ThingLink

A new FREE tech tool! www.thinglink.com
Allows you to make photos interactive! You can link pics, video, and websites all to a picture, Powerpoint slide, or Wordle. There is an example toward the bottom of this blog page. My example is a Tagxedo project with links embeded! Please stop by the media center if you need assistance with your next project. We are here to help! ☺

For Your Inner Nerd

http://www.wonderhowto.com/ A new site that I love to explore! I love science and this site appeals to the inner science nerd that exist within me! Enjoy!

New Animoto Book talks

Hello EJCHS guys and gals!
Here are some new Animoto book trailers made by Mrs. Clinkscales, media specialist at EJMS. I thought many of you would be interested in these titles. they are all avaliable at the EJCHS Media Center! Happy Reading!
http://animoto.com/play/wf3J2c26OnqjTQeMYqXuaw for Clockwork Angel

http://animoto.com/play/JRDKeb5iVgojq6njt3trpQ for Flyboys

http://animoto.com/play/yCN10C8hkTKAOJ6e9GCf6A for Ashes

http://animoto.com/play/oZ4dfO9q0gnsyGs2pX6nTg for False Princess

http://animoto.com/play/UGos8pFn4SdshW6vja3XIw for Gone

http://animoto.com/play/wt8DJQWEdFXeelnNygsCFg for Drought

Enjoy!!!!

Need to Search for a Book?

http://destiny.jackson.k12.ga.us/ Destiny is a great way to search for a book on the weekend when you can't make it to the public library!

Utilizing Web 2.0 Tools

Don't be afraid to use technology to help you complete assignments! There are all kinds of FREE, FUN, and FABULOUS techie ways to make your project POP! Come by the media center and ask about applications we can help you incorporate into your next assignment!

Shy? Need help with presentation delivery?

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.

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