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Screencast-O-Matic is my favorite online screen casting tool. It is easy to use and allows for longer recordings. It is great for demonstrations or to answer math questions that are difficult to type out in an email.

George Siemens gives a TED Talk on connections. Education is shutting down connections. "Connected learning is transparent learning." The video is about 20 minutes, but worth watching. He has some fascinating examples from his childhood to when he was exposed to more in the world.

The author of this video, George Siemens, explains how networks enable us to stay current in our field and in society as well. He goes on to explain how the more connections that are made within the network, the stronger the network becomes.

First, I am struck that this 7 year old video is still current in light of all that changes with knowledge. Second, Siemens explains Network, Node and their importance to Connectivism. He also addresses this need for us to remain current. He mentions that more important and quicker means of staying current is through our Networks. He further mentions the point that if we don't keep up with what is going on in education we become obsolete. Lastly, he mentioned dropping links that direct you away from your knowledge quest.

I liked his comment about staying current in our own education, learning and teachings. Being connected to the internet/network helps us be current, up to date and we are able to do that because we can connect to the network 24/7.

I have noticed a few YouTube links, which concerns me a bit that I never thought of looking there myself. Clearly I need to extend my "web," as it could lead me to resources such as this. It was refreshing to hear the information presented rather than comb through a long article. Sticking point for me was referencing the need to stay current. I am hoping that this course, as well as others in this program, will significantly help with that.

I know we aren't supposed to focus on the how-to, but I found this video and decided to include it as an extra one. I really liked the suggestions made about growing your PLN.

The VoiceThread is great. The blog author poses the question to his readers to answer the question about how their PLN inspires them. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the many comments. Just a really good video on why PLN's are important.

I use this site for ideas on how to intergrate technology into my curriculum. I do not use this site only, however, it is a great place to start.

This is a great article with a bunch of ideas for how to integrate technology into our daily lessons with our students. This made me realize just recently in my own browsing that I came across a great resource I should share back with you. It's http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/index.html and it can help students read the news of the day, has video clips to watch as well as questions and topics for discussion. Another useful "daily" that can be done in the class. Thank you for sharing these great ways to integrate more tech into what we do!

Great ideas (and websites) to integrate technology in the classroom.

Great videos for PreK-1st grade range

Great site to use as a starter or attention grabber. Find movie quotes and the clips associated with quote for use in you class.

The app, developed by Software Solutions, LLC, offers deaf and hard of hearing individuals a convenient, portable means of learning and using sign language throughout the day.

Project Based Learning video

This site is a fantastic resource for science and includes activities, apps, videos, books, and games.

Solve real-life algebra problems with diverse crew, delightful video.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education was awarded a Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant. This Grant allowed several Intermediate Units to offer an Integrating Technology into Core Curriculum Skills course to teachers. Excellent video examples in a variety of subject.

Clever video on how to give a good slide presentation.