Why Webquests Rock!!

1. With Web Quests, students are exposed to multiple types of media and materials that are not available in a regular text book.

2. Students have a choice in their pace setting and self learning.

3. Web Quests give students an organized approach to using the internet.

4. Students must use decision making and thinking abilities.

Historical Figures Web Quest

A webquest on historical letters for the 8th grade

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Slideshare Demo

1. Slideshare is also a great way to gettyour presentations out there and spread the word about either yourself or your brand as the site features easy ways for you to embed the presentations, share on Twitter and Facebook and to share them with your friends by email.

2. In the past your presentations, no matter how good, would only ever get seen by the handful of people in the room but that has all changed.

3. You can either use Slideshare to read great content and get great presentations. to further enhance your knowledge of a certain subject.

4. You can upload your content and share it with the world by embedding it to your blog or Linkedin or sharing on Twitter or Facebook to share your knowledge with the world.

MOVIE - Killer Turtles

First Steps in Windows Movie Maker
A first look at the Windows Movie Maker screen. Get to know the Storyboard view and the Timeline view of Windows Movie Maker. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will also show you how to import pictures to begin your movie.
2) Import Video Clips into Windows Movie Maker
Import an existing video clip that you have saved previously on your computer. This video clip will have a file extension of one of the many compatible video file types, such as AVI,MPG, ASF or WMV, to name a few. This imported video clip can be added to existing still pictures already in your movie project.
3)Edit Video Clips in Windows Movie Maker
Once you have imported a video clip you may wish to edit it by trimming or deleting extraneous parts. It is a simple matter to edit the video clip by splitting it into smaller parts.
4) Adding Music and Sounds
These two audio file types and can be imported into Windows Movie Maker to enhance your movie. Audio files reside in their own specific location on the Timeline of the project window. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you how to add music, sound or narration to your movie.
http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/moviemaker/a/mov_mak_beg.htm

Prezi Fun

http://prezi.com/3uz-icn5yfub/copy-of-mat601/

Why use Prezi?
1. Helps the creator of a presentation take control of the content and layout.
2. It is easier to use than PowerPoint.
3. Holds viewers attention more effectively.
4. It is new and different and not what people expect.

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Why PowerPoint?

1. Use PowerPoint in the classroom so that you can use them over and over again. Plus you can change them as needed!
2. You can take your class on virtual field trips.
3. It is much easier to read text from a PowerPoint presentation versus an overhead projector.
4. The lesson is much more engaging and interactive!