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Ways to use digital multimedia in the classroom

Started Dec 14, 2011 0 Replies

Unfortunately, often times when studying molecular biology and genetics, the students have a difficult time understanding because you can’t see DNA or transcription and translation occurring. Thus by…Continue

Tags: media, digital

Best example of a Wiki geared for DP Biology

Started Dec 13, 2011 0 Replies

'12knights DP Biology Wiki' formally known as ‘DP biology wiki'…Continue

Information Overload!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Yates Dec 9, 2011. 1 Reply

With so many wonderful and beneficial sources of information out there, how do you know when to say ‘enough is enough’? Information overload! For my DP biology class, I find myself often resorting…Continue

Google docs vs. Wiki docs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shahrinaz Ismail Dec 7, 2011. 2 Replies

If Google docs has the ability of taking the information converting it into a RTF or Word documents, than what are the benefits of Wiki docs over Google docs?Continue

 

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Podcasting and Voicethread thoughts

Not a fan of podcasting, can very easily become distracted if not have written dialog to follow. Love the notion of Voicthread, however system is so powerful need, to shutdown all other applications just to run the program. Note: the internet isn’t very strong or reliable where I am located.See More
Dec 20, 2011
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Rita Lauren De Vries posted discussions
Dec 14, 2011
Rita Lauren De Vries replied to Med Kharbach's discussion A List of Some of The Best Websites to Dowbload Free Ebooks
"I just purchased a Nook and found it frustrating trying to locate placed to download free ebooks…and I feel like I just hit the jackpot, especially with book boon http://bookboon.com/en/textbooks. I enjoy reading textbooks (I spend a lot of…"
Dec 13, 2011
Jody Yates replied to Rita Lauren De Vries's discussion Information Overload!
"I felt the same way so I decided to set up an iCyte for my resources. Works much better and makes sharing with my colleagues very simple! http://www.icyte.com/ Jody"
Dec 9, 2011
Rita Lauren De Vries posted a discussion

Information Overload!

With so many wonderful and beneficial sources of information out there, how do you know when to say ‘enough is enough’? Information overload! For my DP biology class, I find myself often resorting back to a textbook, DP study guide for biology, and at times colleagues. Then if I am still not 100% confident, then I look online for additional help.See More
Dec 9, 2011
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Shahrinaz Ismail replied to Rita Lauren De Vries's discussion Google docs vs. Wiki docs
"Wiki is like a 'doc', but it's not a doc; it's like an instant webpage. So depending on what benefits you are looking at, then Wiki can be of more benefits compared to Google docs."
Dec 7, 2011
Bob Mathews replied to Rita Lauren De Vries's discussion Google docs vs. Wiki docs
"What do you mean by "Wiki docs"? I know what a wiki is, but are you talking about a specific site, or are you talking about wikis in general?"
Dec 7, 2011
Rita Lauren De Vries posted a discussion

Google docs vs. Wiki docs

If Google docs has the ability of taking the information converting it into a RTF or Word documents, than what are the benefits of Wiki docs over Google docs?See More
Dec 5, 2011
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Rita Lauren De Vries replied to Maegan Groos's discussion ipads in the Classroom
"I am not a huge fan of ipads in the classroom and do not necessarily believe they will enhance the educational environment, especially for those students who have learning disabilities. First, hyperstimulation. There are so many apps, colors, items…"
Dec 5, 2011

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Podcasting and Voicethread thoughts

Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:17pm 0 Comments

Not a fan of podcasting, can very easily become distracted if not have written dialog to follow. Love the notion of Voicthread, however system is so powerful need, to shutdown all other applications just to run the program. Note: the internet isn’t very strong or reliable where I am located.

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