can purchase VoiceThread Ed for
classroom use; this simplifies adding users and managing projects
EASY BUT LIMITED HARDER BUT VERSATILE
Slideshare allows you to upload PowerPoint and PDF files to share on your blog or wiki
PowerPoints will not have effects or audio
Splashcast is similar but is far more versatile (i.e. images, audio, video, text, etc.)
Projects are truly multi-media
Skype is a free service for making VoIP audio and video calls
Ning social networks exist for all personal and professional interests
Delicious is a social bookmarking tool ePals is an email-based system for finding
schools/teachers for collaboration Twitter is a tool for creating a PLN (personal
learning network)