These are the slides from the presentation on June 19th @ Mount Pleasant Region 8 on Websites and Blogs.

1. Now That I Have YOU
In My Sites
Pam Cranford
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2. Homepage
Social
Assignments Communication
MY
Blogs
WEB SITES Sharing
Recognition
Student
Pages Practice/Products
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3. The Home Page
• Name
• Schedule
• Directory
www.del.icio.us
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4. Websites Used
• http://jingproject.com
• http://grsites.com
• http://tinypic.com
• http://www.smartgb.com
• http://google.com
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5. Communication
• Teacher’s Welcome
• Introductions
• Contact Information
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6. Websites Used
• http://tinypic.com
• http://google.com
• http://graffitigen.com
• http://gickr.com
• http://www.flickr.com
• http://www.yahoo.com
• Use hyperlinks to bring more visitors to your web site.
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7. • Syllabus/Worksheets pdf
• Due Dates/Test Dates
• Practice websites/Resource links
• Reviews
• Videos explaining the processes/
step-by-step instructions
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8. Sharing
• Roughnecks
• Dates to Remember
• Featured Photos
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9. Websites Used
• http://tinypic.com
• http://google.com
• http://www.marqueetextlive.com
• http://gickr.com
• http://imagechef.com
• Use pdf files for forms you want parents to be able to
access and print out from home.
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10. Recognition
• Spotlight
• Top Readers
• Displays
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11. Websites Used
• http://cooltext.com
• http://gickr.com
• http://imagechef.com
• Attach hyperlinks to other websites for resources, review,
and fun.
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12. Practice & Products
• 24/7 Virtual Reinforcement
• Podcasts
• NEW - Book Talks
http://www.podbean.com/
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13. Websites Used
• http://theedublogger.edublogs.org/?s=hosting+podcasts
• http://www.facts4me.com
• http://skype.com
• I use iMovie/PC users may use Photo Story for podcasting and
digital story telling.
• Flip Video
• Use pdf files for forms you want parents to be able to access and
print out from home.
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14. Student Pages
• Reading TEKS
• Math TEKS
• Technology TEKS
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15. Websites Used
• http://spellingcity.com
• http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/
• Each student has his/her own flash drive and continue
to build a personal eportfolio.
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16. Assignments
• Calendar PDF
• Research PDF
• Moodle Courses
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17. Blogs
• Mrs. Cranford’s Blog
• Class Blog
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18. Social
• Twitter
• Skype
• Delicious
Twitter Tips for Beginners
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19. A Sampling of My Favorites
• http://delicious.com/txgal8437
• http://www.jingproject.com/
• http://www.validifier.com/
• http://www.weebly.com/
• http://www.neok12.com/
• http://www.scrapblog.com/
• http://happyhippy.edublogs.org/2009/06/10/10-things-i-have-
learned-from-twitter/
• http://computertime.wonecks.net/
• http://coconnections.wonecks.net/
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21. Pam Cranford
White Oak ISD
cranfordp@woisd.net
903-291-2115
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22. Pam Cranford
White Oak ISD
cranfordp@woisd.net
903-291-2115
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23. Copyright Concerns
• http://www.slideshare.net/wfryer/copyright-for-educators?type=presentation
• http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualProperty/COPYPOL2.HTM
• http://www.stfrancis.edu/content/cid/copyrightbay/
• http://creativecommons.org/
• http://www.morguefile.com/archive/
• http://copyright4learning.wetpaint.com/
Permission Form Examples
• http://library.csus.edu/content2.asp?pageID=343
• http://vr.woisd.net/users/cranfordp/weblog/8dda8/Permission_Forms.html
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