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Wondering about the pros and cons of using Google Classroom for your eLearning courses? Read this Google Classroom Review to find out. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Ashley Mendez Martinez
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I became a fan of Google Reader, which collected blog posts and other publications to RSS in one easy-to-access place. Then Google discarded this service — one that had a very loyal user base. Google has a history of doing this to features that don’t meet its needs anymore. If I’m making the switch to Classroom, I’d like to know that Google has committed to it. Via Nik Peachey, Ashley Mendez Martinez 
Alyssa Shields's curator insight,
May 29, 2018 3:00 AM
I love Google Classroom!! It's helped so much with group assignments. I want to use this more!
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September 13, 2023 2:11 PM
Google's launch into the learning management system world was received with a lot of buzz. Tips to make ur classroom a 21st centruy classroom! 
Ashley Mendez Martinez's curator insight,
February 3, 3:45 PM
The organization tools that are available in google classroom provides easy access. Another way that google classroom is efficient is by providing a grade recording interface which saves paper and time. Teachers from many technical backgrounds can navigate the platform without any problems. Having these features along with others, can make learning easier and accommodate a lot more students.
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If animation is something that interests you, it might be worth taking a look at these five online platforms to create animations. Maybe you’ve got a presentation coming up which you want to make a little more exciting, or maybe you’re just a little bored. Regardless of why, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to try your hand at creating animations. But animating is a skill which takes a lot of time to learn and requires dedicated and often expensive software. If you’re just looking to dip your toe into animating or just need quick results, then that simply won’t do. Luckily, there is a wide range of online options that alleviate these issues. Here are seven of the best of them. 1. AnimakerFirst on this list comes Animaker, an online video editor with a tremendous variety of features. Animaker lets you edit short videos, GIFs, and even live videos. Its most unique feature, however, is its ability to let you create animations with just the click of a button. Animaker is built from the ground up to let you create seamless animations of just about anything. It’s truly customizable, and gives you all the tools you need in order to create any animation you want. You can start by creating your very own characters in Animaker’s character builder. There’s a ton of variety here in terms of different faces, hairs, clothes, and more, so your characters can look however you need them to. From there, extensive facial animations add more personality to your animation, and you can even include a voiceover with auto-lip-sync, so you don’t need to waste any time animating your character’s lips. Any objects you add in from Animaker’s extensive library can also be automatically animated with its Smart Move feature, which handles all the heavy lifting for you. Animaker does exist as a free service, but with a number of rather large caveats. Free videos will be exported with a watermark and a default Animaker outro. There are also a limited number of downloads and significantly fewer additional features such as custom fonts, commercial rights, or templates. Next up comes Renderforest, an online platform that helps you create high-quality videos, logos, graphics, websites, and animations. The focus here is on the animation options which Renderforest gives you, but there’s plenty more that it’s capable of. Creating an animation with Renderforest is both easy and effective. Renderforest’s approach here uses templates, which it has a large number of professionally animated options to choose from. Once you’ve chosen the template, you can customize it or leave it as is. You can upload new visuals, select fonts, and tweak the final product with a wide range of different tools. This lets you really make the template your own. RELATED:The Best Apps To Animate Photos On Android And IPhone If you’re looking to explain or describe something, then you can add audio to your animation. Music or a voice-over can help to sell your idea, and you can reinforce what is being said with text boxes and images as well. All of these features are free, but once again comes with a variety of pretty hefty caveats. If you remain a free user, you’ll be stuck with a maximum of 360p resolution and a limit of only three minutes per video. You’ll have watermarks placed on all of your work, amongst other things as well. There are more expensive premium options if you’re looking to remove these features or add new ones, such as font uploads or watermark removal. If you’re looking for an online platform dedicated to creating animations and animations only, then Doratoon might be a choice better suited to what you’re looking for. If you’re newer to creating animations or PowerPoints and unfamiliar with a lot of the tools involved, then don’t fret because Doratoon has you covered. It offers a large variety of different templates for you to choose from and work from. If you’re more of a power user, then Doratoon has a lot to offer still as well. There’s a huge range of characters (including animated facial expressions), stock props, backgrounds, and even stock footage and photos if you’re looking for something photo-realistic instead. RELATED:How To Use Adobe Animate: A Tutorial For Absolute Beginners The starting price for Doratoon is zero, meaning you can make use of it entirely for free. This locks you into free templates, fonts, soundtracks, and objects only, however, which severely limits how much you can get done with the tool. Higher resolutions such as 720p and 1080p are also locked behind higher tiers, as well as various tools such as AI dubbing and drawing, and an increase in maximum video length. The free version includes a watermark as well. Next on this list comes Biteable, an online animation maker with a truly huge number of templates and scenes available for you to use. Biteable features a variety of different templates for you to use, but more than that, it makes creating animations entirely from scratch easy as well. All you need to do to get started with Biteable is to choose from a selection of scenes, which you can then string together to produce your story. These scenes can be animations, stock photos, or clips provided by Biteable, or you can upload your own. This is all free, but premium options exist as well. Free videos created with Biteable will feature a watermark on them and lesser maximum resolution. Premium options include higher resolutions, commercial usage rights, and video analytics. Finally, we have Pixteller. Pixteller is another online animation creation platform which allows you to create projects seamlessly from a wide range of professional templates. Pixteller features hundreds of animation templates to choose from. Once chosen, you can edit every aspect of the animation from the photos, illustrations, and even the shapes. You can add additional features as well, such as brand colors and fonts. RELATED:Pose-To-Pose Animation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Beginners Pixteller even lets you adjust each element on a frame-by-frame basis by changing the properties of the element. This means that you can create and adjust the motion that exists in its templates to accomplish just about anything. There is no free plan available with Pixteller. Instead, there are two premium plans to choose from. The first is for graphic images only, which means that if you’re looking to make use of the features mentioned here, you’ll need to go with the more expensive of the two. If you’re just getting started with this type of thing, then the tools mentioned here are all invaluable resources to get a taste for what you could maybe one day achieve with animation. If this has sparked an interest, there’s a wide variety of different tools that can cater to all sorts of audiences and styles, as long as you know where to look. The Top 10 2D Animation Software Systems READ NEXT SHARETWEETEMAIL RELATED TOPICS INTERNET CREATIVE WEBSITE LISTS COMPUTER ANIMATION ONLINE TOOLS ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jack Ryan (36 Articles Published) Jack is a writer based in Melbourne, Australia with a passion for all things tech and all things written. When not writing, Jack enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with friends. Via Charles Tiayon, Ashley Mendez Martinez
Ashley Mendez Martinez's curator insight,
February 4, 5:47 PM
Animaker was introduced to me during grad school, so not too long ago. As a beginner the steps to create an animation was easy and self-explanatory however, the information about the program itself was confusing. I remember I created a three-minute animation video. When it was time to download it, it wouldn't let me because my free trial limit was two minutes. I was devastated and hopeless thinking that I will have to start all over, using another platform. My solution was to make a copy of my video and cut it in half and repeat the process with my original video. I put together my two halves in another platform for video editing.
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March 2, 5:56 AM
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Over the past year or so, a narrative that AI will inevitably transform education has become widespread. You can find it in the pronouncements of investors, tech industry figures, educational entrepreneurs, and academic thought leaders. If you are looking for arguments in favour of AI in education, you can find them in dedicated journals, special issues, handbooks and conferences, in policy texts and guidance, as well as on social media and in the educational and technology press. Via Edumorfosis 
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February 25, 12:11 PM
(Ben Williamson, 2024) "'Estos 21 argumentos en contra de la IA Educativa demuestran cómo la IA no puede considerarse inevitable, beneficiosa o transformadora de ninguna manera directa. Ni siquiera es necesario adoptar una perspectiva normativa fuerte para ver que la IA Educativa es altamente disputada y controvertida. Es, en otras palabras, un problema público que requiere deliberación pública y supervisión continua si se quieren realizar posibles beneficios y abordar sus considerables riesgos. Quizás estos 21 puntos críticos puedan servir como base para parte de la deliberación pública continua requerida como contraste a las narrativas de inevitabilidad de la IA y las visiones tecnológicamente deterministas de la transformación educativa".
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Nancy White's curator insight,
September 20, 2014 1:03 PM
Interesting look back at the evolution of the LMS
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Asked how they would redesign their learning management systems, 46 percent of students said the features needed to improve -- far outpacing any other response. The students listed alerts, methods of communication and mobile access as some of the features that needed to be revamped. Via Nancy White
Nancy White's curator insight,
September 26, 2014 1:44 PM
The article goes on to point out that maybe it shouldn't be considered a faculty problem -but the systems should be more "intuitive and meaningful." I would agree with this - though professional development is also critical. Perhaps we should require all teachers to take an online class and experience it as a student (with a teacher who has mastered the LMS) so that they can see and understand the more advanced features?
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Nancy White's curator insight,
July 24, 2013 10:54 AM
This describes a great way to learn/understand the importance of digital citizenship -by engaging in this global project and learning together!
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Learner-centric approach seems to be at the forefront of effective instruction in eLearning courses. The learner must be at the heart of it. (Six Key Ingredients of Learner-centered eLearning Courses | Design with a focus on the learner first! Via Barbara Bray, Nancy White
Nancy White's curator insight,
July 31, 2013 12:41 PM
Whether you are teaching in traditional face-to-face classrooms, blended, or fully online, these are key ingredients for motivated, self-directed learners.
When designing learning for digital citizenship, we need to think beyond just delivery of "content" - but how can you help students own it? Use these ingredients in your learning design!
Nancy White's curator insight,
July 31, 2013 12:42 PM
Whether you are teacing in a traditional classroom environment, blended, or fully online, these are key ingredients for motivated, self-directed learners. 
Barbara Bray's comment,
August 7, 2013 5:41 PM
Thank you Nancy for your insight on self-directed learners.
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Digital citizenship is not a one time discussion. It is an ongoing process that needs to be taught to all grade levels and to all stakeholders. Via Nancy White
Nancy White's curator insight,
August 21, 2013 6:48 PM
Excellent! Must read/must do for every teacher. I love the simplicity and open discussion/ownership this inspires. 
Mary Reilley Clark's curator insight,
August 22, 2013 9:36 AM
My contention has been that banning digital devices in school ignores the powerful computer many students carry every day. They need to learn the academic uses for that phone they use to text and Instagram!
Nancy White's curator insight,
March 7, 2017 6:50 PM
This makes me think about the importance of helping our young learners gradually learn appropriate behaviors, safety, and how to socialize in a safe space from an early age. We need to be there with them in online spaces, just like we are on the playgrounds. Thanks for sharing, Adnan!
Melissa Bradley's curator insight,
January 30, 9:02 PM
Wow, this is eye opening. It makes me think twice about where I want my students to conduct research. Moving forward, I will have vetted a few sites for them to conduct research to ensure valuable content for them to view and read. For example, when researching to predict weather patterns students will use weather.com.
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11 Tools for Teaching With YouTube Videos Richard Byrne - PracticalEdTech.com 5 Tools for Adding Questions to Videos - AKA Making Flipped Lessons After a few years EDpuzzle remains at the top of my list of recommended tools for creating flipped video lessons. It is a neat tool that allows yo Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Joann Velazquez 
Won Ho's curator insight,
October 9, 2018 7:20 PM
If you use Moodle, H5p and quiz can do all of these things. 
Joann Velazquez's curator insight,
January 27, 11:24 PM
Elevate the quality of your Edpuzzle videos for a flipped classroom approach with these essential tips. First, ensure your video has clear learning objectives, aligning seamlessly with your curriculum goals. Incorporate interactive elements like questions and quizzes to promote active engagement and reinforce understanding. Provide personalized feedback within Edpuzzle, addressing individual student needs and offering valuable guidance. Lastly, consider supplementing videos with supportive resources, varying your presentation style, and encouraging real-world connections to create a dynamic and effective flipped learning experience.
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EdPuzzle is a neat tool that I recently learned about from David Kapuler. EdPuzzle allows you to add your voice and questions to educational videos. On EdPuzzle you can search for educational videos from Khan Academy and Learn Zillion. Via Thomas Faltin, Joann Velazquez
Joann Velazquez's curator insight,
January 29, 7:26 PM
Utilizing Edpuzzle to record yourself teaching math or reading for ESL students is an excellent strategy. For math, you can provide visual explanations, step-by-step problem-solving, and clarifications that can enhance students' understanding. Meanwhile, for ESL students, recording yourself reading offers valuable accommodations, allowing them to listen to pronunciation, intonation, and context, which can significantly aid their language acquisition and comprehension. Edpuzzle's interactive features further enhance engagement, making the learning experience more personalized and effective for a diverse range of students.
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A collection of teacher-approved Common Core-aligned math apps for middle school students, such as Geoboard, Graphs, DragonBox, BrainPOP, and others. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Ashley Mendez Martinez
Ashley Mendez Martinez's curator insight,
February 2, 9:32 AM
Online content platforms are created for all ages and interest, so there is always going to be an app for everyone. BrainPop is one of many platforms that has a variety of subjects and subtopics to explore. BrainPop is also available for students that have different backgrounds and home language. My students enjoy BrainPop because it starts the lesson as a story line and the ending is always the funniest.
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Dotstorming is a neat tool that combines a bit of Padlet with a polling tool. On Dotstorming you can create a space for people to post digital sticky notes. Those notes can contain text and or imag... Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Ashley Mendez Martinez
Ashley Mendez Martinez's curator insight,
February 3, 4:35 PM
Dot storming is a tool that I want to try out in my classroom for voting purposes only. I am hoping this tool can substitute the hand raising count for fieldtrips, Chromebook repairs and choosing afterschool clubs. It gives the user control in the environment by selecting the number of votes the students have and will populate the decision with the most votes. It will eliminate recounting hands, changing their vote and not voting or participating at all. I am excited to explore and implement this tool.
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This paper aims to develop a new model of Project-Based Instructional Taxonomy (PBIT) that provides a tool of course design that facilitates Computational Thinking (CT) development as creative action in solving real-life problems. Via Gail Christina Van Schalkwyk
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"At the start of 2024, our community responded enthusiastically to our call out for standout examples showcasing AI use in education. Thank you to all who have shared so far. As we are working on compiling the online resource, we wanted to share some of the submissions we’ve received already. In this blog, we’ve included ..." Via Leona Ungerer
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D’Arcy Norman has an excellent blog post up titled “On the false binary of LMS vs. Open” that captures a false framing issue. We’re pushed into a false binary position – either you’re on the side of the evil LMS, working … Continue reading → Via Nancy White
Nancy White's curator insight,
September 20, 2014 12:24 PM
Insight from the LMS field: " the coexistence of the LMS with open tools will be central to the market’s future." >>Lets hope so. For a K-12 LMS, we need to be able to gradually remove the training wheels.
Nancy White's curator insight,
September 20, 2014 1:20 PM
This is the article that started my "Rabbit Hole" learning on the LMS.
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Nancy White's curator insight,
October 6, 2014 11:31 AM
Ok, judging from the pictures, this is an older site, but I think much of the content is relevant today. We need to think about what the best online learning environment should include for elementary students -I believe it could be quite different than for high school students.
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Gust MEES's curator insight,
July 30, 2013 12:37 PM
Learn more:
- Click here for the related lesson, "Trillion Dollar Footprint.":
- http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/lesson/trillion-dollar-footprint-6-8
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Digital+Footprint
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=eCitizen
Ness Crouch's curator insight,
August 1, 2013 6:10 AM
Very Very important!!! Great animation to share with students
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cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Walmart Corporate This past week, I worked with a small group of educators on becoming a "Networked Educator", and we had some great conversations about ho... Via Alfredo Calderón, Nancy White
Nancy White's curator insight,
January 3, 2014 3:41 PM
Great chart that really emphasizes the importance of teaching students to be good digital citizens. Open the playground, but model, teach, and give students feedback first on how to be safe there.
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Create effective mobile eLearning content and ensure a seamless experience for learners by adhering to these key steps and considerations. Via EDTECH@UTRGV, Joann Velazquez 
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January 17, 1:46 PM
"In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the key steps and considerations for crafting effective eLearning content for mobile platforms."
Joann Velazquez's curator insight,
January 25, 10:41 PM
Indeed, achieving excellence in mobile e-learning hinges on the ability to customize educational content to cater to the diverse learning styles and preferences of individual students. By recognizing and incorporating various learning modalities, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approaches, mobile e-learning can become more inclusive and effective. Moreover, optimizing content for mobile devices ensures accessibility and flexibility, allowing learners to engage with materials at their own pace and convenience. Embracing interactive features, adaptive learning techniques, and personalized assessments further enhances the mobile e-learning experience, promoting excellence in education tailored to each student's needs.
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Joann Velazquez's curator insight,
January 27, 11:11 PM
Experience the full potential of Edpuzzle by watching this informative video showcasing its diverse features and capabilities. Discover how Edpuzzle seamlessly integrates interactive elements, such as questions and quizzes, into educational videos, fostering an engaging learning environment. Explore the platform's ability to personalize feedback and cater to individual student needs. This video provides a comprehensive overview, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking to harness the benefits of Edpuzzle in their teaching approach.
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Google classroom is a platform to deliver assignments, collaborate and provide feedback. Based on the article, there are advantages and disadvantages of using google classroom. The advantage that I see more beneficial is being able to provide effective feedback to my learners on assignments or activities. Feedback is crucial for guiding learners to a more critical and deeper thinking. A disadvantage that I believe it can cause a lot of frustration is the editing problems. Younger students can accidently delete assignments or parts of it since once assigned they become the owners of the document.