Teaching: EdTech Style
A new twist on old thoughts
Images or Non-Fiction Books
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Virtual Trips via Webcams
Let's remix static learning with images to dynamic live video feed with virtual field trips.
Remix It!
Little is needed to get it started. The tools needed are the laptop and the projector. Two things to keep in mind are animal spontaneity and loading times. Load it early and check through the day.
Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! At the Zoo...
San Diego Zoo
Houston Zoo
Smithsonian Zoo
Other Honorable Mentions
Ustream & EarthCam
I have been following the Decorah eagles for 4 years now! They had recent hatchlings. Your students will love following these little chicks as they grow. This is a great teachable moment! The conservation has also added another viewable nest labeled Decorah North.
Animal Planet Live Beta is entertaining and excellent. Commercials display before streaming. You can also find their video feeds through Ustream, too!
Africam has 4 webcams streaming in 4 separate locations in Africa. Africam displays a commercial prior to viewing.
EarthCam features animals and city cams, great video quality. Definitely do research beforehand. You can check out Times Square in New York or the seals in La Jolla, California.
Take a Look a Some Volcanoes Up Close
Anytime Viewing! Follow Your Faves Everywhere
Cynthia L. Piña
District Technology Trainer/Specialist @ Laredo ISD
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Location: Laredo, TX, United States
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