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A third-grader studying the Spanish settlement of California found a virtual tour online and shared the trip with her classmates by slipping a smartphone into a Google Cardboard viewing device.

Such limitless online resources represent a big, blended leap beyond the essays students in Coalinga-Huron USD in Central California used to write. Blended learning for the district's 4,400 students began three years ago, and in the past year has gravitated to blended 2.0, says Joe Casarez, associate superintendent for instructional services.

"If you define blended learning in the first iteration as a combination of technology and print," Casarez says, "then what we are seeing when you marry 2.0 personalization with the Common Core standards are more authentic activities in the classroom."

A survey of 1,381 students in the district showed nearly 74 percent were more engaged, and 89 percent agreed they could solve problems or create presentations by researching online, he adds.

Across the country in New York, all 7,300 students in the Middletown City School District engage in variations of blended 2.0. Students begin researching topics online at home and then get guidance from teachers in the classroom, says Superintendent Kenneth Eastwood.

"Kids go online, watch films and view PowerPoints in preparation for a deeper conversation in the classroom," Eastwood says. "This flips the lecture piece to the outside of class. The class itself is for clarification and expansion of concepts."

Playlist-based learning

The tech-powered combination of face-to-face classroom instruction with online inquiry that students pursue on their own has progressed into a new phase. But what constitutes blended learning 2.0 varies widely across districts.

Blending learning models

Blended 2.0 represents a mix of four learning models:

Rotation: Students collaborate at classroom stations where specific types of learning occur. Instruction is driven by data that identifies each student's strengths and weaknesses.

Flex: Combines in-school activity and homework as each student progresses, or repeats work until it is mastered.

À la carte: Students take an online course that supplements classroom instruction.

Enriched virtual model: Starts with required face-to-face study with a teacher and transitions to online work outside of the classroom.

Generally, it means more personalized work directed by students and suited to their individual academic abilities, says Susan Patrick, president and CEO of International Association for K-12 Online Learning, (iNACOL).

In blended 2.0, students work at their own pace and rely on the internet and technology as well as the teacher to inform instruction. They may work in groups, individually and with coaching from the teacher.

It also means deeper instruction focused on projects and collaboration, says Anthony Kim, founder and CEO of Education Elements, a personalized learning company that works with districts nationwide.

Most district leaders add content and tools through a mix of homegrown apps and vendor-provided services, such as learning management, student information and content delivery systems. That's in addition to providing tech labs and providing or having BYOD policies with tablets. And the scale of blended 2.0 varies, with many districts developing only pockets of such instruction.

At Hanford-Dole Elementary School, South High School and other classrooms in the Rowan-Salisbury School System in North Carolina, about a quarter of the district's 20,000 students reap the rewards of an advanced combination of blended 2.0 models.

At Hanford-Dole, elementary students create a web-based "playlist," an online menu of different digital resources and assignments they can choose from to meet specific learning objectives. Teachers provide one-on-one coaching, and students work in groups to create e-Books about the topics they are studying. All of these elements play a part in teachers' final assessments.

The results are telling: In the 2015-16 school year, Hanford-Dole's third-, fourth- and fifth-graders improved by nearly four times the expected rate in reading, says Julie Morrow, Rowan-Salisbury's assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.

"A blended 2.0 model allows us to personalize learning at the highest level so that we can truly meet the needs of students every day," Morrow says.

'Powering personalization'

Though some districts see progress with blended 2.0, others bypass it in favor of more advanced personalization, focusing on every student's strengths, needs and interests. Increased flexibility in managing time independently, with the teacher and in small groups allows students to move at their own pace to achieve mastery of the highest standards possible, says Patrick of iNACOL.

"I think it would be fair to say blended learning 2.0 models are powering personalization," Patrick adds. "In the past two years, we are finding that school leaders are talking less about 'blended 2.0' and more about the goals of personalization and ensuring mastery for all students."

This fall, leaders at Pasadena ISD near Houston hope to expand personalized learning from 325 students to 1,700, and to 9,000 within five years, says Vickie Vallet-McWilliams, director of innovation and development at the 55,400-student district.

In a traditional classroom, a student can move on to the next learning objective with a passing score in the 70s, Vallet-McWilliams says. With personalization, students can review the content and take the assessments again until they show mastery.

The result? Students move forward at a pace that suits their abilities and objectives, attendance improves, and discipline problems become minimal, she says.

One ninth-grader who failed the state assessment for algebra was able to pass the test by working on specific objectives within so-called "focus areas" in math. A single playlist, with digital resources, was available to him and fellow students to meet specific goals, says Vallet-McWilliams and Toni Lopez, executive director of curriculum and instruction.

Every student engaged in personalized learning chooses from that menu of resources based on their interests and learning styles.

For instance, one digital resource for algebra is a video game called "Snake On A Plane." In the game, a player moves a snake through a square region in the plane, trying to eat the white pellets as they appear. This sets up online word problems in which students have to do math computations, Vallet-McWilliams explains.

Students work at their own pace and with a teacher 1-on-1 and in small groups. The combination of approaches, in the end, results in mastering the content, Vallet-McWilliams and Lopez say.

Tackling the transition

Teachers have had to adapt to blended and personalized learning, and some districts use outside consultants and peer coaching for professional development, district leaders say.

The Rowan-Salisbury district invests heavily in PD, putting coaches at all schools, Morrow says.

Pasadena ISD started filling blended and personalized classrooms with teachers who were ready to shift from being the source of all information to serving as a learning guide, says Lopez. The district provides teachers with personalized learning training through the Summit Public Schools charter system. The system has a Basecamp pilot program in California, Vallet-McWilliams says.

Developed by Summit teachers, the personalized learning plan enables teachers to work as instructional coaches while students set individual goals, create roadmaps to achieve them, learn at their own pace and dive into projects that connect to the real world. Teachers are selected for this learning because it's more for those who can "guide on the side," Vallet-McWilliams says.

The difficulty for teachers lies in no longer relaying all the information students are learning; instead, students learn through online sources and resources in the playlists, Lopez says. Once teachers get over not having to provide all information, "they begin to settle into the coaching role of knowing when to step in and help the student, and what type of support to provide, Lopez says.

While transitions can be "messy" and "tough," Morrow and Vallet-McWilliams say teachers who have used personalized learning don't want to return to the traditional classroom model.

"The biggest win is when you walk into the classroom, students' projects are different, their vocabulary is off the charts and they can respectfully debate subjects," Vallet-McWilliams says.

Ultimately, labels aren't important, says Patrick of iNACOL.

"In 2030 and 2050, we're not going to talk about blended learning because all schools will be blended," Patrick says. "The focus will be about ensuring there are really powerful learning experiences for students every day-and mastery of the work." DA
Patricia Daddona is a freelance writer based in Connecticut.

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One of the unique aspects of the e-learning industry is how often it changes and how quickly you have to adapt to that change. Regardless of your background, education, or professional experience, becoming a better e-learning designer requires a willingness to learn new things.

In recent free webinar on the 10 Lessons Learned My First Year in E-Learning, I talked about my realization that the field of e-learning is so much more than just the practice of instructional design. Becoming a better e-learning designer required me to learn the subtlety of graphic design, the art of visual communications, the technical aspects of user interface design, and much more! Instructional design was just one piece of a larger skillset that I needed to master.

If you're relatively new to the e-learning industry or want to expand your skills, here are four things you should study to become a better e-learning designer.

The foundation of an effective e-learning course is solid instructional design, and if you're like me, you might not have a formal background in training or instructional design. Prior to my career in e-learning, I spent several years working in retail loss prevention, which has nothing to do with instructional design.

Understanding how people learn, how to design learning content, and how to measure the effectiveness of that learning content are all critical to becoming a better e-learning designer. Instructional design isn't just about writing good learning objectives-it's about creating engaging learning experiences that result in long-term behavior changes.
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Graphic design is one of the skillsets that most e-learning designers struggle with the most. Understanding how colors, shapes, images, typefaces, and layouts work together to create a cohesive design can seem like learning a foreign language.

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It's easy to assume graphic design and visual communication design are one in the same, but that's not the case. Graphic design focuses on how individual visual elements (fonts, colors, images) work together, whereas visual communication design focuses on how information, data, and complex ideas can be communicated visually.

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E-learning is most effective when it's interactive and easy to use. This lets your learners focus on the content, rather than trying to figure out how to get to it! Creating better e-learning and becoming a better e-learning designer require you to consider how your learners will interact with your e-learning course and you can make it as user-friendly as possible.

Every time you create an on-screen button, click-to-reveal interaction, or branching scenario, you are making decisions regarding the user interface design. Understanding the principles of user interface design help you create a course your learners love to use.
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E-learning is more than just instructional design. Becoming a better e-learning designer means exploring (and sometimes mastering) different types of design. What have you done to become a better e-learning designer? Share your tips by commenting below.

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First Things First

The melding of the face-to-face and online environments in blended learning offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges in the course design process. Although many factors intervene in successfully building your blended course, defining your teaching, and learning philosophy at first lays a solid foundation for the development of a quality course. Knowing where you stand on what constitutes teaching and learning will help you envision the protocols and strategies throughout the life of a course from its creation to its delivery.

Before delving into the type of content or technology to incorporate in your blended course, charting the direction to pursue is fundamental. A course blueprint provides such direction which will prove useful while designing, building and delivering the blended course. Generally, a course blueprint encompasses four elements as follows:

1. Course description: portrays what the course is going to cover. Institutional course catalogs are a great starting point to convey and describe the course you are building for your learners.

2. General course goals: outlines the overarching targets and focus of the course.

3. Learning objectives: defines the desired measurable learning objectives students will achieve upon course completion.

4. Learning outcomes: defines the means through which students will demonstrate proficiency in learning and realizing the objectives established for the course.

Course Blueprint: This diagram is an example of a course blueprint for a History course.

The Nitty Gritty

Critical success factors when building your blended course entail the proper amalgamation of teaching and learning strategies for you as the facilitator of learning, your students, and the learning environment. The key areas to bear in mind as you build your course are:

Instructional Method:

Should I write an online module on this topic? Should the group discussion take place in class? Is a demonstration of the concept more suitable in the online portion of the course? These questions are examples of some of the issues you might be looking to answer as you build your blended course. Essentially, the question to ask is how the specific learning objective at hand can be delivered most effectively. That is, determine whether the content or interaction of the course should be addressed in the face-to-face class session, online, or both. The one caveat to keep in mind is to avoid unintended replication that could be perceived as pointless by your students.

Organization of the Course Content and Supporting Materials:

Besides determining the coverage in terms of depth and breadth, consider what constitutes the most suitable sequencing and transition between the online and face-to-face portions of your blended course. Other elements to consider are if you should adopt existing content of your own or a publisher's packaged course. The key is to organize the content of your course in a complementary way while filling in the existing gaps.

Defining a Course Interaction and Assessment Strategy:

Determining the types of activities, assignments, interactive exercises and assessment is crucial as students need to understand the applicability of what they are learning. Providing sufficient examples and opportunities to practice the knowledge and skills they are acquiring is key for their self-assessment and your assessment on whether they are closer to achieving the proficiency expected of them. For instance, watching a video segment prior to class could lay the foundation for a class discussion. Online discussions can be used to carry on a conversation that students found very interesting during a class session. Games could be used as a starter to a conversation or to self-assess. The possibilities are endless.

Communication:

Communication and feedback are crucial in building a quality and satisfactory blended learning experience. Some of the most successful communication approaches encourage plenty of appropriate student-to-faculty contact; collaboration and interaction among students; prompt feedback; and communication of expectations and protocols from the very beginning of the course. The key is to be cognizant of the diverse needs and talents of students through a consistent and clear communication strategy, whether online or face-to-face.

Logistical Considerations:

Lastly, for a comprehensive approach to building a blended course, awareness of the technologies, services, and support available to you and your students can be very valuable. For instance, knowing the protocols of your institution's technical support can shape your communication strategy in terms of how promptly your students can get additional help when a technology problem arises. If your institution's library or writing center provides modules and other materials, you could incorporate such content in your blended course. Referrals to services across the campus are most useful to your students as an extension of your role as a facilitator of learning.

Conclusion

To conclude, the successful creation of a blended course is highly dependent on the ultimate goals and the learning objectives students are to achieve at the end of the course. No one course will be completely perfect. The aim is to build a blended course that balances the best of both worlds, online and face-to-face, to help students achieve the course goals and learning objectives. Please see the BlendKit Course's do-it-yourself task guides for more detailed resources supporting the development of blended learning courses.

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Free Resource Intros High Schoolers to Cancer Studies, Careers

Just three months after President Obama announced a new "moonshot" initiative to eliminate cancer, a group of organizations has teamed together to bring high schoolers into the work. " Decoding Cancer" offers free standards-aligned curriculum made available through a program sponsored by education media company Discovery Education, non-profit Val Skinner Foundation, the LIFE Center at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and the Rutgers School of Public Health.

The idea is to facilitate "meaningful discussions" among students, teachers and families to promote science literacy, develop 21st century skills, raise awareness of cancer risks and prevention and to generate interest in science and health care careers.

The content comes from the Biology of Cancer, Online Education Connecting Teens (BioCONECT) curriculum, which is designed for grades 9-12 and is itself the product of a group of collaborators, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute and the former University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, which is now part of Rutgers.

The material introduces fraternal twins Steve and Nikki, high schoolers whose mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The pair is "confused about the disease" and what's happening to their mom, so they reach out to other students for answers. Student participants answer Steve and Nikki's questions using the knowledge they gain as they work through the curriculum.

Students create virtual presentations on breast cancer diagnostic tools using wiki technology. The resources include handouts, videos and other optional ingredients. Topics cover what cancer is, diagnostic tools used for breast cancer detection, the role of genetics in cancer, how to understand pathology reports and how to reduce risks.

The teacher guidelines include quizzes with answer keys and details for meshing the instruction with Next Generation Science Standards.

The program also provides 15 health and biomedical career profiles, each covering required course of study, average annual salary information and what a "day in the life" of that career looks like. A " family discussion guide" offers advice on how to talk with a teenager about breast cancer. And soon the content will include a virtual lab that allows students to act as physicians and technicians to test tissue samples from different "patients" and develop custom treatment approaches based on their results.

The program has already been tested out in schools in New Jersey, South Carolina and Florida.

"Cancer touches and deeply affects millions of people across the nation each and every day," said Mark Case, a science teacher at North Carolina's Guilford County Schools. "That's why it's essential that we support the study of cancer in the classroom today and empower educators with engaging, dynamic tools they can easily integrate into instruction to teach their students about this topic and help them understand the emotional affects. I'm looking forward to using these cutting-edge resources in my classroom to help deepen my students' understanding of the science behind cancer."

Decoding Cancer is available on its own website here or through Discovery Ed's Streaming Plus service.

About the Author

Dian Schaffhauser is a senior contributing editor for 1105 Media's education publications THE Journal and Campus Technology. She can be reached at dian@dischaffhauser.com or on Twitter @schaffhauser.

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Just three months after President Obama announced a new 'moonshot' initiative to eliminate cancer, a group of organizations has teamed together to bring high schoolers into the work. 'Decoding Cancer' offers free standards-aligned curriculum made available through a program sponsored by education media company Discovery Education, non-profit Val Skinner Foundation, the LIFE Center at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and the Rutgers School of Public Health.

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7 Tips To Create The Perfect eLearning Conditions - eLearning Industry

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In traditional learning environments the décor, room layout, and study spaces all play pivotal roles. eLearning may lack all of these physical attributes, but there are a wide range of other factors to consider when creating the perfect eLearning conditions. In this article, I'll highlight 7 tips to help you develop the ideal setting for your eLearning course.

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How To Create The Perfect eLearning Conditions

Every piece of text, image, graphic, and color you use contributes to the overall atmosphere of your eLearning course. These components come together to form the eLearning environment that surrounds your audience, which can either help or hinder their success. For this reason, you must think very carefully about every design element you choose, or choose to leave out, for that matter. Here are 7 top tips for creating the perfect eLearning conditions for your eLearning experience.

1. Define expectations early on.
Online learners tend to feel a bit uneasyif they don't know what's in store for them. It's essential to highlight the benefits, takeaways, and applications well in advance. You should also make them aware of your expectations, such as the level of participation that is required and the timeframe for eLearning course completion. It's also wise to discuss the repercussions if they don't hold up their end of the bargain. For example, what measures will they need to take if they don't pass an exam or meet the proficiency standards? Defining expectations in the very beginning will give online learners the chance to track their progress and set their personal goals, as well, which boosts motivation and engagement.

2. Eliminate common distractions.
Distractions can come in many forms, from a chaotic eLearning course design to external noises that prevent the online learner fromactively participating. While you may not have control over some of these distractors, it's important to minimize or completely eliminate the ones that are within your control. Make sure that all of your images, graphics, and multimedia elements are compelling, but not controversial, and that your are completely audible. For example, using a voiceover artist with an unusual accent or monotone voice might serve as a distraction for some online learners.

3. Create a clutter-free eLearning course layout.
Your eLearning course design has a significant impact on the eLearning environment. A cluttered eLearning course layout that features an abundance of images, bold colors, and lengthy text blocks has the power to increasestress levels and overwhelm online learners. On the other hand, a well-organized layout can put online learners at ease and allow them to focus on the task at hand. Stick to three or four colors, only use images that are relevant, and frame your text and graphics with a sufficient amount of white space. Before you launch your eLearning course do one last walk through to make sure that everything is in its place and remove any extraneous eLearning content that clutters the overall aesthetic.

4. Integrate background audio.
Background music can inspire online learners and create a specific mood. It also helps them to build an emotional connection with the subject matter, especially if they areauditory learners. It's vital to choose the right tracks, however, and to identify the mood you want to convey. For example, one classical track might evoke a sense of calm and peace, while another might make online learners feel uneasy or anxious. There are a number of royalty free music sites where you can find background music for your eLearning course, and many eLearning authoring tools feature tracks in their asset libraries. Bear in mind that background audio should be used in moderation. Avoid loud tracks and give your online learners the ability to control the volume controls, just in case they prefer to train in silence.

5. Give online learners a break.
Online learners need time to fully absorb, assimilate, and reflect upon the information in your eLearning course. For this reason, you must give them periodic breaks where they can step away from the eLearning course and let their minds soak up the knowledge. To improve knowledge retention you might even considerspacing your eLearning activities or modules. Online learners can take their time completing each activity and then move onto the next when they're ready. They don't feel the pressure to keep up with their peers, which contributes to a positive and supportive eLearning environment.

6. Use images to inspire and motivate.
Images have the ability to convey a variety of different emotions, which is why you should choose them carefully. To create the perfect eLearning conditions opt for inspirational and motivational photos that feature positive imagery. Peruse a variety of different photo sites to see which items catch your eye and immediately convey a certain feeling or tone. Generally your first impression is what matters most. Your online learners are probably going to quickly scan the photo and then move on, which means that it has to deliver the message quickly and clearly.

7. Develop a supportive eLearning culture.
This is one of the most effective ways to create a positive eLearning environment. Every member of your audience must feel like they are part of something bigger, a supportive learning culture that prompts them to becomelifelong online learners. Develop a mentorship program or support system that gives them the assistance they need when they need it. Create an online forum or social media page where they can gather online to discuss topics and address their concerns. Most importantly, stress the importance of ongoing education and online training by offering them resources that they can use on their own time.

Every online learner has different preferences and needs, which means that you may have to consider additional factors when creating the perfect eLearning conditions. However, these 7 tips can get you off to a great start and help you create a solid foundation for your audience to build upon.

For developing the perfect eLearning conditions it's important not only to create a positive eLearning environment but also support an online learning community. Read the article 7 Tips To Support Online Learning Communities to discover everything that can help you maintain a thriving online learning community, the backbone of any successful eLearning program.

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7 Tips To Create The Perfect eLearning Conditions - eLearning Industry

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In traditional learning environments the décor, room layout, and study spaces all play pivotal roles. eLearning may lack all of these physical attributes, but there are a wide range of other factors to consider when creating the perfect eLearning conditions. In this article, I'll highlight 7 tips to help you develop the ideal setting for your eLearning course.

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54 Flipped Classroom Tools For Teachers And Students | TeachThought

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by TeachThought Staff

The flipped classroom has continued to enjoy momentum years after its introduction, speaking to its flexible nature, and to the need for a real change in thinking in how we think of time and space in education.

Technology has been, more than anything else, the catalyst for the flipped movement. With YouTube now nearly as ubiquitous as the television in many homes, access to video content is more seamless than ever.

Further, teachers have taken advantage of not just video channels but a collective video literacy to realize the potential of flipping the classroom. Students are comfortable viewing videos, and teachers are more and more able to quickly create, edit, and distribute video content (with apps like Explain Everything) with a variety of devices. (See here for 40 viewing comprehension strategies.)

Below is a list 40 flipped classroom tools for teachers and students-both equally important because in a flipped classroom, both teachers and students are consistently interacting with technology, often independently and asynchronously. Let us know in the comments if there's a great tool you think that needs added to the list.
40 Flipped Classroom Tools for Teachers and Students
1. EdPuzzle - make any video your lesson by inserting questions and discussion prompts at specific time markers in an uploaded video of your choice.

2. Screencast-o-matic - use this online screen recorder with the click of a mouse.

3. PowToon -create free, cool, and awesome animated video explainers as an alternative to using PowerPoint.

4. TEDEd - use engaging videos on TED-Ed to create customized lessons. You can use, tweak, or completely redo any lesson featured on TED-Ed, or create lessons from scratch based on any video from YouTube.

5. Nearpod - meet Nearpod, an all-in-one solution for the use of mobile devices in education. Easily create interactive multimedia presentations to engage your audience.

6. FlipGrid - prompt students to pose and respond to discussion-prompts using video.

7. Blend Space - blend your classroom with digital content.

See also 7 Steps To A Flipped Classroom

8. Educreations - Educreations is a community where anyone can teach what they know and learn what they don't. The software turns any iPad or web browser into a recordable, interactive whiteboard, making it easy for teachers and experts to create engaging video lessons and share them on the web.

9. Lessonpath - create, share, and explore learning playlists made by people like you.

10. TinyTap -create personalised games for kids on the iPad. TinyTap allows parents and their kids to turn the moments they share together into personal games. Free on the App Store.

11. Camtasia -record on-screen activity, edit and enhance your content, and share in high-quality to viewers anywhere.

12. metta.io -create and modify video lessons with embedded questions easily, and see how those lessons perform.

13. Verso - scaffold effective pedagogy with this simple mobile app that works across all platforms.

14. Touchcast - explore a variety of apps, including maps, Twitter streams, headlines, photo galleries, and live polls that allow viewers to vote simply by touching the screen.

15. The Mad Video - make your video blogs and online advertisements interactive.

16. Go Class - use the web-based app to build, edit and manage your lesson plans in our Show-Explain-Ask framework. Here you can infuse your lesson plans with media elements & videos (things you want to show), notes & examples (things you want to explain) and real-time assessments (things you want to ask).

17. YuJa - connect learning groups and facilitate idea-sharing using multimedia collaboration tools.

18. Beenpod - collaboratively browse the internet with your class in a safe environment.

19. grockit - start a question and answer page for any video on YouTube, and share it with your classroom.

20. embed plus - enhance YouTube video embedding and SEO on WordPress and other platforms.

21. blubbr.tv - play and create trivia games about the topics you love.

22. swivl - record instruction to flip a classroom

23. Edynco - create learning maps to engage students.

24. yhigh - access this resource for curriculum, lectures, and courses.

25. zentrick - easily create and deliver interactive videos that grow, engage and monetize audiences on any network, site and device.

26. BrainPOP - engage students in the learning process through quizzes and playful assessments that allow students to explain their reasoning during gameplay.

27. Doceri - control a computer's desktop, control audiovisual technology, and annotate any presentation in real time with the Apple™ iPad™. Doceri is an intuitive interface that can replace interactive whiteboards and expensive AV touch panels.

28. voicethread - transform media into collaborative spaces using video, voice, and text commenting.

29. storygami - add interactive elements to online video using an HTML5 in-house editor to overlay elements such as text articles, maps, image galleries and external videos.

30. TwitCasting - stream live video for free from your iPhone/Android.

31. creati.st -use pools to enable students to type in responses that teach one another, Creat!st elevates the classroom to a different learning plane altogether.

32. pearltrees - organize, explore, and share your interests.

33. Clarisketch - create messages by combining speech, drawings, and pictures.

34. animoby - use presentations, tutorials, animations, pictures, drawings, and audio to show and explain with the speed and agility you want.

35. wirewax - use this interactive video platform to create powerful and interactive shoppable videos.

36. Pixiclip - create and share sketches using this web-based whiteboard.

37. Reverse Image Search - upload an image or find through URL using the best free online reverse image search tool.

38. Image Compression - compress your images using this free online image compressor to decrease the size of your image without losing its quality and features.

39. Animaker - explain complex ideas to students using five different styles of whiteboard animation videos that you can create from the comfort of your browser.

40. Hyperdocs - adapt templates to create digital one-page lesson plans or curate personalized resources for students.

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The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds

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With an app called Snip, flipped and other educators can create video tutorials a la Khan in no time flat. See how.

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5 Free (or Low-Cost) Tools for Flipped Learning -- Campus Technology

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Flipped Classroom

5 Free (or Low-Cost) Tools for Flipped Learning

From screencasting to interactive presentations, here are some resources to get a flipped class off the ground.

Flipping the classroom typically requires the use of certain technology tools, whether for recording lecture content or for orchestrating classroom discussion.

Jon Bergmann, a pioneer of the flipped classroom and co-creator of FlippedClass.com, categorizes these tools into four different groups: video creation tools, like screencasting software; video hosting tools; interactive tools that help professors check for understanding and foster discussion among students; and learning management systems for tying all of this together.

Some products and services perform more than one of these functions - and a few do all four. FlippedClass.com includes a section with reviews of various flipped learning tools.

CT talked with a number of flipped learning experts, and here are some of their top recommendations for free or low-cost tools to get you started.

Doceri is a versatile app that lets you create, share, annotate and control presentations, and you can also record and share screencasts. The iPad version is free, and a Windows 8.1 version costs $4.99.

Trying to record voice narration while also recording or annotating a presentation can be challenging, and Doceri simplifies this process with a timeline-based editor that lets you capture a presentation first, then go back and add voice narration where appropriate. You can also pause a recording as many times as you need.

Doceri also gives you many options for uploading or sharing screencasts. You can share a screencast directly to YouTube or Facebook; send it privately as an e-mail attachment; save it to your camera roll; transfer it to your computer via iTunes; upload it to a learning management system or Google Drive; incorporate it into iBooks Author; or import it into iMovie, Adobe Premiere or other video editing software.

With a $30 desktop version of Doceri, you can connect an iPad to your computer, and the software mirrors your computer on the iPad.

"I use Doceri to mirror my iPad screen to the computer screen, and then I use a program called Camtasia to capture the video," said Robert Talbert, a professor of mathematics at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. "A colleague of mine is using just the Doceri app on the iPad to create screencasts, and that costs nothing."

Like Doceri, Explain Everything lets you create presentations or record screencasts to demonstrate a concept. The $2.99 app is available for iOS, Android and Windows 8.1 devices.

Explain Everything allows you to import files, images and videos for use in presentations from a wide variety of formats, including PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Keynote, Pages and Numbers, as well as RTF files from Evernote, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, e-mail, iTunes and basically any app that allows you to open these file types using the command "Open In." You can create slides, draw in any color, add shapes or text, and use a laser pointer to annotate the presentation. Then, you can export the file as an MP4 video, PDF document, PNG image or XPL project directly from your device.

Explain Everything is a "go to" app for faculty at The College of New Rochelle (NY), said Emory Craig, director of e-learning and instructional technology. "It's not the only screencasting app out there, but it has definitely worked well for us," he said.

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Flipped Classroom From screencasting to interactive presentations, here are some resources to get a flipped class off the ground. Flipping the classroom typically requires the use of certain technology tools, whether for recording lecture content or for orchestrating classroom discussion.

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Screencasting

A popular software category for flipped learning is screencasting tools. These allow the teacher to record whatever is on her screen while simultaneously recording her audio, and in come cases, her webcam. Screencasting is an easy entry point for teachers who already utilize slide decks, interactive white boards, or other presentation software. Some teachers simply fire up the screencasting software while teaching live, and by the end of one year, they've created a library of instructional content. Others modify existing slide decks to be better suited for flipped instruction. And there are the really ambitious teachers who start designing a lesson from scratch and create new material with flipped learning in mind. Regardless of the entry point, screencasting software like Camtasia, Screencast-O-Matic, SnagIt, and Office Mix provides a simple solution for teachers to create instructional videos. See this example of our video introducing an important chemistry topic -- stoichiometry:

Tablet Software

Many teachers seek a tablet solution. In the past, only simple whiteboarding apps were available for tablets, but a new generation of content creation apps is emerging. Tools like Knowmia and Explain Everything allow the teacher to create content similar to the videos made using screencasting tools. See this example by April Barton, a high school math teacher in Utah:

Document Camera-Based Solutions

Many teachers have document cameras in their rooms. Most of the time, these are connected directly to an LCD projector. But a little-known feature of document cameras is their ability to project the image onto a computer, usually via a simple USB cable. When the image on a document camera is on the teacher's computer, he can use screencasting software mentioned above to record what he does on the document camera along with an audio recording. See an example from Delia Bush, a fifth grade math teacher in Michigan:

Camera-Based Solutions

Some teachers choose to forego software-based solutions and opt for the video camera. Camera-created videos can be as simple as using the video camera in a smartphone or tablet, or even a consumer-grade handheld camera. Others (check out Flipping Physics) have chosen to utilize their video production skills with higher-end video equipment and sophisticated editing software to produce very high-quality products. Whatever you choose to pursue, great video content is possible using readily available hardware that you might already have in your pocket. See an example from Leif Blomqvist, a woodworking teacher from Sweden:

Regardless of which techniques you utilize, here are some simple guidelines to follow for creating great content:

Record in a quiet room with a decent microphone.

If using a camera or device in a picture mode, record in a well-lit area without distracting backgrounds.

Utilize slide decks that are not distracting and have contrasting backgrounds and fonts.

Create a balanced mix of text, oral communication, pictures, video, and music. Use enough features to make your content engaging without being distracting.

Distribution Tools

Once your content is created, you need to get it into the hands of students. The most obvious solution is using a service like YouTube. However, many schools block YouTube for a variety of reasons. In cases where video hosting and streaming services are blocked, teachers can upload content directly to their school's learning management system or website. But regardless of how you distribute content, you must make sure that all students have access to the content.

It's no secret that not every student has internet access outside of school. In fact, concern about student access to digital content is the number one hesitation about the flipped classroom concept. Although access is a legitimate and important concern that can also be used as an easy out by teachers who aren't interested in exploring flipped learning, it's not an insurmountable hurdle. You probably have students with no home internet access. If this is the case for even just one of your students, you must provide access for them.

This could be in the form of physical media like a USB drive or a DVD. You can purchase very inexpensive MP4 players for $10-$30. Some teachers have written grants for a class set of mobile devices that students can check out. Others have gone so far as contacting local business owners to secure food or drink discounts for students who need to utilize a restaurant's WiFi. Most local libraries have computers for public use, and you would probably be surprised at how many students can find a way to access web content outside of class.

These are only a few solutions. Check out the video at the top of this post for more tech tools for your flipped classroom. And if there's anything we haven't mentioned, please tell us about it in the comments section.

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Screencasting A popular software category for flipped learning is screencasting tools. These allow the teacher to record whatever is on her screen while simultaneously recording her audio, and in come cases, her webcam. Screencasting is an easy entry point for teachers who already utilize slide decks, interactive white boards, or other presentation software.

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The easiest way to take notes from videos. Everything synchronized!

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Visual Collaboration Platform for Marketing & Remote Teams

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Visual project management tool. Develop your ideas and projects with online whiteboard.

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Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder

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Screen Capture FULL Web page or any part. Edit screenshots. Record screencasts - record video from your screen.

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Simple and convenient screenshot tool. Select an area, edit your screenshot and upload it to the server.

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Screencastify (Screen Video Recorder) - Chrome Web Store

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Screencastify (Screen Video Recorder) - Chrome Web Store

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Screencastify is Chrome's simplest free screen recorder and video-creation platform, empowering anyone to become a better communicator by recording, editing, sharing, and assessing videos in seconds.

With Screencastify, use simple yet powerful screen recording tools to:

Record your desktop, browser tab, and/or webcam
Edit video from your browser
Share your video in multiple ways
Assess effectiveness with Interactive Questions and analytics
Request video submissions with Submit

Educators, professionals, and personal creators across the world use Screencastify screen recorder as a simple way to communicate more effectively through video.

🎬 Join a massive community of video creators
✔ Millions of weekly users
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🎥 Create engaging videos with our easy-to-use screen recorder
▸ Record your browser tab, desktop, and/or your webcam
▸ Narrate with your microphone's audio
▸ Embed your webcam into the recording
▸ Annotate in real time to highlight key points

✂️ Simple video editing
▸ Trim the start and end of your videos
▸ Draw on your tab with the pen tool
▸ Merge, crop, and add text to videos

🚀 Share with your audience, wherever they are
▸ View and share videos on Google Drive
▸ Share to Google Classroom
▸ Export as MP4, animated GIF, or MP3
▸ See who has viewed your videos
▸ Add Interactive Questions to check viewer comprehension


👀Available free
▸ Create and store up to 10 videos free or upgrade for unlimited video creation
▸ Record and store videos up to 30 minutes for free

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How do people use Screencastify to communicate more effectively?

🎓 Education:
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▸ Embrace flipped classrooms or blended learning with video lessons
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▸ Easily check for student comprehension with Interactive Questions

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▸ Screencasts are captured as webm/vp8 files with ogg vorbis audio
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▸ Screencastify screen recorder does not depend on any external software (like Java, Flash or other plugins) so it runs on Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and Chromeboxes
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