Educational Web Apps

This summer I have explored many digital educational tools.  I would like to use this post to review my experience. I created a Wakelet to summarize: Final Reflection Wakelet

Universal Design for Learning otherwise known as UDL is defined as a framework that is used to improve and optimize learning and teaching for all learners based on scientific evidence on how humans learn.  It aids in differentiation so that all learners can benefit.  The framework reduces barriers to learning.  Most educators use free, or low cost technology in order to implement this framework.  This blog is dedicated to educational technology tools.  Every single technology tool that can be used for instruction can be incorporated into this framework.  The framework is based on three basic principles and nine guidelines. Below is an infographic that breaks down Universal Design for Learning. This infographic presents the basic principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), along with a variety of online resources to assist educators in implementing UDL in the classroom. Via:   https://elearninginfographics.com/universal-design-for-learning-infographic/ Here is an infographic of t

Padlet With education moving to online instruction for the beginning of the school year, it is necessary to review the concept of copyright laws and fair use.  I used Padlet to explain the concept of copyright laws and fair use to teachers. Fair Use-A Quick Guide For Teachers

Podcasts Podcasts are another way to convey information and tell stories.  Instead of reading the information you can listen to the information.  This provides a different experience using audible senses rather than visual ones.   School librarians can use podcasts to convey information to their colleagues or their students.  They can use them to create book reviews, communicate information about events and changes in the library schedule.  Podcasts can also be used to discuss library issues and communicate helpful information to fellow librarians. I took a look at four different applications:  Audioboom, SoundCloud, Cleanfeed, and Podbean. Audioboom is an application that can be downloaded onto a mobile device.  It allows ten minutes of recording a podcast, and the ability to find and subscribe to other podcasts.  Your recorded podcast link can be downloaded as a QR code.  I watched a YouTube tutorial that said there was a free version but I was unable to locate that on the website. 

Cartoons and Comics Creating cartoons and comics are good ways to convey information and tell stories.  The graphics are eye catching and help with understanding and interpreting the meaning of the topic.  This week, I have looked at three different applications that help create comics.  Fotojet, Pixton, and Make Beliefs Comix are all websites that have free versions.  Each are unique in their layout and functionality.  The topic for all the comics is netiquette.  I illustrate how the topic can be explained using each of the applications. Fotojet This application can be used to make many graphic designs such as posters, invitations, magazine covers, and cards.  It can also be used to to edit photos and make collages using photos that can be used to create a comic.  The comic above was created using pictures available in the gallery of the site.  The site is easy to navigate but creating the comic took time.  I had to position the pictures, conversation bubbles and text boxes on the tem

Videos and QR Codes in the Library Videos in the Library I watched some interesting videos from several different school library YouTube channels.  Here are some of my favorites: NHS Library:  most helpful to students:  How to Use EBSCOHost   Students like best:   Tiger Visits The Norman High Library   The Unquiet Library   Most helpful to students:   How to Set Up a Scoop.it Account:  The Basics   Students like best:   How to Add a Web-Based Video (YouTube, CNN Video, CBS News, Etc.) To Your Netvibes Page   Pikesville H.S. Library   Most helpful to students:   AP World History   Students like the best:   AVID Pimp My Binder 2012   Bbms media   Most helpful to students:   NHD Annotation Writing   Students like best:   Bring Them Back Overdue Library Book Parody   Having a YouTube channel to store your library videos is a good place to keep them.  There are some alternatives to YouTube in case your school district blocks it.  Those alternatives include:  School Tube, Teacher Tube, Next