Notes

//Notes from today's workshop.//

· Wikipedia defines a wiki as “a website that allows the easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser...” · Wikis can be used by any type of group of people, and are usually free. · Wikipedia is the most widely know wiki. · [|www.wiki.com] is a search engine specifically made to search wikis (made by google) · www.wikispaces.com is a commonly used free wiki service. · Our Wiki for Today http://utilizingtechnologyinthelmc.wikispaces.com/
 * Wikis & Utilization **

· **http://aaimlibrarywiki.wikispaces.com/**
 * Helpful Wikis for Library Media Specialists **
 * ·** **http://programming4urlibrary.wikispaces.com/**
 * ·** **http://aaimconference.wikispaces.com/**
 * ·** **http://tech4urlibrary.wikispaces.com/**
 * ·** **http://bookdivas.wikispaces.com/**
 * ·** **http://necclibrarytoolssmackdown.wikispaces.com/**
 * ·** **http://learninglibrary.wikispaces.com/Learning+Library+Home**

· Easy way to incorporate technology & variety of text · Subscription based or individual purchase · Can be used with computer/projector setup or interactive whiteboards · [|www.tumblebooks.com] · [|www.tumblebookstogo.com] · Sign up for a 30-day free trial using a valid school e-mail address. Confirmation is necessary. · OR, download the free Tumblepad at [|www.tumblebookstogo.com] · Instructions for downloading the Tumblepad are on the wiki.
 * Tumblebooks**

· Create a Powerpoint using 2010-2011Arkansas Diamond, Charlie May Simon books, or ArkansasTeen Book Award nominees. · Follow instructions on handout to create a presentation on your chosen subject.
 * Creating Powerpoints **

· These are both great websites to utilize. They include endless types of videos to be used for instruction. Videos can also be made and uploaded free to these sites. · Videos can be downloaded and converted for use in digital photo frames. · [|www.schooltube.com] · [|www.teachertube.com]
 * School Tube/Teacher Tube **