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=Extensions, Apps and Web 2.0 Tools ~ Sharing My Thoughts...= toc

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Welcome to my Wiki!
As the instructor of the **Coffee Hour Tech Talks** I would like to share my thoughts and views of the tools that we experiment with as we go along. Each session we will be looking at a browser extension or Add-on, to enhance our browsing experience; we will consider apps that may help us in the digital world and also Web 2.0 tools that are free! I encourage your comments and participation on this wiki.

Session #1
~ Awesome Screenshot ~ BeFunky~WikiSpaces~

I find myself using the extension, Awesome Screenshot when developing content for my k-20 and adult learners. I believe that the importance of images in learning can not be under valued! I share the research for the "Academic Commons" blog regarding the Use of Digital Images in Teaching and learning. here are the recommendations on the use of digital images in teaching and learning.

I have used a wiki to share information with my students on projects. I can provide all of the resources needed for my students to be successful in the project while providing a valuable resource to others who are interested in the topic that I have chosen. I also believe that by having students post to a wiki it provides the opportunity for them to be an authentic author for an authentic audience. Below I have provided some links to sample wikis used in education. not seem to get into the wiki you may have to click the 'join' option in the upper right hand corner or on the menu.


 * Here is the wiki my students used to collaborate on the NetGenEd project with 450 students across 9 nations. This was a very powerful project.
 * Here is a wiki that was created to share tips and support for 'itunes' users.
 * This is a wiki that was used for the digiteen project to teach Digital Citizenship to K-12 students.

There are many wiki tools out there for free, you can just google 'free wikis' and find a tool to use here is a link comparing pbworks and wikispaces. ==

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