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Atavist for Education
..and as you leave you say goodbye to the place with a very heavy heart….promising to come back for even longer next year.
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Using the Outline Feature in Microsoft Word
The Microsoft Office Word program has and Outline feature that makes it very easy to organize, and reorganize long documents. It allows you to generate an automatic Table of Contents as well. Microsoft Office Word Outline View This 5-minute video reviews the ways you can use this feature in your work. Keywords:…
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PBWorks
PBWorks offers a variety of collaboration tools including free wikis for education. Editing and formatting of the wiki is very easy and needs only minimal instruction. Students can collaborate on projects outside of the classroom. Student accounts can be created without email addresses. Educators can get automated notifications to see when and how often students…
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Web2Access (Disabilities and Tests)
Web2Access is a resource that aims to help those making decisions about their use of freely available ‘Web 2.0’ interactive and collaborate e-learning tools. The website provides rankings based on its accessibility. Web2Access Web2Access (Disabilities and Tests) – tests the accessibility of Web 2.0 tools based on different disabilities. Using the results, they then rank…
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SUNY FACT2 Online Accessibility
This website created by the Online Accessibility SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT2) Task Group to provide recommendations and tips on making software and educational resources more accessible and to ensure they comply with Section 508. SUNY FACT2 Online Accessibility Why Does Accessibility Matter? Keywords: Accessibility, Websites
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Popplet
Popplet is a tool that allows users to visualize ideas. Create graphic organizers, timelines, and many other forms of visual organization. Popplet Keywords: Mobile Apps, Presentations, Productivity Tools, Visual Design
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Buffer
Buffer is an app that lets you pre-post your social media posts and “release” them at a specific time. This app allows you to schedule your posts to be visible during the times and days your audience is online. Buffer How to use Buffer Keywords: Mobile Apps, Productivity Tools, Social Media
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Blinkist
Blinkist is an app that takes a non-fiction book, summarizes it and reads it back to you (in audio or text) within 15 minutes. This app is great for people who love to learn new things but don’t have the time to read an entire book. Note: a free trial is available. Otherwise, the app…
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Glogster
Glogster is a cloud-based (SaaS) platform for presentation and interactive learning. It allows users to mix all kinds of media on a virtual canvas to create multimedia posters, and access a library of engaging educational content created by students and educators worldwide. Glogster encourages interactive, collaborative education and digital literacy. Note that there are a…
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Loom
This Chrome extension provides simple screencasting with just a single click to record and then one click to finish, resulting in a publicly shareable URL automatically copied to your clipboard. Individual videos on the LOOM free plan are limited to up to 5 minutes. Collaborative features allow teams to co-develop videos. Loom has a free…
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OneDrive
OneDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them from a web browser or their local device. OneDrive OneDrive Help Center Keywords: Collaboration, File Management, Productivity Tools
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Flipboard
Flipboard is is your personal e-magazine, at your desk, in your back pocket or on your wrist. Filled with stories, photos, and videos on any interest, it’s a single place to keep up with your world. And now, the top ten stories can be sent right to your Apple Watch. Flipboard Keywords:…
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24 Tips for Creating High Quality Screencasts
This article provides useful tips for creating screencasts. Screencasts capture the content on the computer screen which can also be combined with additional graphics, presentations, and audio. 24 Tips for Creating High Quality Screencasts Keywords: audio, podcasts, presentations, recording, screencast, video
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Blogger
Blogger is a popular blogging platform run by Google. It is a blog-publishing service that allows multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries. Although there are more complex blogging tools available, the combination of cost (free) and flexibility makes Blogger an attractive option, whether you’re updating friends and family about your life, hosting your own advice column,…
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SoundBible
SoundBible is a search engine for free and royalty-free sound clips and sound effects. This website updates weekly and all downloads are free. SoundBible Keywords: audio, Creative Commons, Open Educational Resources (OER), podcasts
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The Fundamental Elements of Design
This 3-minute video, from PepRally, shares the basics of the elements of design. Gain an understanding of the basic building blocks behind design principles. The Fundamental Elements of Design The Fundamental Elements of Design from PepRally on Vimeo. Keywords: Photos & Images, Presentations, Publishing, Visual Design, Websites
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Elements of Design Quick Reference Poster
This poster, created by Paperleaf, is a handy reference that provides a quick overview of the C.R.A.P. principles of design; a refresher for those in the know, and a starting point for design newbies. C.R.A.P stands for Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity. Keep these concepts in mind to remind yourself of prominent design principles. Principles of…
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UberConference
UberConference is a web-based teleconferencing system. UberConference offers features such as call recording, screen sharing, document sharing, and call summaries are just a few features that are offered. UberConference Keywords: audio, mobile apps, productivity, recording, screencast, video, podcasts, webconference, webconferencing
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LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
LinkedIn Learning is an online education company that offers thousands of video courses and tutorials on various topics like, software, technology, business skills, and tutorials to enhance creativity. LinkedIn recently merged with Lynda.com. LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) Note: New York state residents are eligible to request a New York Public Library (NYPL) card…
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17 Web Tools and Apps to Create Interactive Video Lessons and Quizzes
This blog post was written by Shelly Terell shares a number of tools that can be used to add interactivity to video. 17 Web Tools and Apps to Create Interactive Video Lessons and Quizzes Keywords: Quiz, Video