Category Archives: software

Google Body Browser

Google Body lets you examine the human body like Google Earth lets you examine the planet…well almost.  Google Body Browser is a new release from the Google Labs area which means that it’s not quite ready for prime time.  But despite … Continue reading

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Cool tool to visualize your OAKS discussions

I just ran across a tool called SNAPP that will create visualizations of your OAKS discussions.  SNAPP, created by Dr. Shane Dawson at the University of Wollongong, is designed to take information from a discussion topic in OAKS and create … Continue reading

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Multiple Participants in Video Chats – Skype and TokBox

Video conferencing can bring wonderful expert resources directly into your classroom.  Video chat applications can be used to allow your class to chat with an expert in their field, allowing the students to ask questions and interact with your guest.  … Continue reading

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Earth Mashing: Blending Web 2.0 with Google Earth

My last session of the day is a hands-on session about creating mashups using Web 2.0 apps and Google Earth called Earth Mashing: Blending Web 2.0 with Google Earth by Susan Anderson, Arlington ISD (Arlington Texas) with Jim Holland. Digital … Continue reading

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Deeper Learning with Web 2.0 Tools

My next ISTE session is Deeper Learning with Web 2.0:  Increase the Power of Online Courses by Linda Carling and Lauren Neimeyer of Hohns Hopkins Univ. — Center for Technology in Education Presentation link - http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/25979 The presenters teach Grad and … Continue reading

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