Online Educational Apps and Resources page 1 TEACH UNICEF http://www.teachunicef.org/topics 1. Select a topic from the options provided. 2. On the succeeding screen, you will find various teaching materials to choose from i.e. unit & lesson plans, activities, articles, videos, and audio. a. Select which grade level you are interested in. b. Click on the material type or the + button to expand the list. c. Select the resource that you want to use. The resource will be shown in a separate tab or window. d. You may also choose to save downloaded files into your specific folder. 1 2a 2b to 2d
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 2 Padlet An online virtual board to collaborate in collecting ideas, thought expressing, brainstorming, opinion gathering, content sharing, viewing understandings, displaying information, and more Padlet is free. There are paid plans for schools and businesses. Teacher (to create Padlet): You need to Sign up and then logged into your Padlet s account. Student(s): You do not need to Sign up or Log in in order to add content 1. Go to https://padlet.com/ 2. In order to create topic Log in with your already established Google or Facebook account OR Click on Sign Up to create a new Padlet account
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 3 ` 3. Write the title and its description 4. Chooses the layout of your padlets; Freedom, Grid and Stream 5. Choose the wallpaper where all the padlets will be put 3 4 5
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 4 6. Select the privacy setting; private, password protected, secret and public (Default setting is Secret and Can Write - usually don t need to change it) 6 7. In order to share created Padlet among your circle (of students, colleagues, stakeholders, etc.), you can modify randomly-and-autogenerated URL to more thematic and copypaste/share among your networks. In our case, manually modified URL is www.padlet.com/hassan_mpk/gced In order to collaborate, participants do not need to Sign up or Sign in and start adding/editing content right away. 7
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 5 8. Your padlet is ready. Click on START POSTING 8 9. Click anywhere on the pane (empty area) and you can post your Padlet [posting supports (almost) every file type; video, audia, image, uploading from local computer, web links, etc.] 9 10. Next to Settings icon or your profile picture, the menu with three dots ( ). Click on it in order to have extended view of available options (export, clear, start over, print, etc.) 10
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 6 TRICIDER For Teachers 1 1. Go to website: www.tricider.com 2 2. Enter a question, topic, or statement that will provoke students discussion 1 Sharing the Discussion with the Class 4 3 3. Click on the Share and invite button to share the discussion with the class 4. The discussion stays active until the set deadline as such, entries can be accommodated even outside class 2 1
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 7 Sharing the Discussion with the Class There are many options to share: 4 5 4. Use the built-in options to share via email or social media 5. Use the unique link and share it via other channels e.g. classroom, homework, presentations, etc. works better with a shortened URL such as bit.ly 3 For Students Add Your Ideas to the discussion board Go to the link shared by the teacher. 1.Click on the add idea button to add your ideas to the discussion 1 4 2
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 8 Describe your Idea 2 2.Fill out the details about your idea with a detailed description 5 Add Feedback to Ideas 3.Click Add argument to add feedback to your own as well as others ideas 3 6 3
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 9 Fill Out Details for Feedback 4.Click the + or - status button depending on whether feedback provided is pro or con 5.Fill out details of your feedback 4 5 7 Example of Successful Feedback Submission 8 4
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 10 Vote for the Best Idea 6 6.Click on Vote and fill out your name to cast your vote for the idea that you agree with most. 9 5
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 11 MINDMUP https://www.mindmup.com 1. There is no need to register/ sign up. 2. To create a mindmap: a. Start with the core node in the centre. Type the main topic of your mindmap. b. Go to the toolbox at the right side of the screen. Check what each button does by hovering on icon. c. For each node that you have, you can add a sibling (same level) or a child (one level down). i. Click the Add child button. Type a sub topic A. ii. Click the Insert sibling button. Type a sub topic B. iii. You may continue adding a child or inserting a sibling, depending on your group s discussion. d. You may move a node around by dragging and dropping this within the mindmap. You can even change levels from child to parent, sibling to child, etc. e. You may use the shortcut menu for easier access to tools. f. See sample below. 3. To save your mindmap: a. Go to File > Save As (or Save if file is already existing). Since you do not have a stand alone Mindmup app in your device, save your file to Google Drive. Mindmup will save your file using the text in your core node. (If you wish to edit or view your file, open it via your Google Drive.) b. You may also export the file as pdf. It will open in a separate browser tab. You may then save your file to your computer / local disk. c. You may also share your file via Google Drive or print it as a hard copy. 2c 2e & f 3
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 12 POPPLET http://popplet.com/ Sample: http://popplet.com/app/#/2026403 Demo: http://popplet.com/app/#/demo 1. Check out the sample popplet done in a aclass. 2. To learn how to use Popplet, start with a demo. Click on the link to the demo site to see how it is used. 3. Sign up with Popplet. If you already have an account, log in to Popplet using your email address and password. Popplet opens up your dashboard. You may view sample popplets or make your own. 4. To make your own popplet: a. Click on the Make new popplet button. Give it a name and pick a title colour. b. Double click on the space to create a popple. Start with the core popple in the centre. Type the main topic of your mindmap. You can change the popple box colour, font size, create a drawing, or upload an image or file using the popple tools. c. Click and drag a popple connector to create a new popple this will be treated as a child. Edit as you wish. d. Move a popple by dragging and dropping it within the working area. e. You may delete a popple by clicking on the x icon in the popple itself. f. Repeat the process until you finish the mindmap. You may use the View All button or zoom slider to manipulate your screen view. 5. Save your popplet by clicking on the Settings button (wheel) and selecting Save. This will be saved in your account and will be accessible through your dashboard. You can also export your popplet as an image or a pdf file. 6. To convert your popplet into a presentation, click on the Settings button and choose View > Presentation Mode. You will be able to record your presentation by clicking the popples according to the order of your presentation. Click the Play button to test it. 7. You can see that your name is indicated in the popple/s which you create. You can invite other people to collaborate on your popplet for a common mindmap output. Do this by clicking the Share button on the upper right hand side of the screen. 6 7
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 13 POSTER MY WALL http://www.postermywall.com/ 1. You can create a poster without signing up. a. The advantage of signing up / logging in with FB is that you can save and access your work from the cloud storage. Also, you have other layout options like photo collage, calendar, and card, using your Facebook photos. b. If you do decide to sign up/log in, you will see your posters under My Stuff. 2. To create a poster: a. Click the Start a Project button, choose Poster from the pull down menu. You may explore the other layout options on your own. b. You have the option to choose from existing templates or using a blank canvas. c. A selected template provides you with objects that you may edit, move, or even delete. d. To edit an object, just click on the object placeholder i.e. the box that surrounds a particular object. Editing is very similar to how objects are edited in Writer or Impress. Just manipulate the different controls available in the right context toolbar. Be sure to give your poster a Title. e. The icons on the left allow you to add other objects to the poster, such as photos, text, clipart, and background. These tools will be used a lot if you choose to work with a blank canvas. 3. To save, share, or download: a. Just click on the appropriate button and follow the instructions. b. Saving will save to your account. If you wish to save on your storage, select Download. 2a 3 2e 2d
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 14 STORYBOARD THAT https://www.storyboardthat.com 1. You can create a storyboard without signing up. a. The advantage of signing up / logging in with FB is that you can save and access your work from the cloud storage. The free account has a number of limitations check the Pricing tab for information. b. If you do decide to sign up/log in, you will see your storyboards under My Account. c. For new users, you can view the Getting Started tutorial video that automatically pops up upon log in. 2. To create a storyboard: a. Click the Create a Storyboard button. NOTE: DO NOT click any purchase options. Use the free version. b. You may explore the other layout options on your own. You can also add cells, change cell size, move cells, etc. c. For each cell: i. you may add scenes, characters, texts, and shapes from the available selection by dragging your preference to the cell ii. you can manipulate each object zoom/ enlarge, crop, move, re color, etc by clicking on the appropriate button; just make sure that your strip is for one scene d. Proceed to the next cell until you complete the strip. e. Remember to save your work regularly (click the Save button at the bottom toolbar). 3. To save, share, or download: a. Upon saving, just click on the appropriate button and follow the instructions to print, download, or play as a slideshow. Explore the options on your own. b. Saving will save to your account. If you wish to save on your storage, select Download. 2c 2b 2e 2b 2c
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 15 WE VIDEO h"ps://www.wevideo.com/! 1! Log in with your Facebook!! 1 2 Click + to create new video!! 3 slides of brief introduction! You may 'skip' it!! 2 Select from the options and click Start button!!! Click Start editing' to begin! 3 This is the main editing interface. You can select to upload media to edit or live record!
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 16 4 To build your movie: a. Drag media objects from your library to the main track and place these in the timeline. b. Select Graphics and Audio clips (music) from those freely available in WeVideo and drag items on to your timeline. 5 Go to the timeline to edit the media objects you selected: a. To re arrange media objects: drag/ move these to your preferred order b. To adjust the length each media object is shown: adjust the specific object s side borders c. To add transitions: click on the Transitions icon in the toolbar and drag your selected transition to the specific location in the timeline d. To add a Title and End slide: click on the Text button in the menu bar Media types 4 6 5 6 Click on the play button in the viewing pane to watch a preview of your video 7 To save your video to your WeVideo account, click the Finish button at the top of the app. You may opt to upload your video to Vimeo, Youtube, Dropbox, Facebook, etc. Explore these options on your own. a. You may set your video as Private or Public, depending on your preference. b. Once your video is published, you may view it in the window. You may also download your movie to your storage device at this point.
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 17 Module 4: WIX http://www.wix.com Click on Sign In button to Sign up as new user or Sign in as existing user You can Sign In as existing user or you can Sign Up as new user using your Facebook username & password OR using you Google+ (gmail ID) username & password Press Go after you enter input your email & password after you Signed Up.
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 18 Let s build this You ll see your WIX account ID on top right bringing cursor on pointing down arrow will show all available options, including Logout. Let s build Portfolio click on Portfolio and following page will show up Click on Get Started button
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 19 Select website template you wish to use Search and view templates in all available categories Mobile device preview, with Price tag, info and Edit & View options Dashboard look right after signing in
Online Educational Apps and Resources page 20 http://hassanmpk.wix.com/mar16