Links prepared for tonight's Mini-geekfest are available here for easy access:http://minigeekfest.wikispaces.com/Mini-geekfest_Links_6-13-11

Note: these links currently do not include links shared by participants during the session but they will be added later http://www.bonnieterry.com/blog/http://eatoneducationalinsights.edublogs.org/2009/09/08/my-teacher-my-hero/

June 13, 2011

Bomomo http://bomomo.comEasy and fun to use...just pick a tool and then drag the mouse to create your own works of art.  :)

• save as a .jpg• save in normal or high

quality 

http://www.spellingcity.com/https://www.facebook.com/spellingcity?sk=wall

http://www.zooburst.com http://www.zooburst.com/zb_pricing.php

Now it's your turn! Raise your hand to take the mic!

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Flipsnackhttp://www.flipsnack.comConvert a PDF document into a nifty flip book.Do have to sign-up for an account.

http://www.scoop.itMy two Scoop.it sites: LiveBinders and Screencasting for Online Learninghttp://www.scoop.it/t/screencasting-for-online-learninghttp://www.scoop.it/t/livebinders

Now it's your turn! Raise your hand to take the mic!

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Calameohttp://www.calameo.com/Much like Flipsnack except the document you upload doesn't have to be a PDF. This example is from a PowerPoint. (Sign-up for an account.)

http://www.calameo.com/read/0007341280d9483fff054

3 ways to view1. Publication2. Slide3. Index

Table of Contents

• Search• Zoom in• Full screen view• Download• Print

Fantastic Summer Professional Development OpportunitiesALL FREE! ALL Recorded so you can view any time, any place

TCEA 2011 Technology ConferenceTexas Computer Education Association

METC Virtual ConferenceMidwest Education Technology Conference

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/gallery/2011/

Now it's your turn! Raise your hand to take the mic!

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Count down the cool way  with Sermon Spice Timer

This site offers many countdowns for sale, this is the only free one I could find.

http://sermonspice.com/product/27118/colorful-grunge-countdown

http://www.pimarsc.org/home/google-tools-for-schools

Google Tools for SchoolsSIT Project  (Statewide Instructional Technology)

Just came across this one and looking forward to exploring all that it offers regarding Google Docs.

 "How To" Videos for the Technology Classroom 

http://www.learnitin5.com/Archives

and don't forget about the amazing videos for learning about web tools shared by Adam Bellow on

http://www.eduTecher.net

Newest tutorials:http://www.learnitin5.com/Diigo-advanced-group-use

http://www.learnitin5.com/Twitter-Hashtagshttp://www.learnitin5.com/Tweetdeck

Use Diigo for social bookmarking, creating lists and webslides, and creating groups!

Special thanks -• Everyone who participated

Would you like a professional development certificate for participating in this webinar?

 1 hour of re-certification credit!

Complete this survey about tonight's Mini-geekfest and include your name and email address to request a certificate.

http://hnyctt.me/mini-geekfest-6-13-11

Next show: Monday, July 11, 2011

Upcoming Events

• Check the AzTEA calendar for future professional development events:

• http://www.aztea.org/events• Register to participate in Regional AzTEA

Conferences    o WOW Virtual Technology Conference:  April 30, 2011-FREE!!!o Conference is over but you can still register and access all of the

recordings and resources. http://aztea.org/moodle o Access to many "Technology in Education" Moodle courses

where you can learn about tools and resources "on demand" on your own schedule--available 24/7.

Where can you go from here?

• Join AzTEA for full membership benefits and more great professional development opportunities and resources

• Get technology integration support and follow-up training from the S.I.T. Project

• Submit an application as AzTEA member to offer your own webinars and online workshops

www.aztea.org

Learn Central

• Join Learn Central to collaborate with educators around the world and get your own “3 for Free” Elluminate site

     http://www.learncentral.org  • Join the AzTEA Professional Development

group on Learn Central  http://www.learncentral.org/group/26127/ aztea-20-professional-development