Web-based content can include a mix of text, visual elements, and interactive components to appeal to a variety of interests and learning styles. These elements can include but are not limited to images, videos, and polls. This website features various free resources that support educators in integrating web-based content into their lessons, including tools that can be used by both teachers and students who have some experience with the internet. Included are tools for both PC and Mac users. These resources are organized in the following areas: composition & web authoring, video production & image editing, polling, information organization & storage, reference & research, and further reading.
The lau (leaves) collect and capture necessary energy to provide for the expansion and growth of the plant.
Composition & Web Authoring
Centralization of course materials and assignment completion, individually and or collaboratively, means efficient time management for both teacher (Kumu) and student (Haumana). Allowing authentic student centered content through various media options develops e-portfolios for life.
Blogger
E-journaling in one place with features such as comments to blogs and or question and answer sections.
E-journaling in one place with features such as comments to blogs and or question and answer sections.
Gmail, Google Drive, Google Plus
Email, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations are just a few of the tools used for communication, documenting and submission of assignments and if necessary share to collaborate for project completions that can be commented on for feedback. Google plus has additional features such as Google hangout that works like Skype but incorporates the use of document sharing and screen sharing at the same time. Another feature allows you to create your own website for e-portfolios and or class web sites.
Email, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations are just a few of the tools used for communication, documenting and submission of assignments and if necessary share to collaborate for project completions that can be commented on for feedback. Google plus has additional features such as Google hangout that works like Skype but incorporates the use of document sharing and screen sharing at the same time. Another feature allows you to create your own website for e-portfolios and or class web sites.
The Ha (stems) are necessary support for the lau and transports energy throughout the plant for optimal growth.
Video Production and Image Editing
Capture e-learning and then share to teach others through these tools that can be added to your website.
Screenr.com
Right from your computer’s webcam and microphone you can develop products like a short video narrative lesson on your learning and publish or save to your desktop.
Right from your computer’s webcam and microphone you can develop products like a short video narrative lesson on your learning and publish or save to your desktop.
Jing
Take a screenshot from your computer, edit it to draw attention to the important parts all without additional software.
Take a screenshot from your computer, edit it to draw attention to the important parts all without additional software.
Polls and Surveys
Have a classroom filled with mobile devices and no other responding instruments and need to get feedback on anything right away?
Poll Everywhere
Using mobile devices interfaced with the web and social media sites like Twitter conduct a poll that displays responses in real time utilizing charts in PowerPoint, Keynote and other applications.
Using mobile devices interfaced with the web and social media sites like Twitter conduct a poll that displays responses in real time utilizing charts in PowerPoint, Keynote and other applications.
Survey Monkey
No additional software required to create basic surveys or quizzes and retrieve responses online and or by using a permalink emailed to anyone you choose.
No additional software required to create basic surveys or quizzes and retrieve responses online and or by using a permalink emailed to anyone you choose.
The ‘Oha (corm) stores the collected nutrients gathered by the roots uptake from wai (water) in the lepo momona (fertile soil) that provide the ai’ (staple) for human life and produces future Kalo for perpetuation of the Ohana.
Information Organization and Storage
Students and teachers can use these to easily organize, simplify and submit information online.
Store, organize and retrieve your information wherever you’re connected online.
Store, organize and retrieve your information wherever you’re connected online.
Symbaloo
Multiple sites that you regularly use are organized on a specific tab category of your choosing for quick access to the sites.
Drop Box
This “box” can be accessed anywhere you have a connection to the internet, storing any and all file types reducing the need for storage space on your own computer.
This “box” can be accessed anywhere you have a connection to the internet, storing any and all file types reducing the need for storage space on your own computer.
iCloud
Purchased items from iTunes has an application where they are kept in a centralized online storage unit called the “cloud.” It is used on any mobile device including ipads, iphones, and your personal computer.
Purchased items from iTunes has an application where they are kept in a centralized online storage unit called the “cloud.” It is used on any mobile device including ipads, iphones, and your personal computer.
Amazon Cloud Drive
Items purchased through Amazon.com are kept online in one location. It is accessible from a variety of mobile devices including the Kindle Fire, smartphones, and your personal computer.
Items purchased through Amazon.com are kept online in one location. It is accessible from a variety of mobile devices including the Kindle Fire, smartphones, and your personal computer.
Reference and Research
Just a few quick resources for all to utilize for reference and doing research.
Merriam-Webster
An online dictionary, thesaurus, spanish-english and medical dictionaries, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, and word games, are just a few of the high-quality features included.
An online dictionary, thesaurus, spanish-english and medical dictionaries, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, and word games, are just a few of the high-quality features included.
How J Say
Talking English Pronunciation Dictionary, which includes American and British spellings, and can be a fun tool for educators to assign students to use, as well as a resource for students to build their vocabulary.
Talking English Pronunciation Dictionary, which includes American and British spellings, and can be a fun tool for educators to assign students to use, as well as a resource for students to build their vocabulary.
Wikipedia
A possible starting point when looking for references or referrals or to find a general idea or definition of topics. Easy to use features for searching and its an online “encyclopedia” of entries that can be created and edited by anyone.
A possible starting point when looking for references or referrals or to find a general idea or definition of topics. Easy to use features for searching and its an online “encyclopedia” of entries that can be created and edited by anyone.
Self Help Tools
These tools will guide teachers in the right direction toward finding other resources which teach educators and students how to use the tools necessary in today’s digital learning.
Goodwill Community Foundation
Goodwill Community Foundation covers topics from computer basics from Apple, to Microsoft's Office and beyond. These tutorials each provide Lessons, Interactivities, Extras, and even Videos that will help the learner gain a good grasp of the technologies that are so prevalent in today's digital and online world.
Goodwill Community Foundation covers topics from computer basics from Apple, to Microsoft's Office and beyond. These tutorials each provide Lessons, Interactivities, Extras, and even Videos that will help the learner gain a good grasp of the technologies that are so prevalent in today's digital and online world.
Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium
This site's Basic Computer Skills targets secondary students but can serve audiences that need the necessary basic skills to become computer literate.
This site's Basic Computer Skills targets secondary students but can serve audiences that need the necessary basic skills to become computer literate.
Think Tutorial
Think Tutorial offers a plethora of tutorials for Windows based computer users to help students and teachers master the digital tools they now use in both the physical and virtual classroom.
Think Tutorial offers a plethora of tutorials for Windows based computer users to help students and teachers master the digital tools they now use in both the physical and virtual classroom.
Top Windows Tutorials
Top Windows Tutorials provides video tutorials starting with the most basics, i.e., "Introduction to the mouse" and advancing through PC maintenance. While its interface is a little daunting, with the proper assistance, this site's sophistication can appeal to even an intermediate computer user.
Top Windows Tutorials provides video tutorials starting with the most basics, i.e., "Introduction to the mouse" and advancing through PC maintenance. While its interface is a little daunting, with the proper assistance, this site's sophistication can appeal to even an intermediate computer user.
Mac 101
Apple's user support site offers many tutorial resources for both the beginner and the advanced user, in formats including text based with an occasional screenshot or a quick and easily digested video. Due to the superabundance of tutorial and other assistance available on this site, the instructor wishing to utilize this resource to assist her or his students is advised to visit the site and cherry pick the resources which best suit your and your students' needs.
Apple's user support site offers many tutorial resources for both the beginner and the advanced user, in formats including text based with an occasional screenshot or a quick and easily digested video. Due to the superabundance of tutorial and other assistance available on this site, the instructor wishing to utilize this resource to assist her or his students is advised to visit the site and cherry pick the resources which best suit your and your students' needs.
MacRumors:Guides
This Wiki looking site is a cornucopia of information for the intermediate to advanced user seeking solutions with clear goals in mind. Aimed primarily at Mac users, this website features guides and tutorials to various Apple hardware (including ipods, ipads, Apple TV) and software (including iTunes, iMovie, GarageBand).
This Wiki looking site is a cornucopia of information for the intermediate to advanced user seeking solutions with clear goals in mind. Aimed primarily at Mac users, this website features guides and tutorials to various Apple hardware (including ipods, ipads, Apple TV) and software (including iTunes, iMovie, GarageBand).