Dec.+2011

=December 2011=

Tech Classes at Kearns High School
 = Educational Technology's Website Gems of the Month =





these two websites helpful.
(please check terms of use before using)

Click on the play button next to any of the items in the list to preview the sound effect. If you decide you like it and want to use
==it, then right click on the web address of the sound effect you want and choose: Save Link As. Choose where you want to save it, and once you've done that, the sound bite is ready to use in your presentations.==

 = Using iTunes in the Classroom =

 = UEN Now Compiling Excellent Apps For Education =



Click here to check out UEN's Apps 4 Edu.
= = == = Captivate Your Students' Attention With a Voki Character =

Also learn about Voki Classroom and see the already made lesson plans.
=www.voki.com=

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Here are some optional instructions on how to make your Voki play full screen. [[file:Full Screen Voki Instructions.pdf]]
= = == = Skype in the Classroom and Making Connections Around the World =



=About Skype in the classroom=

see why: Skype offers an immediate way to help students discover new cultures, languages and ideas, all without leaving the classroom.
=education.skype.com=

=Skype Download and Sign Up For an Account Here=

Kara Cornejo explains her global weather project, which started with Skype in the classroom:
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== = Tech Classes at Kearns High School =

=For questions or to register, please contact: ramurphy@graniteschools.org =

==**Just like computers can be controlled through Lanschool in the computer lab so can student iPods – somewhat. Attend this session to learn what is available with LanSchool both in the computer labs and with your iPad and sudent iPods. **==
 * TECH NIGHT - LanSchool in the Computer Labs and on your iPad Kearns High School  Room 207 2:30-3:30 **


 * TECH NIGHT - Image/Video Capture, Editing, with the Samsung SDP860 Document Camera Kearns High School Media Center 2:30-3:30 **
 * Learn more about the advanced features of your document camera. You can use it take photos of you class, record a video, and much more. **

==TECH NIGHT - Finding Relevant iPod Touch App Work Night Kearns High School  in 207 2:30-3:30 == ==How can you find new apps? How can you learn what other people are using? Attend this session to learn more about what is possible with the iPod Touch. ==

TECH NIGHT - Wikispaces Work Night – Kearns High School Room 207 in 2:30-3:30
==Need help with your wikispace? Need to add basic information? Looking to add more complex features like those found at the website "Getting Tricky with Wikis"? http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com/ Then this is the session for you! ==

==WIMBA NIGHT - Wimba Wednesday: iPod Touch Productivity: Finding Videos in your Content, 2:30-3:30 online. Wimba sessions offered each month. ==