Table of Contents Blogs

Tumblr. 3-8 Weebly 9-15

Images Compfight 16-19 Flickr Creative Commons 19-24 MorgueFile 25-29 Wylio 30-34 ImageCodr 35-37

Audio AudioBoo 38-44 SoundCloud 45-49 Narrable 50-55

Video WeVideo 56-63 Loopster 64-68

Digital Citizenship Five Points 69

Blogs: Tumblr.

s  A BLOG is a web site on which an individual or group of users record opinions, information, etc. on a regular basis.

s  One blog service is

s  Check it out at https://www.tumblr.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTRGPKU8SlQ.

Blogs: Tumblr.

s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a step-by-step guide of how to use tumblr..

s  STEP ONE: Make an account!

All you need is an email address.

Blogs: Tumblr.

s  STEP TWO: Once you have created an account and logged in,

you need to create a URL and upload a profile picture. While a URL is important, you can

decide to change it later. Stick with something people can remember easily.

Blogs: Tumblr. s  STEP THREE:

There are seven different types of posts you can make. You can choose what type of posting to make by clicking an image on the dashboard. See below. Once you click a button, a new window will appear

where you can easily complete that type of posting; tumblr will automatically code the posting as

needed so that others may successfully see it. We will use an example of a text posting.

Blogs: Tumblr. s  STEP FOUR:

This is what a window looks like once you have selected one of the seven options from the dashboard. The most essential thing to do with a posting – other than writing

the posting – is to tag the posting. See the red circle for where to tag. Choose easily searchable words.

Blogs: Tumblr. Why use a blog like Tumblr.?

There are countless reasons to use blogs in education. Of course, blogs are an excellent source for finding new teaching

ideas. Think of how students can use blogs, however.

Publishing is essential in student writing and thinking – it is what gives student work purpose. Have students create blogs to share their most important work or to share what books they have been

reading. Have students comment on one another’s blogging. Have them ask questions. Have them make suggestions. Have

them thank one another.

The quality of work will sky rocket because their work will be viewed by more than the teacher’s eyes! Students will also get

ideas for their own work through active and realistic collaboration. Students will also have the opportunity to practice

digital citizenship.

Blogs: Weebly

s  A BLOG is a web site on which an individual or group of users record opinions, information, etc. on a regular basis.

s  One blog service is

s  Check it out at http://www.weebly.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFjxAsDq0Sg. For more Weebly tutorials, follow the WeeblyWizard on YouTube.

Blogs: Weebly

s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a step-by-step guide of how to use Weebly.

s  STEP ONE: Create an account and log in!

Blogs: Weebly s  STEP TWO:

Select a look for your website. Either click on one of two previously selected popular choices OR pick and

choose more personalized options by exploring the tool bars at the top marked by the green arrows. You can

always change a look later.

Blogs: Weebly s  STEP THREE: Pick a domain. Click which type of domain you like on the left side of the window then type in ideas for the

domain until you see a green check appear. Know that only the first option – using a Weebly subdomain – is

free. This means the domain is available.

Blogs: Weebly s  STEP FOUR: Drag, drop, and experiment! Use the provided tools on

the toolbar to create the features on your blog, website, or online store.

Blogs: Weebly s  STEP FIVE: If you get stuck, ask Weebly for help! Some help is free

through tutorials and provided trouble shooting but you can also consult with Weebly web designers.

Simply click on the ? to get started. Once you have solved any problems and you are satisfied with your

creation, hit publish!

Blogs: Weebly.

Why use a blog like Weebly?

There are countless reasons to use blogs in education. Of course, blogs are an excellent

source for finding new teaching ideas. Teachers can also use blogs, however, to reach out to their

own students and parents.

Creating a classroom blog creates a dialogue between the teacher, his/her students, and the parents of students that is artistic, organized,

searchable, and modern! Show your community that you are a modern educator who uses

today’s tools to teach!

Images: Compfight s  is an image search engine tailored to

efficiently locate images for blogs, comps, inspiration, and research.

s  Know that Compfight uses flicker API but they are not affiliated with flickr.

s  Check it out at http://compfight.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeDLRKtFVoo. There is a bit of information about a class project at the beginning of the video, but it is a good source of help!

Images: Compfight s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a step-

by-step guide of how to use Compfight.

s  STEP ONE: Understand that there are different filter options when

looking for pictures. Selecting a certain filter will change the types of images you find. Make sure you choose a filter that will find the appropriate kinds of

pictures for your needs.

Here are the types

of filters on Compfight:

Images: Compfight s  STEP TWO:

Select your filters and search for images.

Images: Compfight s  STEP THREE: Once you have found the image you need, be sure to

find and follow the licensing rules set forth by the original creator of the image.

Images: Flickr CC

s  “Flickr is home to over eight billion of the world’s photos.”

s  is a photo sharing website with both public and private options.

s  Flickr CC offers photos for use with some specific limitations. It is important to know “the rules” when it comes to sharing photos from the Flickr CC.

s  Check it out at http://www.flickr.com.

Images: Flickr CC s  STEP ONE:

Know the rules! The rules are posted on the homepage of the Flickr CC. Each rule has its own symbol. The symbols are attached toof the right

each individual photo within the Flickr CC to remind users how to use the images.

Images: Flickr CC s  STEP TWO:

Search for images to share and use! Search by typing terms into the yellowed area. Control where images are pulled from by selecting an option in the red, circled area. Your images appear in the

main area of the screen (where the yellow arrow is pointing).

Images: Flickr CC s  STEP TWO:

Search for images to share and use! Search by typing terms into the yellowed area. Control where images are pulled from by selecting an option in the red, circled area. Your images appear in the

main area of the screen (where the yellow arrow is pointing).

Images: Flickr CC

Why use Flickr CC?

Avoiding plagiarism and following copyright are skills a 21st century user must have. Being familiar with Flickr CC will push students to be 21st century learners.

Making a presentation? Creating a project? Flickr CC will help bring student work to life. Students can also add to the Flickr CC and

become active participants in a collaborative community.

Images: MorgueFile

s  is a website created by two brothers and a friend. The website aims to provide “photographs freely contributed by many artists to be used in creative projects by visitors to the site.” The catch is that when one uses an image that the user must provide “credit” to the creative.

s  Also know that there are other sites such as Dreamstime, Shutterstock and Fotolia linked through the site that provide images for cheap use, not free use.

s  Check it out at http://www.morguefile.com.

Images: MorgueFile s  STEP ONE: Search for images to use! Type what you are looking for in the search bar OR click the search log in order to see what terms have been searched for in the past and how

many photos can be found in each field. The screenshot on the bottom right shows what one will find if he/she selects “beach” in the search field.

Images: MorgueFile s  STEP TWO: Contact a creative if you have a question concerning an

image. For instance, if you need a bigger file size, contact the creative. If you wish to mass produce the image on an object like a mug, contact the creative. In order to contact a creative, click the hyperlinked name.

Images: MorgueFile s  STEP THREE:

Once you click on a hyperlinked name, something similar to the image below appears. Click the small

envelope in order to contact the creative. Be sure to be professional and specific with any questions to a

creative. Remember, they are sharing their work with you! They are helping you.

Images: MorgueFile Why use MorgueFile?

Avoiding plagiarism and following copyright are skills a 21st century user must have. Being familiar

with MorgueFile will push students to be 21st century learners.

Making a presentation? Creating a project? MorgueFile will help bring student work to life. Students can also add to the MorgueFile and become active participants in a collaborative

community. One specific project MorgueFile could help with would be creating photo story projects in conjunction with a movie maker type program. With such a variety of high resolution photos, students

could create some interesting narratives that explain a concept or summarize an idea/story.

Images: Wylio

s  is a “super sonic, thrifty, all-in-one picture finder, re-sizer and attribution builder for bloggers.”

s  Please know that Wylio is free to use but there are some purchasable options.

s  Check it out at http://www.wylio.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9exFiS06Z_Y.

Images: Wylio s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a

step-by-step guide of how to use Wylio.

s  STEP ONE: Login. All you need is a Google account. Please know that Wylio will use some of your personal

information from Google. Also know that you will have to agree to terms.

Images: Wylio s  STEP TWO: Search for images. One of the neat things about Wylio

is that once an image found and selected, one can easily resize the image and decide how it will appear in

a work. Even better is the fact that Wylio instantly attaches “credit” to the creative.

Images: Wylio Why use Wylio?

Avoiding plagiarism and following copyright are skills a 21st century user must have. Being

familiar with MorgueFile will push students to be 21st century learners.

Making a presentation? Creating a project? Wylio will help bring student work to life. One specific project Wylio could help with would be creating news articles or about the author pieces. Since Wylio instantly places images into text, it makes

formatting these types of documents VERY easy.

Images: Wylio

s  is a “super sonic, thrifty, all-in-one picture finder, re-sizer and attribution builder for bloggers.”

s  Please know that Wylio is free to use but there are some purchasable options.

s  Check it out at http://www.wylio.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9exFiS06Z_Y.

Images: ImageCodr s  is a service that automatically writes

the codes and shows a license summary each time you wish to use an image. In other words, it “codes” images for users.

s  Please know that ImageCodr is free to use.

s  Check it out at http://www.imagecodr.org. s  STEP ONE: Understand that ImageCodr saves you from doing all

of this:

Images: ImageCodr

s  STEP TWO: Simply enter in the URL of the picture page (as seen in your browser) you are interested in and ImageCodr.org will generate the ready to use

HTML code.

Images: ImageCodr s  STEP THREE:

Look over the work that ImageCodr has automatically done for you. Make sure you

understand the proper way to share the image!

Audio: AudioBoo

s  is a free service that makes it possible to record high quality audio messages on your mobile phone and also provides the ability to share those messages with others.

s  Check it out at http://audioboo.fm.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://vimeo.com/10094628.

Audio: AudioBoo s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a

step-by-step guide of how to use AudioBoo. s  STEP ONE: Create an account and login. Complete the fields below

to make an account. Once you have an account, you can opt to login using a Twitter account so that your

boos are automatically sent out to your personal and/or professional network in addition to the network you

opt to create on AudioBoo.

Audio: AudioBoo s  STEP TWO:

Get to know your homepage then develop your network and audience. The image below shows the most important part of your homepage; it shows

you what has been created by the people you follow. It shows you what other people see about

you as well as what you have created. And, lastly, it gives you suggestions of people to follow.

Audio: AudioBoo s  STEP THREE:

Begin to create boos!

Audio: AudioBoo s  STEP THREE:

Begin to create boos! In order to create a boo, hit the button

that reads “record/upload boo.” After that, select the circled area in the

second image that says, “Got your mic ready?” The last image,

the recording screen, will appear. First, record. Speak clearly and loudly. Second, make sure you like what you hear by hitting “preview recording.” If you don’t like it, hit the circled area: restart recording. If you do like it, hit the green button in the bottom that says “Happy?” Remember, each boo

can be no longer than THREE minutes. Keep an eye on the time while

recording.

Audio: AudioBoo s  STEP FOUR:

Share your boos! Once you have it the “happy” button, an image like the one below will appear.

You have many options to share your boo. You can embed it on a website, post it to a board, share it

on iTunes as a podcast, or send it out in a text! The sky is the limit! Go for it!

Audio: AudioBoo Why use AudioBoo?

Using AudioBoo is one of many ways a teacher can diversify instruction. A teacher can use AudioBoo to

make learning happen anywhere, at anytime, whenever it is needed! One teacher recently used

AudioBoo to share home with families about student experience regarding a field trip. The students

recorded reactions and discoveries WHILE on the trip! Very cool.

Students can also use AudioBoo. Students could create book chats on AudioBoo and upload them to the school’s library website. Students could then see what books were “trending” at their school, use the

boos to find their next read, and so much more!

Audio: SoundCloud

s  claims to be “the largest community of artists, bands, and podcasters and creators of music and audio” on the internet.

s  SoundCloud is a free service that is tied to Facebook.

s  Check it out at https://soundcloud.com/stream.

Audio: SoundCloud s  STEP ONE:

Find sounds and music that you enjoy and/or could use in projects! To do that, you need to use “Search &

Explore.” At the top of every page you'll find a universal search bar, which will make suggestions of artists,

music, and audio based on what you enter into it. Search results page can also be filtered, to quickly

find sounds, sets, people, and groups.

Audio: SoundCloud s  STEP TWO:

Save and share sounds! If you’ve found a sound that you really love and want to save it for later, like the

sound by clicking on the heart button below its waveform. This will save the sound with your other

saved likes, which can be accessed at any time from the right hand side of your profile. You can also repost

sounds – this will develop your network. To repost a sound, click the repost button below its waveform.

Audio: SoundCloud s  STEP THREE:

Create your own sounds. First, make the sound then click the 'Add to Set' button beneath the sound. After that, select the Set you want to add the sound to. To start a new Set, enter it's title at the bottom of the

drop-down menu. If you need to change the order of Sounds within your Set, go to it's page, and click the

'Edit Sounds' button, which will enable you to drag the Set's contents around and rearrange them.

Audio: SoundCloud Why use SoundCloud?

I must admit, using SoundCloud is a bit overwhelming. But, at the same time,

SoundCloud is currently one of the most realistic and popular ways to generate sounds in

“the real world” for creatives.

SoundCloud would be a great service to use in Music Appreciation or Music Technology

classes. Students can work in small groups to splice music together or to add in new layers to

previously created music.

Audio: Narrable

s  is a way to make photos come to life through audio.

s  Narrable is a free service with limitations. You can only make FIVE narrables for free. With that being said, every time you share a narrable on Facebook, you get an opportunity to make another narrable for free.

s  Check it out at https://narrable.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDEBITZdrZw.

Audio: Narrable s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a

step-by-step guide of how to use Narrable. s  STEP ONE:

Once you have made an account, hit create! Choose to upload photos to narrate or to find

photos on Facebook to narrate. Just know that if you choose to use photos through Facebook,

Narrable will take a great deal of your personal information from Facebook.

Audio: Narrable s  STEP TWO: Once you have selected one or several photos, you

are ready to start creating audio. First, hit the megaphone (circled in yellow below).

You can also play around with the look of the image (see yellow arrow).

Audio: Narrable s  STEP THREE:

You will need a phone to record audio. First, enter the phone number that you wish for Narrable to use. In a few moments, a call will go through. Say what

you want to photo to say. Hit end. Narrable instantly saves the audio, uploads it, and attaches it to the

proper image. Be sure to specify who is speaking for each photo (see red circle) as you might use several individuals to tell one narrative with several images.

Save often!

Audio: Narrable s  STEP FOUR:

Share your narrable. You can share in two ways. First, you can click the Facebook icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen, attach a message, and post it to your wall. Or, if you prefer, you can simply copy the URL of your narrable and paste it

anywhere: an email, twitter, a website, etc.

Audio: Narrable Why use Narrable?

Not only can you use Narrable to preserve family photos and memories through “intergenerational storytelling,” Narrable can also be used by both

teachers and students in education.

Coaches and teachers could make an interactive presentation using photos and audio when bidding

for funds.

Students could use Narrable to make an art portfolio come to life. They could add artist

statements, provide personal reflection, pose questions to their audience, the possibilities are

endless!

Video: WeVideo

s  is a collaborative, online video creator that uses the cloud that is leveled for easy use by anyone, no matter what their skill level.

s  Check it out at http://www.wevideo.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USTdVJ6yh_o.

Video: WeVideo s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a step-

by-step guide of how to use WeVideo. s  STEP ONE:

Create an account and verify your email. Once you have done that, you are ready to get started! First,

create a new project. To do so, click the circled button (and name your new project) then the button that

looks like a person.

Video: WeVideo s  STEP TWO:

Once you have clicked the button that looks like a person, you can invite people to work on the video with

you – anywhere, anytime. This is the feature that REALLY makes WeVideo unique. You will see a screen

like the one below and will need to fill out the necessary fields.

Video: WeVideo s  STEP THREE: Choose what level of layout you would like to use (see pink annotations). I recommend storyboard for beginners. After

that, upload media (pictures and video) to use in your WeMovie. Add images by clicking on the button annotated in

green. Add movies by clicking on the button annotated in blue. You can pull media from your computer or from other,

social networking sites you use.

Video: WeVideo s  STEP FOUR: Pick a theme (see orange) and music (see yellow) for your video. A theme creates a “look” for your movie while the music enhances that look. Once you have developed your look, start dragging and dropping

previously uploaded media (photos and movies) to the storyboard timeline. The image below shows that I am currently working with photos and pulling them down

onto the storyboard timeline.

Video: WeVideo s  STEP FIVE: Edit the video. Adjust the time that photos or movies

are shared in your video by simply trimming and clipping the storyboard. To trim and clip, hover

between two pieces of media then shorten or lengthen the transition via clicking. Or, if you want to take out a

part of a movie clip, hover over the clip itself then highlight the unwanted areas, click, and go!

Remember, you can preview your work at anytime by watching the movie in the top right hand corner.

Video: WeVideo s  STEP SIX: Publish the video! Simply click “publish” in the top left hand corner of the screen or hit the “next” button in

the bottom right hand corner. You can choose to publish to WeVideo or you can publish to other video

sharing services such as YouTub, Dropbox, Vimeo. Publishing the video takes time so WeVideo will send

an email when the video is reading for viewing.

Video: WeVideo Why use WeVideo?

WeVideo is an excellent collaborative tool for students to use. Instead of writing a lengthy

research paper, students could research individual aspects of an arguable topic then present their

findings through text, image, video, and audio in one WeVideo.

Video: Loopster

s  is a free, easy-to-use movie editing software that has three steps:

s  Check it out at http://www.loopster.com.

s  Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibvaYNosyvA.

Video: Loopster

s  If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a step-by-step guide of how to use WeVideo.

s  STEP ONE: Upload your video and images. Then, click on the

button. Once this has happened, you will have four options as shown below. Click video first.

Video: Loopster s  STEP TWO: Drag and drop your videos and images to the timeline at the bottom of the screen. Or, you can also click the

+ symbol in the top right corner of each video or image; this will automatically move the media to the

timeline. Once media is on the timeline, you can edit it. Use the other three buttons at the top of the screen to experiment with your work! They too use a drag and

drop feature. See the transitions example below.

Video: Loopster s  STEP THREE: Publish! All you have to do is click a button and select which social media site you wish to display the video

on. You will also need to select if the video is only viewable by you, your friends and family, or a specific,

custom audience.

Video: Loopster Why use Loopster?

Loopster is a super fast, super easy video editing tool that does not have many options.

Because of this, Loopster would be a good toold to use if you were running short on time, if you teach an easily distracted class, or if you are

easily distracted or get caught up in the “look” of a project.

Loopster could be used to create examples of propaganda for a History class, to produce a

weather broadcast for Science class, and the list goes on…

Digital Citizenship When using the resources found in this production

guide, it is ESSENTIAL that one acts as a successful digital citizen. Those who abuse digital citizenship are punished in various ways and often lose privileges and

opportunities. Always remember to:

1. Protect your present and future self.

2. Avoid plagiarism and respect copyright.

3. Interact with others in a professional manner.

4. Store information in a safe, organized manner.

5. Share and collaborate!