York Ed Tech Council

Blog post about powerful web resources that have the power to engage students using digital tools and the desire today's youth have to express themselves, all while using the increasing amount of primary source materials available online.

"Machine + Cinema" A portmanteau, meaning, the creation of an animated video using virtual second worlds, combined with traditional cinematic conventions and techniques.

All-in-1 storytelling/making site -organize,storyboard,video/audio editing

New York Characters in Sound and Images - The New York Times *New York is a city of characters. On the subway and in its streets, from the intensity of Midtown to the intimacy of neighborhood blocks, is a 305 square mile parade of people with something to say. This is a collection of a few of their passions and problems, relationships and routines, vocations and obsessions. * New stories added weekly.

Western Massachusetts Writing Project Technology Team (4/2009) Presentation.

Spin the wheel to generate story ideas!

These questions are merely suggestions for getting a good conversation going. We encourage you to use the ones you like and to come up with your own.

Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?

Anytime Anywhere Learning

It's certainly a challenge to engage today's students. Learning theory shows that one of the keys to successful learning is engagement. Using Philip Schlechty's "Qualities the Affect Engagement" as a framework, Tony Vincent outlines 21 technology tools, strategies, and tips educators can use to increase authentic engagement. Learn ways to motivate learners using online tools that are freely available. Examples include polling students, illustrating concepts with crazy cartoons, creating jazzy slide shows, and touring some of the newest coolest sites the web has to offer.

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.