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This section of the PSI21 wiki will be used to explore various technology tools that can be integrated into teaching and learning with primary sources. All of the tools are Web-based and free for educators to use. Click on the name of the tool in the list below to navigate to a page with:
- a description of the tool
- basic instructions for use
- suggested ways to integrate the tool with:
- inquiry learning
- 21st century skills
- literacy tools
- an example of how the tool could be used to teach with primary sources
- a list of similar tools
Before exploring the tools listed below, please review the article Technology Integration: Linking the Learner to Learning in the Teaching with Primary Sources Spring 2009 Newletter.
For a quick reference to how tools relate to Blooms Taxonomy which is interactive click on this link!
http://sharodickerson.typepad.com/bloomspyramid_editedbysharodickerson.htm
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Description |
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Create videos from collections of pictures |
| Blabberize |
Create talking pictures |
| Diigo |
Online bookmarking and networking site for teachers and students |
| Edmodo |
Classroom social networking site |
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Create posters using images, videos, music and text |
| GoAnimate |
Animation Software |
| GoogleEarth |
Explore an interactive, 3D global map |
| Historypin |
Compare old and new locations through the use of primary sources |
| JayCut |
Online video editor |
| Mixbook |
Collaboratively create virtual scrapbooks |
| PBworks |
Collaboratively create a website |
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Create presentations live and on the web |
| Scribble Maps |
Make and share maps |
| Spicynodes |
Mindmapping software |
| Tagxedo |
Online word clouds in shapes that are downloadable |
| Twiddla |
Collaborate using a group whiteboard |
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Talk about and share images, documents and videos |
| Wiffiti |
Online texting/feedback mechanism |
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Create word clouds |
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Write online journals |
| X Timeline |
Create and share timelines with pictures and videos |
Other helpful tools:
Name
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Description |
| DropBox |
Online file sharing and file storage |
| Evernote |
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| Google Docs |
Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms while collaborating real-time with other users |
| Google Reader |
Organize and share your favorite websites with RSS feeds |
| IrfanView |
View graphics |
| Photoshop.com |
Organize, modify and share images |
| PollEverywhere |
Online instant survey mechanism |
| TinyURL |
Create a shorter URL for any webpage |
| TPSConnect |
An online community built for collaboration among advocates of TPS |
| Tweetdeck |
Organize your twitter conversations and links |
| Twitter |
Follow and write real-time text and media messages |
| Zamzar |
Convert most file types
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Search Engines and Other Cool Tools
For more information about Web 2.0 technology tools for the classroom see:
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