Ed Tech 101

If you can type, you can make movies. A great web-based service that provides a free, easy-to-use movie generator. A great project tool for students. Featured site: http://xtranormal.com

EdTech 36: USTREAM.tv- April 18, 2008 A free, user-friendly way to stream live video or record video clips for later playback by your audience. Featured product: USTREAM.tv

A user-friendly, compact student camcorder, ideal for recording video to be used in those 21st Century multimedia projects. Featured product: Flip Video

A low-cost, high-quality web camera that doubles as a document camera and comes brimming with special effects and features. Featured product: HUE HD

A great web service designed to help us pin down the presidential candidate that best matches our individual values and beliefs. Featured site: Connect2Elect

A quick tutorial covering the basic features of Internet Explorer 7.

Four quick steps to securing your computer, including some advice on changing your behavior to avoid those unwarranted viruses. Step One: Internet Explorer 7 Step Two: Windows Update Step Three: Windows Firewall Step Four: AVG Antivirus Recommended podcast : Security Now

A discussion on the importance of backing up your digital instructional materials and some suggested methods of getting it done. Featured Site: carbonite Recommended podcast : Tech Chick Tips

A discussion on the current movement towards cloud computing and its implications in the education sector. Featured Site: CloudTrip Recommended podcast : Teach with Tech

A great application for managing/interacting with student computers, whether your classroom has two computers or entire laptop cart. Featured product: SynchronEyes Recommended podcast : The Tech Guy

A recommended application for capturing screen shots/screen casts and sharing them on the web. Featured product: Jing Sample Jing Screencast: Working with text in Notebook Recommended podcast : SMARTBoard Lessons Podcast

Solutions for getting your old media, such as cassette tapes, VHS tapes, and LPs converted for playback on your computer. Featured products: Dazzle Video Creator; PlusDeck 2C; ION iTT USB Turntable; Go Video VHS to DVD deck Recommended podcast : The Wawona Middle School Technology Podcast

A great application for creating photo slideshows and turning them into movie files. A perfect student project tool for synthesizing content. Featured software: Photo Story 3 Recommended podcast : The Treasure Chest

Another great resource for anyone who uses a computer to instruct; and especially for interactive whiteboard users, such as the SMARTBoard. Featured site: SmartTech.com Other Resources: topmarks; teacher's guide

A recommended application for dealing with the wide range of audio and video formats in the digital world. http://www.xilisoft.com/ripper-pack-platinum.html

The educational version of YouTube and a great method of capturing Flash Video to your hard drive. http://teachertube.com/ http://vixy.net/

Solutions for getting started in video-conferencing in your classroom, including suggested uses, software, and equipment. http://www.skype.com/download/ http://www.polycom.com/usa/en/home/index.html

The need for scanners and tips for using them effectively. Special guest, Dan Cabe, from Hidalgo Elementary stops by to share knowledge and explain scanning to a computer from a Xerox copier. http://www.photorepairshop.com/Pages/ScanningGuide.html

The 21st Century Classrooms presentation from the Magnet Schools of America Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Download the powerpoint at edtech101.com and get other information on the featured school, Yokomi Elementary Science and Technology magnet school.

A recommended software application for importing/organizing digital audio files and searching/subscribing to podcasts.

The AirLiner Wirless Slate from Smart Technologies. An amazing, low-cost, instructional gadget that provides full wireless control of a computer and the SMARTBoard software.

This is a video lesson created with Smart Notebook software. I simply used the built in recorder to capture my writing and vocal narration. This is a great way to post lessons for your students and parents to view anywhere, anytime.

A great online community practice of storing, organizing, sharing, and finding bookmarked web sites that suit your needs.

A simple, free, timely means of getting started in podcasting. Post your podcasts at this online, user-friendly site.

Audacity audio recording software. A free, user-friendly application for recording audio directly into your computer. Ideal for recording podcasts, musical instruments, and vocals.

The Blue Snowball Microphone: A very simple to use USB microphone, ideal for podcasting or any general audio recording directly to your computer.

A free web service for creating a classroom website.

A great photo editing/management program courtesy of Microsoft. *Featured Product: Microsoft Office Picture Manager *Featured Manufacturer: Microsoft

The importance of a classroom control system and a recommended solution from Crestron Electronics. * Featured Products: o QMRMCRXBA Room Media Controller and Quick Media Receiver o QMWMC Wall Plate Media Center o Roomview Software for remote management * Featured Manufacturer: Crestron Electronics

A discussion on classroom amplification and a recommended product from LightSPEED Technologies. * Featured Product: 850IR amplification system * Featured Manufacturer: LightSPEED Technologies

SMARTBoard Notebook software from SMART Technologies. An amazing, free download for creating interactive lessons. *Featured Product: SMARTboard software *Featured Manufacturer: SMART Technologies