Thursday, April 12, 2012

10 Tips for Blogs


  1. Keep it organized
  2. Keep it updated and current 
  3. Upload presentations through SlideShare 
  4. Design of blog needs to be simple and clear
  5. Title of blog needs to be informative
  6. Make sure links on the blog work
  7. Cite the websites and links you use
  8. Make it accessible 
  9. Clear and easy to read
  10. Keep content concise based on your audience 

Monday, April 9, 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

WebQuest

10 Tips of Video

  1. Make sure the lighting is bright enough to see people's faces
  2. Avoid shaking and bouncing of camera
  3. Make sure audio is clear
  4. Utilize the editing settings
  5. Make it an engaging video - movement
  6. Using titles to introduce or transition between scenes
  7. Create the right environment for the video
  8. If talking to the audience, have eye contact with the camera
  9. Save/Upload video to a place where it is easily accessible  
  10. Distribute the time in the video appropriately

10 Tips for WebQuest

  1. Clearly define and point out objectives
  2. Easy to follow
  3. Make sure the links work and take you to correct site
  4. Make sure all links are age appropriate
  5. Consider how long it will take to accomplish assingment
  6. Use more specific questions - close to exact answers
  7. Number the questions to the answer sheet
  8. Use pictures, diagrams, etc. to keep assingment "fun"
  9. Make all instructions (including after clickng on link) very clear
  10. Have meaningful links for students to look at

Thursday, February 23, 2012

10 Tips for Prezi

  1. Consider Prezi's usefulness
  2. Think about optional placement of words and images
  3. Create a path that will minimize possible motion sickness
  4. Utilize framing when it makes sense
  5. Group similar items to limit panning and increase understanding
  6. Use color schemes that enhance the project and go together
  7. Brainstorm a path or overall pattern before you begin
  8. Arrange your paths at the end of the Prezi
  9. Keep information at a reasonable distance
  10. Keep the Prezi interesting with pictures and videos