Web Wonders for Today’s Library

Twitter, Web Comics, and Other Magical SitesDiana Maliszewski

Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012

What tricks do you already know?Open the envelope

Sort the items into 4 categories based on familiarity:I have no clue what this is & never heard of itI have heard of this but never used itI have used this a few timesI have used this a lot

Choose one you want to learn about the most

Abracadabra - Twitter- micro-blogging- 140 character limit- use for personal, self-directed PD- use for library / school event promotion- student book reviews, summaries, etc.

Twitter example

Hocus Pocus - Bitstrips- comic creation tool- saves “in the cloud”- moderated environment- can be tied to any subject or project

Bitstrips example

Bitstrips video

Alakazam - Prezi

-online alternative to Powerpoint- non-linear layout, collaborative- uses both for process and product- can be downloaded for offline use

Prezi example6x6 ways in 60 seconds to use Prezi for student

learning

Razzamataz - Glogster- multimedia posters- samples online- easy to share

Glogster example

http://edu.glogster.com/presentation/glog-flow/6988586

Open Sesame - Audacity-digital recording software- can make podcasts, audio journals,- rehearse speeches

Audacity exampleSpeaker’s Corner Media Assignment by Joyce

Definition of Media for Primary Students

Presto Changeo - Voki- interactive avatar- multiple methods for recording- variety of characters to use

Voki example

Expeliarmus - Pivot- stick figure animation tool- easy to use (even kindies)- can explore any theme/topic

Pivot example

Lumos - Wordle

- word cloud- great for title pages, analysis

Wordle example

Expecto Patronum - Popplet

- similar to Pinterest- another presentation option- in Beta right now, for ages 13+- combines visuals, text, etc.

Popplet example

Levioso – PB Works-collaborative work space-no need for student email accounts to use- accessible at home, Mac or PC- sky’s the limit for topics

PB Works (Wiki) example

More wiki examples

Even more wiki examples

When the magic won’t workhttp://youtu.be/9E-CxJLlzQMAt the 3:50 mark, the show beginsAt the 4:42 mark, we can relate!

Contact Diana via Twitter @MzMollyTL or her wiki – http://mzmollytlsharespace.pbworks.com (TingLeditor@gmail.com)