MVCR Tech Tools

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Free resources and lesson plans for teaching with technology!

#TT1141 Great Resource!

Based on a list by Chris Brogan - 50 ideas for using Twitter

I had no idea how usuful Twitter could be.

This site has a great deal of information for teachers who are transitioning to the Online Classroom. I especially like the Instructional Design blogs that are listed on the site.

Learning management systems (LMSs) have dominated the teaching and learning landscape in higher education for the past decade. A recent Delta Initiative report indicated that more than 90 percent of colleges and universities have a standardized, institutional LMS implementation. LMS-related decisions continue to rank among the most pressing IT issues for campus leaders and administrators, as explained in EDUCAUSE Review's "Top-10 IT Issues, 2009," which lists several challenges associated with LMS implementations. While the LMS has become central to the business of colleges and universities, it has also become a symbol of the higher learning status quo.

Having been immersed lately in reading about disruptive technologies, I am in a quandary. Which - if any - technology in higher education is truly disruptive? How would we know? Is there a way to make any technology disruptive? And finally, how might disruptive technology affect higher education's future?

Social media in the college classroom - article.

Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!

Using Facebook in Teacher Education

Found Tweetree here! Converts tweets to a discussion board-like format.

This article has some great suggestions for using Twitter with college students.

Using Twitter in the College Classroom

This website has a number of helpful articles in all areas of Higher Education. Be sure to check out the Technology tab for helpful articles on the use of technology in the classroom.

"Purplemath's algebra lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques, warning of likely "trick" questions, and pointing out common mistakes. The lessons are cross-referenced to help you find related material, and a "search" box is on every page to help you find what you're looking for.

"Health and Safety To Go! CCOHS produces FREE monthly podcasts designed to keep you current with information, tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians. We call it "Health & Safety To Go" because you download and listen to the podcasts at your own convenience."

Finally the popular youtube has a video editor option.

This is a fun site that you can use to create a cartoon. I have used this for my teach back and it has received great reviews. Takes some time to get acquainted with it. But for those that likes a creative side of presentation, here it is.