I haven't in the past been interested in RSS feeds. I perceived it to be a little like junk mail... just getting sent a whole lot of stuff you don't really have time to read, however since browsing I have discovered how refined you can make your RSS Feeds. ABC news is one that I have subscribed to as well as Sydney Morning Herald.
It's is a way to check for updates to your favourite websites, without having to visit each site individually. The benefits are that you can unsubscribe without having to send an email and the threats associated with email spam and viruses are reduced.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Module 7 - Social Bookmarking
Social bookmarking doesn't appeal to me. In terms of its use in the classroom, I think it would be good for students when they begin research. It is a useful tool for a variety of similar web links, however i didn't find it very user friendly. I would like to spend a little more time looking into Delicious to be able to use it in my teaching.
Module 6 - Communicating Online
Bubbl Us is a great tool similar to Inspiration. I have used Inspiration in the past for students to brainstorm project ideas and use their own inspiration to come up with concept sketches. I have also used Inspiration to pretest students on a topic and organise ideas. Its a great way to find out what they already know helping to inform your teaching.
Bubbl Us allows you to export the mindmap as an image. This would be a great homework activity for students to complete and email as an image. Check out my Bubbl Us below...
Glogster is so great! I just spent so much time last week researching the best way for students to publish and share their videos and project work without using YouTube. Glogster is the answer! I can't wait to use this in the classroom. Its like a digital poster. The girls here a going to love Glogster. And so far i have not had any issues with uploading. http://noonanr.edu.glogster.com/year9textilestech/ I create this in the space of 2 minutes. I love that its private so only those who know the address can see the site. It is otherwise not published on their site.
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