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1. Create infographics and graphic organizers to visually explain a complex topic.

2. Design and share interactive digital posters.

3. Write a digital storybook with a connect-the-dots Thinglink (replace with color-coded hotspots or numbers, which may require an upgrade).

4. Curate resources for a topic or project and share with students.

5. Share out an image to students and ask them to annotate it with hotspots discussing what they see. This can serve as a formative or summative assessment.

6. World language or ESL/ELL teachers can add audio or video links to images that clarify understanding. This is also applicable to other academic disciplines as well eg course on anatomy etc.

7. Create a class picture with quick student-written information as an efficient way to get to know students (ice-breaking at the beginning of the semester).

8. Create a simpler-to-build Prezi by numbering the hotspots and have students click through them in order (numbers may require an upgrade).

9. Create a digital portfolio of student work over the course of a year so they can include in their e-portfolios.

10. Create a timeline of events that includes appropriate multimedia resources.

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1. 1. Web 2.0 Content Creation Tools: A Quick Guide MOHAMED AMIN EMBI Centre for Academic Advancement Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2012

2. 2. Table of Contents i TABLE OF CONTENTS PageCHAPTER 1 JING What is Jing?...................................................................................................................... 1 Benefits of using Jing...................................................................... 1 Using Jing in education................................................................... 2 Get started with Jing....................................................................... 3 References.................................................................................. 8CHAPTER 2 SCREENCAST-O-MATIC What is Sreencast-O-Matic?...............................................................19 Advantages of Sreencast-O-Matic........................................................19 Benefits of using Sreencast-O-Matic ...................................................210 11 Get started with Sreencast-O-Matic ....................................................3 17 References....................................................................................9CHAPTER 3 CAMTASIA STUDIO 18 What is Camtasia Studio?...................................................................1 18 Advantages of Camtasia Studio............................................................1 19 Potential impacts of instructional video on learning.................................2 20 Get started with Camtasia Studio........................................................3 References....................................................................................8 36CHAPTER 4 GO!ANIMATE! 37 What is a Go!Animate?...................................................................1 Advantages of Go!Animate................................................................ 37 Using Go!Animate in education.........................................................238 39 Get started with Go!Animate............................................................3 50 References..................................................................................14

3. 3. ii Table of ContentsCHAPTER 5 EDUCREATIONS What is Educreations?.........................................................................1 51 Benefits of using Educreations.............................................................1 51 Advantages of Educreations.................................................................1 52 Get started with Educreations............................................................3 53 References....................................................................................8 60CHAPTER 6 ISSUU What is Issuu?.................................................................................1 61 Advantages of Issuu.........................................................................1 61 Using Issuu in the classroom...............................................................2 62 Get started with Issuu........................................................................3 63 References....................................................................................9 68CHAPTER 7 MYEBOOK What is MyEbook?..............................................................................169 Advantages of MyEbook....................................................................1 69 Get started with MyEbook................................................................2 70 References....................................................................................8 76CHAPTER 8 FLIPSNACK What is a Flipsnack?......................................................................177 Benefits of using Flipsnack.................................................................177 Get started with Flipsnack...............................................................278 References....................................................................................6 82CHAPTER 9 GLOGSTER 83 What is Glogster?.........................................................................90 83 Benefits of using Glogster................................................................90 85 Ways of using Glogster..........................................................................92 86 Get started with Glogster...............................................................93 98 References...................................................................................

4. 4. Table of Contents iiiCHAPTER 10 PRESENT.ME What is Present.me?.........................................................................1 99 Benefits of using from Present.me........................................................1 99 Get started with Present.me..............................................................3 101 References....................................................................................8 111

5. 5. Chapter 1: Jing 1 Chapter 1 JINGWHAT IS JING?Jing is a cross-platform application that can be downloaded fromwww.jingproject.com. It enables you to take static screen captures of your computerscreen (called screenshots) as well as record short videos (less than 5 minutes) ofonscreen action (called screencasts). You can then share your screen captures andscreencasts instantly with others whether over the web, email, or even embedded inyour online course shell. Jing's companion site, www.screencast.com, makes sharingeasy and fast. Once your screen capture or screencast is done, with a click of abutton you can easily upload it to Screencast.com. Once the upload is done,Screencast.com then copies the URL to your uploaded screen capture or screencastto the clipboard of your computer, enabling you to then easily paste the URL into anemail or your course management system to share with your students.Screencast.com, also, generates HTML embed code which enables you to embedyour screencasts seamlessly into your online course management system. But if youdo not wish to use Screencast.com to share your screen captures and screencasts,you can save your screen captures as PNG image files and your screencasts as SWFFlash video files and distribute as you see fit (Margarita & Dave 2010).BENEFITS OF USING JINGAccording to Patrick et al. (2009), Jing is useful because: 1. It is free. 2. It is available for Windows and Mac. 3. Ability to upload images and videos to screencast.com with a simple click of a mouse is something that none of its competitors currently offer.

6. 6. 2 Chapter 1: JingUSING JING IN EDUCATIONElizabeth (2010) suggests some quick ideas using Jing in education as follows: 1. Create training videos for quick and easy access for students, or even yourself for refreshers. 2. Have your students record themselves solving math problems and then post on your classroom blog! 3. Have your students record their presentations 4. Have your students record themselves researching and presenting their findings 5. Don't stick to the norm! Have your students get creative - create a timeline of an explorer's life and then present it via Jing!

7. 7. Chapter 1: Jing 3GET STARTED WITH JING STEP 1 Go to http://www.techsmith.com/jing/ STEP 2 Start installing 'Jing' STEP 2 Downloading/Installing Jing Click 'Download Free Version' of Jing. Next, click 'Download for Windows' if you are using Windows.

8. 8. 4 Chapter 1: Jing At the end of the installing process,Jing_setup.exe will appear. Click you need to sign up 'Save File' to save the setup file online.in your computer. After you have completed saving, run the setup and start installing. STEP 3 Finding and Launching Jing After the installation and sign up is completed, the Jing sun will appear at your desktop screen. When you move the cursor over the "sun", three options will emerge. The most useful one is 'Capture'.

9. 9. Chapter 1: Jing 5 STEP 4 Taking a Capture Click 'Capture'. You will see that your screen will go darker as you moveThe highlighted the area around thebright area is the screen.part that will becaptured. Let go when you havegot the area you Click and drag to have selected. select a portion of your screen.

10. 10. 6 Chapter 1: Jing STEP 5 Capturing an Image Click the image button. You can use the image tools to annotate your capture. The image will look like this. The Date/Time stamp is the An example of default an annotation filename. using the image tools. Click the 'save' button to save it manually. If you click the 'share viaScreencast.com' button, your image or video will be uploaded to your Jing folder on Screencast.com. You can paste the link into your email, document or online conversation.

11. 11. Chapter 1: Jing 7 STEP 6 Recording Videos Click 'capture' and highlight the area you want to record as a video. Click the video button. Make sure your microphone is connected and that it is not muted. A 3 second countdown will appear, and your screen will be recorded. You can perform any actions you would like to show while narrating along. There is a fiveClick stop minutes timewhen you limit.are done.

12. 12. 8 Chapter 1: Jing Click here to play. Your capture will show up in preview window. Preview it, then share it.REFERENCESElizabeth. 2010. How to use Jing in your classroom. http://blog.simplek12.com/education/how-to-use-jing-in-your-classroom/ [5 April 2011]Margarita Bianco & Dave McCollom. 2010. Jazzed about Jing. http://edublog.techsmith.com/2010/06/jazzed-about-jing.html [5 April 2011]Patrick, R.L., David, T., Anna, T. & Brian,Y. 2009. The CU online Handbook. Teach differently: Create and collaborate. http://www.scribd.com/doc/52503228/19/Jing [5 April 2011]

13. 13. Chapter 2: Screencast-O-Matic 9 Chapter 2 SCREENCAST-O-MATICWHAT IS SCREENCAST-O-MATIC?Screencast-o-matic.com is a site that allows users to create recordings of theirscreen activity and audio using a Java-based applet. The application runs in a browserwindow and is cross-platform compatible. Java 1.5 or higher is required to use thesite. The application has most of the features of similar desktop applications, allowingyou to capture a portion of the screen (users can choose from 640x480, 800x600,024x768 or full-screen). In practice, the application worked seamlessly with InternetExplorer and Firefox 2.0. The site is also compatible with Safari 2.04 and Opera 9.Source: http://www.appappeal.com/app/screencast-o-matic/ADVANTAGES OF SCREENCAST-O-MATIC  Highlighted cursor and click indicators.  Ease of use.  Ability to add captions easily.  Ability for creators to add notes and for viewers to add comments.  No application to download.Source: http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/toolbox/brief/screencast-o-matic/7-things-you-should-know-about-screencast-o-matic/

14. 14. 10 Chapter 2: Screencast-O-MaticBENEFITS OF USING SCREENCAST-O-MATICThe following are some benefits of Screencast-O-Matic:  Very useful for demonstrating software use and other computer functions, presentation of lectures or short lessons, or providing rich feedback on students' work.  Screencast-o-matic videos can be created and viewed anytime and anywhere a user has an Internet connection and a browser.  Students can view them at times that are convenient for them, so they work well in online and hybrid courses.  Viewed and reviewed for reference by students, so they work well for presenting lessons or instructive demonstrations to any student.  Screencasts create a more engaging environment for a student who is working online, giving a lecture or demonstration a more personal, face-to- face feel.Source: http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/toolbox/brief/screencast-o-matic/7-things-you-should-know-about-screencast-o-matic/

15. 15. Chapter 2:Screencast-O-Matic 11 GET STARTED WITH SREENCAST-O-MATIC STEP 1 Go to: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ STEP 2 Login/Register Click 'login'.To login, insert youremail andpassword. Fill in the required information. Then click the Click the 'Login' 'Register' button. button.

16. 16. 12 Chapter 2:Screencast-O-Matic STEP 3 Recording At Screencast-O- Matic home page, Click the 'Start Recording' button. Allow the Java Applet to run the screen recorder. This is how your screen recorderwill look like. Youcan drag and resize this screen recorder. Click this button to start recording. Click at this Click this Choose the size button to turn button to turn of the video on your audio. on the webcam. recorded.

17. 17. Chapter 2: Screencast-O-Matic 13 After you have finished the recoding, click the 'Done' button. STEP 4 Publishing the Screen Capture Video This is how your videorecorded will look like. You can choose to publish your Then, click recording in 'Done with this Screencast-O- recording'. Matic, YouTube or save it as a video file.

18. 18. 14 Chapter 2:Screencast-O-Matic (a) Publish to Screencast-O-Matic Wait for upload to complete. This is the URL of Fill in the your video required uploaded to SOM.information. Click at the URL given and Then, click you can view 'Upload to your video at SOM'. SOM.

19. 19. Chapter 2: Screencast-O-Matic 15 (b) Publish to YouTube HD You must click the 'Grant access' button to allow the video to be uploaded in your YouTube account. Fill in the requiredinformation. This is the URL of your video uploaded onto YouTube. Then, click 'Upload to Click at the YouTube'. URL given and you can view your video at YouTube.

20. 20. 16 Chapter 2:Screencast-O-Matic (c) Publish to Video File Choose the format of the video. Insert notes into your video. (Optional) Fill in the requiredinformation. Add caption onto your video. Then, click 'Save Video.

21. 21. Chapter 2: Screencast-O-Matic 17REFERENCEShttp://www.appappeal.com/app/screencast-o-matic/ [4 june 2012]http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/toolbox/brief/screencast-o-matic/7-things-you-should-know-about-screencast-o-matic/ [4 June 2012]

22. 22. 18 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio Chapter 3 CAMTASIA STUDIOWHAT IS CAMTASIA STUDIO?Camtasia Studio is a video-based screen capturing software program. It is analogousto using a video camera to record your screen. However, unlike using a videocamera, the software is installed on your computer, so your screen captures aredirectly recorded to a digital video format with higher quality audio. Camtasia canalso be customized to capture the entire screen, a specific window, or user-definedregion. Screen capture videos can be recorded with or without voice narration, andcan be annotated after recording.Source:http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Collaboratory/HowTo/Camtasia/camintro.htmlADVANTAGES OF CAMTASIA STUDIOThe following are some advantages of Camtasia Studio:  A lot of presets and Output formats to choose from.  No loss in video quality after rendering - Camtasia Studio's rendering quality is lossless, which means you get the same output after rendering as you have previewed it before rendering the final output.  Easy editing - Offers easy editing capabilities in a timeline and storyboard view.  PowerPoint integration - Grab the Camtasia studio's add-in for PowerPoint and the program can convert your entire ppt or pptx presentation into an AVI file.  Support for a whole lot of media formats - Camtasia Studio supports a good number of video, audio as well as image formats.

23. 23. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 19  Easy Import & Export - Allows you to quickly export the project as a zip file and send it to anyone. Your friend only needs to import the zip file into Camtasia Studio.  Batch Production - Use the Batch production option to render multiple screencasts parallel.  Multi Track Recording - allows you to record multiple clips one by one and combine them to produce a single output.Source: http://www.screencastingtips.org/advantages-of-camtasia-studio-over-free-screencasting-software/80/POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ON LEARNING  Provides an interactive video syllabus to introduce students to the class.  Invoke learners to use their visual and auditory senses to enhance learning  Help learners understand complex concepts and procedures that are difficult to explain with simple text and graphics  By using visual and auditory messages, students can process the information quicker, which in turn, helps foster their learning acquisition of the material.  Convert tacit information or knowledge that may be too difficult to describe in text into an articulate, vivid description through the use of images.  Videos have visual appeal that can evoke emotional reactions from students that would help in increasing motivationSource:http://cstl.semo.edu/institute/2007Summer/Camtasia/EngagingDNBeyondtheClassroom.ppt

24. 24. 20 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio GET STARTED WITH CAMTASIA STUDIO STEP 1 Go to: http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html STEP 2 Downloading & Installing Camtasia Studio Click at the 'Free Trial' button. Insert your email address here to get the 30 days trial for using Camtasia.Then, click at 'Start WindowsDownload' or 'Start Mac Download'.

25. 25. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 21 This window will be showed and you need to click 'Save File' to start installing the Camtasia software.Click the 'Next >' Click the button. 'Next >' button again. Mark at 'I accept the license agreement' and Click 'Next >'. click 'Next >'.

26. 26. 22 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio Click the 'Next >' button again. Wait for Camtasia to finish the installed process.Click the'Finish' Click the button. 'Finish' button again. Now your Camtasia is successfully installed. Camtasia shortcut icon will be installed on your desktop.

27. 27. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 23 STEP 3 Recording PowerPoint OpenCamtasia andgo to 'RecordPowerPoint'. Open your Microsoft Camtasia's PowerPoint PowerPoint file and go to tools. the 'Add-Ins' tab.

28. 28. 24 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio Program options. Video and audio options. If you want toinsert webcam, mark this box. Then, click the 'OK' button.

29. 29. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 25 To startrecording the PowerPoint, click the 'Record' button. Then, go to 'Click to begin recording'. Click at the 'Stop Recording' button after you have finished the recording.

30. 30. 26 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio STEP 4 Recording the Screen Use these settings to customize your screen recording and insert the camera and audio.Click at 'Record the screen'. You can resize the area of the screen you want to record. To start the recording, click the 'rec' button.

31. 31. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 27 To stop the recording, click at the 'Stop' button.Your recording willbegin after the three counts. Or you can click at this icon to open the screen recorder tools. To save, delete, edit or produce the recording, use these buttons.

32. 32. 28 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio STEP 5 Producing Your Recording Mark at 'Produce your recording' and click 'OK'. Choose 'Custom production settings'. Open your Camtasiastudio and go to 'Produce video as...' under the 'Produce' panel. Click the 'Next >' button.Choose your videoformat. Click the 'Next >' button. Click the 'Next >' button.

33. 33. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 29 Choose your video size and click the 'Next >' button. Click the 'Next >' button.Click the 'Next >' button again. Insert your production name under output file and then click 'Finish' button.

34. 34. 30 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio Wait for the project to finish rendering. Then, click 'Finish' button.

35. 35. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 31 STEP 6 Editing your Recording Drag your videorecording in 'Video 1' timeline. (a) Cut the recording Click at this icon to cut the selected recording. Drag this tool to select the area you want to edit or cut. This is the area of the recoding you have selected.

36. 36. 32 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio (b) Title Clip Go to 'Title clips' under the 'Add' panel. Then, click 'OK' button.Type your title clips here.

37. 37. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 33 Then, drag the title clip at video 1 timeline to insert it in the video. (c) Transition Open your Camtasia Studio and click'Transitions' under the 'Edit' panel.

38. 38. 34 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio Then, click 'Finished' button. Choose the transition you like. You can drag or insert the transition after Clip 1 or you can insert between all clips. Drag the transition here.

39. 39. Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio 35STEP 7 Finding your Documents Go to 'My Documents'. Open 'Camtasia Studio' folder.

40. 40. 36 Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio Find the Camtasia recording folder you have saved. All the files will be in this folder.REFERENCEShttp://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Collaboratory/HowTo/Camtasia/camintro.html[6 June 2012]http://www.screencastingtips.org/advantages-of-camtasia-studio-over-free-screencasting-software/80/ [6 June 2012]http://cstl.semo.edu/institute/2007Summer/Camtasia/EngagingDNBeyondtheClassroom.ppt [6 June 2012]

41. 41. Chapter 4: Go!Animate 37 Chapter 4 GO!ANIMATEWHAT IS GO!ANIMATE?Go!Animate is an online platform where users are allowed to create animationswithout the needs of background in graphics. It is free for non-commercial use.Go!Animate offers two types of accounts; Go!Animate basic for beginners andGo!Animate Plus+ for those who like to go a little further with their animation.However for plus account, a small fee is required. Nevertheless, basic account is alsoprovided with interesting and fun features for users who like to create simpleanimations. Each theme is equipped with backgrounds, characters and props that youcan combine to make your animations. In addition, you can start from scratch, or youcan use predesigned template characters to save time and effort.Source: https://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-go-animate-in-education/what-s-go-animateADVANTAGES OF GO!ANIMATEAccording to Perez (2011), the following are the advantages of using Go!Animate: No download and installation is needed to use Go!Animate. The user can select the template, character features and add their own scripts to the animation. Creating a rich animation video is as simple as that. It acts as a storytelling platform to promote literary devices. Outlet for self-expression and creativity.

42. 42. 38 Chapter 4: Go!AnimateUSING GO!ANIMATE IN EDUCATIONThe following are several usages of Go!Animate that can be implemented ineducation (Perez 2011): It offers an alternative approach for teaching and learning compared to traditional learning and teaching. It can be used as a tool to promote collaboration and exchange lessons learned among students and also educators. It acts as a tool to share researched information about specific topics. It promotes creativity not only of the students but also the educator to build interest in learning and teaching. Students can use Go!Animate to create presentations and reports instead of using the traditional ways of presenting. Users can upload and share their videos via Go!Animate to Facebook, digg, StumbleUpon, myspace, reddit, and del.icio.us for public viewing. It makes lessons more engaging and interesting to students.

43. 43. Chapter 4: Go!Animate 39 GET STARTED WITH GO!ANIMATE STEP 1 Go to http:// www. Goanimate.com STEP 2 Signup Fill in the requiredinformation and read the terms of use. Click 'Create my account'. S

44. 44. 40 Chapter 4: Go!Animate Alternatively, users have the option to login using Facebook or Google account. STEP 3 Learn to AnimateFor Simple and quick text to word animation Click on 'Get Started'.Users can select their own preferences.

45. 45. Chapter 4: Go!Animate 41Click 'Next' or scroll down. . . Choose a template @ background for your animation. Click 'Next'.

46. 46. 42 Chapter 4: Go!Animate Choose characters for your animation. Click 'Next'. Type in the dialog you want. Maximum characters are 180 for one dialog box.User can choosecharacter's facial expression. Click on 'Preview'.

47. 47. Chapter 4: Go!Animate 43 Users can preview theiranimation here. STEP 4 Full Featured Animation Click on 'Make a Video' using anyavailable template.

48. 48. 44 Chapter 4: Go!Animate * For this tutorial, stick figure template is used. Users can choose characters, Users can see and background, insert music arrange all the characters and sound effects plus that are chosen. special effects. StageAnimation List Timeline Scene

49. 49. Chapter 4: Go!Animate 45STEP 5 Full Featured Interface Users can choose from various free backgrounds templates. Users can choose from various free characters.

50. 50. 46 Chapter 4: Go!Animate Click on the character to assign action to it. Users can choose various types of action (e.g. running, walking or standing) and character's facial expression).

51. 51. Chapter 4: Go!Animate 47 Users can choose to use text-to-voice, mic recording or upload file for the character. Users can type incharacter's dialog. Users can choose the suitable sound from the list for the character. Click 'Add Voice'. * However, it is limited to one character's action per scene.

52. 52. 48 Chapter 4: Go!Animate Users can customise character's appearance. Users can choose effect on the character or for the scene

53. 53. Chapter 4: Go!Animate 49 Users can import sound and voice or use the available music, effects and voice- overs. Users can use effect on the character or for the scene.To add new scene, just click on 'Add Scene' or click '+'.

54. 54. 50 Chapter 4: Go!AnimateREFERENCEShttps://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-go-animate-in-education/what-s-go-animate [10 September 2011]http://htwww.goanimate.com. [10 September 2011]http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/author/nsiddharth123. [10 September 2011]http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/GoAnimate. [10 September 2011]http://www.ehow.com/how_6644693_make-own-animations.html.[10 September2011]Perez, L 2011. Animation Technology to Support Cross-Curricular Writing(GoAnimate). http://cpsproflib.wikispaces.com/goanimate. [10 September 2011]

55. 55. Chapter 5:Educreations 51 Chapter 5 EDUCREATIONSWHAT IS EDUCREATIONS?Educreations is an online community of teachers and learners. It is a place where youcan teach what you know, and learn what you do not. Educreations have therecordable whiteboard apps for the web and the iPad that make it simple to recordand share video lessons about any topic that we want to teach. These lessons arehosted on educreations.com, and we can control who is able to view them. If you area teacher, you have the option to create courses and add any of your lessons to eachcourse. You can direct your students to enroll in your courses in order to view yourlessons privately and engage in question and answer sessions about each lesson. Oryou can share your lessons publicly and enable students from around the world tolearn from your teaching!Source: http://support.educreations.com/knowledgebase/articles/53537-what-is-educreations-BENEFITS FROM EDUCREATIONSThe following are some benefits of Educreations: * Record and replay your voice, handwriting and drawings * Add photos from the iPad camera, Photo Albums or Dropbox * Animate images by dragging them around while recording * Pause and resume recording anytime * Create multiple whiteboard pages * Undo and redo your actions * Choose from 10 different ink colors

56. 56. 52 Chapter 5:Educreations * Create a free account on educreations.com and choose who can view your lessons * Share your lessons via email, Facebook and Twitter * Embed your lessons on your blog or websiteSource: http://smarterlearning.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/using-educreations-app-to-demonstrate-learning/ADVANTAGES OF EDUCREATIONSThe following are some advantages of Educreations:  Gives students the options of re-watching instruction, pausing and rewinding instruction to create a deeper level of understanding. (http://tabletsciencenotebook.blogspot.com/2012/04/educreati ons-interactive-whiteboard.html)  Teachers could use Educreation app to show students some key concepts or students could demonstrate their learning to produce a short video to help peers and share with the world through email, facebook and twitter. (http://smarterlearning.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/using-educreations-app-to- demonstrate-learning/)

57. 57. Chapter 5:Educreations 53 GET STARTED WITH EDUCREATIONS STEP 1 Go to: http://www.educreations.com/ STEP 2 Registering Click at the 'Get Started' button.You need to sign upbefore you can useeducreations. Fill in the required information here. Then click 'Sign Up'.

58. 58. 54 Chapter 5:Educreations Click the 'Save' button. After you are successfully signed up, this window will appear. Insert your school name here. Then, your'Dashboard' will appear.

59. 59. Chapter 5:Educreations 55 STEP 3 Creating Courses & Lessons Open your Dashboard.Go to 'Create a Course'. Insert course name. Select your privacy setting, either 'Visible to All At My School' or 'Visible to My Choose your Students'. subject area. Mark here if you want to enable Then, click the Q&A. 'Create' button.

60. 60. 56 Chapter 5:Educreations If you have created any lessons in this course, click 'Add an Existing This is your Lesson' to create new course another lesson. created. Or, you can click here to create a new lesson. Click the 'Record' button to start recording the lesson. You can choose the Start your color of your pen. lesson using this whiteboard.You can redo and undo the action. Click this icon to insert the image.

61. 61. Chapter 5:Educreations 57This is an example of your lesson recorded. After you have finished the recording, click this button. Click 'Save' to save your recording. Wait until it finish saving.

62. 62. 58 Chapter 5:Educreations Fill in the information of your lesson created. Then, click 'Save' button. Now, your lesson is successfully created and listed here.

63. 63. Chapter 5:Educreations 59 STEP 4 Registering Students Click at the 'Students' button.Go to your course created. Click the 'Add' button. Copy this link and send to your students. Then, click the 'Done' button.

64. 64. 60 Chapter 5:EducreationsREFERENCEShttp://support.educreations.com/knowledgebase/articles/53537-what-is-educreations-[13 June 2012]http://smarterlearning.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/using-educreations-app-to-demonstrate-learning/ [14 June 2012]http://tabletsciencenotebook.blogspot.com/2012/04/educreations-interactive-whiteboard.html [14 June 2012]

65. 65. Chapter 6:Issuu 61 Chapter 6 ISSUUWHAT IS ISSUU?Issuu is the leading digital publishing platform delivering exceptional readingexperiences of magazines, catalogs, and newspapers. Millions of people have uploadedtheir best publications to create beautiful digital editions. All you have to do is uploadyour documents and you will be publishing in a minute. Or you can use Issuu tocreate a personal library of your personal favorites and subscribe to great publishers.Source: http://help.issuu.com/entries/310971-what-is-issuuADVANTAGES OF ISSUUAccording to Freddie Lore (2011), the following are some of the advantages of usingISSUU: Issuu is a FREE online publishing tool that allows you to create professional- looking ebooks, catalogs, magazines, journals, manuals, resource newspaper, presentations, corporate reports in an instant. Issuu has been widely used by thousands of companies and business organizations, NGOs and educational institutions. Issuu allows a poorly-formatted word document to be transformed into an exceptionally beautiful brochure or catalog.

66. 66. 62 Chapter 6:IssuuUSING ISSUU IN THE CLASSROOM Students can publish their own work; a book with their own stories, the class newspaper, presents their research. Teachers could use it to publish whole units of work that can then be embedded in the class wiki.Source: http://jacquisharp.blogspot.com/2009/01/issuu-create-your-own-magazine-or-book.html

67. 67. Chapter 6:Issuu 63GET STARTED WITH ISSUU STEP 1 Go to: http://issuu.com/ STEP 2 Create Account/Sign Up To use ISSUU, you need to create an account. Click 'Create account' here. Fill in the required information here. Then, click 'Agree and continue'.

68. 68. 64 Chapter 6:Issuu ISSUU will send an email to your registered email account. Check youremail inbox and click the link given to startjoining ISSUU. You will see this window. Then click this button to verify your ISSUU account.

69. 69. Chapter 6:Issuu 65 STEP 3 Finding People Choose your email application to find your friends. Next, click the 'Find friends' button. STEP 4 Uploading Documents for Publishing Click the 'Upload' button. Choose your uploading file type.Click the 'Browse' button to browse your document. Next, insert the required information here. Then, click the 'Upload file' button.

70. 70. 66 Chapter 6:Issuu STEP 5 My Library Go to 'My Library'.Use this sidebarto manage your publisheddocuments andshare them with your friends.

71. 71. Chapter 6:Issuu 67 STEP 6 Searching & Reading Type the keyword here. Choose thedocument / bookyou want to read. Click here to start viewing and reading this document/book. You can write and share your comments about this document/book here.

72. 72. 68 Chapter 6:IssuuREFERENCESErica Vautier. 2009. Issuu ebook for real estate.http://issuu.com/ericavautier/docs/issuu__ebooks__for_real_estate [12 September2011]http://help.issuu.com/entries/310971-what-is-issuu [12 September 2011]Freddie Lore. 2011. Create Professional-looking Catalogs, Journal, Newspapers,Magazines, etc. Online http://www.rushlywritten.com/2011/05/create-professional-looking-catalogs.html [12 September 2011]http://jacquisharp.blogspot.com/2009/01/issuu-create-your-own-magazine-or-book.html

73. 73. Chapter 7: Myebook 69 Chapter 7 MYEBOOKWHAT IS MYEBOOK?Myebook is designed to completely change the way that new books are published onthe internet. It is an all-in-one solution for the publishing, creation and sharing ofonline books. It is built on top of a social networking application which has somevaluable features. This means that it is one of the easiest ways to get your book outthere and start spreading the word about it. Ebooks are much easier to publish thanprint books. Myebook has been designed to make it really easy for anyone to publishebooks on the internet. It is possible to use the application to create as many booksas you want for free. Myebook has a very nice and simple user interface which makesit really simple to publish. It is suitable for virtually any type of book, whether it ismagazines, photo albums, brochures, comics, leaflets, manuals or children's books.Source: http://www.appappeal.com/app/myebook/ADVANTAGES OF MYEBOOKThe following are some advantages of Myebook:  Create ebooks easily.  Publish ebooks with a single click.  Share your ebooks with an audience of millions.  Create any type of e-book including manuals, leaflets, e-books and children's books.Source: http://www.appappeal.com/app/myebook/

74. 74. 70 Chapter 7: Myebook GET STARTED WITH MYEBOOK STEP 1 Go to: http://www.myebook.com/ STEP 2 Sign up Click 'Sign Up'. This message will appear Now, you can login by one you have inserting your email and Fill in the completed the password. Then click the required registration. 'Login' button.information. Click the 'Register' button.

75. 75. Chapter 7: Myebook 71 STEP 3 Updating Your Account Click the 'Enter' button at account setting. Use these tab to update and manage your profile.To change your To change thepassword, go to profile image, go the 'Change to the 'Profilepassword' tab. Click 'Choose File' to choose image' tab. the image you want to upload from your computer. Then, click the 'Upload' button.

76. 76. 72 Chapter 7: Myebook STEP 4 Creating Myebook Click the 'Create myebook' tab. Then click the 'Upload >>' button.Fill in the required information. Then click 'save'.

77. 77. Chapter 7: Myebook 73 Click the 'Browse' button. Tick this box to confirm that you own the copyrightThen, click the of the material you 'upload' have uploaded. button. You need to wait for a few minutes for your uploaded pdf to be converted and published in the ebook library. Now your ebook is ready. Click this Click this button to button to view your publish your ebook uploaded ebook. to the public.

78. 78. 74 Chapter 7: Myebook This is how your ebook will look like. STEP 5 Viewing your ebookClick this button to view all the ebooks you have created.

79. 79. Chapter 7: Myebook 75 Click at the title of the ebook for viewing. These are the ebooks you have created. This is the details of your ebook.Click at the ebook to view it. Use the URL address and embed code to share with others.

80. 80. 76 Chapter 7: MyebookREFERENCESSource: http://www.appappeal.com/app/myebook/ [5 June 2012]

81. 81. Chapter 8: Flipsnack 77 Chapter 8 FLIPSNACKWHAT IS FLIPSNACK?Flipsnack is an online flipping book software that allows anyone to convert PDFdocuments into Flash page flip digital publications (www.flipsnack.com). The freeversion of Flipsnack allows anyone to embed document such us book, magazine,catalog, newspaper, portfolio into a website or blog (Richard Byrne. 2011). Theflipping book also can be share on social networking websites such as on Facebookand Twitter. Premium version allows people an option to download document(Richard Byrne. 2011).BENEFITS OF USING FLIPSNACKAccording to Stephanie Miles (2011), the following are the benefits of using Flipsnack: Flipsnack flipbooks are free for users. People can use flipbooks to share any document/book online. Flipbooks are an excellent way for small retailers to show off products. Users can fix errors and re-publish their books whenever they want. It is easy to share, just grab the embed code from your newly published book and post it in a blog or website. Up to 25,000 people can view flipbook each day and we can make changes to our published flipbook at any time. All free Flipsnack flipbooks come with a watermark.

82. 82. 78 Chapter 8: FlipsnackGET STARTED WITH FLIPSNACK STEP 1 Go to: http://www.flipsnack.com/ STEP 2 Sign In/Register To Sign in or Register with Flipsnack, Click 'Sign in' at the top right corner of the Flipsnack page. If you have a Flipsnack account, you can sign-in as usual. If you do not have an account, click 'Register'.You also can sign in using these applications.

83. 83. Chapter 8:Flipsnack 79 STEP 3 Adding Document To add adocument, click 'New flip'. Insert the document title. You can add a document either from your computer or import from URL. Then, browse or drag and drop your files here. Your document pages can be more than 500 pages in pdf format. Next, wait for your document to finish uploading and converting.

84. 84. 80 Chapter 8: Flipsnack Once you are done uploading the document, you can edit your document information. Then, click the 'Next' button. STEP 4 Choosing Template You can choose four types of template for viewing your flipbook.

85. 85. Chapter 8:Flipsnack 81 STEP 5 Preview Setting Select your color and style. Select yourpreview setting. Examples of your flipbook preview. Then click the 'Finish' button.

86. 86. 82 Chapter 8: Flipsnack STEP 6 Sharing Flipbooks Click 'Copy' to copy this link and email it to the person you wish to share. You also can share your flipbook using Facebook and Twitter.REFERENCESRichard Byrne. 2011. Flip Snack - Add Page Turning Effects to Your PDFs.http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/flip-snack-add-page-turning-effects-to.html [22 September 2011]www.flipsnack.com [22 September 2011]Stephanie Miles 2011. FlipSnack - Flipbooks for All.http://www.appvita.com/2011/06/02/flipsnack-embedded-pdf-books-for-all/ [22September 2011]

87. 87. Chapter 9: Glogster 83 Chapter 9 GLOGSTERWHAT IS GLOGSTER?A Glog is created using a very easy to understand, drag and drop interface that isrelevant, enjoyable, and scalable for students of all ages and learning styles. A Glog isan interactive visual platform in which users create a "poster or web page"containing multimedia elements including: text, audio, video, images, graphics,drawings, and data (http://edu.glogster.com/what-is-glogster-edu/). Glogster EDU isthe leading global education platform for the creative expression of knowledge andskills in the classroom and beyond. It empowers educators and students with thetechnology to create GLOGS - online multimedia posters - with text, photos, videos,graphics, sounds, drawings, data attachments and more.BENEFITS OF USING GLOGSTERThe following are some benefits of using Glogster for teachers/lecturers andstudents:For Teachers/Lecturers: 1. A creative, dynamic, and innovative digital outlet that captures learner's excitement for online creations, keeps learners engaged in course content, and makes teaching and learning more fun. 2. A private and safe platform, monitored directly by teachers. Teachers control all the activities of their learners. 3. A valuable teaching tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, art, photography, music and more for individual learner portfolios, unique alternative assessments, and differentiated instructional activities (http://edu.glogster.com/register/).

88. 88. 84 Chapter 9: GlogsterFor Students: 1. A fun, imaginative, and powerful learning experience which fosters independent creative self expression, positive learner-teacher relationships, and teamwork on collaborative class projects. 2. A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learner's knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learner's desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested.In additional, Glogster also provides the following benefits to teachers and learners: 1. A fun learning experience. 2. A new way to express creativity. 3. Private, secure, safe virtual classroom monitored by teachers. 4. Drives new interest levels around subjects that may have been seen as "boring" before. 5. Adds audiovisual aspects to traditionally text-oriented subjects. 6. Fosters teamwork and collaboration with classmates. 7. Increases drive to be independently creative. 8. Unlimited shelf life. 9. Improves student-teacher relationships by allowing both to explore Web 2.0 & learning concepts together. 10. Keeps teachers and students up-to-date with modern technology.Source: http://edu.glogster.com/classroom-benefits/

89. 89. Chapter 9:Glogster 85WAYS OF USING GLOGSTERGlogster can be used in the following aducational context: 1. Glogster is a unique tool which teachers and students to create an online poster using hyperlinks to other websites, video, images, photographs, and sounds. 2. Glogster allows teachers to create thoughtful and creative assignments. 3. Teachers can assign students to research a country and make a traveling brochure. 4. Students can upload youtube videos of people speaking in their native tongue, upload popular/traditional music of the country, provide facts, travel information and popular destinations.Source: http://flyylibrarian.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/using-glogster-in-education/

90. 90. 86 Chapter 9: GlogsterGET STARTED WITH GLOGSTER STEP 1 Go to: http://glogsteredu.edu.glogster.com/ STEP 2 Sign up/Register STEP 2 Sign up/register with Glogster Choose 'Basic Choose a premium Teacher' to get a account for more free account features. (limited 50 students account).

91. 91. Chapter 9:Glogster 87 Fill in the registration form. Then, click 'SIGN UP'. You need to check your email to start activatingyour Glogster account by clicking the link given. STEP 3 Creating New Glogs After you have log in, go to 'My dashboard' page. To start creating new Glogs, click here.

92. 92. 88 Chapter 9: Glogster Then, you will see this page. You can create your Glog using the 'Magnet Tool Box'. You can use the 'Magnet Tool Box' to add or insert graphic, text, image, video, sound, data, to the wall of your poster.

93. 93. Chapter 9:Glogster 89 STEP 4 Changing Walls Click 'WALL' atyour magnet tool. Select the Then click 'wall' you 'USE IT'. like. Now, your wall will appear like this.

94. 94. 90 Chapter 9: Glogster STEP 5 Inserting/Adding Texts You can choose bubbles,stickers or titles toinsert text. Click 'TEXT' atyour magnet tool. Select the text Then, click appearance you 'USE IT'. like. Tools to edit the image. Now, it is on your wall and you can edit the text and the appearance.

95. 95. Chapter 9:Glogster 91 Tool to edit the text. You also can insert graphics using the same procedures. STEP 6 Inserting Images Click the 'Images' tab. You can insert image by uploading from your computer, or from the web by inserting the web address or you can grab image from a webcam snapshot.Click 'IMAGE' to insert the image.

96. 96. 92 Chapter 9: Glogster To insert a frame for image, click the 'Frame' tab. Choose the frame you Then, click like. 'USE IT'. You can insert audio using the same procedures.

97. 97. Chapter 9:Glogster 93 STEP 7 Inserting Videos Click the Click 'Video' tab.'VIDEO' to insert a video. You can insert a video by uploading the video from your computer, or from Uploaded the web by inserting the You also can video. web address or you can insert videos grab from a webcam. from 'SchoolTube'.. To insert the player for video, click players tab. Choose the Then, click player you 'USE IT'. like.

98. 98. 94 Chapter 9: Glogster You can save or publish or preview your Glog. NOW YOU HAVE CREATED A GLOG Here are examples of Glogs created by others.

99. 99. Chapter 9:Glogster 95 STEP 8 Adding Students At the 'My dashboard page' click 'Add new students'. You can addOr, you can add students by students by inserting theusing an Excel number of document (by students you clicking want to add. 'Download Then click 'Add File').

100. 100. 96 Chapter 9: GlogsterThe imported file of the Excel tool will automatically appear. Tick 'Open with' and click 'OK' to start downloading the file. Click 'Option' to enable the macro. Tick 'Enable the content' and then click 'OK'.

101. 101. Chapter 9:Glogster 97 Click the 'Login' button. Insert your 'Nick' and 'Password' of your Glogster account. Then click 'Login'. Then click 'Import' to start uploading your students to Glogster. Start creating your student account by After clicking the inserting 'Nick', 'Gender' and import button, the 'Password'. 'First name', 'Last name' 'status' and 'first login and 'Grade' (optional). link' will automatically appear.Here is theguide for the 'Status'.

102. 102. 98 Chapter 9: Glogster You can Edit, Change Password and Delete your students account. Now you have 10 students importedYou can add into your Glogster more new account. students.REFERENCESClassroom benefits. http://edu.glogster.com/classroom-benefits/ [6 April 2011]http://flyylibrarian.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/using-glogster-in-education/ [27 May 2011]http://edu.glogster.com/register/ [6 April 2011]What is Glogster Edu. http://edu.glogster.com/what-is-glogster-edu/ [6 April 2011]

103. 103. Chapter 10: Present.me 99 Chapter 10 PRESENT.MEWHAT IS PRESENT.ME?Present.me is a web service that lets you create effective presentations through yourPowerPoint files. What makes this site unique, is it lets you add a narrative to thepresentation. Once you upload your PowerPoint, you can record a narrative throughyour webcam and microphone as if you were presenting the slideshow. The finalpresentation then appears with your webcam recording on the right and slides onthe left. A filmstrip view of the slides is also given on the bottom of thepresentation.Source: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/presentme.html-BENEFITS OF USING PRESENT.METhe following are some benefits of Present.me: * It is in the cloud - you do not have to install anything on your computer. All you need is a web browser and an internet connection. You only pay for what you use and you can access your information from anywhere. * Easy to import - You can upload your files (Powerpoint, PDF, Excel, Word, Google Docs or Open Office) to Present.me and it will convert them to a format to record. * Easy to record - Just present into your webcam clicking through your slides as you go. It is as easy as presenting in person. * Easy to share - Once you are finished recorded, just press 'publish' and you are ready to share. Whether it is on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, by email or embedded in your blog. * Easy to edit - If you make a mistake just rewind a bit and go again.

104. 104. 100 Chapter 10: Present.me * It is mobile - You can view Present.me on your iPad without installing any extra software. You will be able to view on your iPhone or Android phone using Present.me exclusive apps. * More than slides - With Present.me you can upload just your slides, add audio, add video, or just upload a video all with the same account, and all from the same place. * Analytics & Engagement - In Present.me you will know who is watching your content, what they are watching, where they are watching from and for how long. This data gives you an essential insight into the effectiveness of your content, helping you pinpoint what your audience finds most relevant and which bits are being watched repeatedly.Source: http://present.me/tour

105. 105. Chapter 10: Present.me 101 GET STARTED WITH PRESENT.ME STEP 1 Go to: http://present.me/ STEP 2 Signing up/Login Click 'Login' at the top right corner of the Present.me page.If you do not have anaccount, click here to register. Or, you can sign in using your Facebook or Google account.

106. 106. 102 Chapter 10: Present.me Click the 'Sign up' button at the free account. Fill in the requiredinformation. Click 'Create my account'.

107. 107. Chapter 10: Present.me 103 Open your email inbox. Present.me will sent to you this message. Click here to activate your account. When you have successfully activated you account, click here.To login, Insert yourusername/email and password. Then, click the 'Login' button.

108. 108. 104 Chapter 10: Present.me STEP 3 Creating Presentations Go to the 'Create' tab. Then, go to the 'Upload' tab. Choose type of your presentation you want to create.

109. 109. Chapter 10: Present.me 105 You can upload your content from your computer file, Googledocs or from any URL. After you have finished uploading, click the 'Record' button.

110. 110. 106 Chapter 10: Present.me Click 'Allow' to let your audio and video be recorded. This is your video.This is your uploadedpresentation. Click this button to start recording.

111. 111. Chapter 10: Present.me 107 Your recordingClick 'Previous' or will be begin 'Next' to change recording after your slide. the count of five. Click the 'Stop' button to stop or pause your recording. You can edit your recording by clicking the 'Trim' button after you have pressed the 'Stop' button.

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1. 1. Web 2.0 Social Networking Tools: A Quick Guide MOHAMED AMIN EMBI Centre for Academic Advancement Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2011

2. 2. Table of Contents i TABLE OF CONTENTS PageCHAPTER 1 FACEBOOK What is Facebook?........................................................................1 Advantages of Facebook..................................................................1 Ways of using Facebook in education...................................................2 Usage in teaching and learning............................................................3 Get started with Facebook...................................................................4 References..................................................................................14CHAPTER 2 TWITTER What is Twitter?.............................................................................15 Advantages of Twitter ...................................................................16 Ways of using Twitter in education..........................................................16 Get started with Twitter.................................................................18 References.................................................................................21CHAPTER 3 LINKEDIN What is a Linkedin?........................................................................22 Benefits for students......................................................................22 Benefits for teachers and school.......................................................23 Ways students can benefit from Linkedin.............................................23 Get started with Linkedin................................................................24 References..................................................................................29CHAPTER 4 BLOGGER What is a blog?. ...........................................................................30 Advantages of weblogs or blogs........................................................30 Benefits of using a blog..................................................................31 Ways of using blogs......................................................................32 Get started with Blogger................................................................33 References.................................................................................39

3. 3. ii Table of ContentsCHAPTER 5 WORDPRESS What is Wordpress?.........................................................................40 Advantages of Wordpress...............................................................40 Ways of using Wordpress.....................................................................41 Get started with Wordpress............................................................42 References.................................................................................48CHAPTER 6 EDMODO What is Edmodo?........................................................................49 Using Edmodo in Education..............................................................49 Get started with Edmodo................................................................51 References..................................................................................59CHAPTER 7 NING What is Ning?...............................................................................60 Benefits of using Ning in education......................................................60 Ways of using Ning..................................................................................61 Usage in teaching and learning...........................................................61 Get started with Ning........................................................................63 References..................................................................................74CHAPTER 8 GROUPLY What is Grouply?.........................................................................75 Benefits of Grouply........................................................................75 Grouply in Education.....................................................................76 Get Started with Grouply................................................................77 References..................................................................................82

4. 4. Table of Contents iiiCHAPTER 9 SQUIDOO What is Squidoo?............................................................................83 Benefits of Squidoo........................................................................83 Benefits of creating a Squidoo Lens...................................................84 Get started with Squidoo................................................................85 References.................................................................................91CHAPTER 10 GOOGLE WAVE What is Google Wave?...................................................................92 Benefits of Google Wave..................................................................92 Google Wave in education...............................................................93 Get started with Google Wave.........................................................94 References...............................................................................107

5. 5. Chapter 1: Facebook 1WHAT IS FACEBOOK?The Facebook platform allows developers to create Web applications that integratewith Facebook's social network and are delivered via the Facebook Web site.Applications run on the developer's server, and any data unique to the application isstored on the developer's database. Although running on an independent server,Facebook applications can query Facebook data in order to take advantage ofFacebook's existing social network. Facebook users can browse available applicationsand enable the ones they wish to use, granting them permission to access a subset oftheir account data (PennState 2007).ADVANTAGES OF FACEBOOKAccording to Caroline and Terri (2009), there are a number of unique features thatmake facebook amenable to educational pursuits. For example, Facebook isequipped with: 1. Bulletin boards, 2. Instant messaging, 3. Email, 4. Ability to post videos and pictures, 5. Post information and collaborate within the system.In addition, beyond high usage rates and some technological advantages, socialnetworks, such as Facebook, can provide the following: 1. Numerous other pedagogical advantages to both teachers and students. 2. Connects students with other students, indirectly creating a learning community - a vital component of student education (Baker 1999).

6. 6. 2 Chapter 1: Facebook 3. Provides instructors opportunities and structures by which students can help and support one another by building their courses a top the community already established by the students themselves. 4. Internet based learning modules actively engage students in a manner unique from the traditional class lecture. 5. Increases both teacher-student and student-student interaction in the form of web-based communication. 6. Helps instructors connect with their students about assignments, upcoming events, useful links, and samples of work outside of the classroom. 7. Students can use Facebook to contact classmates about questions regarding class assignments or examinations as well as collaborate on assignments and group projects in an online environment. 8. Building on the face-to-face, teacher-student relationship, social networks allow students to glimpse instructor profiles containing personal information, interests, background, and "friends," which can enhance student motivation, affective learning, and classroom climate (Mazer et al. 2007).WAYS OF USING FACEBOOK IN EDUCATIONIt is important for teacher and lecturers to introduce students to social networks.According to Caroline and Terri (2009), as an optional assignment, teachers can havestudents: 1. Create their own Facebook account and "become friends" with at least one other member of class. 2. Post appropriate, class-related images, messages about course assignments and events, and course applications. 3. Persuade to experiment with different features.

7. 7. Chapter 1: Facebook 3USAGE IN TEACHING AND LEARNINGBy building tools into the Facebook social structure, you will encourage moreinteraction among participants. With the library tool, for example, a student whomight be having trouble searching the electronic library catalog or figuring out howto use the University library system might be more inclined to ask a "friend" in thegroup for help or use the "Ask a Librarian" button instead of getting frustrated andgiving up. Librarians can use a library Facebook application as a way to establish apersonal connection with students, who we often only teach in "one-shot" librarysessions. The Facebook application already developed by the Libraries can andalready does provide another avenue for submitting reference questions.Nonetheless, adding features may help to increase these types of services. Overall,this type of platform can help to make the Libraries' environment more open andaccessible, thereby inviting more interaction and teaching opportunities. If wetransfer the library scenario across to classroom teaching and learning, studentsmight start sharing study tips as they discover which of the module/notes are mostuseful. They might recommend module/notes to each other based on needsexpressed during their social interactions. All of these activities would help studentsimprove their study skills, which will in turn enrich their academic experience andsatisfaction (PennState 2007).

8. 8. 4 Chapter 1: Facebook GET STARTED WITH FACEBOOK STEP 1 Go to: http://www.facebook.com/ STEP 2 Sign Up/Register To start using a facebook, create afacebook account by filling up theinformation needed. Then, click 'Sign Up'.

9. 9. Chapter 1: Facebook 5After you have signed up, this page will appear. You can complete it or you can do it later. To skip the page, click 'Skip this step'. The Facebook team will send an email to approve your registration. Click 'Get Started' and start login.

10. 10. 6 Chapter 1: Facebook STEP 3 Finding Friends You can import contact Go to 'Findfrom your Yahoo Select friends to invite (if Friends'. email or other your friends do not have applications. Facebook account). Select friends you want to add as Facebook friends. STEP 4 Editing Profile Go to 'Profile'. Click 'Edit Profile'.

11. 11. Chapter 1: Facebook 7Select the informationyou would like to edit. Then, click 'Save Changes'. STEP 5 Grouping Friends Go to your account. Click 'Edit Friends'. Click 'Create a List'.

12. 12. 8 Chapter 1: FacebookInsert the name of your grouping, e.g: Students. Now you can start editing your list of friends by clicking the'Edit Lists'. Select your friends grouping. STEP 6 Privacy Go to 'Account'. Click 'Privacy Settings'.

13. 13. Chapter 1: Facebook 9 Choose the privacy of your facebook account. Then, click 'Apply These Settings'. STEP 7 Making Status (wall post) PrivateWrite your status Choose your(wall post) here. privacy, or you can customize your privacy. Choose your status visible to 'these people'. And you can hide from selected people. Then, click 'Save Setting'.

14. 14. 10 Chapter 1: Facebook STEP 8 Photo AlbumClick 'Photos' at your Facebook homepage. Select photos from your document files. Click 'Select Photos'. Name your album. Click 'Create Album'. Select the privacy status you would like to share.

15. 15. Chapter 1: Facebook 11Select the privacy you would like to share.Write the description of your album. Click 'Save Changes'. STEP 9 Creating Groups At your Facebook homepage, click 'Create Group'.

16. 16. 12 Chapter 1: Facebook Insert your group name.Select members to be added to this group. Click 'Create'. Choose your privacy. Post your topics to start a discussion. Select your activities.

17. 17. Chapter 1: Facebook 13 STEP 10 Creating Events Then, click 'Create an At your Facebook Event'. homepage, click 'Events'.Insert the information of your event. Then, click 'Create Event'.

18. 18. 14 Chapter 1: FacebookREFERENCESBaker, P. 1999. Creating learning communities: The unfinished agenda. In B. A. Pescosolido & R. Aminzade (Eds.), The social works of higher education (pp. 95- 109). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.Caroline Lego Muñoz & Terri L Towner. 2009. Opening Facebook: How to Use Facebook in the College Classroom. http://www46.homepage.villanova.edu/john.immerwahr/TP101/Facebook.pdf [7 March 2011]Mazer, J. P., Murphy, R.E., & Simonds, C. J. 2007. I'll see you on 'Facebook': The effects of computer-mediated teacher self-disclosure on student motivation, affective learning, and classroom climate. Communication Education, 56, 1-17.PennState. 2007. 7 Things You Need to Know about Facebook Applications. http://ets.tlt.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/facebook_applications.pdf [7 March 2011]

19. 19. Chapter 2: Twitter 15 Chapter 2 TWITTERWHAT IS TWITTER?Microblogging is a Web 2.0 technology and a new form of blogging that allow usersto publish online brief text updates, usually less than 140-200 characters. The postscan be edited and accessed online, or sent as SMS, e-mail or via instant messagingclients. Usually, the microblogs authors embed their posts as a widget on blogs orsites. Microblogging enables a real-time interaction between users, using differentdevices, technologies and applications. The best known microblogging services areTwitter (Carmen & Gabriela 2008). Twitter is a website, owned and operated by Twitter Inc., which offers asocial networking and microblogging service, allowing its users to send and readmessages called tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 charactersdisplayed on the users profile page. The short format of the tweet is a definingcharacteristic of the service, allowing informal collaboration and quick informationsharing that provides relief from rising email and IM fatigue. Twittering is also a lessgated method of communication: you can share information with people that youwould not normally exchange email or IM messages with, opening up your circle ofcontacts to an ever-growing community of like-minded people(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter).

20. 20. 16 Chapter 2: TwitterADVANTAGES OF TWITTERAdvantages of Twitter include the following: 1. Twitter is easy to use. In registration, it will only take you less than a minute to join, and no confirmation e-mail needed. 2. You can create as many accounts as you want. Followers are considered friends. Once they follow you through your tweets, you can follow them back and immediately considered you as a friend. 3. Message boards or "tweets" itself can be viewable in public whether you are friends or not, and you may include your URL as well which is clickable. 4. Twitter also has unique profile templates, which can be created through HTML mode or purchase it through legitimate dealers in different auction sites related to templates.(Source: http://unblocked.me/twitter_faq/advantages-and-disadvantages-of- twitter.php)WAYS OF USING TWITTER IN EDUCATIONThe following are some ways of using Twitter in education according to SteveWheeler (2009): 1. Twit Board: Notify students of changes to course content, schedules, venues or other important information. 2. Summing Up: Ask students to read an article or chapter and then post their brief summary or précis of the key point(s). A limit of 140 characters demands a lot of academic discipline. 3. Twit Links: Share a hyperlink - a directed task for students - each is required to regularly share one new hyperlink to a useful site they have found. 4. Twitter Stalking: Follow a famous person and document their progress. Better still if this can be linked to an event.

21. 21. Chapter 2: Twitter 175. Time Tweet: Choose a famous person from the past and create a twitter account for them - choose an image which represents the historical figure and over a period of time write regular tweets in the role of that character, in a style and using the vocabulary you think they would have used (e.g. William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar).6. Micro Meet: Hold discussions involving all the subscribing students. As long as everyone is following the whole group, no-one should miss out on the Twitter stream. All students participate because a sequence of contributors is agreed beforehand.7. Micro Write: Progressive collaborative writing on Twitter. Students agree to take it in turns to contribute to an account or 'story' over a period of time.8. Lingua Tweeta: Good for modern language learning. Send tweets in foreign languages and ask students to respond in the same language or to translate the tweet into their native language.9. Tweming: Start off a meme - agree on a common hash-tag so that all the created content is automatically captured by Twemes or another aggregator.10. Twitter Pals: Encourage students to find a Twitter 'penpal' and regularly converse with them over a period of time to find out about their culture, hobbies, friends, family etc. Ideal for learning about people from other cultures.

22. 22. 18 Chapter 2: Twitter GET STARTED WITH TWITTER STEP 1 Go to: http://www.twitter.com. STEP 2 Sign Up/Register To create a twitter account, click 'Sign Up'. Fill up the appropriate information: Full name, username,password and valid email address. Next, you need to access the email account you have Then, click entered. Twitter will 'Create my send you a account' conﬁrmation email. Click on the link in that message to conﬁrm your email address.

23. 23. Chapter 2: Twitter 19 You will be taken to thetwitter page and you needto sign in first to use your registrated username and password. STEP 3 Finding Friends Click 'Find Friends'. Find friends on Twitter through your email accounts, such as Gmail, Yahoo!, AOL, Hotmail and MSN accounts. Also, Twitter will give you a list of people among your email friends who have Twitter accounts.

24. 24. 20 Chapter 2: Twitter STEP 4 Becoming a Tweeter foll Click 'Tweet' to update and letWrite here to start a people know and conversation on retweet what Twitter. you are up to. STEP 5 Following To start following (know the latest post and update), open the page you want to follow then click the icon 'Twitter'. Or, you can click 'Who To Then, key in the Follow' at a your twitter keyword to start page. searching the page you want to follow.

25. 25. Chapter 2: Twitter 21 The screen will be like this. Click here to start following. Click 'Reply' to write a Click 'Retweet' to reply/tweet the post. the post you like.REFERENCESAdvantages and disadvantages of Twitter. http://unblocked.me/twitter_faq/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-twitter.php [27 May 2011]Carmen Holotescu & Gabriela Grosseck. 2008. Using microblogging in education. http://www.scribd.com/doc/2286799/Can-we-use-Twitter-for-educational- activities [27 May 2011]Steve Wheeler. 2009. Teaching with Twitter. http://steve- wheeler.blogspot.com/2009/01/teaching-with-twitter.html [27 May 2011]Wikipedia: Twitter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter [27 May 2011]

26. 26. 22 Chapter 3: Linkedin Chapter 3 LINKEDINWHAT IS LINKEDIN?LinkedIn is a huge database of professionals. The standardized information entered byusers such as "Profile Headline", "Summary", "Education", "Company", etc.categories allow us to pinpoint the person we are looking depending on specificfactors. In short, LinkedIn is the place to find and be found (Neal Schaffer 2009).BENEFITS FOR STUDENTSThe following are benefits of Linkedin to students:1. Increased skill and proficiency in technology.2. Increased exposure to diverse views.3. Development of communication skills.4. Increased ability to work on group projects.5. Many students already use these forms of technology, so they might be more engaged in learning if they are utilized.6. Students can develop a positive image of themselves by putting best qualities out there.7. Keeping in touch.8. Creativity.(Source: http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/7-ways-college-students- can-benefit-linkedin)

27. 27. Chapter 3: Linkedin 23BENEFITS FOR TEACHERSThe following are some benefits of using Linkedin for teachers:1. Cheap and effective way to relay information to parents and get word out about school and events.2. Can reach parents who are unable to come to school.3. Can form partnerships with schools in other states or countries.4. Collaborate with other teachers.5. Exchange lesson plans and information.6. Increased access to resources.(Source: http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/7-ways-college-students- can-benefit-linkedin)WAYS STUDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM LINKEDINThe following are some ways student can benefits from Linkedin:1. Getting job email alerts.2. Connecting with professionals.3. Conducting company research.4. Getting recommendations.5. Letting companies find you.6. Connecting with other students.7. Landing international jobs.(Source: http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/7-ways-college- students-can-benefit-linkedin)

28. 28. 24 Chapter 3: Linkedin GET STARTED WITH LINKEDIN STEP 1 Go to: http://www.linkedin.com/ STEP 2 Join Now/Sign Up If you do nothave a LinkedIn account, youneed to register and fill in the required information. Then, click 'Join Now'.

29. 29. Chapter 3: Linkedin 25 LinkedIn will send an email to your Click the link to sign up email.confirm your email address.This window will appear. You need to click the'Confirm' button'. Now you can sign in your LinkedIn account. Insert you email address and password. Then click 'Sign In'. STEP 3 Invite Friends To invite friends and connect using LinkedIn, insert your friends' email address here. Then click 'Send Invitation'.

30. 30. 26 Chapter 3: Linkedin STEP 4 Editing Your ProfileTo start editing your profile, click the 'Profile' tab here. Go to 'Edit Profile'. Adding profile photo To add/change your photo profile, click 'Add Photo'. You also can post and share your update here. Browse picture from your computer file. Click the 'Upload Photo' button.

31. 31. Chapter 3: Linkedin 27 You can check the percentages of yourYou can share your profile to others LinkedIn completeness profile.members. You also can save and print it in pdf Click them to update. format. STEP 5 Search & Add Network Insert the name of the person you want to search in LinkedIn. Or, you can search using the advance search version here.

32. 32. 28 Chapter 3: LinkedinList of people inthe search result Number of search results. Choose and click at the person you want to add as a network. Click here to add to your network. Or, you can send an email before you add.

33. 33. Chapter 3: Linkedin 29REFERENCESWhat is LinkedIn and Why Should You Join? http://windmillnetworking.com/2009/08/26/what-is-linkedin-and-why-should- you-join/ [11 August 2011]Teaching and Learning Resources / Social Networking. http://teachinglearningresources.pbworks.com/w/page/31012687/Social%20Ne tworking [11 August 2011]7 ways college students can benefit from Linkedin. 2011. http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/7-ways-college-students-can- benefit-linkedin [11 August 2011]

34. 34. 30 Chapter 4: Blogger Chapter 4 BLOGGERWHAT IS A BLOG?Generally, a weblog or blog is a personal diary, collaborative space, breaking-newsoutlet and a collection of links to your own private views memos to the world. Inshort, your blog is whatever you want it to be. There are so many of them, invarious shapes and sizes, and there are no real rules. In simple terms, a blog is awebsite, where you write stuff on an ongoing basis. New stuff shows up at the top,so your visitors can read what is new. Then they comment on it or link to it or emailyou. In the field of education, blog or weblogs are being used to satisfy a variety ofcommunication needs to favour e-learning practices (Susana & Sergio 2007).ADVANTAGES OF WEBLOGS OR BLOGSAccording to Susana and Sergio (2007), weblogs or blogs have several advantages: 1. They are easy to setup and administrate in contrast to other technologies. 2. They are easier to publish all types of resources (text, images, video, etc.) to the Web when compared to traditional web publishing. 3. They allow instant publishing with just one click and are easy to create and maintain, as opposed to traditional web pages that are labor-intensive and require at least some web design knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). 4. They can be updated easily, from anywhere without having to worry about FTP connections, web authoring software, etc. 5. They have the ability to reach a large audience without losing information quality and allowing for different levels of detail. They break the trade off between reach and richness of information. 6. The access to information posted in weblogs is 24/7 (anytime/anywhere)

35. 35. Chapter 4: Blogger 31 7. No special blogging software is needed to create a weblog. Some bloggers use plain HTML to create their weblogs. However, most blogging software allows a person to create and maintain a weblog without knowing HTML. Instructor does not need to periodically request the learning logs to the students. 8. Other technologies can be applied jointly into a weblog. For example, using of Wikis as enablers for group writing and knowledge sharing (eg. building glossaries).BENEFITS OF USING A BLOGThe following are the benefits of using a blog listed by Anamaria (2010): 1. A blog allows web-savvy students to legitimately use their favorite source of information, the Internet, and makes use of their skills for the purposes of the program. 2. It increases the students' motivation to take an active part in the learning process, since blogging is fun and interesting. 3. It develops the communication skills of students that are less internet-savvy through peer-to-peer learning. 4. It keeps students informed with the most up-to-date information about of their object of study. 5. Through the use of comments and other forms of feedback, it develops critical thinking (and the appropriate ways to put it into writing). 6. It is a portal for creativity and personal initiative where good ideas are rewarded not only with good grades but also with direct responses from readers across the web. 7. It increases the visibility of our programs on the web and has the effect of giving it a more clearly defined positive image, which in turn may result in higher commitment of the students to the program and a sense of pride in their work. 8. It makes learning flat, not hierarchical, with the teacher as control point rather than unique source of information and interpretation.

36. 36. 32 Chapter 4: BloggerWAYS OF USING BLOGSAccording to Susana and Sergio (2007), weblogs can be used by instructors andstudents as follows: Instructor weblog: weblogs written by instructors are mainly used as an additional communication channel to share information with students. Instructor weblogs usually contain course content, course management information, general commentary to all students about their learning progress, etc. Student weblog: weblogs written by students are basically learning weblogs or project weblogs. A learning weblog (Lowe 2006) is a learning diary, created concurrently with the learning experience, and reporting on the learning content as wells as the process (including time taken, sources used, and so forth). A project weblog, often authored by a team of students, documents the project progress and findings.

37. 37. Chapter 4: Blogger 33GET STARTED WITH BLOGGER STEP 1 Go to: http://www.blogger.com/ STEP 2 Sign Up/Registration To start creating your blog, you need to have a Google account. Click 'Get started' to create your account.To create a Googleaccount, fill in the online form.

38. 38. 34 Chapter 4: Blogger Select your country. Enter your mobile Click 'Send phone number. verification code to Start with your my mobile phone' country code. and the code number will be sent directly to your mobile phone. Once you have received the verification code, enter it here. Then, click 'Verify'.

39. 39. Chapter 4: Blogger 35 STEP 3 Name your Blog Enter your blog title. You can change your blog title later. Click here to check the availability of your blog title. Then, click 'CONTINUE'. STEP 4 Choose your TemplatesChoose yourtemplate or you can choose it later. Then, click 'CONTINUE'.

40. 40. 36 Chapter 4: Blogger Now your blog has been created. Youcan start posting and coustomizing your blog. Click here to start blogging. STEP 5 Posting To start posting, click 'New Post' at the top right corner of your blog page. Insert your page title. Type your text here. Then, you can choose 'SAVE NOW' or 'PREVIEW'. If you are ready to publish, click 'PUBLISH POST'.

41. 41. Chapter 4: Blogger 37 When editing yourtext, you can insert a link, an image or a video. You can upload your videos from your own folder or from YouTube. STEP 6 Commenting a Post This page will appear and you can type your comments here. To start commenting, open the post you want to comment, and click 'Comment'. Then, click 'Post Comment'. You can 'Preview' the comments before publishing it.

42. 42. 38 Chapter 4: Blogger STEP 7 Customizing your Blog This page willappear and you can To customize your click and drag the blog, click 'Design' page element of at the top right hand your blog. corner of your blog page. Then, you can 'Preview' and 'Save'. You can add a gadget to your blog. You can choose from the various gadgets available.

43. 43. Chapter 4: Blogger 39REFERENCESAnamaria Dutceac Segesten. 2010. Blogs in higher education - some ideas about their benefits and downsides. http://uvenus.org/2010/06/07/blogs-in-higher- education-%E2%80%93-some-ideas-about-their-benefits-and-downsides/html [4 May 2011]http://gplsi.dlsi.ua.es/proyectos/webeso/pdf/inted07.pdf [4 April 2011]Lowe, A.J. 2006. Blog use in teaching - Dragster activity. Internet: http://www.webducate.net/dragster2/examples/bloguse/. [4 May 2011]Susana de Juana-Espinosa & Sergio Lujan-Mora. 2007. The use of weblogs in higher education: Benefits and barriers.What's a blog. http://www.blogger.com/tour_start.g [4 May 2011]

44. 44. 40 Chapter 5: Wordpress Chapter 5 WORDPRESSWHAT IS WORDPRESS?WordPress is a free online publishing. It is a web-based software program that allowsanyone to build and maintain in term of creating and editing a website or blog. It wasoriginally intended as an easy way to set up a blog.(Source: http://www.mcbuzz.com/wordpress/what-is-wordpress/)ADVANTAGES OF WORDPRESSWordpress is the most common choice for blog users because of the followingfeatures: 1. Ease of use and versatility - WordPress is suitable for just about anybody - from the absolute novice to the advanced programmer. 2. Feature-rich interface - WordPress has a rich text editor with advanced multimedia support. 3. Expandable - WordPresss community distributes a large number of modules for almost any popular website feature. 4. It is Open Source - Free to install and use Wordpress for your site.(Source: http://kb.siteground.com/article/What_is_WordPress.html)

45. 45. Chapter 5: Wordpress 41WAYS OF USING WORDPRESSThe following are some ways of using Wordpress: 1. WordPress is an easy-to-use platform, it can be used as as a platform to build just any kind of website and including portfolio website (Cameron 2009) 2. WordPress as the engine behind your organisation website and classroom blogs. You can log in to the class website online and use the web interface to add contest to your website (Kuroneko 2008). 3. WordPress allows you to set up various levels of access to your site by changing the user role. That way, you can get students (and teachers) to write articles for your website, but you can control what actually gets published online (Kuroneko 2008).

46. 46. 42 Chapter 5: Wordpress GET STARTED WITH WORDPRESS STEP 1 Go to: http://wordpress.com/ STEP 2 Sign Up/Registration To start theregistration, clickthe 'Sign up now' button. Fill in the form to create your WordPress account and your blog address. Next, click 'Sign up'.

47. 47. Chapter 5: Wordpress 43 Once you have clicked 'signup', this page will appear. You need to check your e-mailinbox to activate your account. You will received this email, and you need to click this link to start activating your account. Fill in the profile form. Save your profile by clicking the 'Save Profile' button. Once you have finished activating your account, you can login and start using WordPress.

48. 48. 44 Chapter 5: Wordpress STEP 3 Editing Blogs On your bloghomepage, click 'About'. Click 'Edit' to start editing the page. Click 'Preview Changes' before you click the 'Update' button. Delete the text, and start writing some information Click 'Update'. about your homepage. To return to your homepage, click this button.

49. 49. Chapter 5: Wordpress 45 STEP 4 Adding LinksGo to 'My Blog'. Click 'Dashboard'. Click 'Add New'. Insert the required information and click 'Add Link'.

50. 50. 46 Chapter 5: Wordpress STEP 5 Customizing Appearance Click 'Appearance' at the dashboard page. This page will appear and you can choose your favorites themes and appearance. Select a theme and click 'Activate'.

51. 51. Chapter 5: Wordpress 47 STEP 6 Commenting Post At your blog page, you can see the text 'Comment' here. To start commenting a post, you need to click this 'comment' text. This page will appear. Write your comments here.Click 'Post Comment' to submit/reply your comments.

52. 52. 48 Chapter 5: WordpressREFERENCESCameron Chapman. 2009. Ultimate Guide To Using WordPress For A Portfolio. http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/04/29/ultimate-guide-to-using- wordpress-for-a-portfolio/ [8 March 2011].Koruneko. 2008. WordPress Roles and Capabilities: How to get Students and Teachers to Put Content on Your School or Class Website. http://blog.classroomteacher.ca/68/wordpress-roles-and-capabilities-how-to- get-students-and-teachers-to-put-content-on-your-school-or-class-website/ [8 March 2011]What is Wordpress. http://kb.siteground.com/article/What_is_WordPress.html [8 March 2011]What is wordpress. http://www.mcbuzz.com/wordpress/what-is-wordpress/ [8 March 2011]

53. 53. Chapter 6: Edmodo 49 Chapter 6 EDMODOWHAT IS EDMODO?Edmodo is a free and private online social platform for teachers and students toshare ideas, files, events and assignments. Edmodo provides classrooms a safe andeasy way to connect and collaborate. The site is accessible online and from anymobile device via free smart phone applications. Built on a micro-blogging model andadapted to be used in education, Edmodo allows teachers to post messages andnotes, discuss classroom topics, give assignments and grade classwork, share contentand materials, and network and exchange ideas with their colleagues. In addition,they can maintain a class calendar, store and share files, have public (RSS) stream, andconduct polls. Edmodo is built around closed group collaboration, which means onlystudents with a secret code can join the groups.(Source: http://www.edmodo.com)USING EDMODO IN EDUCATIONThe simplicity in terms of interface and accessibility makes Edomodo an effectivelearning sphere. It allows an active participation from students. Edmodo providestutors with a place to post assignment reminders, build an event calendar, and postmessages to the group. Users can also share links, videos, and images. Edomodo canbe the medium for tutors to communicate successfully to students in need ofguidance. For subjects such as foreign language, tutors have been using Edomodo toset a co-class between them with language teachers from other parts of the world.Students can review links that were posted through an RSS feed easily. Tutors canalso conduct other formative authentic assessments using Edmodo. An in-classassignment to read and analyze a passage could easily turn into a writing assignment.

54. 54. 50 Chapter 6: EdmodoStudents could formulate and deliver answers, and respond to one another in turn.(Picardo, 2011). According to Jarc (2010), Edmodo allows him to keep track of students'progress, deliver content electronically, send students alerts via email and textmessage, and most importantly has provided a quick and easy way to conductauthentic assessments. Using a discussion thread is almost like conducting interviews with studentsand their peerswhile encouraging dialogue, challenges students to write concisely anddefend their positions with supporting information from their reading. Edmodo helpsbuild a better and secure networking area, so the risks of being contactedbystrangers for non-academic purposes are greatlyreduced, thereby providing asafer environment in which students and teachers or tutors can interact andcollaborate. It is also reduces the amount of paper used in classroom.

55. 55. Chapter 6: Edmodo 51GET STARTED WITH EDMODO STEP 1 Go to: http://www.edmodo.com/ STEP 2 Register/Join Click 'I'm a Teacher' button. Fill up the information required. Click 'Sign up'.

56. 56. 52 Chapter 6: Edmodo Edmodo Main Site Type of posts that User can user can perform. view or edit setting. User can claim profile URL. For newuser, thereis a list to guide users. STEP 3 Creating a Group Click 'Create'. Type the intended group name. Click 'Create'.

57. 57. Chapter 6: Edmodo 53 The code that will be used by the students to join the group. Click 'Close'.STEP 4 Searching & Adding School Click 'Settings'. Click 'Add School'. Select the relevantcountry and Click 'Search'. type theschool name or postal code. Click 'Add your school' if it is not available.

58. 58. 54 Chapter 6: Edmodo Fill in the required information. Click 'Add School'. STEP 5 Changing Settings and Notifications Click 'Settings'. Click to 'Upload a Users can photo' or change the choose an type of animation instead. notifications. Privacy Users can options.change their personalinformation. Users can change the password. Users can 'Add School'.

59. 59. Chapter 6: Edmodo 55 STEP 6 Adding Materials to Library Click 'Library'.Click 'Addto Library'. Click 'Upload' to add file.Click 'Add to Library'. Uploaded files can be previewed here.

60. 60. 56 Chapter 6: Edmodo STEP 7 Creating a Folder Click 'Library'. Click the 'Folder' icon. Type the Click on 'Folder Name'. groups if you like to share. STEP 8 Posting Assignment Click 'Assignment'.

61. 61. Chapter 6: Edmodo 57 User can alsoType assignment 'Load name Assignment'. Write the Set 'due date'. description of the assignment. Assignments can be send to specific Click students. 'Send'. STEP 9 Posting Poll Click 'Poll'. Type your questions here. Type your answers here. User can 'Add Answer'.

62. 62. 58 Chapter 6: Edmodo STEP 10 Posting Notes Click 'Note'. Type your notes here. Users can send notes to User can include specific attachments to students. Then, click notes 'Send'.

63. 63. Chapter 6: Edmodo 59REFERENCESEdmodo. http:// www.edmodo.com. [27 September 2011]EdmodoReview. http://www.appappeal.com/app/edmodo/ [29 September 2011]Jen Dick, 2011. Tool Review: Edmodo. http:// http://newlearninginstitute.blogspot.com/2011/04/tool-review-edmodo.html. [1 October 2011]Picardo, J. 2011. Edmodo: What students think. http://www.boxoftricks.net/2008/09/edmodo-what-students-think/. [4October 2011]Picardo, J. 2011. Edmodo: microblogging for classroom. http://www.boxoftricks.net/2008/09/edmodo-microblogging-for-the- classroom/#respond. [4 October 2011]Jarc, J. 2010. Edmodo - The Secure, Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students. http://trendingeducation.com/?p=69. [4 October 2011]

64. 64. 60 Chapter 7: Ning Chapter 7 NINGWHAT IS NING?Ning is an internet-based service that allows users to create their own socialnetworks and participate in other networks. Ning allows creators of networks todetermine the site's appearance and functionality, as well as whether the site is publicor private. Most networks include features such as photos or videos, lists of networkmembers and events, groups within the network, and communication tools such asforums or blogs. No special skill is required to set up a social network, and there areno limits to the number of networks a user can join. Ning offers no-cost networks,which are supported by advertisements, or users can pay for premium services thateliminate advertisement and let users choose network URLs that are separate fromthe Ning domain (Educause 2008).BENEFITS OF USING NING IN EDUCATIONThe following are some benefits of Ning in education: 1. Students can look for Ning sites on a particular subject when trying to research information for an assignment/project or just for general interest. For example, someone who wants to learn about tourism can search the Ning site and access any relevant information that will help them. 2. Read other people's posts, see their photos and videos as well as learn new bits of information on your area of interest. 3. In addition, if anyone sign up and become a member of that NING page, he/she can contribute to the discussion and upload hes/her own content.(Source: Ning and Its Educational Potential 2009)

65. 65. Chapter 7: Ning 61WAYS OF USING NINGRegistered users can create new social networks quickly, with no special skillrequired. Once a name and a URL are selected, assembling the network is a simpleprocess of working through four screens. The user indicates whether the network isprivate (only invited people can view or join) or public; writes a tag-line anddescription of the network; assigns keywords; chooses from a selection of features(such as photos or videos, a blog events, groups, or gadgets) and uses drag-and-droptools to place those features on the page; chooses a visual theme (colors, fonts,sizes) and can customize these choices; and decides what information users will beasked to provide to join the network. If membership is restricted, the creator caninvite individuals to join. The creator of the network has access to other options,such as importing photos from Flickr, adding Ning features to Facebook pages,requesting access to source code to further customize a network, and includingJavaScript that allows external tools to track network usage statistics. Variousfeatures permit users to read news or learn about related events, join groups, readand comment on blog entries, view photos and videos, and other activities as set upby the network creator. RSS feeds let users subscribe to updates from specific partsof the social network (Educause 2008).USAGE IN TEACHING AND LEARNINGNing provides an avenue for instructors to take advantage of social networks in aneutral setting, offering functionality and an experience that are familiar andcomfortable to students. By creating social networks around academic topics, oreven about specific projects for a course, an instructor can: 1. Facilitate a strong sense of community among the students, 2. Encourage personal interactions that can lead to the creation of new knowledge and collective intelligence.

66. 66. 62 Chapter 7: NingIn addition, Ning provides an opportunity for: 1. Students to create their own social networks. 2. Student to learn how to cultivate and sustain a community of users that might resemble professional contacts and relationships. 3. Easy way for a cohort of students to stay connected through their studies and beyond, even as they transfer to other institutions, graduate, or relocate.(Source: Educause 2008)

67. 67. Chapter 7: Ning 63GET STARTED WITH NING STEP 1 Go to: http://www.ning.com/ STEP 2 Creating a Ning.com for Social Network Create a social network name. Create a web address for your social network. STEP 3 Sign up for Ning.com Click 'Create'.

68. 68. 64 Chapter 7: Ning Fill in the required fields. STEP 3 Describing your Network Fill in the required fields. Then, click 'Next'.

69. 69. Chapter 7: Ning 65 STEP 4 Adding Features Drag features to layout spots. Add featuresto layout. Click 'Next'.

70. 70. 66 Chapter 7: Ning STEP 5 Customizing Ning a) Invite friends b) Broadcast message Write your message here. Then, click 'Send'.

71. 71. Chapter 7: Ning 67 c) Latest ActivitiesChoose yourpreferences. Click 'Save'. d) Network Information Fill up the required information.

72. 72. 68 Chapter 7: Ning e) Features Choose your Then, click features and drag 'Save'. to your layout. f) Appearance Select your appearance.

73. 73. Chapter 7: Ning 69 h) Members To add member, click 'Invite More People'. i) Network PrivacySelect 'Public' or 'Private'. Then, click 'Save'.

74. 74. 70 Chapter 7: Ning j) Feature controls Select your feature control. Then, click 'Save'. STEP 6 Using the Master Key

75. 75. Chapter 7: Ning 71STEP 7 Inviting People Insert the email addresses of the people you want to invite.Click 'SendInvitations'.

76. 76. 72 Chapter 7: Ning STEP 8 Blogging Click a title for your blog entry. Write a description about what you are uploading. Add keywords about your blog. Click 'Publish Post'.

77. 77. Chapter 7: Ning 73 STEP 9 Removing People from Ning Click 'Manage Managers'.Select themembers to be banned.

78. 78. 74 Chapter 7: Ning Click 'Ban' to remove member.REFERENCESEducause. 2008. 7 things you should know about.... Ning. www.educause.edu/eli [16 March 2011]Ning & Its Educational Potential. 2009. http://www.slideshare.net/pbowler/ning- tutorial-2009 [16 March 2009]

79. 79. Chapter 8: Grouply 75 Chapter 8 GROUPLYWHAT IS GROUPLY?Grouply is pioneering the "social group" - a new type of online community thatcombines the best features of social networks and online groups. Social groups offerthe social interactivity, media sharing, and modern design of social networking siteslike Facebook; and the rich discussions, popular email interface, and people-discoveryopportunities found in traditional online group systems like Yahoo! Groups. WithGrouply, you can create a new social group about anything you like or join a socialgroup and connect with others who share your interests and passions.(Source: http://blog.grouply.com/about/)BENEFITS OF GROUPLYGrouply's social group provide benefits such as:  A comprehensive email interface - All content can be both posted and received via email, providing a convenient way for members to participate.  Group analytics - Gain useful insights into membership activities through charts and graphs that show the most active members, the most popular topics, and member participation over time.  Advanced website privacy - Make some pages public, some viewable by visitors, and others for members only.  Cross-group administration dashboard - Review and approve members and messages for all the groups your run in one location.(Source: http://blog.grouply.com/migration-tool-moves-a-ning-network-to-a-free- grouply-social-group/)

80. 80. 76 Chapter 8: GrouplyGROUPLY IN EDUCATIONGrouply has long been a favorite tool in the education community. Teachers,parents, and students use Grouply social group to collaborate and share informationwith each other. Grouply for Education, is a special package of premium servicesoffered at no charge to qualifying education groups such as schools, classrooms, andparent-teacher associations (PTAs). Grouply for Education specifically to meet the needs of teachers andeducators. Grouply provides a rich feature set with dozens of applications to helpparents, teachers, and students communicate and collaborate online, yet it isremarkably simple to configure and easy to use. Every Grouply social group includesa customizable community website, event management, discussion forums, an activityfeed, Facebook integration, unlimited group members, 10 GB storage for photos andother content, and an app store with useful applications.(Source: http://blog.grouply.com/education/)

81. 81. Chapter 8: Grouply 77 GET STARTED WITH GROUPLY STEP 1 Go to: http://www.grouply.com/ STEP 2 Register/Join Click 'Sign up' to start registering with Grouply. Fill in theinformation required. Then, click 'Next'.

82. 82. 78 Chapter 8: Grouply Insert your Yahoo or Google password to give Grouply access to your group. This is optional. Next, click 'Submit' or 'skip' this step. STEP 3 Finding/Inviting Friends To find/invite friends to Grouply, click 'Invite'. Click the'Connect' and'Find Friends'button to invite friends.

83. 83. Chapter 8: Grouply 79 STEP 4 Setting Up Profile At your Grouply, click 'My Profile' tab. You can writeanything you want here. To change yourprofile, click 'Edit Profile'. STEP 5 Starting a Group Click the 'Groups' tab. Then, click 'Start a Group'.

84. 84. 80 Chapter 8: Grouply Insert yourgroup name and your group URL. Click 'Next'. Then, fill in the descriptions of your group.Click 'Next'.

85. 85. Chapter 8: Grouply 81 Choose the privacypreference of your group. Click 'Next'. Invite friends to your group from other applications. Click 'Next'. This is your group preview.

86. 86. 82 Chapter 8: GrouplyREFERENCEShttp://blog.grouply.com/about/ [15 October 2011]http://blog.grouply.com/education/ [15 October 2011]http://blog.grouply.com/migration-tool-moves-a-ning-network-to-a-free-grouply- social-group/ [15 October 2011]

87. 87. Chapter 9: Squidoo 83 Chapter 9 SQUIDOOWHAT IS SQUIDOO?Squidoo is a relatively new site where anyone can create a free web page abouthis/her interest or passion. Squidoo is an example of a community-driven web 2.0site. Squidoo pages are called lenses and are really easy to create. It does not takeany special skill to create a lens and there are many different kinds of modules youcan incorporate that create an interactive and visitor friendly site. Squidoo is a greatweb site that allows you to create a web site about your interests, passions andcauses for free. It also allows you to contribute to charity, make money for yourselfand generate huge amounts of traffic to your web site. Squidoo establishes you as anexpert in your field.(Source: http://www.internet-marketing-4-small-business.com/what-is-squidoo.html)BENEFITS OF SQUIDOO1. Squidoo lenses get indexed very quickly. Your lense can be found in Google search returns in 48 hours.2. Google places a lot of value in the pages here on Squidoo. Most lenses will climb to the top of the results for their keywords (given that the lens is made properly).3. Squidoo is free for all.(Source: http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-squidoo#module2778658)

88. 88. 84 Chapter 9:SquidooBENEFITS OF CREATING A SQUIDOO LENSAccording to Pam Gaulin (2008), the following are some benefits of creating Squidoolens:1. Focusing on Web Writing Topics  Squidoo is an ideal way of teaching writers to hone their own web writing lens. Your web writing lens is the lens through which you narrow down and focus in on content.  Think of Squidoo as your own personal microscope of keyword phrases and topics. You may start out with one idea and as you build your lens you can begin to see the many different cells that can make up one topic.2. Generating Web Writing Topics  During the lens creating process, you may also come up with new ideas.3. Keyword Popularity  There are plenty of free ways to check on the popularity of keywords. Squidoo is an easy way to actually test out keyword phrases for popularity and web traffic. With your free Squidoo account, you have access to a dashboard which lists statistics, including how many visits your lens has received in the last seven days.  With Squidoo you can see which of your lenses is the most popular. This can be eye-opening when it comes to discovering searchable and popular topics.4. Market to Niche Audiences  Another benefit of creating a Squidoo lens is that it can help you organize your content and promote it to niche markets.  By making one attractive web page with all of your related content, you make it easier for readers to find just the articles they need.

89. 89. Chapter 9: Squidoo 85 GET STARTED WITH SQUIDOO STEP 1 Go to: http://www.squidoo.com/ STEP 2 Register/Join At Squidoo home page, click the 'Join for free' button.Next, fill in the required information. Then, click 'Join Now!'.

90. 90. 86 Chapter 9: Squidoo STEP 3 Starting a Lens Once you are logged in, at your Squidoo home page, click the 'Start a lens!' button. You have to write about your lens and make it specific. Then, click 'Continue'. Next, insert your page title andother relatedinformation. Then, click 'Continue'.

91. 91. Chapter 9: Squidoo 87Insert tagsfor helping people to find yourlens within Squidoo. Click the'Continue' button. Lastly, choose the option of the payment. Click the'Continue' button.

92. 92. 88 Chapter 9: Squidoo Here is the example of your lens preview STEP 4 Dashboard At the top left corner of your Squidoo page, click 'Dashboard'.

93. 93. Chapter 9: Squidoo 89 Unlock items Statistic of Earn points in your your Your Squidoo when you Squidoo. cumulative account create lens. growth. settings. Go to theLenses tab toview the list of your lenses.This is your dashboardpage view. STEP 5 Editing Lens At your dashboard page, go to the'Lenses' tab. Click 'Edit' at the lens you wish to edit.

94. 94. 90 Chapter 9: Squidoo Preview Click the before you 'PUBLISH' button publish your to start publishing lens. your lenses. Click 'Edit Title' to edit your lense title. Click 'Edit' to start writing and posting an interesting topic.

95. 95. Chapter 9: Squidoo 91REFERENCESPam Gaulin. 2008. Benefits of Creating a Squidoo Lens. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/676915/benefits_of_creating_a_squ idoo_lens_pg2.html?cat=15 [4 October 2011].http://www.internet-marketing-4-small-business.com/what-is-squidoo.html [4 October 2011].http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-squidoo#module2778658 [4 October 2011].

96. 96. 92 Chapter 10: Google Wave Chapter 10 GOOGLE WAVEWHAT IS GOOGLE WAVE?Google Wave is an Internet-based communications and collaboration platform. Somecalled it a new form of real-time communications (MacManus 2009). Google Wavehelps make real time, online, cross platform collaboration for users in digital world. Itincludes many elements of many different applications that have been separate fromone another that are then integrated together to create an online social networkingcommunity.BENEFITS OF GOOGLE WAVEIn Google Wave: 1. Users can create online spaces called "waves" which includes multiple discrete messages and components called "blips" that constitute a running, conversational document. 2. Communication in which separate copies of multiple messages are not sent to different people; instead, the content sides in a single space. Users can access the content, respond to it, change it, replay it, send it to a blog, or add new material or attachments. 3. Users can create a wave, enters content (a typed message, an attachment, a web-based widget) and adds other people to that wave. Although waves appear in a user's "inbox," waves, unlike e-mail, are not sent. 4. Users can access waves online, where they can read and edit existing blips, respond to them, or add new content. 5. Discussion can be real-time or asynchronous, as they can be edited, deleted, reply, or insert anywhere in the conversation. A playback feature lets

97. 97. Chapter 10: Google Wave 93 participants review the history of all blips and activities that took place in the wave; like a flash forward or some would relate it to flashing back history. 6. Google Wave supports drag-and-drop of media from the desktop or other applications, such as interactive maps, trip planners, a weather service, or informal polls. 7. Adding a blog to the contacts list will allow users to publish a wave to the blog while retaining complete Google Wave functionality.GOOGLE WAVE IN EDUCATIONGoogle Wave can be used to attract students' active participation in teaching andlearning settings. Students and teachers can create a robust learning sphere anddevelop a good and effective communication relationship. Teachers can setassignments, online discussions, brainstorming sessions on Google Wave and alsointeract with other groups with similar education goals. Google Wave makes interactive coursework a possibility for non-technicalstudents, moving larger numbers of students away from purely text-basedassignments and into multimedia composition. Groups can conduct real-time jointreview not only of documents but also of multimedia presentations. The evolution ofhow knowledge is created, stored, and shared is explored. It could provide anaccessible way to model disciplinary thinking and processes with students.(Source: MacManus 2009)

98. 98. 94 Chapter 10: Google WaveGET STARTED WITH GOOGLE WAVE STEP 1 Go to: http://wave.google.com/ STEP 2 Sign up/Sign in For users with no Google account, click here. Sign in using a Google Click 'Sign account. in'

99. 99. Chapter 10: Google Wave 95 Google Wave Main SiteNavigation Inbox Waves or activities available for users. All waves or activities will be shown here. User's Contacts STEP 3 Inviting People to Google Wave Invitation "nominations" to To invite others to share with their own join Wave, type their contacts. email addresses. Click add to invitation list.

100. 100. 96 Chapter 10: Google Wave STEP 4 Adding Contacts (with Google Wave account) Click + (add) button. Type new contact's email address. Click 'Submit'.

101. 101. Chapter 10: Google Wave 97STEP 5 Getting Started on a Blank Wave Click on the 'Blank wave' icon. User can type anything or insert text, add hyperlinks and videos.

102. 102. 98 Chapter 10: Google Wave Click on G+ (google search) to search for images, web links and video and insert it to wave. Click to add participants to the wave.

103. 103. Chapter 10: Google Wave 99The wave will be available to participants via inbox. Click to view. Participants of the wave can reply by typing here.

104. 104. 100 Chapter 10: Google Wave STEP 6 Starting a Discussion Click on the 'Discussion' icon. Preview A discussion template will be available. Users can just replace the template with his/her own.

105. 105. Chapter 10: Google Wave 101 Add participants to the discussion.The discussion wave will be available toparticipants via their Click to get inbox. started. Participants can reply to the topic.

106. 106. 102 Chapter 10: Google Wave STEP 7 Starting a Brainstorming Session Click the 'Brainstorm' icon. Preview A discussion template will be available. Users can just replace the template by using their own templates.

107. 107. Chapter 10: Google Wave 103 Example Click this Click to add window. participants.Participants will beable to view in their inbox. Click on the wave to view .

108. 108. 104 Chapter 10: Google Wave Participants can reply to the topic by clicking 'Reply'. STEP 8 Starting a Meeting Click the 'Meeting' icon'.

109. 109. Chapter 10: Google Wave 105 Preview A meeting template is available for editing.

110. 110. 106 Chapter 10: Google Wave Click this window. Add participants to the meeting.The wave can be seen by participants in their wave inbox. To view it, participants need to click on it. Participants can type their reply and click 'Done'.

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Every January, I launch a brand-new edition of my Teacher's Guide to Tech. As challenging and time-consuming as it is to put this guide together every year, it's also pretty magical. I find myself sitting at my keyboard with a million browser tabs open and it happens-that moment when I come across some idea that someone has brought into the world and I think Holy cow, this is good. The thought that someone saw a problem or a need in the world, and they used code to create something brand new to meet that need-that process, that realization of human creativity, is just incredible to me. I watch as these tools come and go and change over time and I marvel at the people behind them, the risks they take, their willingness to try new stuff and push their ideas out into the world.

I don't think technology is the end-all be-all, and of course it brings new problems into our lives, but just watching the creativity behind these tools makes me so excited to live in a time when so many ordinary people can actually bring their ideas to life and watch those ideas impact the world.

So every year, I choose six of these tools that I think are worth a little extra attention. Before we get to the six-plus the two "honorable mentions" I squeezed in at the end-let's take a quick look at the 2019 guide:

The Tools

1. Equity Maps
equitymaps.com
Figuring out which students participate in a class discussion-and how often-can be a huge challenge. Equity Maps is an iPad app for keeping track of that.

You start by creating a seating chart that shows where students are sitting for a discussion. When the discussion starts, you just tap each student's icon as that student contributes to the conversation. Equity Maps keeps track of how long each student talks so that when you're done, you can get a summary of how often each class member participated, how many were active participants, and whether there was equal gender distribution among those who actively engaged.

Other features add more functionality: There are buttons to record periods of silence, pair-shares and small groups, and even a "chaos" button to keep track of times when the formal discussion dissolved into many smaller conversations. An audio recorder even lets you record the whole discussion so that you can review it later with the map, helping you and your students reflect on the quality of their participation.

Equity Maps would be a useful tool for most grade levels and subject areas-in any class where you want students to actively participate.

2. ProWritingAid*
prowritingaid.com
We have a lot of good writing tools out there, but this is one of the most comprehensive I've seen. ProWritingAid does a really deep dive into the quality of your writing, looking at everything from passive voice to overused words, from the use of clichés to sentence variety. Just compose in the tool itself, copy and paste, or upload a document and you'll get a summary report with all kinds of statistics about the strengths and weaknesses of the piece, plus suggestions for changes when you hover over highlighted places in the text itself.

Here are just a few of the things your summary report will tell you: the readability of your piece based on four different reading scales, the number of times you used certain words, the most unique words in your piece, your average sentence length (along with a graph that actually shows you where sentences of different lengths are placed), how often you used adverbs (which can weaken your writing), and how often you used weak or passive wording. It has a free and a paid version, but you can get a lot of mileage out of the free version.

If you're an English teacher you really need to take a look at this tool-it will reinforce a lot of what you're trying to teach your students, and will draw their attention to individual strengths and weaknesses, which will make it much easier to personalize instruction.

3. Google Tour Creator
vr.google.com/tourcreator
A lot of teachers are already familiar with Google Expeditions, a virtual reality platform that lets users experience hundreds of places in the world in 3D. But what you might not know is that you can now create your own tours using Tour Creator. This tool enables us to create our own tours, using imagery from Google Street View or our own 360 photos, then publish them right into Poly, Google's library of free VR and AR objects.

Students can create tours as part of a research project, use them as a way to reflect after a field trip, or even as a supplement to a creative writing project. They can be used to create tours of your school, your classroom, or your town. If your school doesn't currently have much VR technology, start with an affordable Google Cardboard -just pop a smartphone into one of these and you now have one VR headset that can be used by a small group of students.

4. Great Big Story
greatbigstory.com
Great Big Story's mission statement reads as follows: "We believe there is magic in the world and it's our mission in life to help you discover it. We search for stories showing a sense of optimism for the world...because goodness can grow through the smallest cracks in the sidewalk."

How they help us discover the world's magic is through video: short, professionally produced videos about people and phenomena all over the world, stories that will pique your curiosity and give you the sense of wonder about the world. Videos can be browsed by themes like Human Condition, Planet Earth, and Flavors (yep, all about food), or in curated playlists. There's one on America's oldest female BMX racer, one about a 12-year-old scientist who took on the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and one on the accidental invention of the best snack food ever.

Video is becoming a well-respected form of "text" that can be consumed and analyzed as deeply as any print text, so collections like these should become a part of your school's library of options for classroom materials. One word of warning: Although the content on the site has been rated safe for all audiences on YouTube and Facebook, the videos on Great Big Story were not made specifically for a student audience, and some material will not be appropriate for younger viewers. Teachers should preview videos before sharing them with students.

5. GeoGuessr
geoguessr.com
This one is my absolute favorite.

This addictive game plunks you down somewhere in the world using Google Street view. You literally start on some country road and the whole point of the game is to figure out where in the world you are. You can navigate down the road in the app, and you can turn around and zoom in to look more closely at things, but because the game often chooses the most remote locations, you often find yourself traveling for quite a while before you see any clues. Once you do see something-a road sign, ideally, or something at least with language on it-you can start figuring it out.

I don't even know if this is following the rules, but the times I've played this, I've been amazed at the number of resources I ended up pulling together to figure things out: I do Google image matches, use Google Translate to figure out what a language even is, and even look things up on Wikipedia to figure out if I'm on the right track. I've had four or five different tabs open to try and narrow down a precise location, and all the while, I'm learning stuff. I had no idea, for example, that there was an island called Gotland off the coast of Sweden! Or that there's an animal called a springhare in South Africa that looks an awful lot like a kangaroo.

Whenever you think you know where you are, you choose a location on a map, then you're rewarded with a certain number of points based on how close you got. When you get close, it's just thrilling. This would be a fantastic option for early finishers, lame duck days, or even as a reward for good behavior. It's that fun.

6. Webjets
webjets.io
When you first look at Webjets, you might think, "Oh, it's like Padlet." And in some ways, you'd be right: In Webjets, users create boards where they gather items on cards, placing these on a desktop that feels like a bulletin board.

But with Webjets, these cards work even harder than they do on Padlet, and they come in a variety of formats: A card can contain an image, an embedded video, a live Google Doc, an attached file, or a table containing a variety of elements organized into columns. Probably the best feature is that cards can be collected into folders, where the items are listed along the left, and the selected item appears in a larger window on the right. You can keep multiple folders on one board, and all cards can be collapsed or expanded, making it easy to neatly collect large amounts of resources all in one place.

Webjets would be an excellent, flexible tool for any kind of group project or curation task, whether it's done by you or your students.

Honorable Mention

YoTeach!
yoteachapp.com
If, like me, you were completely devastated when the backchannel tool TodaysMeet shut down last year, you'll be happy to know that you can have almost the same experience on YoTeach! Just set up a free room, give your students the URL, and everyone can come on in and chat just like they did on TodaysMeet. What's even better is that you can password protect your room, participants can add pictures and drawings in the chat, and rooms don't appear to ever expire.

ClassroomQ
classroomq.com
This simple website solves a problem that so many teachers have: students waiting for the teacher's attention. Rather than have them wait with their hands up or get off-task, they can add their name to a digital queue, adding a note about what they need if they like. The teacher sees the names in the order they were submitted, and once the student has met with the teacher, their name can be checked off with a single click.

Where to Get the Teacher's Guide to Tech

Single-User Licenses:If you just want a copy for yourself, you can get a copy at Teachers Pay Teachers or on Teachable.

Multi-User Licenses: To get the guide for your team, school, or even district, you can save a lot by getting multi-user licenses. I offer the deepest discounts for these on Teachable.

Purchase on Teachable
Purchase on TpT
*Since the publication of this post, I have become an affiliate for ProWritingAid, which means Cult of Pedagogy receives a percentage of any subscription that comes through my links. This relationship was not established until after I wrote the post, and my decision to choose ProWritingAid as one of these six tools was not financially motivated in any way.

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eLearning Trends For 2019: Which Form The Top 8?

We are in the last couple of months of 2018, and as the year is winding down, it's this time of the year when we look expectantly towards the new one and the trends that will affect the learning industry-specifically the eLearning landscape. Let's look at the top eLearning trends for 2019 that will become stronger as we move forward:

1. Adaptive Learning Going To The Next Level

In my last year article on eLearning trends for 2018, I had predicted that adaptive learning will become stronger with greater adoption. It seems to head that way, as many new players are emerging. Adaptive learning, supported by confidence-based assessments and strong analytics and measurement of training effectiveness, is taking learning to the next level.

Very soon, in 2019, adaptive learning will make further strides in the eLearning marketspace. Organizations and learners will benefit as organizations ensure that there are better competition rates, and learners will enjoy the learning process as they get to see only that content that is personalized to them. Using effective assessments, learners can skip the content that they are completely confident about.

LMSs are slowly gearing up to compete with platforms that are offering adaptive learning. Hence it will be an important and interesting trend to watch out for in the coming year. My gut feeling is, adaptive learning is here to stay and the experimentation phase is over, and it will all about action in 2019.

2. Microlearning

Microlearning was a strong trend in 2018. I have seen that organizations are increasingly looking at microlearning as an important solution. It is a great method of implementing learning in small chunks that are objective driven and can be easily and quickly deployed within organizations.

Organizations that are looking to take advantage of microlearning will continue to benefit from this interesting and innovative mode of learning.

Learners benefit too as they get through the modules quickly and can repeat the learning many times as well. Retention is better, and they are less fussy about going through a boring hour-long module.

Microlearning can be implemented as videos, small games, quizzes, and infographics.

The great advantage of microlearning is that it can be implemented on any device. I feel microlearning will continue to be a strong trend in the year 2019 and beyond.

3. Artificial Intelligence And Learner Assistance

Artificial Intelligence assistance has picked up in the eLearning space. Organizations are now offering innovative solutions where bots are able to guide learners both on the learning path, as well as during the courses.

Artificial Intelligence will be used to predict learner behavior, as well as help personalize the learning. Based on the modules that were taken by learners and the difficulties or challenges faced, better personalization will be brought about. Voice-guided bots will also help learners to search for key content in modules. As I see it, organizations will be implementing newer methods of Artificial Intelligence support for their learners in both the learning process and during the moment of need. An example of this could be an intelligent chatbot that can act as support for technical queries.

Added to the mix is the use of robots for helping kids and people with special needs to learn new skills, and help them in the moment of need.

My take is that Artificial Intelligence will continue to be a very strong trend, and that it is something that will change the learning landscape in 2019 and beyond.

4. Gamification And Game-Based Learning

Gamification and game-based learning were strong trends in 2018. Organizations are increasingly looking at investing in game-based learning to empower and engage their learners better. It has been observed that gamification has improved retention rates and better application of the subject matter learned at work.

Organizations will look to implement more game-based solutions, as they see them as value adders for the organization-wide learning. Games that are well thought out, well designed and address the needs of learners engage them effectively. It has been proven through numerous implementations that games help in releasing happy hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin.

A learning organization is one that takes advantage of game-based learning.

In my opinion, game-based learning is here to stay, and will continue to be a strong trend in the year 2019 and beyond.

5. AR/VR/MR

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are both growing rapidly as important modes of implementing learning content. It has been observed that K-12 has adopted Augmented Reality in a rapid way to teach various subjects, such as Science and Math.

The great thing about Augmented Reality is that it can augment the existing content through interesting overlays of graphics and images that can pop out and thrill the learners. More than the thrill, it is the experience itself that helps learners connect to the content better.

Virtual Reality continues to grow as it is used in teaching various safety-related procedures. Organizations are now looking at Virtual Reality as an important solution, as eLearning companies use effective Instructional Design strategies to enhance the VR experience. Using a mixture of 360-degree photographs, interactions, and many more elements, VR is becoming a useful experience. Organizations are also investing in cognitive learning products that are augmented by VR especially for children and people with special needs.

Added to AR and VR is the exciting new modality called Mixed Reality or MR. Already big players are making investments in MR which combines AR and VR to a great effect.

Organizations will continue to take advantage of this interesting trend in the year 2019 and beyond.

6. Video-Based Learning

Videos are one of the hottest modes of training right now. The popularity of video-based sites like YouTube have forced organizations to adopt more videos into their training. Be it Instructor-Led Training that is interspersed with anecdotal or contextual videos, or eLearning where videos play an integral part in disseminating information, videos are here to stay.

The focus is on decreasing the load time and the size of videos using various tools. Video-based learning will continue to grow and will be an important trend to watch out for in the year 2019 and beyond.

7. Social Learning

Social learning involves collaboration between individuals at the workplace through various modes, such as forums, informal chat sessions, sharing sessions, and learning circles. Social learning has picked up in the last few years thanks to the emphasis on building a learning organization. As more collaborative tools are developed, social learning will continue to grow and leave an impact in the year 2019 and beyond.

8. Content Curation

Content curation has found a lot of support from the learning community and professionals in 2018. What will the year 2019 hold for this wonderful method of curating information and providing the learners with just-in-time information? I feel LMSs will continue to grow and offer content curation as an important method of sharing information, and provide the right experience to the learners. I see that content curation will continue to be a strong trend in the year 2019 and beyond.

Conclusion

These are the trends I foresee as preferred modes of learning in the coming years.

I would love to hear from you with suggestions on what other trends can contribute to enhancing the eLearning space during 2019.
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1. Quiz: How Well Do you know your students?

2. Gen X, Y, Z, Alpha. Welcome to the generation of over-sharers.

3. Padlet as a Brainstorming/Curation Tool:
Take a selfie/wefie, introduce yourself(ves), share with us three classroom/educational administration challenges that you face and post it in the next column.

Now, pick a country and let's try create a mini-lesson with either one of these topics:
Local Food/Local Culture/Local Sports/Local Attractions (Tourism)

4.  Lesson Presentation Tool:
Blendspace
https://www.tes.com/lessons

5. Curation/Nano-lesson Tool:
https://www.thinglink.com/

6. Feedback Tool:
FlipGrid
https://flipgrid.com/

7. Why e-learning: Refer to "Resources" column

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Share your Thinglink nano-lesson in this column. Materials you should have in your annotated picture: 1) visuals, 2) audio, 3) video.