online learning tools

Deb Branch

2013

*Online Learning Tools

*Here are some of the tools you will be using throughout this course.

*Familiarize yourself with each tool so that you can easily navigate them to complete your assignments

Online Tools

Concept Maps Blog

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Dropbox or

SkydriveAnnounceme

nt Boards

Discussion

Boards

Presentation Tools

*Announcement Board

*Instructors posts messages for the whole class

*Check here often for information about class and assignments.

*Discussion Boards

Discuss what you are learning to deepen your comprehension by interacting with peers

*Rules

*Be Respectful: Even if you disagree, do so in respectful ways

*Write with proper grammar, spelling and full sentences

*Ask questions, offer insights, opinions, and what you’ve learned

*Blogs

*Read views and opinions of others

*Post your views in the comments sections

*Concept or Mind Maps

*Mind maps or concept maps show relationships

*Check out other mind maps at

* www.mind42.com or www.spiderscribe.com

http://www.spiderscribe.net/signup.php?invite=d62fb462de59f66999199580054bdaee

*Dropbox or Skydrive

Used to store and share work

*Keep you files online

*Safe

*Accessible

*Updated everywhere when you make changes

*Easily share folders with others

*Submit assignments to instructor

Presentation ToolsThese will be used to create projects.

*PREZI- View this or other Prezis at this link-

*http://prezi.com/hhg7lyfem_zw/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share or www.prezi.com

*VOICETHREAD- Go to this link to view and comment on my voicethread. http://voicethread.com/share/4974762/

Online Tools

Concept

MapsBlog

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Dropbox or

Skydrive

Announcement Boards

Discussion

Boards

Presentation Tools

Practice using all of these tools.Ask for help if needed.

*References:

Multimedia: "The Technology of Distance Education." (n.d). Retrieved on October 1, 2013 from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/EDUC/6570/05/mm/technology

www.Sxc.com

Johnson, D. (2009). Computing in the clouds. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(4), 16--20.

Starkman, N. (2006). Content management: If you build it right, they will come: Easy-to-use content management systems are helping schools and districts create websites that appeal to the eye---and to users. THE Journal, 33(13), 20.