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QuadBlogging | Connecting Blogs through Quads - 0 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 08 Jul 11 - No Cached

Imagine four schools that had a partnership/agreement that would mean that for a four week cycle, each school’s blog would be the focus for one week out of four. Each school in the Quad would spend some time visiting the blog of the school for that week, leave comments etc. After that week, another one of the four schools would be the focus and this would be repeated for the four week cycle and then repeated. It wouldn’t take the pupils long to work out that during their week, they would get a boost in visitor numbers and comments. This would give a real focus to have posts online ready for this bulge in visits. During the other three weeks, pupils get to visit and comment on other blogs in their quad. Pupils being pupils, they would also venture out of the quads and visit other blogs that are linked.
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Carol Mortensen on 08 Jul 11

Looking for a great collaborative project with students? Check out Quadblogging!!! Imagine four schools that had a partnership/agreement that would mean that for a four week cycle, each school's blog would be the focus for one week out of four. Each school in the Quad would spend some time visiting the blog of the school for that week, leave comments etc. After that week, another one of the four schools would be the focus and this would be repeated for the four week cycle and then repeated. It wouldn't take the pupils long to work out that during their week, they would get a boost in visitor numbers and comments. This would give a real focus to have posts online ready for this bulge in visits. During the other three weeks, pupils get to visit and comment on other blogs in their quad. Pupils being pupils, they would also venture out of the quads and visit other blogs that are linked.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Looking for a great collaborative project with students? Check out Quadblogging!!! Imagine four schools that had a partnership/agreement that would mean that for a four week cycle, each school's blog would be the focus for one week out of four. Each school in the Quad would spend some time visiting the blog of the school for that week, leave comments etc. After that week, another one of the four schools would be the focus and this would be repeated for the four week cycle and then repeated. It wouldn't take the pupils long to work out that during their week, they would get a boost in visitor numbers and comments. This would give a real focus to have posts online ready for this bulge in visits. During the other three weeks, pupils get to visit and comment on other blogs in their quad. Pupils being pupils, they would also venture out of the quads and visit other blogs that are linked.</div>

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Languages Online - Cartoon Story Maker - 0 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 16 Jul 11 - Cached

Cartoon Story Maker Downloads... Information... Examples... Cartoon Story Maker v1.1 Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7(2.6MB) To install click on the link, select 'Run' (or 'Open'), and follow the prompts. Storyboard planning sheet (pdf 56kb). Plan your story first. Black and white master for photocopying. Help files (pdf 493kb). Print friendly version. A quick look at the Cartoon Story Maker Features Cartoon Story Maker in the classroom Installation and operation Version history Further information and help Help files Alignment with the VELS Other applications... Memory Game Maker Tetris Game Maker Matching Game Maker Sentence Game Maker Comprehension Task Maker Portal Maker Chinese Introductions ESL Phone call French My day in Paris My place At the chemist German My family Greek At the market At the cafe Indonesian At the market Phone call Italian Tour of Rome At the shop Running late Favorite pastimes Japanese Ordering a meal A quick look at the Cartoon Story Maker back to top... Features Make 2D screen based cartoon stories to illustrate conversations and dialogues. Stories can include an unlimited number of frames and are view frame by frame. Each frame can include: Images: Drag and drop library items onto the frame, or import your own digital photos or images saved from the web. Text bubbles: Select from a range text bubbles and information boxes. Drag and drop onto the frame and start typing! Text can be in any language and any script. Voice recordings: Add new voice recordings using the simple built in recording panel. You can also add recordings already saved on your computer. Stories are saved on your computer as HTML page (webpages), and can easily viewed by others on any computer using a web browser such as Internet Explorer. Stories can also be printed. Completed stories can also be loaded back into the Cartoon Story Maker and edited or added to.   A character from the image library sits infront of an imported background image found on the web. Features list character and background libraries import your own images text bubbles and information boxes accent key panel import voice recordings built in recorder to add your own voice recordings unlimited number of frames copy and paste frames preview
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print function saved stories can be opened and edited copy and paste text from other documents help files (available online and included in the program) See the Help files for more details.
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Carol Mortensen on 16 Jul 11

"Features Make 2D screen based cartoon stories to illustrate conversations and dialogues. Stories can include an unlimited number of frames and are view frame by frame. Each frame can include: Images: Drag and drop library items onto the frame, or import your own digital photos or images saved from the web. Text bubbles: Select from a range text bubbles and information boxes. Drag and drop onto the frame and start typing! Text can be in any language and any script. Voice recordings: Add new voice recordings using the simple built in recording panel. You can also add recordings already saved on your computer. Stories are saved on your computer as HTML page (webpages), and can easily viewed by others on any computer using a web browser such as Internet Explorer. Stories can also be printed. Completed stories can also be loaded back into the Cartoon Story Maker and edited or added to. A character from the image library sits infront of an imported background image found on the web. Features list character and background libraries import your own images text bubbles and information boxes accent key panel import voice recordings built in recorder to add your own voice recordings unlimited number of frames copy and paste frames preview print function saved stories can be opened and edited copy and paste text from other documents help files (available online and included in the program) See the Help files for more details. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Features Make 2D screen based cartoon stories to illustrate conversations and dialogues. Stories can include an unlimited number of frames and are view frame by frame. Each frame can include: Images: Drag and drop library items onto the frame, or import your own digital photos or images saved from the web. Text bubbles: Select from a range text bubbles and information boxes. Drag and drop onto the frame and start typing! Text can be in any language and any script. Voice recordings: Add new voice recordings using the simple built in recording panel. You can also add recordings already saved on your computer. Stories are saved on your computer as HTML page (webpages), and can easily viewed by others on any computer using a web browser such as Internet Explorer. Stories can also be printed. Completed stories can also be loaded back into the Cartoon Story Maker and edited or added to. A character from the image library sits infront of an imported background image found on the web. Features list character and background libraries import your own images text bubbles and information boxes accent key panel import voice recordings built in recorder to add your own voice recordings unlimited number of frames copy and paste frames preview print function saved stories can be opened and edited copy and paste text from other documents help files (available online and included in the program) See the Help files for more details. "</div>

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Home | Teaching Texas - 0 views

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Carol Mortensen on 22 Jul 11

"Welcome to the premier site for locating resources to teach Texas Studies. The types of resources located on this site vary but are broken into nine categories including: 1 Online Primary or Secondary Sources Lesson Plans Audio-Visual Materials Staff Development Speakers or Presenters Books, Guides, or Other Materials Museum Exhibits or Programs Student Programs Special Events You are encouraged to use this site and its features to find quality resources, share them with others, and become more deeply involved in teaching the fascinating story of the Lone Star State."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Welcome to the premier site for locating resources to teach Texas Studies. The types of resources located on this site vary but are broken into nine categories including: 1 Online Primary or Secondary Sources Lesson Plans Audio-Visual Materials Staff Development Speakers or Presenters Books, Guides, or Other Materials Museum Exhibits or Programs Student Programs Special Events You are encouraged to use this site and its features to find quality resources, share them with others, and become more deeply involved in teaching the fascinating story of the Lone Star State."</div>

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Bubble Comment - make the human connection - 0 views

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Carol Mortensen on 11 Oct 11

BubbleComment... A service specifically designed to help you and your business or organization use video for variety of human-based interaction with others. Specific Features To Help You Visually Connect With Others Personalize Your Web-Based Marketing/Sales/Support/Education Easily Gather, Organize, and Manage Comments With One Tool

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BubbleComment... A service specifically designed to help you and your business or organization use video for variety of human-based interaction with others. Specific Features To Help You Visually Connect With Others Personalize Your Web-Based Marketing/Sales/Support/Education Easily Gather, Organize, and Manage Comments With One Tool </div>

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The Complete Educator's Guide to Using Skype effectively in the classroom | The Edublogger - 0 views

Carol Mortensen on 16 Jul 11

"Increasingly, educators globally are transforming their classroom using Skype to create powerful, authentic, motivating learning experiences for their students. PDF version of the Skype guide From connecting with classrooms in other locations to learning about each others' culture to connecting with content experts - educators are extending learning beyond classroom walls. So how do you use Skype effectively with your class?"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Increasingly, educators globally are transforming their classroom using Skype to create powerful, authentic, motivating learning experiences for their students. PDF version of the Skype guide From connecting with classrooms in other locations to learning about each others' culture to connecting with content experts - educators are extending learning beyond classroom walls. So how do you use Skype effectively with your class?"</div>

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The 5 Best Blogging Tools for Students in K-12 Schools - 0 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 24 Jul 11 - No Cached

Why Blogging?The benefits of blogging with students are quite numerous. It is a great platform for teaching online ethics, internet safety, and the responsible role of a digital citizen. Blogging is also a good tool for reinforcing digital copyright laws, to practice writing for an audience, and to get some extra typing practice. Many teachers also like it as a way to collaborate with other classes and often use it for extra motivation with writing tasks. So, there really are lots of worthwhile reasons to start blogging with your students, and the following sites are great places to get started.
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Carol Mortensen on 24 Jul 11

Why Blogging? The benefits of blogging with students are quite numerous. It is a great platform for teaching online ethics, internet safety, and the responsible role of a digital citizen. Blogging is also a good tool for reinforcing digital copyright laws, to practice writing for an audience, and to get some extra typing practice. Many teachers also like it as a way to collaborate with other classes and often use it for extra motivation with writing tasks. So, there really are lots of worthwhile reasons to start blogging with your students, and the following sites are great places to get started

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Why Blogging? The benefits of blogging with students are quite numerous. It is a great platform for teaching online ethics, internet safety, and the responsible role of a digital citizen. Blogging is also a good tool for reinforcing digital copyright laws, to practice writing for an audience, and to get some extra typing practice. Many teachers also like it as a way to collaborate with other classes and often use it for extra motivation with writing tasks. So, there really are lots of worthwhile reasons to start blogging with your students, and the following sites are great places to get started </div>

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PowerPoint Templates - 0 views

These beautiful free PowerPoint templates are for your personal use in the presentations you create for yourself or others. Each set contains 8 templates. They can be used for any presentation you are creating for yourself, a client, your job, school, church, etc.
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Carol Mortensen on 07 Aug 11

These beautiful free PowerPoint templates are for your personal use in the presentations you create for yourself or others. Each set contains 8 templates. They can be used for any presentation you are creating for yourself, a client, your job, school, church, etc.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">These beautiful free PowerPoint templates are for your personal use in the presentations you create for yourself or others. Each set contains 8 templates. They can be used for any presentation you are creating for yourself, a client, your job, school, church, etc. </div>

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Welcome to PrimaryAccess - 0 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 06 Aug 11 - Cached

PrimaryAccess is a suite of free online tools that allows students and teachers to use primary source documents to complete meaningful and compelling learning activities with digital movies, storyboards, rebus stories and other online tools.
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Carol Mortensen on 06 Aug 11

PrimaryAccess is a suite of free online tools that allows students and teachers to use primary source documents to complete meaningful and compelling learning activities with digital movies, storyboards, rebus stories and other online tools.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">PrimaryAccess is a suite of free online tools that allows students and teachers to use primary source documents to complete meaningful and compelling learning activities with digital movies, storyboards, rebus stories and other online tools.</div>

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Online Icon Maker - Free Icon Creator - 0 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 26 Aug 11 - No Cached

Do you need to create an icon? Then you have come to the right place. Online Icon Maker is a free tool, developed to create simple icons within minutes. All you have to do is type in the text that you want, then choose your preferred colors and your icon is automatically generated. Right now the icons can only be downloaded as PNG, but we are working to provide download in other fomarts as soon as possible.
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Carol Mortensen on 26 Aug 11

Do you need to create an icon? Then you have come to the right place. Online Icon Maker is a free tool, developed to create simple icons within minutes. All you have to do is type in the text that you want, then choose your preferred colors and your icon is automatically generated. Right now the icons can only be downloaded as PNG, but we are working to provide download in other fomarts as soon as possible.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Do you need to create an icon? Then you have come to the right place. Online Icon Maker is a free tool, developed to create simple icons within minutes. All you have to do is type in the text that you want, then choose your preferred colors and your icon is automatically generated. Right now the icons can only be downloaded as PNG, but we are working to provide download in other fomarts as soon as possible.</div>

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MathsMaster.org: Brilliant Maths Videos. Free - 0 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 26 Aug 11 - No Cached

Our VisionWe believe a brilliant education should be free to everyone in the world.We make great maths videos and other learning resources. They are free to the world and always will be.
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Carol Mortensen on 26 Aug 11

Our Vision We believe a brilliant education should be free to everyone in the world. We make great maths videos and other learning resources. They are free to the world and always will be.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Our Vision We believe a brilliant education should be free to everyone in the world. We make great maths videos and other learning resources. They are free to the world and always will be.</div>

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sqworl - 0 views

Sqworl is a web application that provides a clean and simple way to visually bookmark multiple URLs.

You can use Sqworl to...

Make a personalized homepage for yourself.
ex. http://sqworl.com/64da50
Take notes when comparing items.
ex. http://sqworl.com/3e3b34
Create a step-by-step tutorial for other users.
ex. http://sqworl.com/7518ca
and much much much much much more.

Carol Mortensen on 18 Jul 11

"Sqworl is a web application that provides a clean and simple way to visually bookmark multiple URLs. You can use Sqworl to... Make a personalized homepage for yourself. ex. http://sqworl.com/64da50 Take notes when comparing items. ex. http://sqworl.com/3e3b34 Create a step-by-step tutorial for other users. ex. http://sqworl.com/7518ca and much much much much much more."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Sqworl is a web application that provides a clean and simple way to visually bookmark multiple URLs. You can use Sqworl to... Make a personalized homepage for yourself. ex. <a href="http://sqworl.com/64da50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sqworl.com/64da50</a> Take notes when comparing items. ex. <a href="http://sqworl.com/3e3b34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sqworl.com/3e3b34</a> Create a step-by-step tutorial for other users. ex. <a href="http://sqworl.com/7518ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sqworl.com/7518ca</a> and much much much much much more."</div>

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schoolswaps.net | A place for educators to swap things with other educators through the... - 0 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 18 Jul 11 - No Cached

A place for educators to swap things with other educators through the post
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ePals - 0 views

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Carol Mortensen on 08 Nov 11

The ePals® approach provides an effective way to instruct and reach today's technology savvy students and teachers. ePals provides digital content designed for collaboration and self-paced, self-directed learning as well as a safe platform to share work globally. Authentic ePals projects are centered around meaningful content and experiences that require teamwork, digital literacy skills, higher-level thinking and communication. By engaging in authentic learning experiences about relevant issues, students, teachers and mentors learn and work together, strengthening core learning while motivating learners and building self-confidence and skills necessary for future careers. At the same time, ePals helps teachers learn to use technology effectively in their classrooms, providing professional development, curriculum, contests and other resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The ePals® approach provides an effective way to instruct and reach today's technology savvy students and teachers. ePals provides digital content designed for collaboration and self-paced, self-directed learning as well as a safe platform to share work globally. Authentic ePals projects are centered around meaningful content and experiences that require teamwork, digital literacy skills, higher-level thinking and communication. By engaging in authentic learning experiences about relevant issues, students, teachers and mentors learn and work together, strengthening core learning while motivating learners and building self-confidence and skills necessary for future careers. At the same time, ePals helps teachers learn to use technology effectively in their classrooms, providing professional development, curriculum, contests and other resources.</div>

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ShortKeys - Windows Text Replacement software - Eliminate repetitive typing - Type faster. - 1 views

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shared by Carol Mortensen on 18 Nov 11 - Cached

Carol Mortensen on 18 Nov 11

"ShortKeys is a text replacement utility to insert blocks of text into other applications by simply typing a few user defined keystrokes. Anytime a user defined keystroke combination is typed, it is substituted with the replacement text. Save Time! Automate tedious and repetitive typing. Type faster and reduce errors. Type a few characters and ShortKeys replaces them with words, phrases or paragraphs of text. You will be amazed by the amount of time ShortKeys saves. Countless Uses. If you find yourself typing the same thing over and over again, then this product is for you."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"ShortKeys is a text replacement utility to insert blocks of text into other applications by simply typing a few user defined keystrokes. Anytime a user defined keystroke combination is typed, it is substituted with the replacement text. Save Time! Automate tedious and repetitive typing. Type faster and reduce errors. Type a few characters and ShortKeys replaces them with words, phrases or paragraphs of text. You will be amazed by the amount of time ShortKeys saves. Countless Uses. If you find yourself typing the same thing over and over again, then this product is for you."</div>

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Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress - 0 views

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Carol Mortensen on 24 Jul 11

"Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to these and many other of life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry. In addition, we will introduce you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology. All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to these and many other of life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry. In addition, we will introduce you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology. All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services. "</div>

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Five Best Photo Sharing Web Sites - 0 views

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Carol Mortensen on 26 Jul 11

"YouSendIt, a popular service for sending large files to others, has recently added Dropbox-like online storage and syncing. A few big differences: an affordable unlimited storage plan, better sharing control, and document signing."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"YouSendIt, a popular service for sending large files to others, has recently added Dropbox-like online storage and syncing. A few big differences: an affordable unlimited storage plan, better sharing control, and document signing."</div>

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Teacher resources - 0 views

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Carol Mortensen on 28 Jul 11

Find lesson plans, free tools for our classrooms, training, and other information for primary and secondary school teachers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Find lesson plans, free tools for our classrooms, training, and other information for primary and secondary school teachers.</div>

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Cloud.cm - Connect.Collaborate.Share - 0 views

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