Resources

These are resources for you to use!
[|Pre-learning]: This is a short podcast going over the basics that you will need to know/have for Session 3.

This article is from the Schlechty Center on the Theory of Engagement. It lists the levels of engagement as well as the Design Qualities.

National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
 * for Students [[file:NETS_S_standards.pdf]]
 * for Teachers [[file:NETS_teachers.pdf]]
 * for Administrators [[file:tssa-1.pdf]]

Making it happen: What factors influence your success rate in designing engaging lesson that utilize technology integration? Read on!

NetTrekker: http://www.nettrekker.com


 * Podcasting:**
 * This website is a great resource for learning about podcasting! [|Podcasting Tools]
 * Step-by-step directions for PC users on [|podcasting].
 * Step-by-step directions for Mac users creating a podcast in GarageBand. [[file:GarageBandPodcast.pdf]]
 * Graphic Organizer listing components of a podcast (requires Inspiration 8 and will print on 11x18 paper).[[file:Making a Pod Cast.isf]]
 * [|Apple's Podcast page]--good links/tips for listeners and creators.
 * [|Learninginhand]: Great podcasting page for teachers and students...includes planning pdf that can be downloaded and used to help students storyboard their podcast.
 * [|Podcasting Legal Guide>]


 * Wiki:**
 * Overview: [[file:wiki_step_through.pdf]]
 * Step-thru: [[file:projint_wiki_stepthru.doc]]
 * Bloom's Levels: [[file:blooms chart.doc]]
 * Wikis in Education
 * [|Article about using wikis in the classroom]: "It seems clear to me now that you cannot just change the tool- you need to look at your practice as well. Being so open, a wiki does not have any inherent properties that will instantly make a knowledge-building community. It depends not only on the **software configuration**-- for example whether certain areas are locked or whether you make templates for layout—but also on the **social norms and practices around the wiki**. In a classroom setting, this means the practice of the teacher, and the interactions of the students." //(In other words--we don't always have to get it 'right', but we do have to think about why we need that tool and how it will impact instruction--not using a tool for the tool's sake)//
 * Another website where you can learn about wikis: http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/courses/wiki/
 * Another wiki to use: http://pbwiki.com/edu.html


 * Social Bookmarking:**
 * http://del.icio.us/
 * Help with del.icio.us: http://del.icio.us/help/


 * Google Docs:**
 * http://docs.google.com (does require free registration)
 * Step-Thru: [[file:creating_google_docs.doc]]


 * Blogs:**
 * Imbee**:** http://www.imbee.com/teacher
 * 21Classes: [|http://www.21classes.com/]