TUHSD EdTech Feb 4, 2014

Volume 2 Issue 24 Using Camera Tools If you wish to record classroom video using the Helix laptop camera, make sure the following is in place.  Install the free February 4, 2014 Tech Tuesday Archive Digital Learning Day Tomorrow is Digital Learning Day! Educators all over the nation have been invited to participate in Digital Learning Day as a way to promote sound through effective planning and interactive lessons and activities. At the very least, share your technology integration activities with one another or post a status update on your favorite social media site. For ideas, go to the Digital Learning Day website and see what other teachers are doing. camera app from the Windows In the meantime, check out some of these Cool Tools for School! Click store.  If the camera does on the image to open the web link. Create free 30-second videos for not work, send in a presentations, science projects, TrackIT to ensure biographies, summaries, student events the camera driver is installed. and more. To apply for Animoto’s Classroom  If you need to record audio for a version, click here. screencast, it is Create interactive, virtual posters for good to use an presentations and projects. earphone/mic. Bookmark useful websites and annotate If you have a district iPad, the camera app is another good tool to record classroom activities. text for future reference or to share with others. Use a virtual wall to post text, images, web links and to share and export in image, PDF, or Excel. Instructional Technology Integration Visit the TUHSD Technology Integration web page for laptop and Synergy resources. Click the image below. When used on laptops, iPads, smartphones, this student response system allows teachers to quickly check for understanding. Create note cards for vocabulary terms and use spelling and test features to enhance study skills. A virtual mind mapping tool that allows for collaboration.