Skills of a Tech-Savvy Educator
Getting the most out of edu20.org
- Edu20 is a robust application with many, many tools. How can teachers get the most out of this tool? This will be a constant underlying thread throughout the workshop.
Working with Video
- locating, downloading, and publishing high-quality web-based video (downloadhelper, VLC media player and video hosting sites)
- creating video using built in web-cam, flip cams or screencasting software (jing, flip cams, flipshare software, webcam basics)
- editing and modifying video with still images, music, captions, titles and transitions (jaycut.com, iMovie 09, Moviemaker)
- converting and publishing video (anyvideo converter, prism, handbrake)
Working with Digital Images
- locating, saving, and publishing high-quality digital images (image hosting sites, flickr, screen capture technologies)
- taking quality digital images with a simple point & shoot camera
- editing and manipulating digital images (fotoflexer, photoshop, fireworks, wordle, voicethread, onetruemedia, cogdogroo, photostory, iMovie, Moviemaker)
- adjusting file sizes to share via email or publish to the web
Working with Audio
- locating, downloading, and publishing high-quality web-based audio (Audacity)
- creating high-quality audio using mp3 recorders or built-in laptop microphones
- editing and manipulating audio tracks (audacity, garageband)
- adjusting file size and converting audio and publishing to the web
Publishing Content to the Web
- publishing audio, video, images, slideshows and text to the web via edu20, wikis, google apps, yudu.com, blogs, ning, facebook, websites etc.
Creating Powerful Presentations
- how to create powerful and purposeful multimedia presentations and lectures (prezi.com, powerpoint, keynote, glogster, zentation)
Locating and Organizing Amazing Web Resources
- How to find, organize and remember great educational resources (delicious.com or diigo.com)
Videoconferencing
- how to conduct an effective videoconference (skype, google video chat, scopia, vlnv)
Collaborating with the Community via Tech
- Exploring videoconferencing and other collaborative opportunities designed to get students more actively involved in the world
Developing Mind Maps
- how to create flow charts, concept maps, and mind maps (inspiration, kidspiration, bubbl.us)
Educational Games & Other fun and engaging web2.0 tools
- help turn student's computer playtime into learning time (educational gaming sites)