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Group 2: New Literacies . Mark Barton, Francesca DeFranco , Rachel Terry, Riley Caspersen , Jeremy Lien. Skype in Action http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4CVbIInVWo. Skype. A free internet-based video chat application A llows long distance communication Enriches learning Share Ideas
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Group 2: New Literacies Mark Barton, Francesca DeFranco, Rachel Terry, Riley Caspersen, Jeremy Lien
Skype in Action • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4CVbIInVWo Skype A free internet-based video chat application Allows long distance communication Enriches learning Share Ideas Access to guest lecturers Personal learning experience outside of the classroom How Skype is used http://about.skype.com/
Way of the Future • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kp9NNvBFKU E-Textbooks Electronic Textbooks Replaces traditional textbooks Stored to computers or tablets Can include helpful assistance software and index tools Cost Variable; depends on book Can be free! Where to get one Almost any traditional book retailer website Worldwide access www.chegg.com/etextbooks
Smart Boards Features • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U05WeXPGlk Smart Boards Digital Age Chalkboards Interactive whiteboard Reduces waste and mess of traditional board Presentations and lectures can involve touchscreen Cost $1000.00-$10000.00 Where to Buy http://smarttech.com/Where+To+Buy
Flash Drive Example • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvv_6Mrs1PU USB Flash Drives Portable Digital Information Transfer electronic files easily Transport projects, notes, or pictures Backup/share files on computer Cost Depends on storage capacity Between $10.00-$100.00+ Where to buy Any electronic or department store http://www.newegg.com/USB-Flash-Drives/SubCategory/ID-522
Hear a Podcast: • http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2007/08/13/podcast179-podcasting-in-the-elementary-classroom-a-conversation-on-edtechtalk/ Podcasts Downloadable Voice Digitally upload a recorded lecture or message to/from the internet Can be uploaded to portable media player Enables long distance learning Cost Depends on uploader or website Can be free for classroom purposes Where to set up a Podcast http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs.html
Features of YouTube • http://www.simplyzesty.com/video/20-great-youtube-features-and-tricks-you-need-to-know/ YouTube Video in the classroom Watch presentations Upload lectures Learn outside the classroom Visual aid Cost Free! Popularly viewed videos can earn money Where to access YouTube http://www.youtube.com/
Google Demo: • http://www.google.com/help/features.html Google Free Search Engine Access to millions of educational websites and resources Enables interactive research Usable inside and outside of the classroom Cost Free Websites with high traffic can earn $ through “Adsense” Where to find Google www.google.com