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Welcome to the world of EdTech! This blog serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding the essential tools and resources available in educational technology. Discover the role of blogs, podcasts, and wikis in enhancing the learning experience. Learn about cyber-safety, the use of iPods for educational purposes, and how these mediums facilitate collaboration and engagement. Join us on this journey through modern educational tools that empower both educators and students.
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An EdTech Alphabet Click on the arrow to start
B-Blog • A blog is an online journal • A blog is written by one author, and allows others to read and leave comments • Blog is short for “weblog” • Posts appear in reverse chronological order • Here’s an example of a blog being used in education: Write On!
C • Cyber-safety
E • E-mail
F • Flickr • Filters
G • Garage Band
I-iPod • An iPod is the thing your students listen to while they should be doing work • iPods can play music, podcasts, movies, and games • Photo from apple.com
P-Podcast • A podcast is an audio or video episode that can be enjoyed at any time • Podcasts can be enjoyed on a computer or on a portable mp3 device like an iPod • Here’s an example of a podcast for education
W- Wiki • A wiki is an easily edited webpage that allows many people to contribute information. • Wikipedia is a famous example of a wiki • Here’s how Roosevelt Elementary uses a wiki.