Wondering what technology tools we have available at YIS? Look no further!
Name of Tool/Topic
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Great for:
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The Learning Hub (blogging)
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- blogs as eportfolios
- parent communication
- reflection
- stimulating classroom discussion
- connecting with other classes around the world
Job Aids to walk you through the basics of working with WordPress:
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Google Apps
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- collaborating on documents in real time
- registering for new web resources
- communicating via e-mail
- managing tasks in to-do lists
- calendaring events & facilities booking
- sharing documents with students
- a virtual dropbox
- tracking student work
Job Aides to help walk you through the use of Google Apps:
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VoiceThread
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- telling a story with pictures
- make ringtones for your phone
- record your kids first words
- document/demonstrate oral fluency
- oral reflections
- ePortfolio entries
Job Aids to walk you through the basics of working with these tools:
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SmugMug
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- sharing photos and video
- storing photos to post on other websites (like a Learning Hub blog)
Job Aids to walk you through the basics of working with SmugMug:
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Vimeo
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- sharing videos
- storing videos to post on other websites (like a Learning Hub blog)
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Wikis
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- collaborative knowledge building
- connecting students in multiple sections of one class
- wikis as e-portfolios
- class website
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Gadgets
Flip cameras, digital cameras, USB recorders, USB microscopes, iPods,
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- recording DRA
- demonstrating oral language fluency
- recording presentations
- digital storytelling
- practicing for IB orals
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Google Earth:
Great for Social Studies, but Great for So Much More!
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- Interactive globes
- maps
- 3D building
- satalite imagry
- measuring distance
- longitute and latitude
- landforms
- historic maps
- embed YouTube videos
- bring literature to life
- quick & easy virtual tours
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BackBlaze
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- backing up all of your files
- restoring files if something happens to your computer
Job Aides to help you use BackBlaze:
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Garage Band
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- recording student voices
- practicing for IB orals
- create original music
- creating audiobooks
- assessments
- sub plans
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iMovie
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- commercials
- video projects
- skits
Job Aids to walk you through the basics of working with these tools:
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