techtips_tricks

=Tech Tips and Tricks=

Web based tools

 * 1) facebook!
 * 2) Skype
 * 3) Google
 * 4) youtube
 * 5) Trackstar
 * 6) weather.com
 * 7) snapfish.com
 * 8) youtube mp3 download app.
 * 9) spock.com(beware!)
 * 10) open office

Digital camera

 * 1) 1. photoshop

Handheld device
1. iPhone 2. Blackberry

Tech Tips
Effective uses
 * 1) overhead: because reliable, easy for teacher to write on, for students to write on, face the class
 * 2) Internet video clips: learn by watching, current, cool factor
 * 3) Smart Music: tuner so everyone can tune, everyone can see
 * 4) SMART board: dynamic, limited only by your imagination
 * 5) Multi-modal tools: sound, video, pictures, writing -- helps different types of learners
 * 6) Chalk board: more personal between teacher and students; knew what teacher was saying because teacher drawing it too. Also listen and watch teacher. Gives students time to keep up
 * 7) Limit the text and pictures on PPT slides
 * 8) shorter video clips, and having extra for students who don't learn by looking, or just by reading
 * 9) Online games and activities e.g. sounds. For kids who struggle, they don't feel embarrassed by getting help in front of others; immediate feedback, fun.
 * 10) Webquests: like a game, students actively involved

Ineffective uses
 * 1) Course Management Systems (e.g. Moodle, WebVista) -- can be scary, doesn't work
 * 2) Over reliance on technology without a backup
 * 3) PPT: where prof reads the slides -- and every day!!
 * 4) Email and texting -- when it is better said in person.