http://techchicktips.net Thu, 10 May 2012 13:37:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2006-2009 digimom@techchicktips.net (Two Tech Chicks) digimom@techchicktips.net (Two Tech Chicks) Educational Technology 1440 http://techchicktips.net/podcasts/techchicksh_144.jpg http://techchicktips.net 144 144 Tips and tricks for educating 21st century learners with 21st century skills! The podcast is geared specifically to educators interested in integrating technology into their curriculum. Companion blog, forums and resources at: http://techchicktips.[...] Two Texas Chicks who Love Technology and the Digital Lifestyle mac, apple, tips, teacher, education, web2.0, digital, integration Two Tech Chicks Two Tech Chicks digimom@techchicktips.net no no http://techchicktips.net/2008/11/22/episode-48/ http://techchicktips.net/2008/11/22/episode-48/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:35:20 +0000 Helen http://techchicktips.net/?p=178 http://techchicktips.net/2008/11/22/episode-48/feed/ 6 0:19:54 photo credit: cwalker71 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 [...] photo credit: cwalker71 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? podcast Two Tech Chicks no no http://techchicktips.net/2008/04/12/episode-43/ http://techchicktips.net/2008/04/12/episode-43/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:42:20 +0000 Anna http://techchicktips.net/?p=143 http://techchicktips.net/2008/04/12/episode-43/feed/ 3 0:26:03 Shout Outs: Greg Smith from Round Rock, TX, for promoting our podcast in his district. We love to hear from our listeners. Google Docs & Spreadsheets http://lifehacker.com/374302/google-docs-offline-access-rollout-starting-today It’s goi[...] Shout Outs: Greg Smith from Round Rock, TX, for promoting our podcast in his district. We love to hear from our listeners. Google Docs & Spreadsheets http://lifehacker.com/374302/google-docs-offline-access-rollout-starting-today It’s going offline! Yay! It wasn’t an April Fool’s Joke! We don’t have it yet but we’re sure looking forward to it! JotForm http://jotform.com/ Create forms with drag and drop. Publish to spreadsheet. Share data. Free account only allows 100 submissions a month. $9 a month will get you unlimited plus a little more. Education Packs on Twitter http://twitterpacks.pbwiki.com/Education+Pack A PB wiki site for building your Twitter network. We’ve linked straight to the Education pack but you can add yourself anywhere. And find other Twitterers with commons interests Twubble http://www.crazybob.org/twubble/ Loads up people you follow and then lists people THEY follow telling you how many of the people you follow follow them but you don’t follow. Do you follow? Mnemograph: Web Based Timeline (thanks to tbarrett’s del.icio.us share) http://mnemograph.com A web-based timeline software application for creating, and sharing history and planning diagrams. Beautiful displays. Easy way to pull in Flickr images and Wikipedia history. XTimeLine http://www.xtimeline.com Another web based timeline. Already has many historical timelines to view. Have to have a (free) account but you can add editors to the same timeline. CompFight http://compfight.com/ An advanced Flickr search. Turn safe search on/off. Creative Commons. Get all thumbnails on one page with a hover over for the size of the original images. Jing Project http://jingproject.com/ Capture video, images and allows you to publish on their site or locally. Embed link, email. All free. Start Your Search Engines http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6545435.htm April feature article we wrote on search engines. podcast Two Tech Chicks no no