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Episode 48
We’re THANKFUL that we found time to get another podcast out before Thanksgiving! And of course, dear listeners–we’re thankful for you! Have a fantastic Thanksgiving, and God bless each of you!
Resources
Lit2Go
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/
Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in mp3 (audiobook) format. You can:
* Download the files to your Mp3 player and listen on the go,
* Listen to the Mp3 files on your computer,
* View the text on a webpage and read along as you listen,
* Print out the stories and poems to make your own book.
TimeRime
http://www.timerime.com/
Online community that allows people to create, compare and upload information by creating timelines, and to view information uploaded by others. Timelines can be filled with text, music, movies, etc. Users can create their own timelines, as well as search what others have posted.
KidsWeather Report
http://kidsweatherreport.com/
The current weather conditions are shown in a way that does not require reading. The current conditions are shown as well as a picture of two children showing the type of clothing that would be appropriate to wear.
Simply Box
http://simplybox.com/
SimplyBox is a free service to Capture, Share, and Organize ANYTHING you find on the web.
Route 21
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/route21/index.php
21st century skills framework and resources.
21st century literacies activities by grade level
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/21stcent/gradelevel.html
Includes learning outcomes, suggested procedures, and assessments for each lesson.
The commoncraft show
http://www.commoncraft.com/show
Video explanations in plain English. Find a variety of topics, including RSS, podcasting, blogging, etc.
25 Days to Make a Difference
http://twentyfivedays.wordpress.com/
Started by a 10 year old to honor her grandfather, this site has inspired many around the world to do something good for someone. How will you make a difference?
Episode 34 notes…Happy Thanksgiving!
Episode 34
Shout-Outs
- Lorie–we love you and are thinking about you!
- Joel Adkins–correct location–really, he’s in Eanes ISD, not Deerpark!
- All out listeners–we’re thankful for you!
Resources
Cyberethics for Kids
http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/kidinternet.htm
Ethics modules with scenarios that kids can respond to, while learning more about ethics, copyright, and fair use.
Scratch
http://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art — and share your creations on the web. Scratch is designed to help young people (ages 8 and up) develop 21st century learning skills. As they create Scratch projects, students learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the process of design.
Elluminate
http://www.elluminate.com/
Elluminate, Inc., a leading provider of live eLearning and web collaboration solutions, announced that it is offering any K-12 academic institution free, unlimited access of Elluminate Live!® Lite Edition™ for one year. The product, which features full-duplex audio, shared whiteboard, public/private chat, math symbol library, graphing calculator, and advanced moderator tools, adds live interaction and collaboration to coursework. Also includes a moodle integration plug-in. (Click here for the press release)
Yugma
http://www.yugma.com
The name Yugma is a word from the Sanskrit language meaning “the state of being in unified collaboration.” Yugma is a free web collaboration service that enables people to instantly connect over the internet to communicate and share content and ideas using any application or software. Free and Premium versions available.
FreeRice
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
Earn rice for people around the world while building your vocabulary. This not-for-profit site lets you test and build your vocabulary, and for every word you get right, advertisers donate 10 grains of rice. Go forth–learn and donate rice!
Integration Ideas
Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg (portfolio edition)–great way to spark creative writing! Could use any book, really, but this one just caught our interest. *Update–just went to Chris’ site and he’s having a story-writing contest for this book (talk about perfect timing)! Open to grades 2-8, stories must be submitted by January 15, 2008. After your students write their stories, have them create a digital version to share with their peers and families.