Tag Archives: #edtech

GCF Learn Free

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gcfTeacher List Member, Charlie Gerancher, suggested a look at GCF Learn Free. Says Charlie, “GCF Learn Free is a fantastic resource. It has a wealth of videos and interactive tutorials. I just used one of the videos this week to discuss the parts of a computer system.” From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers 125 tutorials, including more than 1,100 lessons, videos, and interactives, at no cost to the user.
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The URL: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/

15 Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Technology In Learning

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15_tech_mistakesHere’s a quick reminder of some key ideas when it comes to using technology in the classroom. 15 Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Technology In Learning isn’t the definitive list but it’s a good start for a conversation – especially as schools start to implement Bring Your Own Device(s).
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The URL: http://www.teachthought.com/technology/5-mistakes-youre-probably-making-with-technology-in-learning/

IFTTT – If This Then That

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iftttWouldn’t it be great to have an automated web assistant? You can now with IFTTT – a site built on the idea that a conditional statement can be applied to any situation with our various web 2.0 accounts. For example, IFTTT offers a ‘recipe’ that uploads any tagged photos of you on Facebook to your Dropbox folder. Another is to send yourself an email if the forecast includes rain/snow/sleet/hurricanes. There are over 3000 pages of shared recipes from IFTTT users and you can make your own as well. Don’t even get me started on all the possibilities with your Google Apps for Education tools!
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The URL: http://ifttt.com

EdCanvas

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edcanvasHere’s a new resource that has been evolving over the last few months. The best way to describe EdCanvas.com is a gathering tool. Students and teachers simply drag resources like urls, images, and files to each box. The boxes can then be presented like slides but the cool thing is that the collected resources are live within the box. Users can also share their canvasses with each other. Try having students or session attendees collect resources during a lesson – it’s quite powerful!
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The URL: http://edcanvas.com

Are You A Comic Sans Criminal?

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OK, I’m going to wade back into the debate on Comic Sans but I’ll put the blame squarely on my pal, Theresa Paltzat’s shoulders since she shared this site with me. Someone once pointed out that the only appropriate use of Comic Sans as a font is if you are an eight year old girl writing poems about unicorns. I am in that camp and do not use the font. So I enjoyed this quick presentation on why font choice in a piece is so important – and it’s a good one to share with your students as they learn about design.
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The URL: http://www.comicsanscriminal.com