twitter, web comics, and other magical sites diana maliszewski manitoba libraries conference 2012
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Web Wonders for Today’s Library
Twitter, Web Comics, and Other Magical SitesDiana Maliszewski
Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012
What tricks do you already know?Open the envelope
Sort the items into 4 categories based on familiarity:I have no clue what this is & never heard of itI have heard of this but never used itI have used this a few timesI have used this a lot
Choose one you want to learn about the most
Abracadabra - Twitter- micro-blogging- 140 character limit- use for personal, self-directed PD- use for library / school event promotion- student book reviews, summaries, etc.
Twitter example
Hocus Pocus - Bitstrips- comic creation tool- saves “in the cloud”- moderated environment- can be tied to any subject or project
Bitstrips example
Bitstrips video
Alakazam - Prezi
-online alternative to Powerpoint- non-linear layout, collaborative- uses both for process and product- can be downloaded for offline use
Prezi example6x6 ways in 60 seconds to use Prezi for student
learning
Razzamataz - Glogster
- multimedia posters- samples online- easy to share
Glogster example
http://edu.glogster.com/presentation/glog-flow/6988586
Open Sesame - Audacity-digital recording software- can make podcasts, audio journals,- rehearse speeches
Audacity exampleSpeaker’s Corner Media Assignment by Joyce
Definition of Media for Primary Students
Presto Changeo - Voki
- interactive avatar- multiple methods for recording- variety of characters to use
Voki example
Expeliarmus - Pivot
- stick figure animation tool- easy to use (even kindies)- can explore any theme/topic
Pivot example
Lumos - Wordle
- word cloud- great for title pages, analysis
Wordle example
Expecto Patronum - Popplet
- similar to Pinterest- another presentation option- in Beta right now, for ages 13+- combines visuals, text, etc.
Popplet example
Levioso – PB Works-collaborative work space-no need for student email accounts to use- accessible at home, Mac or PC- sky’s the limit for topics
PB Works (Wiki) example
More wiki examples
Even more wiki examples
When the magic won’t workhttp://youtu.be/9E-CxJLlzQMAt the 3:50 mark, the show beginsAt the 4:42 mark, we can relate!
Contact Diana via Twitter @MzMollyTL or her wiki – http://mzmollytlsharespace.pbworks.com (TingLeditor@gmail.com)
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