In this episode of Tech Chick Tips…
We're back from Canada and the Teacher2Teacher conference. Love our new friends! We blabber on a bit so if you're not interested in Canada, fast forward to about 11:42 :)
Resources:
LookyBook (http://lookybook.com) - We say farewell!
PageKeeper (http://pagekeeper.teachingmatters.org) - quickly and easily create a webpage of links to share with your students and parents. Free with no advertising! Best example of its use: DJBecker’s Page (http://pagekeeper.teachingmatters.org/link/851/list)
DrivingKids (http://drivingkids.com) - Here’s a first - we talk about something we pointedly do not recommend. Listen to the podcast to find out why! Well, okay - it’s because the navigation is clunky, the games aren’t easily discernible to ability level and the chat has very little protection for kids
SmartPhone Filters (http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/iwonder_surf_lets_parents_lock_down_kids_iphones.php) - discussion of filtering on smartphones for students/kids and a link to one such application for the iPhone
Lincoln’s FaceBook Page (http://www.indyweek.com/pdf/020409/LincolnFacebook.jpg) - what Abraham Lincoln’s Facebook page would look like if he had one
WebSlides on Diigo (http://slides.diigo.com/) - turn a collection of bookmarks (or an RSS feed!) into a slideshow. Look for an example at the end of this, and all forthcoming podcast episode notes
TweetCall (https://www.tweetcall.com/) - call in your Twitter updates for free!
iFaves
* GeoLogTag (http://www.galarina.eu/GeoLogTag/How_To.html) ($4.99 @iTunes) - use your iPhone as a geotagger to snyc up your photos with your location
* The Chemical Touch Lite (http://openscience.org/%7Echrisfen/Pages/Programs/theChemicalTouch.html) (free @iTunes) - the Periodic Table of Elements in your pocket!
Episode Artwork from http://www.flickr.com/photos/fracture/2728902467/