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Fiona Beal

Photos you can use on your blog without breaking the law… | IFB - 1 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 13 May 13
     
    " By: Jennine Jacob Image by Digital Sophia What kind of photos can  you use on your blog? Sure there are loads of bloggers who lift images from other sites, but due to copyright infringement laws, they may be breaking the law, and vulnerable to lawsuits. Yuck. So which images can you use? Referencing the source, isn't always enough. Some websites will allow  you to use their images for a fee, as I heard this morning from a blogger who was notified by a well-known fashion website that she had to pay to use their images… Now, I love copyright law as much as the next gal, but this particular website asks bloggers all the time for free images, and they certainly benefit from the traffic bloggers drive to their site. I had half the mind to write an angry letter to them, then I realized that maybe it's us bloggers who should band together and start charging them to use our photos, they certainly have more money than us. ❤ Before I digress… while you may not be able to use images from some of the big fashion sites on your own blog, that doesn't mean that you're at a loss. There are plenty of images out there that are free to use, you just familiarize yourself with the different kinds of licensing, and different sourcing procedures. Take your own photos When I was in design school, our teachers encouraged us to take our own photos. Why? Not because they just liked giving us additional work, but because they said that designers who use stock photography all looked the same. I think it's also true with blogs. Most of the best fashion blogs out there take their own photos, because you're really seeing things from the authors unique perspective. Learning about photography is also fun, and you're site will benefit from having a distinct look and feel from it that will stand out from the rest. And no one can sue you unless you publish a picture of someone without a model release. Ask for press photos I've had pretty good luck with this, design
Fiona Beal

14 Alternatives to SlideShare for Top-Notch Presenters | PDF Converter Tips Tricks Blog - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 22 Mar 13
     
    "However, SlideShare is not the only website that specializes in hosting and sharing presentations. There are other great, high-quality sites that let you upload, host and create or discover great presentations and slideshows shared by other presenters. 1. AuthorStream -  a free platform for uploading, hosting and sharing PowerPoint presentations online. It has a pretty large user base and helps you discover great presentations in various categories: business and finance, education, product manuals, science, technology, and many others. 2. Empressr  - a free online tool for creating rich media presentations without having to be a technology expert. Add images, video, audio and music to your Empressr presentations to create visual stories and share them privately or publicly in an instant. 3. MyPlick is a free service for sharing, embedding and discovering slide shows and presentations on the web. They support Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF and OpenOffice documents for slides, and various audio formats if you want to add narration to your presentations. 4. PowerShow - yet another community for hosting, sharing and viewing PowerPoint presentations online. It converts uploaded PowerPoint slides to multimedia Flash slideshows while preserving all types of embedded effects, photos and live links to YouTube videos. Everyone can publicly share and view personal and educational presentations for free. PowerShow additionally allows its users to earn money with their presentations by marking them as "pay to view" and setting a price for viewing them. 5. Prezi - a virtual whiteboard for transforming presentations into compelling stories and visually flowing lessons. Prezi is perfect for creating impressive resumes (called Presumes) and portfolios that will undoubtedly help opportunity and job seekers to stand out from the crowd. 6. Projeqt - create and share dynamic presentations from scratch or by converting old static slides. Simply upload PowerPoint, PDF
Fiona Beal

2 Useful Tools to Create Rubrics for Your Class ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Lea... - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 05 Nov 13
     
    "sters ipad resources teacher guides youtube 4 teachers teacher tools free downloads disclaimer 206   119   6 inShare 1 Print! I have been posting a wide variety of rubrics  here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning particularly those related to technology integration in education, however, today I am sharing with you two practical tools that you can use to create your own rubrics. Of course the web is teeming with resourceful websites with pre-made rubrics that you can download and use in your classroom  but  there is nothing that beats your own creation. Check out the titles I have for you below and let us know if you have other suggestions to add to the list. 1- RubiStar RubiStar is probably the most popular tool for rubric making. It allows users to easily create rubrics based on pre-made templates. Registered users can edit and save their rubrics. RubiStar is also free . 2- iRubric This is another wonderful rubric making platform where users get to : Build a rubric in minutes using Rubric Studio. Rubric can be built from scratch or from exiting rubrics. Assess rubrics in seconds. Student grades are automatically saved in the gradebook and a copy of the scored rubric with your notes is securely displayed to individual learners. Share rubrics with others.  Find a rubric you like and re-purpose it for your use in a few clicks bookmark rubrics for future reference, or showcase your rubrics to the world on your free website. Collaboratively assess rubrics with your groups, classes and other individuals.  You might also like: Another Awesome Technology Integration Rubric for Teachers Awesome Problem-Solving Rubric for Teachers A Great Rubric for Using Technology in K-8 A Must Have Rubric for Infographic Use in The Classroom LinkWithin Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest RSS Email 8 Excellent Free Timeline Creation Tools for Teachers A list of All The Best iPad Apps Teachers Need 15 Learning Tools You Never Kn
Maggie Verster

Diploma in General Science (free course) - 0 views

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shared by Maggie Verster on 06 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • Maggie Verster on 06 Jul 11
     
    The free online Diploma in General Science course from ALISON is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive fundamental knowledge and understanding of key subjects in biology, chemistry and physics. In biology you will cover subjects such as cell theory, genetics and evolution; in chemistry you will cover subjects such as atoms, molecules and the periodic table; and in physics you will cover subjects such as magnetism, electricity and sound. This Diploma course will be of interest to those who wish to improve their understanding of basic science, whether a student at secondary or high school level, or a curious adult wishing to better understand the basic workings of science. For those wishing to pursue a career in the Science or Technology industry, achieving this Diploma can show an employer that you have a basic knowledge and an interest in General Science.
Fiona Beal

7 New Features Added To Google Classroom - 0 views

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shared by Fiona Beal on 13 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • Fiona Beal on 13 Nov 15
     
    "1. Post Questions Phan explains, "You can post questions to your class and allow students to have discussions by responding to each other's answers (or not, depending on the setting you choose). For example, you could post a video and ask students to answer a question about it, or post an article and ask them to write a paragraph in response." 2. Reuse Assignments If you reuse curricula year after year-or at least reuse documents, there is an update you might like. Phan explains, "Now you can reuse assignments, announcements or questions from any one of your classes - or any class you co-teach, whether it's from last year or last week. Once you choose what you'd like to copy, you'll also be able to make changes before you post or assign it." 3. Improved Calendar Integration We love changes that improve workflow. Phan: "In the next month, Classroom will automatically create a calendar for each of your classes in Google Calendar. All assignments with a due date will be automatically added to your class calendar and kept up to date. You'll be able to view your calendar from within Classroom or on Google Calendar, where you can manually add class events like field trips or guest speakers." 4. Bump a post Sticking posts on blogs, tweets, or facebook updates has long been a thing. Now you can do it on Google Classroom as well by moving any post to the top. 5. Due dates optional Project-based learning, Self-directed learning? Maker ed? If you use long-term projects or other due-date-less assignments, you can now create assignments without due dates in Google Classroom. 6. Attach a Google Form to a post If you're a fan of Google Forms (here's a post on using Google Forms to create a self-graded exam), this is a change you'll appreciate. Phan explains, "Many teachers have been using Google Forms as an easy way to assign a test, quiz or survey to the class. Coming in the next few weeks, teachers and students will soon be able to
Fiona Beal

Google Classroom is not an LMS. It's better. | Sustainable Teaching - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 01 Nov 15
     
    "Even the leading expert on Google Classroom, Alice Keeler, says it is not an LMS. She argues that Google Classroom is neither an LMS nor a CMS (Content Management System) because it  does not automate course enrollment, have a grade book, or house content. Alice Keeler is right. Google Classroom is not an LMS, it's better. She goes on to define Google Classroom as "Google Drive Management." This description is accurate. Google Drive Management is more valuable to students and teachers than what an LMS provides because Google Apps for Education (GAFE) are essential for collaboration and feedback. Students hone future-ready skills when they collaborate and give and receive feedback in the Google ecosystem. Google Classroom automates the distribution of Google Drive files. Conventional LMSs force teachers and students into time-wasting workarounds to access and share Google Drive files."
Fiona Beal

Three Easy Ways to Open and Edit Office Files on Your Chromebook ~ Educational Technolo... - 0 views

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shared by Fiona Beal on 01 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • Fiona Beal on 01 Nov 15
     
    "There are three easy ways to work on Office files on your Chromebook device. Using these three tips, you will be able to open and edit your Office files and also share them with others and start collaboratively editing them in real time. For these tips to work you need to make sure your Chromebook software is up to date and that you have the newest version of Google Drive. "
Fiona Beal

SchoolNet SA - IT's a Great Idea - 0 views

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shared by Fiona Beal on 08 Jan 13 - No Cached
  • How to create a video about your project for the SA and Lesotho Global Forum.
  • Sunday, 8 February 2015 Enter your students in the Microsoft Office Championships 2015 by #MIEExpert15 teacher Linda Foulkes This is another guest post from Linda Foulkes one of South Africa’s Microsoft MiE Experts for 2015. Linda has contributed a number of blog posts on this blog in the past the most recent being about an Office Mix that she presented to a group of teachers  on a Skype call with Nigeria.  Linda’s blog can be found at: https://folklind.wordpress.com. "NetLEARN is proud to once again announce the 2015 MOS Worldwide Championships which will be held in Dallas, Texas USA. We would like to put SA on the map again and appeal to You, to put forward “Your Shining Stars” aged 13 – 22 years) and join the Winners! PRIZES TO BE WON Schools, FET Colleges, and Corporate Training companies can register NOW as a Certiport Centre with NetLEARN – it’s FREE! Purchase your MOS Exams and Books from NetLEARN Students need to qualify in either Word or Excel or PowerPoint 2010 / 2013 We also offer Tips and additional resources to IT Teachers, helping you make your lesson planning easier. Competition preparation workshops and student support is provided for free! CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW [WHICH I CREATED USING THINGLINK] TO VIEW THE FEEDBACK FROM SHAUN NOTHARD [Participant 2 years in a row] AS WELL AS AN AUDIO CLIP FROM HIS DAD, DEON. JEMA GREEN HAS ALSO ADDED HER VIDEO OF HER EXPERIENCE OF THE COMPETITION! http://www.thinglink.com/scene/619114251306401792 Round Up of 2014 Certiport GPS and promo for 2015 2015 Promo Video Experience the hype of a lifetime!" Posted by SchoolNet SA blog at 10:43 pm 0 comments Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinteresthttps://apis.google.com/u/0/se/0/_/+1/fastbutton?usegapi=1&source=blogger%3Ablog%3Aplusone&size=medium&width=300&annotation=inline&hl=en_GB&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fschoolnetsa.blogspot.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fschoolnetsa.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F02%2Fenter-your-students-in-microsoft-office.html&gsrc=3p&am
  • “In this webinar, I would like to focus how Technology and Pedagogy mix as one of the units of the Teaching with Technology course, but I want to do this rather differently in a way of making it more interactive. I would like to make sure that the participants share strategies/ideas amongst each other of how they are able to “marry” the methods that they are using in the classroom with the relevant technology tools.
  • Fiona Beal on 08 Jan 13
     
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Maggie Verster

Animaps - Create and view beautifully informative animated maps, for free! - 2 views

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  • Maggie Verster on 24 Jul 11
     
    "Animaps extends the My Maps feature of Google Maps by letting you create maps with markers that move, images and text that pop up on cue, and lines and shapes that change over time. When you send your Animap to friends it appears like a video - they can play, pause, slow and speed up the action!"
Fiona Beal

The Gamification of Education and Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Learning Benefits | ... - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 24 Aug 12
     
    "The Gamification of Education and Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Learning Benefits"
Maggie Verster

SchoolNet SA is Learning from Experience - 3 views

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shared by Maggie Verster on 23 Aug 11 - No Cached
  • Maggie Verster on 23 Aug 11
     
    "SchoolNet SA is a not-for-profit NGO, operating in South Africa since 1997. In the early days we attempted to cover all aspects of ICT in schools by sourcing and providing hardware and software as well as training teachers. Our mission has always been to create communities of teachers using ICT to enhance teaching and learning. These days we concentrate on teacher development with a particular emphasis on ICT integration and on underserved schools. These two areas often appear to be incompatible, as I will try to explain. "
Maggie Verster

Free Teaching Resources, Tools, & Lesson Plans from Intel Education - 0 views

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shared by Maggie Verster on 09 Jul 11 - Cached
  • Maggie Verster on 09 Jul 11
     
    Intel offers free, easily integrated tools and teaching resources to support collaborative student-centered learning. Our online thinking tools provide active learning places where students can engage in robust discussions, analyze complex information, pursue investigations, and solve problems. You'll also find teaching resources such as exemplary lesson plans, assessment strategies, and technology-enriched project ideas for all K-12 subjects. Developed by educators, these free tools and resources support 21st century learning, with project-based approaches in the classroom."
Maggie Verster

Building and Growing Your Professional Learning Network-Naomi Harm - 0 views

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  • Maggie Verster on 09 Jul 11
     
    Building and Growing Your Professional Learning Network-Naomi Harm View more presentations from Schoolnet South Africa
Fiona Beal

Free Technology for Teachers: 7 Tools for Adding Questions and Notes to Videos - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 01 Nov 15
     
    "Short videos from YouTube and other sources can be quite helpful in introducing topics to students and or reinforcing concepts that you have taught. Watching the video can be enough for some students, it's better if we can call students' attention to specific sections of videos while they are watching them. The following tools allow you to add comments and questions to videos that you share with your students."
Fiona Beal

Free Technology for Teachers: 3 Good Books and Videos About Crafting Stories and Presen... - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 18 Apr 13
     
    "3 Good Books and Videos About Crafting Stories and Presentations"
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SEDONA TO LAS VEGAS VIA OVERNIGHT IN GRAND CANYON - 1 views

My wife and I just got married last week and the honeymoon we both thought of was the 2 day and 1 night guided tour of the Grand Canyon on our way from Sedona to Las Vegas. This tour could only com...

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Karen Durandt (KarenDurandt) on Twitter - 0 views

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  • Maggie Verster on 27 Jun 13
     
    End the tragedy of disengagement using collaborative partnerships and multi-platform devices, providing a student centred classroom. Teachers are tasked to engage students in learning and effectively cover curriculum content. Experience a hands-on workshop demonstrating a flexible approach to whole class, small group and individual learning.
Fiona Beal

Literacy in the Playground - Clap and Rhyme Games for Junior Students - Liter... - 1 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 20 Jan 12
     
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OneDrive is coming soon. - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 10 Feb 14
     
    "Get ready for an even better place to store and share your favorite things across all your favorite devices. OneDrive is everything you love about SkyDrive and more. And it's coming soon."
Fiona Beal

10 Ideas For Using Technology To Teach Writing - 0 views

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  • Fiona Beal on 14 Apr 14
     
    "There are a variety of tech tools and methods out there for teaching writing that can make the process easier and more fun for both teachers and students."
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