Screen shots - click on "Print Screen", paste in paint, edit, add graphic signals; save as jpeg picture has great examples including graphics for signaling (within Paint), color, and each step is copied in the process for clear instructions.
"Podcasting in the Classroom" - excellent, step instructions and student application video by a classroom teacher, in under 5 minutes, showing free resources available for podcasting.
from Concordia, hundreds of choices, divided into grade level and subject categories, pdf printables, short paragraph on each concept map for application, some are customizeable in highlighted areas of pdf before printing,
"The Big Picture"
FREEMIND MINDMAPS
Freemind download for Mindmap, uses java, colors, several levels of subgroups
Free demonstration link: http://www.artemissoftware.biz/videos/freemind-demo1.mov
Is very helpful for application ideas such as an overview of the workshop
Great for story telling, animated, reading and acting out text, 13 characters to choose from, click on "watch Videos" and click on demo video showing several ideas for applications, choose set, actor, and type your script
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Making Videos
Windows MovieMaker 2.1 Free Download, good for Windows Vista, XP, or 7; create, edit, and share your movies right on your computer
Resources include: Tech Tools, Tech & Learning, and Internet such as ThinkQuest and online projects. Inquiry-based learning focus for student-centered, active learning approach focusing on questioning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.