Flipped classroom: no need to reinvent the wheel

Among the teachers communities where you can download screencasts for your curriculum,  one of the most important and organized is the Khan Academy.

I recommend listening to the TEDtalk by its founder,  and then go the the Khan Academy website.

Jude.

A low key way to start recording your screen for flipping your classroom

If you don't feel ready for a new software like Camtasia, why not giving a try, first, to a simple screen recorder already installed with your Smartboard software?
Not a lot of bells and whistles, but it will make you feel what it is like to create a screencast.
The screen recorder tool is on your floating toolbar. If it is not, just add it by clicking on the settings icon at the bottom of the toolbar. More questions? Don't hesitate to ask!

Jude

Experimenting with the flipped classroom

This summer at Profile,  five teachers and your dedicated librarian/tech integrator will explore what is currently the best tool for the flipped classroom, Camtasia Studio.  Following up on this previous post, take a look at these short introduction tutorials about Camtasia Studio. You will see and learn how to capture your screen and edit its content to tailor it to the needs of your students.
You may download the full version of Camtasia Studio here (Windows and Mac versions) and use it for an entire month. Should you be interested in useing it after that,  there are a few extra permanent  licences still availalble. Just contact me.

Jude

Computer Maintenance 101 Part 3: Windows Updates

For optimum image quality, start up the video, then set the picture to HD 720

Best Chrome Web Apps and Extensions for Education

As the majority of teachers at Profile has moved to Chrome, this blog, Web Apps Reviews,  is written by two Google certified trainers and teachers who will help you get the most of its power, i.e., cloud-based software.

"Web App Reviews is a site dedicated to reviewing the best Chrome Web Apps and Extensions for Education.  As schools are moving more and more towards cloud-based services, it is important to find high quality resources for the classroom.

Each review includes a written blog post and a short video covering what the web app or extension does as well as practical ideas for use in schools."

A permanent link is on the right side of this page, under Best Ed Tech Blogs. 

Enjoy

Jude

How to post a Book Review on Alexandria's online catalog

English, History, Social Studies and other teachers:

Here is a nice, high tech assignment project for your classes: 

It is really easy to post book reviews on our school online library catalog. Look at the 3 min tutorial here.

Student just need to ask anybody from the Media Center staff for their patron number, and use their last name as their password. As you'll see, it is pretty self-explanatory. Teachers may post their own reviews and ratings as well.

Jude

Computer Maintenance 101 part 2: installing Malwarebytes

For optimal image quality, start the video and change the quality to 720 HD

Jude