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| Wikis |
| What is a wiki? |
| "A wiki is
a Web site that allows users to add and update content on the site using
their own Web browser. This is made possible by Wiki software
that runs on the Web server. Wikis end up being created mainly by a collaborative
effort of the site visitors."--TechTerms.com |
| Uses for a wiki? |
- Classroom website
- Textbook supplement
- Textbook
- Professional Collaboration
- Team/Group Collaboration
- Classroom Reference Documents
- Collaborative Notebook
- Story Starters
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| Getting started with wikis. |
Wake
County Schools recommends PBWorks for wikis. There
are 2 approved wiki applications:
- PBWorks
- Wikispaces
A professional
PBWorks account is available for free through Wake County upon completion
of the CyberSense course. For more information on obtaining
a professional accounty, visit the Wiki
Support site. |
| Blogs |
| What is a Blog? |
| "Short
for "Web Log," this
term refers to a list of journal entries posted on a Web page."--TechTerms.com |
| Uses for a Blog |
- Journal
- Discussion Questions
- Class Notes
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| Getting started with blogs. |
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are many places online to easily create a blog. Wake County recommends
Edublogs. A professional Edublogs account is
available for free through Wake County upon completion of the CyberSense
course. For more information on obtaining a professional account, visit
the Blog Support site. |
| Glogster
EDU |
| What is Glogster? |
| Glogster
is "a web 2.0 platform that easily allows users to upload photos, videos,
text, audio and more to create a unique online, interactive poster."--Edu.glogster.com |
| Uses for a Glog |
- Online, interactive posters
- Classroom website
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| Getting started with glogs. |
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is important to note that, at this time, Glogster is under review by
Technology Services. If Glogster is denied, we will update this site
to
reflect that news. We recommend applying for a GlogsterEDU account. |
| Quizlet |
| What is Quizlet? |
| Quizlet is an online flashcard maker. |
| Uses for Quizlet |
- Student generated flashcards
- Teacher generated flashcards
- Study games
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| Getting started with Quizlet. |
| It is important
to note that, at this time, Quizlet is under review by Technology Services.
If Quizlet is denied, we will update this site to reflect that news.
We recommend applying for a Quizlet account. |
| Podcasts |
| What is a Podcast? |
| Podcasts are audio (or video) broadcasts that can be downloaded
and played on a digital audio device (MP3 player). The term podcast originated
as a combination of iPod and broadcast. |
| Uses for Podcasts |
- Oral presentations
- Class note summaries
- Group projects
- News stories
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| Getting started with Podcasting. |
| Podcasts require some equipment. To create a podcast, you
will need a digital recording device. This might be a computer, a digital
voice recorder or an mp3 player with recording capability. Audio can be
layered and editied using a free software called Audacity. Small files
(less than 5 MB) can be embedded into a Blackboard shell. |
