HHS Technology Bits

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There are so many new tools popping up all over the web – it is impossible to stay current on everything.  Here is a small sampling of things to use in the classroom.  Check out a few and let us know which of them you use with your classes and how.  Be sure to see the new videos added in the widget to the right. Use the Comments section to share your experience with others.

VisualTools -

• Go2web2.0 Map of interactive web sites
• Web Trends map – architecture – see who’s using what
• Wordle generates word clouds
• Glogster – interactive online posters & blogs
• Howcast videos – videos and wiki guides to whatever you want to learn.
• VodPod - collect video & use the widgets to deliver just what you want from your wiki or blog
• Tag Galaxy - picture tool
• Animoto – make movies
• Vimeo – make & share video
• Free tools to make digital video:  Jing Camstudio
• Online video file converters:  vixy.net Zamzar.com
• Visual searching with results grouped by similarities- Grokker &  Kartoo
  
• Touchgraph – searches & shows connectivity
  
• Periodic Table of Visualization Methods

Google – a plethora of useful class tools.  Create a Google account, first.

• Google Docs & Spreadsheets – Great for online collaboration. Docs are notes that can be accessed from anywhere online.  Docs & spreadsheets can be shared with multiple contributors.
• iGoogle – customized info delivery – brings information to you.
• Calendar -
• Notebook – clip web resources to share with others
• Earth – download & use to explore, search, map, etc.
• Blogger - use Google for blogs – text, photos, video… you can even use your phone to post.

Check out the siftables:

David Merrill – Siftables