002 – Finding Time for Instructional Tech
Podcast: Play in new window
| Download
| Embed
Instructional Tech Talk – Episode 002 – January 2, 2013
Show Notes:
1. Professional Development
ClassTechTips.com – Created by Monica Burns, this website features great tech tips for any classroom. Monica also offers sessions through SimpleK12 that are great.
Here are the upcoming sessions:
- iPad apps that Facilitate student collaboration
- Presentation tools to energize faculty meetings
- Customize data collection tools using google forms
2. Website Spotlight – PurposeGames
For detailed info about PurposeGames, see my post here.
3. Listener Questions
How can I convert a .wps file to .doc?
Head over to http://www.zamzar.com and follow the steps.
1. Select the document you want to convert.
2. Choose the new file type (likely doc or docx).
3. Enter your email address to be sent the file (no spam, don’t worry).
4. Click convert.
Within minutes you will receive an email with the file, converted to the desired format.
Announcements and Links:
TeacherCast iPad for Beginners Course
instructionaltechtalk.com/ipadcourse
App Store Gift Card Giveaway
The Gift Card Giveaway lasts until January 5, 2013 – see the link below for info.
instructionaltechtalk.com/win
Next week’s Interview:
Sam Patterson – Livescribe Pens in the Classroom
Subscribe to the show on iTunes
The show is now in iTunes, please check it out and subscribe today!
instructionaltechtalk.com/podcast
About the Author
Jeff Herb Jeff Herb is an Educator, Blogger, and Podcaster focusing on Instructional Technology and finding ways to innovate the classroom using technology. Follow Jeff on Twitter to keep up with the latest in Educational Technology.
Related Posts
A Beginner’s Guide to Twitter – Tech Educator Webinar →
015 – Annotate, Animate, and Narrate with Explain Everything →
3 Ways to Start Moving Towards a Paperless Classroom →
Pingback: 002 - Finding Time for Instructional Tech - Instructional Tech Talk | Aprendiendo a Distancia | Scoop.it