Contents contributed and discussions participated by Clif Mims - educators

LectureTools - iPad app fostering engagement in lectures - 13 views

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Clif Mims on 27 May 12

"LectureTools is a student response system that also allows students to take notes linked with the slides and videos presented in class, answer instructor generated questions and pose questions to the instructor. All notes, questions and activities are instantly synchronized with the LectureTools web application."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"LectureTools is a student response system that also allows students to take notes linked with the slides and videos presented in class, answer instructor generated questions and pose questions to the instructor. All notes, questions and activities are instantly synchronized with the LectureTools web application."</div>

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Sweet Search - 11 views

www.sweetsearch.com

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shared by Clif Mims on 26 Jan 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 18 Jun 11

"SweetSearch is a Search Engine for Students. It searches only the 35,000 Web sites that our staff of research experts and librarians and teachers have evaluated and approved."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"SweetSearch is a Search Engine for Students. It searches only the 35,000 Web sites that our staff of research experts and librarians and teachers have evaluated and approved."</div>

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The Big 6 for Kids - 16 views

www.big6.com/kids

Research Literacy Safety Writing tea

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Creaza Education - 16 views

www.creazaeducation.com

mobile-technology Audio Video Imaging=Photo-Editing Concept=Semantic-Mapping Visualization Tutorials Language-Arts Reading Dual-Coding Social-Software Educational-Technology 2.0 iPad iPhone

shared by Clif Mims on 03 May 11 - No Cached

Clif Mims on 03 May 11

Create, edit, and share digital stories. Works with most digital devices.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Create, edit, and share digital stories. Works with most digital devices.</div>

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Mahara - Open source e-portfolio and social networking software - 17 views

mahara.org

Portfolios Free Open-Source Teaching Teacher-Education Content-Management

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Skype in the classroom (beta) | Skype Education - 16 views

education.skype.com

skype collaboration web2.0 tools

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Clif Mims on 20 Dec 10

"Skype in the classroom is a free directory for teachers who want to use Skype to bring education to life in their classrooms. Join today to share resources, chat with teachers and even pair classes."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Skype in the classroom is a free directory for teachers who want to use Skype to bring education to life in their classrooms. Join today to share resources, chat with teachers and even pair classes."</div>

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Cell Phones in the Classroom Wiki - 17 views

psdtechpd.wikispaces.com/Cell+Phones

mobile-learning mobile-technology Telecommunication iPhone iPad Collaboration=Telecollaboration Presentations Tutorial

shared by Clif Mims on 16 Dec 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 16 Dec 10

Wiki with a variety of websites, articles, slideshares (online powerpoints) and research - all discussing cell phone use in the classroom.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wiki with a variety of websites, articles, slideshares (online powerpoints) and research - all discussing cell phone use in the classroom.</div>

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Aviary Education - 8 views

www.aviaryeducation.com

Art Web-Apps Graphic-Design Design Audio Drawing Video Visualization Music

shared by Clif Mims on 18 Jul 10 - No Cached

Clif Mims on 18 Jul 10

"A safe, private environment to use Aviary tools with your students."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"A safe, private environment to use Aviary tools with your students."</div>

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National Atlas.Gov - 14 views

www-atlas.usgs.gov

Mashup 2.0 Social-Studies Geography Culture Collaboration=Telecollaboration PBL Art

shared by Clif Mims on 15 Jul 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 15 Jul 10

"...the latest National Atlas includes electronic maps and services that are delivered online. We are using information presentation, access, and delivery technologies that didn't exist 30 years ago to bring you a dynamic and interactive atlas. But we have held fast to our tradition of producing the finest maps in the world. We think nationalatlas.gov™ is more useful than any bound collection of paper maps." Work with multiple map layers

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"...the latest National Atlas includes electronic maps and services that are delivered online. We are using information presentation, access, and delivery technologies that didn't exist 30 years ago to bring you a dynamic and interactive atlas. But we have held fast to our tradition of producing the finest maps in the world. We think nationalatlas.gov™ is more useful than any bound collection of paper maps." Work with multiple map layers</div>

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CommunityWalk - 15 views

communitywalk.com

Mashup 2.0 Social-Studies Geography Culture Collaboration=Telecollaboration PBL Art

shared by Clif Mims on 15 Jul 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 15 Jul 10

Create informational, interactive, and engaging maps with the ability to include photos, videos, and more.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Create informational, interactive, and engaging maps with the ability to include photos, videos, and more.</div>

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Gajitz - 7 views

gajitz.com

Science Math Creativity

shared by Clif Mims on 16 Mar 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 16 Mar 10

Great Gadgets, Strange Science & Technology with a Twist "Gajitz is as much an interactive archive of innovations past, present and futuristic as it is a collection of the latest and greatest gadget designs, sensational scientific discoveries and terrific new technologies … with a twist. The primary focus of this tech publication (read: blog) is on objects, finds anddesigns that defy particular typologies, wander away from convention and are more than merely consumable objects."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great Gadgets, Strange Science & Technology with a Twist "Gajitz is as much an interactive archive of innovations past, present and futuristic as it is a collection of the latest and greatest gadget designs, sensational scientific discoveries and terrific new technologies … with a twist. The primary focus of this tech publication (read: blog) is on objects, finds anddesigns that defy particular typologies, wander away from convention and are more than merely consumable objects."</div>

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Read the Words - 7 views

www.readthewords.com/Default.aspx

2.0 Video Audio Dual-Coding Language-Arts ESL

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Clif Mims on 04 Mar 10

Free text to speech voices. --Alternative methods to process written information. --Can be used to assist non-readers/struggling readers. --Helpful in ESL/EFL classrooms

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Free text to speech voices. --Alternative methods to process written information. --Can be used to assist non-readers/struggling readers. --Helpful in ESL/EFL classrooms</div>

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BrainPOP ESL - 3 views

brainpopesl.com

ESL Video Games Lesson-Plans Resources

shared by Clif Mims on 26 Feb 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 26 Feb 10

An Animated Educational Site for English Language Students of all ages. Games, Lesson Plans, Teaching Tools, Activities, Animated Movies, for TESOL, TOEFL, ELL and EFL learners

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An Animated Educational Site for English Language Students of all ages. Games, Lesson Plans, Teaching Tools, Activities, Animated Movies, for TESOL, TOEFL, ELL and EFL learners</div>

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Audioboo - 1 views

audioboo.fm

audio podcasting web2.0 tools audioboo sound recording sharing files

shared by Clif Mims on 05 Aug 09 - Cached

Clif Mims on 16 Jan 10

"Record and playback digital recordings up to 5 minutes long which can then be posted on" to your personal Audioboo profile page. You can record your "boos" by phone, with the iPhone app or through your web browser. AudioBoo is iTunes ready making it the easiest way to begin podcasting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Record and playback digital recordings up to 5 minutes long which can then be posted on" to your personal Audioboo profile page. You can record your "boos" by phone, with the iPhone app or through your web browser. AudioBoo is iTunes ready making it the easiest way to begin podcasting.</div>

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quietube | Video without the distractions | Youtube, Viddler, Vimeo and more - 29 views

quietube.com

youtube tools web2.0 information_literacy media_literacy digital citizenship

shared by Clif Mims on 15 Jan 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 15 Jan 10

Allows you to watch online videos without all the distractions. It removes the ads, discussion boards, etc. Works with Youtube, iPlayer, Viddler, Vimeo and more

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Allows you to watch online videos without all the distractions. It removes the ads, discussion boards, etc. Works with Youtube, iPlayer, Viddler, Vimeo and more</div>

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Movieclips.com - 18 views

movieclips.com

Video Search Resources

shared by Clif Mims on 13 Jan 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 13 Jan 10

"...a premium online video destination offering audiences the largest and most diverse collection of movie scenes. MOVIECLIPS allows fans to find, watch and share more than 12,000 movie clips from the libraries of six major Hollywood studios..."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"...a premium online video destination offering audiences the largest and most diverse collection of movie scenes. MOVIECLIPS allows fans to find, watch and share more than 12,000 movie clips from the libraries of six major Hollywood studios..."</div>

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Twiducate.com - Social Networking For Schools - 14 views

www.twiducate.com

education social network tweet schools

shared by Clif Mims on 06 Jan 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 13 Jan 10

Teachers can create an online community for their students. "Share inspiration, ideas, reading, thoughts. Post discussions, deadlines, homework. Instrantly create surveys for students. Keep parents informed of daily projects." "Not only will twiducate.com give your students the web 2.0 skills they need, but also expand their reading, writing, thoughts and ideas beyond the classroom setting."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Teachers can create an online community for their students. "Share inspiration, ideas, reading, thoughts. Post discussions, deadlines, homework. Instrantly create surveys for students. Keep parents informed of daily projects." "Not only will twiducate.com give your students the web 2.0 skills they need, but also expand their reading, writing, thoughts and ideas beyond the classroom setting."</div>

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Whyville! - 12 views

whyville.net/nice

Games Virtual Network Social-Studies Economics 2.0

shared by Clif Mims on 13 Jan 10 - Cached

Clif Mims on 13 Jan 10

"Whyville is a virtual world geared for teen and pre-teen girls and boys. Whyville's millions of registered "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and have fun together. Whyville is their world. Whyville has places to go, things to do, and of course, people to see. Whyville has its own newspaper, its own Senators, its own beach, museum, City Hall and town square, its own suburbia, and even its own economy - citizens earn "clams" by playing educational games. And much, much, much more!"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Whyville is a virtual world geared for teen and pre-teen girls and boys. Whyville's millions of registered "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and have fun together. Whyville is their world. Whyville has places to go, things to do, and of course, people to see. Whyville has its own newspaper, its own Senators, its own beach, museum, City Hall and town square, its own suburbia, and even its own economy - citizens earn "clams" by playing educational games. And much, much, much more!"</div>

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Schoology - Your digital classroom - 28 views

www.schoology.com/home.php

2.0 Collaboration=Telecollaboration Storage Online-Learning Telecommunication CMS=LMS

shared by Clif Mims on 13 Nov 09 - No Cached

Clif Mims on 13 Nov 09

"Fully hosted and fully managed course management system with an integrated social network for K-12 and higher education"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Fully hosted and fully managed course management system with an integrated social network for K-12 and higher education"</div>

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Calaméo: Publish and share documents - 0 views

Clif Mims on 11 Oct 09

Upload all major file formats and convert them into online publications. Can be used to: -Create digital books, e-zines, etc. -Students can become "published" authors -Alternative strategy for reports and presentations -Develop and share tutorials, study guides, etc. -Embed projects into a class site, blog or wiki -Connect with others that share your interests

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Upload all major file formats and convert them into online publications. Can be used to: -Create digital books, e-zines, etc. -Students can become "published" authors -Alternative strategy for reports and presentations -Develop and share tutorials, study guides, etc. -Embed projects into a class site, blog or wiki -Connect with others that share your interests</div>

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