Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age

Favourite tool: Video tutorials http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/

Tips for teaching with technology

• Ten tips for teaching technology to teachers http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/2009/09/10-tips-for-teaching-technology-to.html
• Self paced Web2 introduction in class http://www.jeffstanger.net/blog/
• Tips for providing online learning to staff http://elearnmag.org/subpage.cfm?section=best_practices&article=59-1
• ELearning generator http://blog.scs.sk.ca/tado/2010/03/elearning-pedagogy-generator.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20TeachingAndDevelopingOnline%20(Teaching%20and%20Developing%20Online.)&utm_content=Google%20Reader
• Del.icio.us resources http://delicious.com/Esheninger
• Fab selection of resources, blog posts, link to web2 resources, prof. readings etc. http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/
• “…in plain English” videos http://www.commoncraft.com/
• Blooms E-learning: Developing an e-learning plan according to Blooms http://www.elearningcouncil.com/content/eblooms-taxonomy-e-learning-design
• 32 Tips for teaching technology to teachers http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/09/crowd-sourced-32-great-technology.html
• Myths and truths about technology in class (video) http://viigo.im/10Hr
• 12 Essentials for Technology Integration http://content.yudu.com/Library/A18dcc/TwelveEssentialsforT/resources/index.htm
• Approaches to technology rich learning http://eduscapes.com/tap/tap1.htm
• http://www.slideshare.net/Downes/the-future-of-online-learning-and-personal-learning-environments
• http://www.slideshare.net/RCha/enhancing-teaching-learning-with-ict-geography
• 100 things we should learn about for using technology in our classrooms http://www.teachingdegree.org/2009/06/22/100-tips-tools-and-resources-for-teaching-students-about-social-media/
• Teaching with technology links, e.g. WebQuest Taxonomy, teacher web pages that build parent partnerships, technology literate students http://members.tripod.com/mr_lego_joe/web’n_tech.htm
• Top ten Innovative Projects for online learning and collaboration http://www.techlearning.com/article/1640
• Site with really good info on Web2 tools http://www.online-tech-tips.com/cool-websites/create-a-timeline-online-free/
• Funny: Technology long ago slideshow http://www.latimes.com/features/odd-news/chi-081216-hightech-nomore-pg,0,6431974.photogallery
• http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.krisjordan.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/stickynotesexcerpt.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.krisjordan.com/&usg=__3RYb6JtnHihtXNJKXnZOwWNS_6s=&h=495&w=538&sz=48&hl=en&start=28&sig2=RoNsdiSNrYiyBhkjVX5Snw&um=1&tbnid=I_qfPeOmjkjQKM:&tbnh=121&tbnw=132&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsticky%2Bnotes%2Baround%2Bthe%2Broom%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D18%26um%3D1&ei=KhKrStT9EpHotQPzzsCNBQ and http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-9752057-12.html
• Professional development tools and resources http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mandygregory.com/images/digital%2520pics/Open%2520house/open%2520house%2520reminders.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mandygregory.com/Back%2520to%2520School.htm&usg=__RTOMd21af9KK49R7XtSeZNPrTgg=&h=1944&w=2592&sz=94&hl=en&start=69&sig2=2_ovlncrMhQPqEovVcpzkA&um=1&tbnid=VhveBr1CI4wX0M:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsticky%2Bnotes%2Baround%2Bthe%2Broom%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D54%26um%3D1&ei=shOrSp-7HpHotQPzzsCNBQ
• Greg Black’s presentation at the ACEL (Australian Council of Education Leaders) Conference was a summation and synthesis of recent global policy and programme initiatives in teaching and learning and the use of ICT together with a précis of key policy issues around the Digital Education Revolution, teacher capability, Building the Education Revolution, and the implications for school leadership.   http://educationau.edu.au/jahia/Jahia/home/pid/876
• How social media works http://www.slideshare.net/modernmetrix/mri-social-shoppers

Which Technology skills we should be teaching kids before College

• http://teachingcollegemath.com/?p=1498

Presentation tools

• Marvin is an award winning training and education authoring solution that produces high value interactive presentations using easily identifiable digital personalities tailored to target audiences  http://www.marvin.com.au/
• Anyone had a chance to play with Ahead…http://is.gd/4CsPB Looks like a serious Prezi competitor..

Tutorials for technology

• Learn it in 5 – five minute how-to tech videos for teachers http://www.learnitin5.com/
• 20 Places to Create and Find Free Courses Online from Teacher Reboot Camp  http://ow.ly/1qKSZt
• A short course with 23 things to explore if you want to learn about Web 2 http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com/
• Love these free multimedia training vids from the U of Westminster http://bit.ly/bZSAb1
• Tip Squirrel http://ow.ly/yxGL
• Wow! Technology tips for all things free on the net http://www.boxoftricks.net/?page_id=29
• Photoshop help http://kissthis.com/photoshop-help/
• 70 of the best Photoshop effects for photos http://creativenerds.co.uk/freebies/70-of-the-best-photoshop-actions-for-enhancing-photos/
• Using Photoshop elements http://help.adobe.com/en_US/PhotoshopElements/7.0_Win/index.html
• Photoshop brushes freebies http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/freebies/free-hi-resolution-paint-stroke-photoshop-brushes
• Other freebies http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/freebies
• TILT – Teachers Improving Learning with Technology Blog http://tilttv.blogspot.com/
• Fantastic Wiki full of tech resources and tools (@joevans) http://joevans.pbworks.com/
• http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/video-tutorials/
• Fantastic list of resources on all kinds of tools and activities like wikis, blogs, blooms, podcasting etc. http://main.vasj.oh.k12us.com/sgiddings/Internet%20Resource%20Links
• Teacher training videos http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/
• 101 Rapid E-learning Tutorials http://bit.ly/3W1hlv see more resources for tech teaching here http://tinyurl.com/yh7f5qy
• http://bit.ly/bQDuy Finding the Right Web 2.0 Tool for Education
• 30 Tutorials for Designing Fun & Creative Characters http://bit.ly/4bSaK
• A Free Facilitator’s Guide to Live Online Learning http://bit.ly/Pd6SW (sign up required)
• 101 E-Learning Tutorials http://www.articulate.com/blog/101-rapid-e-learning-tutorials/
• Technology cheat sheets http://tech4teaching.org/wpblog/?p=660
• Free printable cheat sheets http://www.makeuseof.com/tech-fun/break-this-captcha/
• Directory Apps http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/
• Make Use Of articles http://www.makeuseof.com/
• Teaching videos for all things E-Learning and Web2.0 http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/
• Fantastic technology vids for software and programs http://www.woopid.com/
• How To guides http://mashable.com/2009/02/18/how-to-guide/
• Fab handouts on Wonder Wheel, Judging websites and using feed readers http://digitallyspeaking.pbworks.com/Information-Management#UsingGooglesWonderWheel
• Gippsland wiki with heaps of PPT’s and PDF’s for E-learning in Victorian Schools http://gippslandultranet.wikispaces.com/eLearning+Forums
• 100+ WordPress Tutorials http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/wordpress/110-massive-wordpress-video-tutorial-collection/&message=100+%20Wordpress%20Video%20Tutorials
• Some tutorials and PD resources on this site https://sjccteacherresources.wikispaces.com/
• A teacher’s guide to video conferencing http://www.wmnet.org.uk/vc/
• iPod Literacy http://ow.ly/rfUA
• Some of the best e-learning tutorials can be found on Screenr (http://screenr.com/ ) e.g. by the user elearning (http://screenr.com/user/elearning ) (or search for any topic when on Screenr main page), and on
• Screentoaster (http://www.screentoaster.com/)
• PowerPoint tutorials can be found by searching on these sites  http://www.masternewmedia.org/where-to-upload-and-share-powerpoint-presentations-guide/
• Google Docs tutorial video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqqpxR54f-A
• Heaps and heaps of tutorials and links on this site, look to the sidebar on the right hand side of the page for the other links http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/03/10/web-20-tutorials-round-up/
• 14 Great Cheat sheets/Posters to make you a software expert http://viigo.im/0Wcj (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/14-great-cheat-sheets-posters-to-make-you-a-software-wizard/)
• More cheat sheets for software and systems http://posters.msug.vn.ua/
• Quick references for Microsoft Office, Mac, Adobe, Quickbooks, Lotus etc. http://www.customguide.com/quick_references.htm
• Essential cheat sheets http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-essential-cheat-sheets/
• 10 Essential Cheat Sheets To Download
• A Computer Geek’s Smart Productivity Guide
• A Newbie’s Getting Started Guide to Linux
• The Easy Torrent Guide for Everyone
• The Idiot’s Guide To Photoshop
• The Ultimate iTunes Manual
• The Idiot’s Guide To Building Your Own Computer
• The Laptop Buying Guide For 2009
• Free online modules and training http://carlanderson.blogspot.com/2009/07/free-online-technology-training-modules.html
• Prezi Tutorials http://prezi.com/
• Great list of quick reference guides (2 page PDF) for Microsoft products http://ow.ly/olJJ
• All Microsoft products free training http://www.educationonlineforcomputers.com/
• Free online tech training modules http://carlanderson.blogspot.com/2009/07/free-online-technology-training-modules.html
• Guide to Delicious:Try this… http://is.gd/2SFfQ and this… http://is.gd/2SFh5 oh and this too… http://is.gd/2SFke
• Edutecher http://www.edutecher.net/
• Technology training about all different topics http://www.digmo.co.uk/category/tutorials/
• Great technology Wiki with teacher professional sessions as well http://tracymurdach.wikispaces.com/, which goes well with ten tips to teach technology to teachers http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/2009/09/10-tips-for-teaching-technology-to.html
• How to Technology Tips http://www.howcast.com/categories/1470-Technology
• Techy tips for not so techy teachers via Twitter:  A great discussion started – Techy Tips for Not So Techy Teachers http://is.gd/1CmjC
• Teach IT, Tech IT, Learn IT, Lead IT http://chrislatkinson.blogspot.com/2009/07/podcasting-resources.html
• Welcome to Wissahickon School District’s eToolBox.  This space is intended as a virtual eToolBox of resources for integrating technology into the classroom. It is chocked-full of resources, how-tos, use in classroom, examples and more. Please visit the links to the left to learn more about the  tools in the eToolBox.  http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/
• A Tech teacher’s blog http://citrushighschool.edublogs.org/, and here is her class syllabus http://geogranology.pbworks.com/Class-Syllabus
• Technology online and video tutorials, lesson plans, resources and best practices e.g. Flash, audio and video recording, discovering the internet, imaging, networking, online safety, video production, web content creation, http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/
• Huge, huge list with Tutorials for PowerPoint, teacher curriculums under subject areas, Excel (no. 67), project based learning resources (78), worksheets etc. http://www.teachersearchengine.com/search/search.pl?Terms=powerpoint
• List with many resources on web page building and HTML http://www.techchallenge.org/Technolopolis/academy.htm
• Teacher Prof. Development standards http://www.techchallenge.org/PDevelopment/index.htm
• Tutorials for Java, Microsoft software, using the internet, Paint, KidPix, PowerPoint, Mac, iMovie, Netscape, programming, HTML, plus lots of links to tutorial sites http://members.tripod.com/mr_lego_joe/free_online_tutorials.htm
• Professional development for clipart, creating a class website, webquests, PowerPoint accessories, teaching with technology, surfing the net tips, electronic journals, e-learners, lesson planning, classroom management, building a digital curriculum etc. http://members.tripod.com/mr_lego_joe/professional_development_beaches.htm
• Learning on the fly: Links to many free online tutorials e.g. Adobe Reader, how to search the web, digital literacy, vibrant visuals, HTML crash course, spreadsheets and databases, Windows 95, Power Point, JAVA, Photoshop http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr158.shtml
• Links to webquests, collaborative learning projects and content rich websites http://eduscapes.com/tap/tap2.htm
• Technology tools and internet resources http://eduscapes.com/tap/tap4.htm
• Teaching, learning and technology websites, teacher PD http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic77.htm
• Comprehensive list of technology tutorials including links to Microsoft Office, Adobe, Macromedia and KidPix tutorials http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic76.htm
• Teach with Technology: Various tutorials http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teachwtech/
• Some free online tutorials http://www.intelligentedu.com/
• Several tutorials for tech teachers http://www.4teachers.org/profdev/index.php?profdevid=ttta&PHPSESSID=39012fa4978f7141127f7f9297002a03
• Links to blogs and online tools that could aid tech learning http://blogs.edgehill.ac.uk/ltd/2009/10/16/resources-to-help-you-start-using-new-tools-in-teaching-and-learning/
• 20 sites for the 2.0 teacher http://teachers20.com/2009/08/31/20-online-resources-for-the-2-0-teacher/
• Check this blog for new and important tech support updated regularly http://varunkashyap.wordpress.com/
• List of many, many professional readings http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/archives/
• How to have Word recognize text in scanned documents
• 5000 tools to do just about anything online http://mashable.com/2007/09/08/5000-resources-to-do-just-about-anything-online/
• Mega Lists http://mashable.com/category/megalist/
• Learn anything online tutorials for general as well as subject specific http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/06/17/learn-anything-100-places-to-find-free-webinars-and-tutorials/

Free downloads

• Free downloads, also under subject headings e.g. Fraction download and ‘zap a graph’ under Maths  http://members.tripod.com/mr_lego_joe/download_beaches.htm

Translating documents

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-tips-for-quick-and-simple-language-translation/

Creating charts and diagrams

• http://lovelycharts.com/

• http://www.woopid.com/