Blogs
Upon beginning this course, I had a limited idea about what a Blog actually was. Often I have heard people talk about their Blogs, but it isn’t until now, that I actually understand what they were all...
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Concept Maps
Today I attempted using the online program text2mindmap to create a concept map. At first, I had no idea how to use the program however the easy to read instructions made it easy for me to work out the...
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Wiki
Today I became a member of Wikispaces which is a similar program to blogspot.com. However, I found it an incrediably confusing program to use! Despite reading the instructions on “How to create your...
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Weebly Website
Today I explored how to create my own website using www.weebly.com and I found it an excellent experience! It was so much fun to be able to design my own page, edit features and insert text. Websites...
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PowerPoint
Today I experimented with making my own PowerPoint presentation, using Microsoft Office PowerPoint. This program is very easy to use, and if you are using it for the first time, it will even offer the...
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Prezi
Creating my own Prezi was so much fun! Like PowerPoint, Prezi’s allow the creator to display information, but in an eye-catching, attractive way. Unlike some presentation software programs, Prezi has...
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Learning Management Systems (LMS) and RSS
I tried to explore creating my own Learning Management System today, but unfortunately there is a backlog and I couldn’t get any further with the system, however hopefully I will be able to experiment...
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Today I performed some research about the use of images in pedagogical design. I think the use of images in the classroom, such as within displays, presentations, activities and resources, contributes...
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Wow, I’ve just explored Podcasting and I have discovered so much about this technology tool. I have always heard people talk about their “Podcasts”, and I’ve even been asked if my lectures are...
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Etherpads
Last year during a University assignment, I experienced using what is referred to as an Etherpad. When I first used this form of digital tool, I had no idea what it was! For this reason, I really...
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Throughout both my school and university education, I have encountered use of digital tools such as PowerPoint. However it was not until now that I have been introduced to the “Movie-Maker” program. I...
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Spelling City
SpellingCity is an online spelling resource to use for all ages! By accessing this site, students can list their own spelling words, and then be taken through a process of being tested on these words,...
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Get a Voki now!I had a play around to create my own Voki today! Using the website: www.voki.com, I was able to create a visual aid that is able to verbally repeat any information I type - I found this...
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Over my time studying, I have seen several learning objects successfully put into practice within classrooms. Myself, I have been able to familiarize myself with the Curriculum Exchange site and last...
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Google Maps
I am reasonably familiar with the Google Maps online program. This program provides viewers with a bird’s eye view of any location. In the past, I have found Google Maps very successfully when trying...
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What is e-Learning?As the twenty-first century becomes more involved with technology, it is a given that today’s students need to be educated in this technology, to become successful members of society...
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