Presenting in front of the class causes anxiety in most people. Don't be afraid to use some tech tools to help with an ice-breaking introduction! Here are a few ideas:
http://blabberize.com/
http://www.xtranormal.com/
You can use these to begin or end a presentation or reiterate an important point. These are very intuitive Web 2.0 tools, but please ask Mrs. Canup if you need further assistance!
For an example of blabberize, check out mine.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Literature Project Ideas
Are you looking for a creative way to present your literature project in class? Have you thought about using Issuu, Google Lit Trip, Storybird, Prezi, Animoto or Glogster? All of these offer various ways to present information in a fun digital format! Ask Mrs. Canup for help if you need any further instruction to be able to utilize these Web 2.0 tools.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Research Paper? WAIT!
Before you begin your research, check out Zotero. This is a bibliography management system that will enable you to 'mark' sites as you gather research. After you finish your research, Zotero helps complete your citations! Try it today! www.zotero.com
Monday, July 11, 2011
Summer Reading
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Haddon
The Help by Stockett
To Kill a Mockingbird by Lee
Look Me in the Eye by Robinson
Cool Tools for you to use!
Need a poster for class, but don't have time to go to the store....try www.Picnik.com or www.glogster.com to complete your assignment. These are FREE digital postering sites!
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