An intriguing beta release which allows you to log the Creative Commons-licensed images you've obtained from Flickr. While Creative Commons licenses are non-revocable, some have grown concerned that a copyright holder might change the CC status of images displayed on Flickr and fear that the burden of proof would then fall to themselves as the "user" of the image(s). This tool would seem to address that problem.
"Standards-based teacher lesson plan books make it easy to integrate visual thinking and learning across the curriculum. Teachers get practical ideas and step-by-step directions for engaging students in activities that encourage learning, thinking and creativity."
A discussion of the history of digital storytelling and how it is being used educationally is presented in this article. The theoretical framework, technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK), is described, along with a discussion of how this model might be used with digital storytelling.
On Web 2.0 Tool for Teachers you can find resourceful links to numerous technology topics and information on Wikispaces, Digital Storytelling, etc. The Wikispace page provides substantive details on the pros and cons versus a blog and instructional material with example sites.
32 Productivity Apps to help students and adults
- Coursera for free adult courses from top colleges
- Schoology K12 looks interesting...
- Coldturkey blocks everything that may distract online work! Great idea for in class assignments.
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference brings together a huge cross section of educators who share a common belief that technology in the classroom can make learning more relevant, engaging and fun for kids.