Aggregators

An aggregator simply takes several different RSS feeds and compiles them into one tool. Think of it as one big newspaper with several different sections. Aggregators can be used to help with supplying textbooks for students. With a complete online textbook, teachers do not have to worry about finding the latest edition ever again. You can use my tutorial and learn about how to use aggregators in your classroom.

Blogs

Blogs have been around now for several years. If you have never used a blog, however, it might seem unnecessary or intimidating. Here is a short video that explains what blogs are. Through this tutorial you will see that there are many benefits to blogging and that it really is not intimidating at all. Using my tutorial, you can find out how easy it is to set up your blog as well as learn about ways you can use blogs with your students in your classroom.

Wikis

A wiki is simply a page that can be edited by anyone who accesses it. Everyone has seen a wiki before if you have been on Wikipedia’s website, but what about setting up your very own wiki website. This tutorial will help you do just that plus provide some helpful tips on how to use it effectively inside your classroom. Before viewing this tutorial, please sign up for an account at www.wikispaces.com

Slideshare

If you have a collection of pictures and you would like to show them off or let your distant family and friends see them, then you need to check out slideshare. It is easy and you can share it with the world or whomever you want. If you are an educator it is an easy way to display many different pictures on a topic for the students to see. This is a great tool and can be used in many different ways. Let me show you how.

Podcasting

Podcasting began in September 2004 when creators Adam Curry and Dave Winer built the first pieces of code that became an RSS delivered audio file. This tutorial will help you learn all about the tool and how they can be used effectively among students to improve instruction.

Voice Thread

Voice Thread technology is simply a way to store various type of media and allow users to comment in a variety of ways from audio to visual. Before viewing this tutorial, be sure to sign up for Voice Thread at http://www.voicethread.com