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Flickr: Reinventing Project-Based Learning

Pictures of project-based learning with digital tools

This group illustrates what project-based learning can look like, especially when digital tools help students break free from the confines of teacher-driven and classroom-bound instruction.<br>

Imported from Diigo #pbl #education #flickr #collaboration

·flickr.com·May 28, 2009

Flickr: Reinventing Project-Based Learning

Multimedia Projects | ITS | University of Illinois at Springfield

Sample multimedia projects from the University of Illinois at Springfield

Imported from Diigo #multimedia #education #highered #podcast

·uis.edu·May 28, 2009

Multimedia Projects | ITS | University of Illinois at Springfield

How to Use Technology to Enhance Project Learning | Edutopia

Project-based learning using technology to meet the standards

Imported from Diigo #technology #education #pbl #k-12

·edutopia.org·May 28, 2009

How to Use Technology to Enhance Project Learning | Edutopia

Elements of Language: Creating a Multimedia Presentation

Step-by-step guide for creating multimedia presentations, including design, planning, and choosing the right tool

Imported from Diigo #multimedia #communication #design

·go.hrw.com·May 28, 2009

Elements of Language: Creating a Multimedia Presentation

7 things you should know about Creative Commons

Educause introduction to Creative Commons for educators

Imported from Diigo #creativecommons #education

·net.educause.edu·May 28, 2009

7 things you should know about Creative Commons

YouTube - A Fair(y) Use Tale

Humorous look at fair use with clips from Disney videos

Imported from Diigo #copyright

·youtube.com·May 28, 2009

YouTube - A Fair(y) Use Tale

The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use

Imported from Diigo #education #copyright #technology

·education-world.com·May 28, 2009

The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use

A Visit to Copyright Bay

Interactive site where you can quiz yourself on copyright and fair use issues

Imported from Diigo #copyright #education

·stfrancis.edu·May 28, 2009

A Visit to Copyright Bay

The 20 Questions Fair Use Copyright Quiz

True/False quiz on fair use and copyright for multimedia in education

Imported from Diigo #copyright #education #multimedia #fairuse

·esu7.org·May 28, 2009

The 20 Questions Fair Use Copyright Quiz

Travel USA - Project Learning

Jane Krauss on the changing roles of teachers and students with project-based learning

Imported from Diigo #pbl #education #k-12

·netc.org·May 28, 2009

Travel USA - Project Learning

The Future of Instruction: Teacher as 'Co-Learner' : June 2008 : THE Journal

How technology and 21st century changes affect the role of teachers, casting them as co-learners with students

Imported from Diigo #education #k-12 #technology

·thejournal.com·May 28, 2009

The Future of Instruction: Teacher as 'Co-Learner' : June 2008 : THE Journal

Effects of Introducing Technology on Teacher Professionalization

How technology-based reform improved collaboration and engaged teachers in activities for professional growth

Imported from Diigo #education #technology #profdev #collaboration

·ed.gov·May 28, 2009

Effects of Introducing Technology on Teacher Professionalization

Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students

Information from the Department of Education on how classroom technology encourages collaboration, supports complex tasks, and improves student motivation

Imported from Diigo #technology #education #k-12 #motivation #collaboration

·ed.gov·May 28, 2009

Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students

Professional Learning Communities in Schools

Podcast on professional learning communities and how they support student achievement

Imported from Diigo #plc #education #k-12

·idra.org·May 28, 2009

Professional Learning Communities in Schools

NETS-T Standards (pdf)

NETS standards for teachers

Imported from Diigo #technology #education #k-12

·iste.org·May 28, 2009

NETS-T Standards (pdf)

NETS-S Standards for Students (pdf)

Technology standards for students from ISTE

Imported from Diigo #technology #education #k-12

·iste.org·May 28, 2009

NETS-S Standards for Students (pdf)

Education World® : State Standards: Table of Contents

State-by-state standards for K-12 education in most subjects

Imported from Diigo #education #k-12

·education-world.com·May 28, 2009

Education World® : State Standards: Table of Contents

Technology Integration in the Classroom -- Unit 5: Multimedia Project Activities

List of some of the types of multimedia projects possible

Imported from Diigo #multimedia #education

·online.tusc.k12.al.us·May 28, 2009

Technology Integration in the Classroom -- Unit 5: Multimedia Project Activities

How Can We Eliminate Roadblocks to the Information Highway?

Education World article from 2000 with numerous quotes from teachers on barriers to technology integration in the classroom

Imported from Diigo #education #technology #changemanagement

·education-world.com·May 28, 2009

How Can We Eliminate Roadblocks to the Information Highway?

Bloom's Taxonomy

Comparison of the old and new versions of Bloom's taxonomy

Imported from Diigo #education

·odu.edu·May 28, 2009

Bloom's Taxonomy

Essential Questions

Sample chapter from a book by Jamie McKenzie on essential questions, explaining how they differ from traditional "school" questions. Examples for different age levels are provided.

Imported from Diigo #education #k-12 #criticalthinking

·questioning.org·May 28, 2009

Essential Questions

Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally, Andrew Churches

Connects levels on Bloom's taxonomy different types of actions with technology. For example, this categorizes tagging as an analysis skill, reflective blogging as an evaluation skill, and podcasting or animating as a creation skill.

Imported from Diigo #technology #education #criticalthinking #web2.0

·techlearning.com·May 28, 2009

Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally, Andrew Churches

Creating a Storyboard

Brief introduction to storyboarding for multimedia projects with examples of a paper storyboard and a flowchart/mindmap in PowerPoint.

Imported from Diigo #storyboard #multimedia #design #visualization

·willamette.edu·May 28, 2009

Creating a Storyboard

Using Storyboards: Thinking Through Visual Storytelling

Step-by-step guide for creating linear storyboards for multimedia projects

Imported from Diigo #storyboard #education #multimedia

·youthlearn.org·May 28, 2009

Using Storyboards: Thinking Through Visual Storytelling

plugincinema - Interactive Storyboard exercise

An interactive exercise where you create a story to go with the pictures in the storyboard, which change every time you load the page. It's a good way to show how the images alone aren't enough to explain the action in a storyboard; you have to have text and directions.

Imported from Diigo #storyboard #storytelling

·plugincinema.com·May 28, 2009

plugincinema - Interactive Storyboard exercise

Are your visuals saying what you want? Part 1 Visual Elements » VisualsSpeak blog

Part 1 of a 3-part series on visual communication, focusing on dominant lines and shapes. Even though this is specifically about images on blogs, the principles can be applied to any visual communication.

Imported from Diigo #visualization #communication

·christinemartell.com·May 28, 2009

Are your visuals saying what you want? Part 1 Visual Elements » VisualsSpeak blog

Seven Elements of Visual Art

Seven elements of visuals: line, shape, form, space, value, texture, color

Imported from Diigo #graphics #color

·writedesignonline.com·May 28, 2009

Seven Elements of Visual Art

Composition and Design Principles

Principles of visual design with tips for teaching them to children

Imported from Diigo #graphics #education #design #k-12

·goshen.edu·May 28, 2009

Composition and Design Principles

Picnik - edit photos the easy way, online in your browser

Online application for editing photos and other images. Basic tools available with a free account.

Imported from Diigo #photos #tools #technology #graphics

·picnik.com·May 28, 2009

Picnik - edit photos the easy way, online in your browser

Flickr: The Commons

Copyright-free images from the Library of Congress and a number of museums and other organizations. Primarily historical photos, with lots of great primary source material.

Imported from Diigo #photos #flickr #history #primarysources

·flickr.com·May 28, 2009

Flickr: The Commons