Resources
- The 5 - Technology Integration Resources
Want the 411 on Web 2.0 tools? Need help getting started with the Read/Write Web?
The 5 can help! Each category features the answers to five basic questions providing information educators should know about a variety of technology integration tools, focusing particularly on Web 2.0 resources. Links to the tools and additional resources are also included. Make The 5 your one stop shop for Web 2.0 technology integration!
Here's a sample from The 5.
File Conversion
- What is it?
File conversion is the changing for the format of a file to a different, usable file extension.
- How can I use it? How can I integrate it in my classroom?
Convert internet-based videos to extensions that can be saved on your own comptuer. Therefore, you do not have to worry about the reliability of the internet working on the day you want to show the video. More importantly, you will always have the video.
- How do I get started?
Zamzar
MediaConvert
Vixy
Media Converter
Total Video Converter free 15-day trial
Any Video Converter
Kick YouTube: find a YouTube video and type "kick" in front of the "youtube" part of the address
- What else should I know?
A filter MAY block the notification email from the conversion site that your file is ready. Check your junk folder.
- Where can I find out more?
Any of the help sections from the aforementioned sites will provide more information.
- Join TIE for TechTuesday. We will feature a new web-based technology on the first Tuesday of every month at 3:30 MST/4:30 CST. No prior knowledge of Web 2.0 tools is needed. In addition to receiving step-by-step information, you will engage in a live webinar with a TIE Educational Technology Specialist, who will help guide you through the maze of web-based learning tools.
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