This is just a test of a web-based word processor called Writely. Located at www.writely.com. Files can be shared, printed, saved, copied, etc. You can insert images. With one click, you can then post your document to a blog. One stop computing!
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
The Eighth Floor
The Eighth Floor
I wanted to share with you how to add an audio file to a blog. Great way to get students involved in blogging via their cell phones AND it's free.
You first create a free account at http://www.audioblogger.com. In this process you set up a primary phone number and PIN number for access purposes. The site assumes you already have an account with blogger.com and asks you for the address of your blog.
Next you call audioblogger's telephone number, enter your phone number and PIN, record your audio (up to 5 minutes!). The file is automatically converted into the proper file format and saved on audiobloggers server. A link to the file is put in a posting on your blog.
Bottomline... you make a phone call and audioblogger does the rest! Check it out for yourself and let me know what you think!
Pam
I wanted to share with you how to add an audio file to a blog. Great way to get students involved in blogging via their cell phones AND it's free.
You first create a free account at http://www.audioblogger.com. In this process you set up a primary phone number and PIN number for access purposes. The site assumes you already have an account with blogger.com and asks you for the address of your blog.
Next you call audioblogger's telephone number, enter your phone number and PIN, record your audio (up to 5 minutes!). The file is automatically converted into the proper file format and saved on audiobloggers server. A link to the file is put in a posting on your blog.
Bottomline... you make a phone call and audioblogger does the rest! Check it out for yourself and let me know what you think!
Pam
Friday, January 13, 2006
Blogs in Education
Blogs in Education is designed to provide some resources if you want to get started or expand using blogs for yourself or with your students. The site is done by the University of Houston. From what I can tell, they link to many of the good/useful sites I've run across.
The use of blogs in instructional settings is limited only by your imagination. Here are some suggestions from this site.
Options for instructors using blogs:
Content-related blog as professional practice
Networking and personal knowledge sharing
Instructional tips for students
Course announcements and readings
Annotated links
Knowledge management
Options for students using blogs in your courses include:
Reflective or writing journals
Knowledge management
Assignment submission and review
Dialogue for groupwork
E-portfolios
Share course-related resources
I'd really like to know about other sites or what you think of this one. Share!
The use of blogs in instructional settings is limited only by your imagination. Here are some suggestions from this site.
Options for instructors using blogs:
Content-related blog as professional practice
Networking and personal knowledge sharing
Instructional tips for students
Course announcements and readings
Annotated links
Knowledge management
Options for students using blogs in your courses include:
Reflective or writing journals
Knowledge management
Assignment submission and review
Dialogue for groupwork
E-portfolios
Share course-related resources
I'd really like to know about other sites or what you think of this one. Share!
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Vocation Information Center - Love this Site!
I recently ran across a web site that can keep me busy (obsessed) for hours. True, one of my "jobs" is to explore web sites; however, there is a reasonable limit to how much time one should spend exploring, I suppose. Every click of the mouse is a usable resource or link to another resource.
Vocational Information Center is full of academic resources designed to facilitate integration with vocational curriculum. These resources include links to general academic directories, English, language arts and literature, math, science, history, geography, social studies, inventions, biographies, and so very much more.
That's just where it starts! You will find links to reputable sites for everything K-College. My last spiral into this site was all about linguistics. I found some great resources for my writing classes -- fun stuff. Fair enough, linguistics may not sound like fun, but I found a Linguistics Fun Page -- clearly a sound and valid argument that linguistics is, in fact, fun. What more can you ask for?
Take a 5 minute break and jump in. Please feel free to share cool stuff you find.
I mention this site in The Eighth Floor eNewsletter, along with a variety of other sites. If you don't get our eNewsletter and you would like to, email Phyllis at plawson@eighthfloor.org. She will make sure it happens.
Vocational Information Center is full of academic resources designed to facilitate integration with vocational curriculum. These resources include links to general academic directories, English, language arts and literature, math, science, history, geography, social studies, inventions, biographies, and so very much more.
That's just where it starts! You will find links to reputable sites for everything K-College. My last spiral into this site was all about linguistics. I found some great resources for my writing classes -- fun stuff. Fair enough, linguistics may not sound like fun, but I found a Linguistics Fun Page -- clearly a sound and valid argument that linguistics is, in fact, fun. What more can you ask for?
Take a 5 minute break and jump in. Please feel free to share cool stuff you find.
I mention this site in The Eighth Floor eNewsletter, along with a variety of other sites. If you don't get our eNewsletter and you would like to, email Phyllis at plawson@eighthfloor.org. She will make sure it happens.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
5 Things - Photoshop
5 Things You Never Knew Photoshop Could Do
by Julie Ann James
Even true Photoshop addicts will be surprised.
http://www.webgrrls.com/wfs.jhtml?/tech/tutorials/5photos_1.phtml
Have fun with this one…
by Julie Ann James
Even true Photoshop addicts will be surprised.
http://www.webgrrls.com/wfs.jhtml?/tech/tutorials/5photos_1.phtml
Have fun with this one…
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Movie Maker Projects!
This is a web site with information on how to use Window’s Free Movie Maker in the classroom. It has Ideas ranging from digital story telling to Science movies. The great things about Movie Maker are that it’s FREE and EASY to use. Check it out now!!
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Oklahoma's pre-kindergarten program is a success
Morning Edition, November 2, 2005 ·
The journal Developmental Psychology has just published new research suggesting that Oklahoma's pre-kindergarten program is a success at helping kids prepare for school. Oklahoma is one of the few states to offer preschool to every four-year-old.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4985930
The journal Developmental Psychology has just published new research suggesting that Oklahoma's pre-kindergarten program is a success at helping kids prepare for school. Oklahoma is one of the few states to offer preschool to every four-year-old.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4985930
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Attensa.com
http://www.attensa.com/ This is a great tool for reading FEEDS via Microsoft Outlook or through your browser. It has a very neat toolbar, if you use Firefox.
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