Natascha's+Notes

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7/20/09 Day 1 I second that Colleen!!!

Thanks Bota!!!

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 * created wiki page and an iGoogle page
 * wiki positives: can create student accounts, embed potos and add links, update and see ideas in real time. if you create generic student account names (ex. suffernite1 '09) and one password can reuse from year to year (or just change password from year to year). also: has a text editor.
 * other popular educator wiki: Wetpaint
 * wiki has a "history" tab that lets you revert to old setup and track changes. This holds students accountable for any changes they make/ work they do.
 * need a username and sign-in for most sites, including wiki. may want to create a doc that lists these in case we forget. can use similar/same codes for consistency.
 * usually you need to "refresh" the page to see changes that ppl make to the wiki.
 * locking pages: saves key items on your page so no one can change it.W
 * different rights can be given, ex. editor vs viewer
 * worked on myWebinspiration to create a concept map based on last Wed Diversity meeting, email/invited contacts


 * Presentations that are a bit more visual than ppt** : http: //prezi.com

New igoogle page uses new gmail : nataschabota@gmail.com. tried to link it to nbota@ramapocentral.org, had difficulty* -can add apps, ex. calander, rss feeds, youtube, etc - can organize tabs and add new themes to your page easily


 * __Learned how to add an RSS feed:__**//
 * 1) //note: using Mozilla firefox makes it easier to add and manage rss feeds//
 * 2) //click on rss symbol//
 * 3) //page will pop up with "subscribe" options.//
 * 4) //select subscribe and select your "reader". we used Google, which adds it to your iGoogle (i think you have to be signed into your iGoogle 1st)//
 * 5) //it should pop up on your iGoogle page. it will update regularly with new info from the site you linked (ex. NYtimes, current, ex)//

[|Ustream]: free website; can upload video, can link w/ RSS feed, can embed google form pages and get feedback

[|Voicethread.com] : interactive forum can create dicussions based on images, themes or notes. like a conferencing site where users can comment and share ideas.

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 * 7/21/09 Day 2: Image and video embedding**

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__Embedding:__ see video clip on top of page from animoto.com

__Videos & images:__ 1. need to download file __2. may need to upload to an online "home", ex. flikr.com *__ **(flikr.com is Mac**// **and //PC friendly!!)//** //needs a web address**__.__**// **__Can't embed onto computer. 3.__ //using this wiki, you use the "tv" icon which// = embed widget. //Select "other HTML". can also upload sources from drives using the "insert images and files" icon. 4. copy and paste the HTML address from the website item to the wiki. 5 * note: some files and images are locked due to copyright protections. you will not be able to right click and "save as" or otherwise find the html for the file. copying this file is not the same link as embedding. copy = link to page only. 6. * note #2 : using google videos. sometimes you have to go directly to the webpage/source of the video FIRST before you can find the embed link. (ex. above Natasha Bedingfield video on myplay.com )//**

//**__Blogging__**

__**1.**__ Positives: show students how to use this tech professionally, have students subscribe to blog as an RSS feed so that any changes made can immediately be updated to thier rss reader (ex. [|iGoogle]). students can publish thier work on their own blogs.

2. best bets: have parents create passwords so they can monitor/track student work? have kids create igoogle. this will be their rss reader, its free. have them make it their homepage. this will allow them to see updated changes to our blogs and other sites. try to help student

3. potential issues: students w/o access; not every teacher runs a blog, etc, not all blogs let you monitor your subscribers, can be hard to track.

__**Blogging vs wiki**__

wiki = collaborataive, more controlled, easier to track changes on the teachers end. BUT students are not notified as to changes on the wiki, as in an rss feed of a blog!!! they MUSt log onto the wiki

blogging = more student directed;

overall- still need students to sign onto something to get to postings, etc also not at ideal access for all yet. other issues: maintaining safe environment and preventing inappropriate content

issue: why is blackboard diff? more expensive, limited to students in the class, must upload, bring in everything. alternate = moodle.com (free) moodle= international sites, can be hard to download__.__


 * __ Image editing and uploading between applications (Flickr, Blogger, Animoto & Picknik) __**

__**1. Flickr - can add albums, make private or public, tag items for searching files, and upload to common applications like Facebook.

2. [|Picknik]- can alter photos, etc prior to uploading to any application. seems to have some more options than Picasa 3 (ex. collage edits; scrapbooks/digital albums).

3. [|Blogger]can add videos and slideshows using files on Flickr, Picasa, etc.

4. [|Animoto.com] : can create really nice looking videos using your photos and upload from Flickr, etc! idea: add to blog pics of kids doing labs, etc

5. [|Imagechef.com] : can create tshirt designs, word expression images, graphic art style icons, etc. ex. used one to create new Flickr icon.

6. Creative commons : image resource and movement for changes in copyright laws/issues**__

7/21 SHS and 7/22/09 Hillburn Promethean training/tips/techniques

__**1.**__// Can download pre set flipcharts from Promethean Planet 2. to calibrate pen quickly: hold (don't touch!) pen over flame mark in upper left hand corner until calibration pops up 3. store pens tips up 4. Dashboard- intro, like a "quick menu" 5. page browser- easier to view created pages 6. Activ Inspire is new software- may need to search under "programs" in start up menu if it doesn't load under "activware" icons 7. gliches- crashes- esp. with importing ppt files!!! 8. can connect different items (text, etc) as an object and move all together 9. Express poll: uses text functions and survey. should be pre-registered, so you can skip that. 10. you can edit command tool bars to your preferences.

//__**7/22/09 Wed Hillburn Promethean (see above) + downloaded lessons on Promethean Planet

Also: delicious.com : acts as a wiki and can keep all your favorites/weblinks online so you can access from anywhere

Creating an anchor, which helps hyperlink items within the wiki: 1. go to area you want to anchor to** 2.__// click "edit". 3. type in TWO brackets, a number sign, a name for your anchor and two closing brackets ex: 4. Save your edit. 5. go to the area you want to hyperlink. 6. select "edit". 7. highlight the area to be hyperlinked, and select the "hyperlink" (chain) icon 8. select the dropdown menu for the page you placed the anchor on. 9. click on " link to anchor?" 10. type in the name you gave the anchor and hit ok 11. save. your hyperlink should show up as a highlighted blue text. when clicked it should take you to your anchor spot.

//__**how to subscribe to a site w/o RSS feed** tutorial on Jing. Click here to go to link on wiki for the tutorial.1. select and copy the url from the website you want 2.__// go to feedity.com 3. paste the website into where it says " enter the url of the source webpage" 4. preview to make sure its the correct site 5. tbc

//__**Thursday 7/23/2009** To find free source (not copyrighted) images and really good ones: 1. "__//suggested" sites: Flikr search under "WebApps" link on this wiki 2. type in what you need under search. the program will search the tags of the photos. 3. to get copyright free images: click on the top middle tab " creative commons only", this will display images that can be copied and pasted without an issue. 4. right click image to "save pic as" 5. select the folder you want in the drop down menu. 6. give the pic a file name you'll remember!! 7. open file within program you want. For activ inspire: a. you can click on the "insert media from file" icon in the toolbar. ons, etc. b. To alter properties of pic, make sure its highlighted/selected on flipchart. c. go to the property browswer (on the left side of the page, the 5th icon from the left). d. options under this icon include changing a label for the pic, enlarging, changing colors, creating captions, etc. e. cool option: under property browser, you can have the label for an image hidden until you click the image during the presentation. this option is found under the heading label and is called "behavior". select "tooltip" to have the label hidden until the image is clicked.

//__Activ expression/poll__// need to have the HUB plugged in so the activ expression will work suggestion: hand out items in order so its easier to track votes and cleanup after votes, must block out unused numbers so results are only of the students participating

Another way to create a poll is using an online poll (see Web Apps and home page for examples). Students can text, twitter or email their answers. It gives real time immediate feedback and can be ebedded into a wiki, blog, etc.

//__Also: can upload flipcharts onto the wiki!

Friday 7/24/09 SHS__// Promethean : more tips and tricks!
 * note, adding hyperlink to wiki issue: won't open new window. School center will.


 * A. Creating a revealer**
 * //__note: this is easier to do in "Design mode". The snowflake icon in the upper right task bar should be red. red boxes ma also appear around object to let you know you are in this mode.__//

//__1. I__////nsert your ANSWER to be revealed////: select text, or get the image (answer) you want revealed. GO to the Options Browser or right click on the item and select transform.// __//s//__**end this item to the BOTTOM laye**//**r.**

2.// Select an image that you want to cover the answer. //Add this to the **TOP LAYER.** Drag this image over the answer. It should cover it completely. If not, one of your layers is incorrect.

3.// Create your revealer: (to show hidden text and images[answers]) //a. Select the shape you want to cover the answer (ex. rectangle). this is an object and will be automatically placed into the middle layer. you must move this object into the **TOP layer.**

b. Select magic pen from tools/tool bar and "color" the inside of the object.// Make sure this is also in the **TOP layer**, or it will not show up.

//c. Select the pointer tool and drag a box around the shape and the magic pen. Select "group".// This should group them together. You have created your revealer!

//4. GO to "show mode" .// Drag the revealer over your image. //The answer in the bottom layer should show up inside the revealer. If not, check your layers! Everything should be in the top layer EXCEPT the answer.

Creating a container in ActivInspire (useful for vocab drills, exercises)//


 * easier in design mode

1. Select your image//: select image and paste to the flipchart. right click and select "lock" so it doesn't move around. 2.// Create templates for container//s: create shapes over the areas you want to have containers in. 3.// Create vocab words to place in containers//: select text tools and create text boxes for each vocab word that will be placed in a container. * EACH vocab word must be in a separate text box so that they are treated as separate objects. (ex. 5 vocab words = 5 text boxes) 4.// Assigning the vocab to a container: //a. Go to the property browser b. select/highlight the object/text that you want to drop into a container. c. in the property browswer, scroll down to the "container" menu d. go to "return if not container", hit the dropdown arrow and select "true". Do this for EACH vocab word/ text box.

5.// Activate the containers:// a. stay in the property browser menu b. select the shape/object that will act as the container. c. scroll down to "container" menu d. find "can contain", hit the dropdown arrow and select "specific object" e. a new window should open. this will contain a list of all the items on the flipchart. Select the item you want to be the container. f. Repeat steps a-e to activate each container.

IN Activ Inspire: 1. Can add links from Safari Montage. MUST be signed in to access clip!!! OR download clip to drive to avoid issue.

2. can take snapshots of playing movie, and paste onto flipchart.

3. can save links on a wiki so even subs can access them. can assign kids to sign in to help sub.