Tech+To+Do


 * SOCIAL MEDIA**

I want to put together a presentation on why and how I got into it and how others can do likewise.

Here is what a top executive does to keep up with what's going on in the world.

Admiral James Stavridis: What I Read http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/08/natos-supreme-allied-commander-europe-james-stavridis-what-i-read/55626/

Get More Out Of Google | HackCollege []

Blogs and Google Reader http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Integrating+Technology

"All My Blogging Advice in One Place" (Richard Byrne in his Free Technology for Teachers blog) []

How to Learn the Basics of Digital Technology (ProfHacker blog in //The Chronicle of Higher Education//) []

10 Types of social media updates [good] michaelhyatt.com/10-types-of-social-media-updates.html

How to correctly size images for social networks http://edudemic.com/2013/01/how-to-correctly-size-images-for-social-networks/

Why do you blog? theedublogger.com/2013/01/24/why-are-you-blogging-guest-post/


 * PD Personal Development**
 * PLN Personal Learning Network**

Can Twitter replace traditional professional development? http://hechingered.org/content/can-twitter-replace-traditional-professional-development_5315/

50 Great Ways to Grow Your Personal Learning Network http://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/10/26/50-great-ways-to-grow-your-personal-learning-network/

The 4 Best Ways To Personalize Your Professional Development http://edudemic.com/2012/09/the-4-best-ways-to-personalize-your-professional-development/

25 Ways To Use Twitter To Improve Your Professional Development http://edudemic.com/2012/09/25-ways-to-use-twitter-to-improve-your-professional-development/

Academics and Colleges Split Their Personalities for Social Media (Chronicle of Higher Education) http://chronicle.com/article/AcademicsColleges-Split/127936/

Guidelines for Evaluating Work in Digital Humanities and Digital Media http://www.mla.org/guidelines_evaluation_digital

The Challenges of Digital Scholarship - ProfHacker - The Chronicle of Higher Education http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/the-challenges-of-digital-scholarship/38103


 * TWITTER**

It is considered to be an example of micro-blogging.

Here is an example of the tweets I have done lately (@LearningProf) http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets

Here is good article with which to start: "The Beginner's Guide to Twitter." (Michael Hyatt) http://michaelhyatt.com/the-beginners-guide-to-twitter.html

6 Steps to Becoming a Better Twitter User http://edudemic.com/2013/02/6-steps-to-becoming-a-better-twitter-user/

A College Student’s Guide to Getting Started with Twitter [this is good] http://publicrelationsmatters.com/2011/10/05/a-college-students-guide-to-getting-started-with-twitter-2/

A Twitteraholic’s Guide to tweets, hashtags, and all things Twitter [start with this] http://theedublogger.com/2010/07/08/a-twitteraholics-guide-to-tweets-hashtags-and-all-things-twitter/

How to Start Tweeting (and Why You Might Want To) (Chronicle of Higher Education) http://chronicle.com/blogPost/blogPost-content/26065/

Mom, This is How Twitter Works http://www.jhische.com/twitter/

College Student’s Guide: Twitter 101 http://www.commcognition.com/blog/college-students-guide-twitter-101/

Tip of the Week – 65 History Twitter feeds http://historytech.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/tip-of-the-week-65-history-twitter-feeds/

Managing Twitter Favorites http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/managing-twitter-favorites/26119

Steve Anderson series on Twitter http://blog.web20classroom.org/2011/09/twitter-series-new-kind-of-twitter-pd.html http://blog.web20classroom.org/2011/09/twitter-series-what-i-wish-i-knew.html http://blog.web20classroom.org/2011/09/twitter-series-my-super-top-secret-tips.html

Michael Hyatt's post on the basics of Twitter

It's All About the Hashtag (Steve Anderson) http://blog.web20classroom.org/2011/11/its-all-about-hashtag.html

Twitter to help writing

Tweetchat [has hashtags pre-set] http://tweetchat.com/

Use of hashtags

The 2012 A-Z List Of Educational Twitter Hashtags http://edudemic.com/2012/06/2012-twitter-hashtags/

50 Education Twitter Hashtags Perfect For Parents http://edudemic.com/2012/07/edu-twitter-hashtags-parents/

32 Twitter Hashtags New Grads Should Know About http://edudemic.com/2012/08/32-twitter-hashtags-new-grads-should-know-about/

All About Twitter Hashtags http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2011/06/30/all-abouttwitter-hashtags/

300+ Educational Twitter Hashtags Being Used Right Now http://edudemic.com/2012/09/twitter-hashtags-now/

Cybrary Man's Educational Hashtags http://www.cybraryman.com/edhashtags.html

Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites http://cybraryman.com/edchat.html

http://shellyterrell.com/2009/08/18/edchat-join-the-conversation-/
 * 1) Edchat: Join the Conversation

The Top 50 Education Twitter Chats (And How To Use Them) http://edudemic.com/2012/09/the-top-50-education-twitter-chats-and-how-to-use-them/

Encouraging a Conference Backchannel on Twitter http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/encouraging-a-conference-backchannel-on-twitter/30612

NATO Commander Admiral Stavridis: What I Read http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/08/natos-supreme-allied-commander-europe-james-stavridis-what-i-read/55626/

Twitter is microblogging

Blogging is the new persuasive essay http://shelleywright.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/blogging-is-the-new-persuasive-essay/


 * TWITTER**

What interests me What interests my students What interests other teachers

Ask questions

Be a one-person Stumbleupon

ABL=Always Be Linking

Some introductory phrases to my tweets:

What do you think of this? Don't miss this one! Check this out! Here is one you will like. Bookmark this one. Put this into your Idea folder. Follow this person The Art of How to

Here is a good example—from Library of Congress blog of how I should add to my tweets: LofC blog looks at political cartoons: [URL] Check it out--& check out our guide to using cartoons, too!: [URL]

When should I use either Tweetdeck or Hootsuite?


 * TWEETDECK**

http://www.tweetdeck.com/

Getting started with Tweetdeck https://support.twitter.com/articles/20169620-getting-started-with-tweetdeck#

Why Twitter’s TweetDeck Is Worth A Second Look http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/twitters-tweetdeck-worth/

How to Schedule Tweets On Twitter Using TweetDeck http://webtrends.about.com/od/howtoguides/ss/How-To-Schedule-Tweets-On-Twitter-Using-Tweetdeck.htm

Hands-On: TweetDeck Wants to Be Your Pro Twitter Client Again http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/03/hands-on-tweetdeck-wants-to-be-your-pro-twitter-client-again/

Twitter (Common Craft) http://www.commoncraft.com/video/twitter

Use Twitter to link to blog posts: Do like Larry Ferlazzo: New Post: Website Spotlight--Salem Witchcraft (plus URL) Addition to: Website Spotlight--Salem Witchcraft (plus URL) List of all Website Spotlight posts (separate page on wiki)

Hashtags: edchat, comments for kids, edtech, highered, 4thchat, profdev, socialmedia

Retweets example:

1. Initial tweet by Richard Byrne at Free Technology for Teachers (@rmbyrne) New Post: Interesting Ways to Use an iPad in the Classroom [shortened URL of that post]

2. First retweet: by Steve Anderson @web20classroom RT @rmbyrne New Post: Interesting Ways to Use an iPad in the Classroom [shortened URL of that post]

3. Retweet by Larry Ferlazzo RT@web20classroom: @rmbyrne New Post: Interesting Ways to Use an iPad in the Classroom [shortened URL of that post]


 * GOOGLE DOCS**

Wissahickon School District eToolBox: Google Docs http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Google+Apps

Jennifer Dorman https://sites.google.com/site/cliotech/google-docs


 * PICASA**

Jennifer Dorman https://sites.google.com/site/cliotech/picasa


 * VIDEO CONFERENCING**

Reasons for use

Bring the outside world IN & break down the walls of your classroom Listen to and interact with real world experts Collaborate and communicate with people from all over the world Virtually visit museums, universities, NASA, and may more places without having to leave school

Wissahickon School District eToolBox: Video Conferencing http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Video+Conferencing


 * QR Codes**

QR Codes (Common Craft) http://www.commoncraft.com/video/qr-codes

Five Reasons I Love Using QR Codes in My Classroom http://www.edutopia.org/blog/using-qr-codes-in-classroom-monica-burns

QR codes Edutopia Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=qr+codes+edutopia&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

1 Tool at a Time: Build Your Toolbelt: QR Codes http://1toolatatime.wikispaces.com/QR+Codes

How to make a QR Code using Google http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRrhbsZ9BS8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

QR Codes (Shambles) http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ict/qrcode/

QR Codes in Education (Steve Anderson/LiveBinder) http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/51894

QR stuff http://www.qrstuff.com/

QR code generator http://www.qurify.com/en/

10 ways to use QR Codes in a History classroom (Kerry Turner) http://www.kerryjturner.com/?p=365

10 ways to use QR Codes in your history classroom (History Tech) http://historytech.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/10-ways-to-use-qr-codes-in-your-history-classroom/

Five Reasons I Love Using QR Codes in My Classroom (Edutopia) http://www.edutopia.org/blog/using-qr-codes-in-classroom-monica-burns

Twelve Ideas for Teaching with QR Codes (Edutopia) http://www.edutopia.org/blog/QR-codes-teaching-andrew-miller

Using QR Codes in the Classroom (Edutopia) http://www.edutopia.org/blog/qr-codes-education-mary-beth-hertz

2 Simple Ways to Use QR Codes in Education http://edudemic.com/2013/02/qr-codes-in-education/


 * LiveBinders**

Learning about LiveBinders (Steve Anderson) http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?present=true&tab_layout=top&id=85631

Steve Andeson's LiveBinders Shelf http://www.livebinders.com/shelf/search_author?search=&start=30&terms=steven.anderson


 * LinkedIn**

http://www.linkedin.com/

Responding to LinkedIn requests http://speakernetnews.com/post/linkedinresponse.html

How to Accept or Decline LinkedIn Invitations http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-accept-or-decline-linkedin-invitations.html


 * DIIGO**

Diigo http://www.diigo.com/ http://www.diigo.com/learn_more http://groups.diigo.com/group/educators

Free Upgrades to Diigo Education Edition http://www.diigo.com/teacher_entry/educationupgrades

Social Bookmarking with Students (Sue Waters) http://theedublogger.com/2012/02/10/social-bookmarking-with-students-quality-not-quantity/

Wissahickon School District eToolBox: Diigo http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Diigo

Dig Deeper with Diigo http://www.slideshare.net/cliotech/dig-deeper-with-diigo-presentation?type=powerpoint

Jennifer Dorman http://jdorman.wikispaces.com/diigo

Social Bookmarking In The Classroom (Steve Anderson LiveBinder) http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?present=true&tab_layout=top&id=9665

Diigo (Teaching History.org) http://www.teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/23471

Diigo Teacher Accounts (Richard Byrne) www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/02/diigo-teacher-accounts.html

Social Bookmarking (Common Craft) http://www.commoncraft.com/video/social-bookmarking

Public Library: Julie Lindsay http://www.diigo.com/user/julielindsay

Kristin Hokanson http://www.diigo.com/profile/khokanson

Tom Daccord http://www.diigo.com/user/thomasdaccord

Vicki Davis Pastors Leadership People Others I follow on Twitter

Use Diigo for Research and Writing course

Use librarian to help: Kimberley Stephenson

APU library guides http://www.apu.edu/library/help/guides/general/

http://nkogan.wordpress.com/2009/07/11/this-topic-is-impossible-students-research-and-technology-part-i/ http://nkogan.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/this-topic-is-impossible-social-media-as-research-panacea-part-ii/


 * SKYPE**

Inspiring Students to Learn Beyond Classrooms (key for me) http://cit.duke.edu/blog/2011/03/inspiring-students-to-learn-beyond-classrooms/

Around the World with Skype (great) http://langwitches.wikispaces.com/Around+The+World+With+Skype http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/12/16/k12online09/

Skype (The Edublogger) http://theedublogger.com/tag/skype/ http://theedublogger.com/2008/12/16/quick-start-tips-for-new-skype-users/ http://theedublogger.com/2011/04/03/the-complete-educators-guide-to-using-skype-effectively-in-the-classroom/

Skype (Teaching History.org) http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/23569 Finding Skype Collaborators (Teaching History.org) http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/ask-a-digital-historian/23884

All About Skype (Steve Anderson LiveBinder) http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?present=true&tab_layout=top&id=82222

Facebook and Skype What is the deal with signing in with your Skype name or Facebook name

Skype in the Classroom (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/skypeintheclassroom?v=wall

Skype in the Classroom (Skype) https://education.skype.com/

Web Cam if I need it [|YouTube - Logitech C910 1080p HD Pro Webcam Unboxing & Demo]


 * GLOGSTER**

Wissahickon School District eToolBox: Glogster http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Glogster

Jennifer Dorman http://jdorman.wikispaces.com/Glogster

Creating Effective (Hard Copy) Poster Presentations http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/

How to create a (hard copy) poster that graphically communicates your message http://www.bio.miami.edu/ktosney/file/PosterHome.html

Online Interactive Posters with Glogster (Mark Morton) Center for Teaching Excellence http://cte-blog.uwaterloo.ca/?p=1507

Digital posters: Composing with an online canvas http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/6542

Glog on! [slideshow of 46 slides] http://www.slideshare.net/jmcgee/glog-on-presentation

Edublogs Glogster Challenge [good] No Autosave http://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/2011/03/31/go-get-glogged-with-glogster/

Glogster Training Videos (Russell Stannard) http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/glogster/index.html

Glogster Tutorial (Traci Blazosky) https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1BU_XoC2JS3uGcXnTFau5qq8kpWWGGH9k0mOoee7Ccc4

How to create a Glog and insert it into a wiki http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gabva5N075g

Google Search: Sample research posters http://bit.ly/WoCfQW

Glogster http://toolkit4blogwalker.wikispaces.com/Glogster

Glogster widget (Wikispaces) blog.wikispaces.com/2010/09/new-glogster-widget.html

The Glogster Resume http://careertipster.com/careerdev/the-glogster-resume/

Glogster Tutorial (Minnesota State University, Moorhead) http://appserv.mnstate.edu/instrtech/its/main.php?id=1&menu=1&show=web20&page=tut4

Teaching With Glogster: Using Virtual Posters in the Classroom http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/teaching-with-glogster-using-30790.html


 * VOICE THREAD**

Using VoiceThread to Give Students a Voice Outside the Classroom (ProfHacker) http://chronicle.com/blogPost/blogPost-content/26367/

How to make a Voice Thread www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/01/great-wiki-how-to-make-voicethread.html http://howtovoicethread.wikispaces.com/Home

Voice Thread Digital Library of Examples http://voicethread.com/about/library/

Voice Thread: Conversations in the Cloud Tutorials http://voicethread.com/#q

Voicethread4Education Wiki College examples http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/College Best Practices http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/Best+Practices

Using VoiceThread to Build Student Engagement (Faculty Focus) http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/asynchronous-learning-and-trends/using-voicethread-to-build-student-engagement/

Wissahickon School District eToolBox: Voice Thread http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Voicethread

Jennifer Dorman Voice Thread wiki http://jdorman.wikispaces.com/voicethread

Teaching History.org http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/21844

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill http://voicethread.unc.edu/ http://voicethread.unc.edu/examples/demonstrate.php FAQs [great] http://voicethread.unc.edu/faqs.php#5

Penn State http://tlt.its.psu.edu/category/collaborative-platforms/voicethread/

Effective strategies for teaching with emerging tech from Michelle Pacansky-Brock. http://www.teachingwithoutwalls.com/2010/02/voicethread-effective-design-strategies.html

Using Voicethread for Digital Conversations http://digitallyspeaking.pbworks.com/w/page/17791585/Voicethread


 * VOICE THREAD**

Basics http://voicethread.com/support/howto/Basics/

Introduction Do I need a microphone to comment? What are the network requirements for using VoiceThread? How many voices can a VoiceThread contain? How many slides can a VoiceThread contain? Can I allow other people to download the content from my VoiceThread slide? How much does VoiceThread cost? How do I register for a VoiceThread account? How do I sign into my VoiceThread account? What if I've forgotten my password? How do I sign out of my VoiceThread account? How do I purchase an upgrade for VoiceThread?

Higher Ed Administrator Guide https://voicethread.com/media/misc/HigherEdAdministratorGuide.pdf

Higher Ed Instructor Guide http://voicethread.com/media/misc/HigherEdProfessorQuickStartGuide.pdf

Higher Ed Student Guide http://voicethread.com/media/misc/HigherEdStudentQuickStartGuide.pdf

Creating a VoiceThread http://voicethread.com/media/custom/site/docs/CreatingaVoiceThread.pdf

Viewing and Commenting http://voicethread.com/media/custom/site/docs/ViewingandCommenting.pdf

Sharing http://voicethread.com/media/misc/sharing_voicethreads.pdf

Group Creation http://voicethread.com/media/misc/group_creation_guide.pdf

Single Instructor License http://voicethread.com/products/highered/instructor/