by Avi Spector
Quick overview: This technique could be used in a PowerPoint presentation to give the illusion that the user is zooming into an image (when clicked) for a close-up or to setup a navigation system between different PowerPoint slides. How does … Read More »
Update August 3rd, 2010: Etherpad has been purchased by Google and the Etherpad servers are no longer active. However, the same amazing Etherpad technology is still available at the Titanpad website (http://www.titanpad.com) which works the exact same way. Keep reading … Read More »
Quick overview: The Biography Channel website (www.biography.com/search) contains thousands of on-line biographies for your students to consult. How can it be used in the classroom: Even though The Biography Channel is a commercial entity, it maintains a free-to-use website. Students … Read More »
Quick overview: How to ensure that the SMARTBoard accurately registers where you press with your finger or a pen. Beginner technique. How can it be used in the classroom: As a rule of thumb, I highly recommend that you calibrate … Read More »
Quick overview: The Survey Monkey website (www.surveymonkey.com) allows your students to create on-line surveys in only a few minutes. Survey Monkey then collects and compiles the survey data into easy to read graphs with percentages. Survey recipients participate anonymously. How … Read More »
Quick overview: The Google Lit Trips (www.googlelittrips.org) website uses Google Earth mapping technology to explore and expand upon real-world places featured in books and classic literature. How can it be used in the classroom: Using this website, you can download … Read More »
Quick overview: Google has finally brought their groundbreaking “Street View” technology to Canada! This amazing technology allows your students to virtually walk around the streets of Canadian cities and experience them as if they were really there. It’s EASY to … Read More »
Quick overview: Common problems encountered when preparing SMARTBoard lessons in advance and how to fix them. Intermediate to advanced techniques. How can it be used in the classroom: In the 2008-2009 school year, I provided many hands-on SMARTboard workshops. In … Read More »
Quick overview: A free application that allows your students to create a digital sideshow with copyright free music and their own digital photos. Update August 2011: This application only works on Windows XP and Microsoft has taken down the download … Read More »
Quick overview: An overview of the SMART Notebook text tool. Basic technique. How can it be used in the classroom: If you prepare SMART Notebook lessons on a home or school computer without a SMARTBoard connected to it, you should … Read More »