Tool#4  The Cloud


Google Doc is a good way to create, share, and collaborate with others. I have used it to write curriculum and share flipcharts with other teachers in the district. Students can use it to work together on projects in and out of the classroom setting.This tool would be great if all students had access to computers and Internet at home.The major thing to remember is the information can be changed or lost by accident by others. 

Tool#3  Online Videos and Images


I use Youtube an Teachertube frequently, along with Discovery Education. Almost all of my Flipcharts have embedded video from these sites and they are great teaching tools, if used properly. I really prefer downloading the videos rather than just creating a link to the site. The main thing to remember when embedding any video into a flipchart, is to store the fine within the flipchart and not externally.


I have always used Zamzar to convert the videos, but did try http://saveyoutube.com/. 
I am also interested in snipsnipit. I will give that a try when I have more time.
Here are my two videos:

Tool#2 PLN


The hardest thing about this tool was trying to decipher the Captcha each time I posted a comment.
I did discover this site just for educators around the world. It looks interesting, so I think I will go back and explore it some more.
http://edupln.ning.com/

Tool#1


Hi there! Welcome to this blog written specifically for 11 Tools for the 21st Century Learner. I use technology daily, but I'm not much for blogging. I am an observer or "lurker", but here goes.... let the posts begin!