Technology in Tech
Getting Started with QR Codes
QR codes are square barcodes that can be scanned with personal devices. They usually contain links to webpages or online videos. They can be created for free on websites like: www.qrstuff.com and then downloaded and printed.
Free QR Code Readers
Google Googles - Android
QR Code Reader for Windows Phone
Where could I put those codes?
What could these codes contain?
Instructional Annotated Images
Instructional images are now simpler than ever to make, even on mobile devices. These images could be uploaded to Dropbox and a public link obtained to put into the QR code.
Powerpoint
Powerpoint has easy to use arrow/shape and labeling tools and can export single slides as pictures. Every student now has a copy via O365
Instructional Annotated Videos
www.screenr.com
www.screenr.com automatically records your PC/Mac screen, your mouse movement and audio via the built in microphone. It can then automatically export to YouTube.
Wevideo
Wevideo is an online video editing suite that can create edited videos or narrated slide shows. YouTube's own internal editor www.youtube.com/editor is also extremely easy to use.
How to Make Croissants
Putting content into YouTube? Here's how to set it up safely.
What is a safe place to put the videos so kids can comment on them in a way I can control?
An Office365 Class site newsfeed. (paste in the YouTube address and the video is automatically inserted.
Use Math in New Ways
Wolfram Alpha
Wolfram Alpha is a new style search engine with a focus on math and calculations. It handles 'real world' language much better than google as well.
Push Out YOUR Message
1. Pushes the message out & advertises your program on topics of your choosing.
2. Can be 1 way or 2 way.
3. Not just text, web pages (eg, positive news reports, great student work), videos and pictures can be linked.
4. Make quick comments on the go that have a large impact.
2. Can be 1 way or 2 way.
3. Not just text, web pages (eg, positive news reports, great student work), videos and pictures can be linked.
4. Make quick comments on the go that have a large impact.
@MorningRush107
Rick Hansen student radio station
@royceli
Royce Li teaches baking & tweets about culinary exploits.
@mrfitzelljr
Tweets about the auto shop at CPSS
Office365
Documents, class sites, collaboration and blogs/wikis:
https://www.smore.com/rhd8-office365-in-pdsb?ref=my
https://www.smore.com/rhd8-office365-in-pdsb?ref=my