Blogging Assignment Number Two

Now that you have your blogs up and running, here's the second part of this month's assignment...embedding videos in your blog.

There are millions of videos available out there online to share with students and parents. Maybe it's a video about a concept you're studying in class. Maybe it's something motivational or informational that you want to share with parents. Maybe you can't get enough of that cat playing the piano and you feel compelled to share it with the world. Whatever the case, your blog is a perfect means for sharing online video.

What you need to do is "embed" the video in your blog post so that it can be played directly from your blog.

Here's how you do it:

1. Find a video you want to share. You can use the ubiquitous YouTube or a specialized site like TeacherTube or even search for videos using Google.
2. Look for the "embed code" and copy it (highlight it and hit command+c or use the edit menu) Note: on YouTube, you have to click the "Embed" button to get the code.
3. Create a new post for your blog and paste the embed code where you want the video to appear.
4. Publish your post and the video will be visible for all to view!
5. When you've completed a post, leave a comment on this post below so we can all go to your blog and check out the video you've shared!

It'll look something like this...here's a really good TED talk that I recommend watching. (Checkout the TED website for hundred of other good similar videos)

Year Two Begins

Our second year of Digital Academy is underway. Hopefully Academy members will subscribe to this blog so it can be used to post information, updates, and tips.

One of the things the elementary cohort worked on yesterday was blogging. If you have an established or new classroom blog, please leave a comment that contains your blog's address, so the rest of us can subscribe. Thanks!

Next meeting: October 12

Oh, and don't forget to feed the fish!

Revised SMART Board Tips

Last school year, I shared a Google Docs presentation created by Tom Barrett of edte.ch. It has been updated and revised, so I'm posting it again. I think everyone can find a few new tips and ideas within it:

Year End Survey

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Voicethread in Education

Found this slideshow with ideas for using VoiceThread. Check it out...

Voicethread Examples in Education

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Digital Academy Wiki Nearing Completion

It's still under construction in some areas, but I wanted to share the UPrepDA wiki with you all.

On this wiki, you'll find a collection of resources on blogging, podcasting, wikis, and SMARTBoards.

In the future, I'll be adding a collection of useful Web 2.0 sites, links for using Digital Storytelling, and all the Academy handouts and publications.

Check it out, especially if you've recently gotten your SMARTBoard. I think you'll find that area particularly useful.

SMARTBoard Tips

Check out this slideshow with ideas and tips for using your SMARTBoard in your classroom!

Thirty Three Interesting Ways (And Tips) To Use Yo

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