Monday, June 21, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
BP9_2010013_Web2.0Tools3(Mitto)
Mitto is a safe and secure online password manager. The free Internet password storage service lets you add the passwords to all of your favorite sites in one place then logs you in to each one of them by simply clicking a button. No need to remember or retype your passwords anymore! You can access your passwords securely from any computer, organize them with tags, and securely share them with trusted friends and more.
Mitto can help you stay organized and manage your Internet passwords while maintaining the security that’s so critical in today’s online society. It is a free password manager that allows you to have the peace of mind of knowing that you can access your important Internet log-in information from anywhere in the world.
This is especially helpful to teachers who have so many passwords for websites to remember. Mitto is yet another tool designed to help you stay organized and maximize your time.
Simply use the password storage site and enter in all of your important Internet usernames and passwords. Then the next time you need to log into a site, just click on the Mitto button and be automatically logged in. It’s that simple, and you’ll never need to waste your time remembering and typing in Internet passwords again. Along with convenience, Mitto offers the highest level of security possible for an online password manager. The site is tested daily by McAfee for vulnerabilities and to ensure safety. So take a look and find out all of the cool features that Mitto has to offer.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
BP5_2010012_Web2.0Tools2(Voice Thread)
The web 2.0 tool I’ve chosen for this week is called “Tikatok- Every Child Has A Story.” This is a wonderful site were children can make, print, and order their own book! No, really! This would be an excellent idea for any grade level including teachers. Over the short course of my teaching career (3 years) I must have written about 30 books already. I can see myself making books for centers, picture books, math books, etc. The possibilities are endless. This would make reading and writing fun!
The pricing is fairly good, nothing over $20. You can order the books in hardcover or softcover. They even have a PDF version for about $3. Shipping costs can be anywhere from $7 - $17 depending on the shipping method. It might be a little difficult for each student to have his or her own book, but this could be a class project. It would be fun to see class books over the years.
Parents can use this website at home as well. It is very easy to use. No complicated instructions or downloads. I was shocked at how easy this was.
There are extra resources available to teachers such as story starters to help students. Lesson plan helps are available along with ways to track student progress.
This site is owned and maintained by Barnes and Noble. For teachers, a free membership is required to reap the full benefits that are offered.
You or your students own the copyright of all original stories and images submitted to Tikatok with the exception of books created using Build-A-Bear StorySparks. Build-A-Bear owns the copyright of all books created using Build-A-Bear StorySparks.
Enjoy!
http://www.tikatok.com/
Monday, June 7, 2010
BP3_2010011_Web 2.0 T1- Kublax
Friday, June 4, 2010
Marcia's BP2_2010011_EduUses4Blogs
About.com Family Crafts- I chose to follow this feed because I am always looking for fun craft ideas for my students. Time is usually limited but crafts can provide a fun variation to any lesson.
Free Printable Worksheets- This feed is self explanatory. Teachers are always in need of extra work for centers, substitutes, etc. It has been my experience that when students take their textbooks home, sometimes they fail to return them. Because of this, I’ve moved toward using worksheets for homework instead of allowing the children to take home books. This has been great. This feed will help me to find age and skill level appropriate work to send home as a reinforcement for school lessons.
Free Technology for Teachers- I like this feed because there are plenty of websites to help make the workload for teachers easier. I can't wait to learn of these websites. My AR project has a lot to do with technology and the incorporation of it in the classroom. I intend to use the updates immediately. I need to know what resources are available for teachers like myself in order to properly make an assessment.
