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WWI on Voicethread By Don Leavitt media type="custom" key="9855933"

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[| VoiceThread Example and Explanation]


 * __**Pros**__ ||  || __**Cons**__ || **__Uses in the Classroom__** ||
 * Good integration of audio, visual, and text elements ||  || Editing of comments is not supported || Have conversations outside of class regarding primary document such as images ||
 * Free, and pretty intuitive to use ||  || Cannot change order of comments, if building a presentation || A different media for in-class group assignments (as opposed to a poster or PowerPoint) ||
 * Gives access to the New York Public Library, with a wealth of resources ||  || Requires internet access || Allows participation of students who may be gone for medical reasons ||
 * Students can add their own pictures, in addition to comments ||  || Limited customization || Fun! ||
 * You can have multiple identities on one account, so you can have one sign-in while still having all students participate ||  || If you want to use a video, you must either make it with your webcam or upload it from your computer. No YouTube links. ||   ||

Apple on the Environment by Don Leavitt

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Wordle takes a set of text and highlights the most prominent words. The more often a word is used, the larger it displays on the picture. In the case of Apple's overview of their environmental impact and initiatives, the word "products" was used the most often, followed closely by "impact". To use this tool, go to the Wordle home page, click "Create", and insert the text you wish to create a Wordle with. You can click "Randomize" until you get a design you like. If you want to be more adventurous, you can assign the weight to the words manually. Here is an example: media type="custom" key="9883515"For this I went to "Advanced" from the homepage to assign each word weights. In this case, "MANFLESH!" (in reference to the orc quote in LOTR) was given the most weight.


 * **__Pros__** || **__Cons__** || **__Uses in the Classroom__** ||
 * Easy to use, yet still fun || Very simple, and therefore very limited || Have students examine their word use on assignments ||
 * Free! || Not as collaborative as other, more powerful tools || Examine articles ||
 * Can be a useful tool for examining documents and articles ||  || Fun way to display vocabulary ||
 * Looks cool ||  ||   ||

Puppies on Google Sites By Don Leavitt

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For kicks, I also made this website through Google Sites. Do not follow the link if you are allergic to Adorable.


 * **__Pros__** || **__Cons__** || **__Uses in the Classroom__** ||
 * Powerful, yet easy to use || Easy to go overboard || Post assignments online for students ||
 * Supports HTML markup! HALLELUJAH! Even if you don't know HTML, there are still tools that allow you to insert images and the like. ||  || Organize your notes online ||
 * Free! ||  || Have students submit assignments online ||
 * Lots of different tools and templates ||  ||   ||