Download - Twitter, Web Comics, and Other Magical Sites Diana Maliszewski Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012
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 ([email protected])
