Tech+Minis

We will use this wiki for posting resources that we use during our mini tech sessions. Scroll down to find the session you are interested in.

**Blogging**

 * Example Blogs:** Mr. C's blog (Elem) New Zealand (Elem) Mrs. Edgren's Blog Mr. Goerend's Blog (Waukee 6th Grade) HS ScienceClass411


 * Getting Started** with Blogger - Notes to get setup


 * Other options for blogs:** Edublogs - free and paid versions
 * Student blogs:** We have had the best luck so far with KidBlog. It is easy to setup and get started with your class. Great for elementary. Google blogs may be available soon for our students.

Shari's blog sample that she worked on in the session.

**Wikis**

 * What is a wiki?**


 * Wiki Examples for Classrooms:** CoolCatTeacher * Deb DeJong - MS * Solar System Wiki * Kindergarten Wiki How to use a wiki for writing with your students -YouTube Video • Video on 1st Grade Using Tech • More resources

Free Wiki tools: Wikispaces * PBWorks* WetPaint

How to put Glogster into your Wiki - YouTube Video How to embed a video into your Wiki (wikispaces example) - YouTube Video

**Skype:**
Intro to Skype Video: @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mflr-kQlk

How to setup your Skype account (Mac OS X)

Using Skype in the Classroom - tips from a teacher who started the Flat Classroom project. 50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in Your Classroom Learning Beyond Walls: 21 Skype Resources including how to find others to Skype with Skype An Author Skype for Educators - see a list of experts who are willing to Skype FAQ for Skype Mac Skype in Schools wiki with directories for finding who to Skype with Skype Other Classrooms resource Using Skype at School - For Dummies Skype Around the World - video webinar - very good

**Twitter:**
Setup your Twitter Account on twitter.com Twitter for Teachers for PLNs Video Twitter for Teachers resource site

**Cell Phones in Your Classroom:**
YouTube Video - Elementary project with GoKnow.com Poll Everywhere - let students answer questions with their cell phone - free is limited to 30 students per question. Article about Teachers Using Cell Phones for Lessons 8 Ways to use Cell Phone Cameras in Class

**Google Sites (create a web page with Google):**
sites.google.com Iowa AEA Google Sites training website with lots of resources Google Support - "How To" for using Google Sites Create a Teacher Site in 5 Steps

=iMovie= iMovie tutorials from Apple

Streaming Video
How to Download YouTube Videos: Shari's blog post Stream your own live video feed: Ustream
 * Sites:** AEAOnline - DE Streaming & Learn 360, TeacherTube, SchoolTube, YouTube

**GarageBand**
GarageBand Tutorials & Information Tutorial for Creating a Podcast Go to the Help menu in GarageBand to see Keyboard Shortcuts and download the Getting Started PDF that shows what all the controls do. GarageBand Support page GarageDoor - Site for Tips and Tricks 10 Cool Tips & Tricks How to Use GarageBand for Fluency Ideas for Using GarageBand in the Classroom (it's more than just podcasts) Podcast Ideas for the Classroom