tweetmeme_url = '';In this episode, we'll look at four elements of the iPhone which make it a great educational tool for a teacher and students:Still/video camera and apps to edit/enhance photos (00:43)Audio recorder (04:15)iPod/iTunes (05:04)Blogging apps (07:31)Show links: None this episodeRight-click to download:iTunes Version (320 x 240, 34 MB MPEG-4)Windows Media Version (640 x 480, 47 MB WMV)

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The thought of burning photo slide shows, PowerPoint presentations, and video projects to DVD as a way of sharing schoolwork with home is desirable to many teachers. With Windows XP however, too often it means having to buy software.In this episode, you'll see options for converting these projects and burning them to DVD which are easy and which involve using free, trusted software.Show Links:DVD Flick WebsiteMicrosoft Photo Story 3Windows Media Encoder 9 Large Google Video VersionRight-click to download:iTunes Version (320 x 240, 42 MB MPEG-4)Windows Media Version (640 x 480, 38 MB WMV)

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We know that our students learn better through multiple representations of the same idea, not to mention the engagement that multimedia can offer our students. With text, animation, narration, and the ability to insert video/audio clips, using PowerPoint to create multimedia storybooks is a natural! In this episode you'll see the basics of creating or retelling a story using PowerPoint 2003.Show Links:Rubistar - Online rubric creatorSounddogs - Downloadable sound effectsSample multimedia storybook rubric (9KB PDF)Sample PowerPoint shown in this episodeLarge Google Video VersionRight-click to download:iTunes Version (320 x 240, 37 MB MPEG-4)Windows Media Version (640 x 480, 36 MB WMV)

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Many of us in schools have access to Microsoft Excel, but finding a variety of uses for this powerful program can be challenging. In this tutorial episode, we will use Microsoft Excel to create a simple yet interactive and media-rich timeline.Show Links:Microsoft.com's online lessonExcel template used in this episode (287 KB)Large Google Video VersionRight-click to download:iTunes Version (320 x 240, 19 MB MPEG-4)Windows Media Version (640 x 480, 23 MB WMV)

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Quite a few people have asked me about how I create TILT episodes. Some want to have their students create their own vidcasts/vodcasts/videoblogs/screencasts and some are interested in creating their own, either for their students, their staff, or for the blogosphere. In this episode, I'll show you how I create these video episodes for FREE. If/when you decide to 'take the plunge' with this type of thing, drop me an email so I can check it out!BloggerWordpressWindows Media Encoder (Free Windows Screen Recorder)Snapz Pro X (Apple Screen Recorder)*UPDATE* iShowU - Another highly-rated Mac Screen RecorderOurMediaFeedBurnerLarge Google Video VersionRight-click to download:MPEG-4 (320 x 240, 47 MB)Windows Media (640 x 480, 65 MB)

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Students and teachers from grades 2-9 and beyond often struggle with learning basic math facts. As educators, we know how important memorizing these facts can be in learning numerous other math concepts, yet learning these facts can be a difficult, almost painful process for students. In this episode, we'll look at a few websites which will help students learn basic facts and teachers learn basic facts in a fun way.Links in this episode:Math Mayhem (00:29)Multiflyer (02:14)Multiplication.com (05:23)Mathflash! (09:54)Google Video Large VersionRight-click (Mac Command + click) to download this episodeWindows Media (640 x 480, 47.8 MB)MPEG-4 (320 x 240) (35Mb)

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In this episode, we'll feature 4 fantastic web-based applications that can have you and your students using some incredibly-functioning, feature-rich applications without the need to install anything. As the episode title suggests, these applications and tools run right in your web browser and are all FREE.Applications featured in this episode:Writely - the web word processorGliffy - a web-based concept-mapping/diagram-creating tool similar to InspirationProtopage - create feature-rich web pages instantly without any programming (or program)Gabbly - a chat application window that can appear with ANY website instantly (records your chat transcript too)Mailinator - instant and disposable email addresses for those who love these web services but don't want to give an email address to register for these services with a real email addressGoogle Video - larger versionMPEG-4 Version (48MB, 320x240 - Right-click 'Save Target As...' to download)Windows Media Version (59MB, 640x480)

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Some say that technology does not improve student learning, and have plenty of data to back it up. Others say the reason for that is that teachers aren't teaching differently with technology than they do in their classrooms. I say that if we want to improve learning with technology, we need to understand the learning process. Once we do, we'll be better able to apply those beliefs about how learning should happen to any technology that comes our way.In this episode, we'll look at 3 popular learning theories, and make connections to how technology can leverage the learning process. Google Video - larger versionMPEG-4 Version - 64Mb, 320x240 (Right-click and 'Save target as' to download)Windows Media Version - 83Mb, 640x480Show NotesConstructivism - 01:27Social Cognition - 04:39Brain-based Learning - 11:04Show LinksPodomaticAudacity Q-Matrix PresentationBig 6WebquestsClass BlogmeisterDoing CLCollaborative Learning StructuresSocial ConstructivismJigsaw Classroom Crash Course in Learning Theory Great Problem-Based Learning Article (3MB PDF) by Miguel GuhlinMath game website shown in the video - Count OnFreePlayMusic - Free music for school-based projects (don't upload to the Internet)Class BlogmeisterPod-o-matic - Free online podcasting tool Funderstanding - Brain-based Learning

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Most teachers I've talked to want to use Microsoft Excel with their students but don't know where to begin. This episode guides you through a simple but interesting project with Excel which involves doing a real-time survey, entering that data into Excel, and very quickly and easily turning that data into a pictograph.Click here for large Google Flash VideoRight-Click to download Episode 10MPEG-4 Version (320 x 240, 18.5MB)Windows Media Version (640 x 480, 21.6MB)

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Episode 4 - Online Literature

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Episode 3 - Educational Robotics

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Episode 2 - Using Digital Pictures in the Classroom

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Episode 1 - Using the Internet to Enhance Writing

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In this episode, we look at how teaching the math concepts of area, perimeter, and/or scale drawing can be enhanced using a tool most of us have, Microsoft Word.Right-click here to download the MPEG-4 Video (24 MB)Click here to watch the Google Video full screen or click the play button below to watch now!

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In this episode, we look at 3 techniques students (and teachers) can use to create animations in PowerPoint:1) Custom animation built into PowerPoint (2:27)2) Keyframe animation with 'Duplicate Slides' and/or with sprites (7:25)3) 'Flash-once' animation (10:41)I've used all 3 types of animation with kids for different purposes, but by and large the most effective activities I've done are ones that involve students explaining concepts or ideas with animations. Not present in this episode, students can also record their own voices or add music using tools built into PowerPoint.Click here for the PowerPoint template used in this episodeShow Links:The Spriter's ResourceLogitech Video EffectsOther Sprite Animation Websites:The People's SpritesGame Sprite ArchivesLarge Google Video VersionMPEG-4 Version (42 MB)

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In this episode we'll begin to examine the learning possiblilities with student blogging. We'll briefly look at some issues associated with student bloging and go for a quick tour of some free blogging platforms for educational blogging. We'll finish by taking a look at ways which parents, teachers, and students can view numerous updated blog entries (RSS Syndication) all in one place.Show Links:BloggerBlogging Legal GuideTeachers' TVBlogger in the Classroom - Pete McKay/Sandra GluthLearnerBlogsSuprGluBlogmeister21PublishNetVibesGoogle ReaderR-MailLarge Google Video VersionMPEG-4 Version

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Well, The Problem-based Learning (PBL) episode is ready and it's a large download (40+Mb). In this episode we begin with an overview of what Problem-based learning with technology is (to me). Next we look at going through the process of a PBL technology activity with the example of a science problem, 'How do we manage waste in our world?' The third segment features some example student end-products that can be created to show their understanding or solution to the PBL activity, and the episode wraps up showing 3 different online tools for assessing PBL activities.It's a long episode and even at around 40 minutes I left out a lot of things. It's a big and important topic that I wanted to do justice to. Below are some show notes for those of you who'd like to skip ahead to certain parts of the episode as well as links to the websites mentioned in the episode. Thanks again to those who shared their great ideas and resouces for this episode - that is what TILT is all about. I encourage any teachers to send any tech-related ideas, resources, etc. to me for future show - tilttv@gmail.com What is PBL with technology? (00:27-05:58) Going through the PBL process with your students (05:59-13:03) Ideas for creative end-products for PBL activities (13:04-30:59) Assessing PBL activities (31:00-39:00) Show Links:Great educational websites repository - The Teacher ListSample PBL Activity - How do we manage waste in our world?To Excel in the Class is ElementaryTo Excel in the Class is Elementary - Excel Timelines SectionCreate-A-GraphPowerPoint Games (Not Mark E. Damon's site, but access to his Millionaire and Jeopardy templates)RadioWaves - Student-created radio programs (podcasts)RadioWaves - Spokane Valley High School siteRadioWaves - BECTA site showing a video overview of RadioWavespodOmatic - Online podcasting tool (no installations required - only a microphone/speakers)PBWiki - free instant Wiki creation siteJames Tubbs' Math Blog - The Future of MathJames Tubbs' Future of Math - Sample Student BlogRubistar - Online rubric makerQuizstar - Autogradeable quizzes for your students to do onlineEasy Test Maker - Website for making/editing paper test questions to print offLarge Google Video VersionMPEG-4 Version (48 MB)

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Not a complete episode of TILT, this video clip shows an example of how a student could create and document a science lab report using the digital video feature of a standard digital camera and a standard free video production suite such as Windows Movie Maker (used to create this video) or iMovie. This movie was created by me, but ideally we'd want the students to create these types of videos to show their knowledge of the science concepts.Note to iTunes subscribers - for regular TILT episodes, see the TILT website for a full listing of links featured in the episodes so you don't have to scramble to find something to write down the urls while watching episodes.This sample video answers the question "Does the temperature of water affect the rate that a jellybean will dissolve?". Another great website showcasing student-created science experiment videos comes from the Florida Center for Instructional Technology's 'The Science Connection' website .The science lab format breaks from the traditional format and instead focuses around 4 questions: What's Your Question? What's Your Answer? How do you Know You're Right? Where do we go From Here? By the way, I'd love some feedback on the shorter 'quickie' spots versus the polished, longer episodes. Ideally I'd like to keep doing both the regular episodes plus the shorter quick videos such as this one.MPEG-4 Version

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In this episode of TILT, we take a look at some websites which contain literature online in some format. Some of the websites show interactive multimedia stories online, while others are meant to be downloaded or printed off. Some websites contain free online literature, while others require membership. All in all, these are some of the best online literature sites I've seen! Here are links to the websites in this episode. Reading A-Z RAZ Kids Starfall (My Personal Favorite) Aesop's Fables Reading is Fun/Reading Planet Letter P.A.L.S. BookPals Storyline Click to view TILT Episode 4 - Online Literature Websites (17Mb MPEG-4 Video)

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In this Episode of TILT, we examine the potential of robotics programs as learning tools. Here is an overview of Episode 3: Overview of Educational Robotics (1:04) A Brief Review of the Literature on Educational Robotics (1:40) Working With Lego Mindstorms and Robolab (3:09) Web Resources Which Support Educational Robotics (10:02) Teaching and Learning With Lego Robotics Robotics in the Classroom NASA Robotics Education Project - Matrix Lego.com Educational Division - Mindstorms for Schools Shambles.net Robotics - (Thanks to Chris Smith from the Education Project Asia) Educational Robotics - Carnegie Mellon University FIRST Lego League Educational Weblog and Podcast Feature: OLDaily and Bernie Dodge at NECC (16:59) Click to view TILT Episode 3 - Educational Robotics (19Mb Windows Media Video)

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