An overview of Web 2.0 and networking tools especially useful for the classroom and/or the classroom teacher.
Podcasting in Plain English
uploaded by leelefever at youtube.com
A 3 minute explanation of podcasting.
This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace. http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/podcasting
Google Docs in Plain English
uploaded by Google at youtube.com
Create and share online documents, spreadsheets and presentations. It's free. You can: 1) Access your documents online from any computer with an internet connection. 2) Add collaborators to your document and Docs will send them a link to access the doc online (no need to send email attachments back and forth) 3) Decide who can view and edit each document (only you, some people, or everyone) For a quick product tour, check out: http://www.google.com/google-ds/tour1.html Or to get started ...
Wikis in Plain English
uploaded by leelefever at youtube.com
A short explanation of wikis and how they can be used to coordinate a group.
This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace.
http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/video-wikis-plain-english
Social Media in Plain English
uploaded by leelefever at youtube.com
A simple story that illustrates the forces shaping social media. This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace. http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/socialmedia
Social Bookmarking in Plain English
uploaded by leelefever at youtube.com
A short explanation of the features and benefits of Social Bookmarking sites like Delicious.com.
This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace.
http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/bookmarking-plain-english
Video: RSS in Plain English
uploaded by leelefever at youtube.com
A short explanation of RSS and how it helps you save time reading the web.
This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace.
http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/rss_plain_english
Online Photo Sharing in Plain English
uploaded by leelefever at youtube.com
A short explanation on the benefits and features of online photo sharing.
This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace. http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/photosharing
Google Reader in Plain English
uploaded by Google at youtube.com
http://www.google.com/reader - How to use Google Reader to read all your favorite news sites and blogs in one place and share news with friends.
Networked Student
uploaded by wdrexler at youtube.com
The Networked Student was inspired by CCK08, a Connectivism course offered by George Siemens and Stephen Downes during fall 2008. It depicts an actual project completed by Wendy Drexler's high school students. The Networked Student concept map was inspired by Alec Couros' Networked Teacher. I hope that teachers will use it to help their colleagues, parents, and students understand networked learning in the 21st century. Anyone is free to use this video for educational purposes. You may ...
Instructional Technology: Looking Backward, Thinking Forward
uploaded by OscarRetterer at youtube.com
A brief (and incomplete) snapshot of the past 100+ years of educational technology
NOTE: Although this is an educational, no-profit video, the original, credited audio track - Roll Tide by Hans Zimmer (Universal Distribution) - has been changed due to a copyright claim by a third party. A sad, yet timely, footnote to this short video. Will copyright policies evolve in the 21st century?
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