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Web Wonders for Today’s Library. Twitter, Web Comics, and Other Magical Sites Diana Maliszewski Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012. What tricks do you already know?. Open the envelope Sort the items into 4 categories based on familiarity: I have no clue what this is & never heard of it
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Web Wonders for Today’s Library Twitter, Web Comics, and Other Magical Sites Diana Maliszewski Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012
What tricks do you already know? • Open the envelope • Sort the items into 4 categories based on familiarity: • I have no clue what this is & never heard of it • I have heard of this but never used it • I have used this a few times • I have used this a lot • Choose one you want to learn about the most
Abracadabra - Twitter • micro-blogging • 140 character limit • use for personal, self-directed PD • use for library / school event promotion • student book reviews, summaries, etc.
Hocus Pocus - Bitstrips • comic creation tool • saves “in the cloud” • moderated environment • can be tied to any subject or project
Alakazam - Prezi • online alternative to Powerpoint • non-linear layout, collaborative • uses both for process and product • can be downloaded for offline use
Prezi example 6x6 ways in 60 seconds to use Prezi for student learning
Razzamataz - Glogster • multimedia posters • samples online • easy to share
Glogster example http://edu.glogster.com/presentation/glog-flow/6988586
Open Sesame - Audacity • digital recording software • can make podcasts, audio journals, • rehearse speeches
Audacity example Speaker’s Corner Media Assignment by Joyce Definition of Media for Primary Students
Presto Changeo - Voki • interactive avatar • multiple methods for recording • variety of characters to use
Expeliarmus - Pivot • stick figure animation tool • easy to use (even kindies) • can explore any theme/topic
Lumos - Wordle • word cloud • great for title pages, analysis
ExpectoPatronum - Popplet • similar to Pinterest • another presentation option • in Beta right now, for ages 13+ • combines visuals, text, etc.
Levioso – PB Works • -collaborative work space • no need for student email accounts to use • accessible at home, Mac or PC • sky’s the limit for topics
When the magic won’t work • http://youtu.be/9E-CxJLlzQM • At the 3:50 mark, the show begins • At the 4:42 mark, we can relate! Contact Diana via Twitter @MzMollyTL or her wiki – http://mzmollytlsharespace.pbworks.com(TingLeditor@gmail.com)