Neil's+list

=Looking at the list that Neil produced (thanks!), how have you used them? Are there others that you would add to the list?=

*** Please add examples (and initials please!) to the list so that others can benefit from your work!**
1. Blogs
 * We use a lot of this stuff, eh! Especially them tools.**
 * 1) I use the blog feature in Moodle with the intermediate students as a place where they post on the current topic and comment on classmates' posts. (Erin)
 * 2) Trevor and I have a class blog. (Neil)

2. Wikis
 * 1) I have a class wiki for my grade 11's where they can access course info, post-secondary links, dates of up-coming events, etc. but also it is a space for our "design thinking projects" where groups collaborate and put down ideas and for other groups to comment and provide feedback on each group's "design" projects (Nadine)


 * 3. Podcasts **
 * 1) My students did enhanced podcasts in French (like those read-along books where you hear the 'ding' and turn the page) to practice their language pacing. Their pronunciation became clearer as they had to record themselves, listen and re-record numerous times. It was a great project and the kids really enjoyed working on it too! (Shelagh)

4. Online Collaboration There is a group of BC Science teachers involved with a textbook company. They ha ve started a website, BC Science Interactions, for online collaboration amongst Science Teachers. Many teachers have posted resources here, which I have already used. I have joined some discussions about provincial exams and other topics of interest. The group started off small but is growing very quickly. (Harpal.) -Google docs makes it really really easy to contribute collaboratively in groups. We have used them to get together for our EDCP 562 presentation (Karm)

5. Online Testing
 * 1) Administer FSA tests. (Neil)

6. Online Learning
 * 1) The LMS Moodle is a good example of online learning. It is easy to link to outside sources, embed video, interact with others, etc. (Erin)

7. Webcams
 * 1) Used them to skype and hangout in google plus(Karm)
 * 2) use it as a document camera to photograph student work for their blog, magnify demonstrations and images (Neil)


 * 8. GPS **


 * 9. Geocaching Games **


 * 10. GIS (Geographic Information System) **

11. Google Earth
 * 1) Great when used in conjunction with google maps, to get a perspective of what are the landmarks around the final location (Karm)
 * 2) Locate current event sites, cities, features of the ocean floor, Great Pyramids in Egypt, etc. (Neil)

12. Webquests
 * 1) When I did my post-Bach. in TLITE, I did a project where I looked at different webquests that were available online and then created a rubric to evaluate them. Once I had determined what I thought were the aspects of a good webquest, I set out to create my own. It is still available online if you'd like to see it! http://fcweb.sd36.bc.ca/~lim_s/salmonwebquest/S06D2C34B If you are looking at aquaculture issues, it should work for you. :) (Shelagh)

13. E-portfolio
 * 1) Repository and showcase for student work, goal setting, reflection. (Neil)
 * 2) Same as above specifically for the Grade 12's Graduation Transitions project and presentation (Nadine).

14. Virtual Manipulatives
 * 1)  National Library of Virtual Manipulatives website for Math, Smartboard tools, Flash interactive websites (Neil)


 * 15. Virtual Penpals **

16. Virtual Tours

17. Writing

18. Reading

19. Reflection **

20. Webpage design/building/creating
 * 1) I use a classroom website in my class that can double as a blog. Regardless of the tons of reasons from staff not to create a website, it has been awesome so far! (Karm)
 * 2) Class Yearbook Project is a standalone website recorded on DVD (Neil)

21. Google Maps treasure hunt

22. music creation
 * 1) ModPlug tracker, Garageband (Neil)

23. classroom website - mostly for posting HW and providing links to helpful sites relating to the curriculum, but this year I'm using it as a way to provide remediation and instruction for the projects my grade 8 science students are doing in relation to outcome-based assessment - for my GP (Rob A)

24. online calendar for homework and dates
 * 1) Embedded on our class blog (Neil)
 * 2) Can be embedded in Moodle courses (Erin)

25. Social Media

26. graphic design (art)
 * 1) GIMP image editing to create collages, posters (Neil)

27. Notebook 10 - students have used to make interactive presentations combining data from other sources as well as NB's Gallery (Erin), prezi, keynote, powerpoint

28. concept maps (Inspiration, Kidspiration, Freemind, etc)

29. Image editing (Photoshop, Gimp)
 * 1) avatars, "photochopping" (Neil)
 * 2) Color Touch and Pho.to Lab apps for student avatars (Erin)

30. Video editing
 * 1) stop-motion animations, skits (Neil)

31 . Audio editing
 * 1) Audacity-audio recording and editing for video overdubs, concert performance songs (Neil)

32. mobile devices - iPads, iPods, Smart Phones

33. Quia Games

34. Video Games

35. YouTube - Video Sites - Discovery Education - Learn 360
 * 1) video clips to illustrate science concepts (Neil)
 * 2) Had students film brief static electricity demos of their choosing (Nadine).

36. Music listening

37. Regular computer programs - Geometers sketchpad

38. Screencasting
 * 1) I am learning how to use it so I can post how-to screencasts for parents (& students) on my Moodle site (Erin)

39. Simulations - see my post in "the final frontier" for some awesome sites (didn't know they existed before today). I have used computer simulations before to show things I was having trouble drawing or that are easier to understand when they're animated. Great for some scientific concepts! (Rob A.)