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Higher Learning Now

Robin Lindbeck, Kevin Rocap, Ben Meredith

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HLN 23: QR Codes for Learning!

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/11/23

QR Codes for Learning! There are lots of QR Code generators; here are three of our favorites: Kaywa, Qurify, Delivr The following resources are also contained in this QR Code: Introduction to QR Codes (Common Craft) QR Huh? What the heck is a QR […]

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HLN 22: Create Rubrics with Rubistar

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/11/16

Create Rubrics with Rubistar Rubistar webpage Rubrix webpage The Rubric Builder webpage WayPoint Outcomes webpage The Rubric Library Other Resources/Ideas Mentioned in the Show Blind Men and the Elephant story (wikipedia describes the origins of various versions of the story) Competency Acquisition Model (conscious competence model) How can you use […]

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HLN 21: Mindmapping with XMind

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2011/11/11

Mindmapping with XMind : XMind website Overview of Xmind 2008 (video) XMind Demo: Basic Operations (Part 1 of 2), video 1:09 XMind Demo: Structures (Part 2 of 2), video 2:11 How can you use mindmapping tools to support learning? Leave us a comment and let us know! Listen to this podcast (or […]

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HLN #20: Distraction Free Writing Tools

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/11/03

Create a Distraction-Free Writing Environment : Text Editor Notepad on Macintosh and PC Modifiy your word processor for a minimalistic format MS Word 2003 and 2011 (pc): Under the View menu, select Fullscreen MS Word 2007 (pc): Under the View menu, select View Fullscreen.In the upper, right corner, click on the […]

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HLN #19: Brainstorming, Processing And More With...

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/10/27

Wallwisher Resources: Wallwisher webpage A PDF Guide to Using Wallwisher, pdf document How can you use Wallwisher to support learning? Leave us a comment and let us know! Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, RSS or email.

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HLN #18: OneNote to Organize and Keep Track of...

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2011/10/20

OneNote Resources: OneNote Webpage OneNote Demo OneNote Blog OneNote on YouTube How can you use OneNote (or Evernote) to support learning? Leave us a comment and let us know! Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, […]

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HLN #17: Wikis!

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/10/13

Wiki Resources: Brief history of the first wiki (Wikipedia) Wiki’s in plain english video (Common Craft) WikiSpaces website, embeddable widgets, help specifically for educators, wikispaces for educators, 5 quick video tours/tutorials Everything Wiki (wikis in education, corporate wikis, articles, examples, and lots more!) 50 Ways to Use Wiki’s for a More […]

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HLN 16: Presentations (and more) with Prezi

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/09/30

Prezi Resources: Prezi homepage (sign up and pricing. And check out the sample Prezi’s!) Prezi’s wikipedia page The Prezi website also includes tutorials (including how to “Prezify your Powerpoint presentations) and cheatsheets, as well as many ways to connect with the Prezi community. The Ultimate Guide to Prezi There are several Prezi […]

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HLN #15: Create Quizzes and Exercises with Hot Potatoes

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/09/24

Hot Potatoes Resources: Hot Potatoes homepage including downloads, tutorials in 18 languages, and example sites 5 instructional tutorials on creating quizes and exercises in Hot Potatoes (created by a professor at Western Illinois University (There are four other instructional videos available in this series listed on the right side of the webpage.) Other Resouces […]

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HLN #14: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words with...

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/08/29

Snapashot Resources: Snapashot download from CNET Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes or RSS

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HLN 13: Manage Your Online Reading With Google Reader

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/08/25

(whoops, we originally posted the wrong audio for this episode. Corrected as of Aug 28. Sorry about that!) Google Reader Resources: Google Reader home page (you’ll need to sign in first.) Google Reader help page Google Reader blog. Consider subscribing to keep up to date on the newest happens […]

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HLN 12: Use Toodledo…and get organized!

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/08/11

Toodledo Resources: Toodledo home page Toodledo Forums (learn from others) How to use Toodledo (6 minute introduction. Direct YouTube link) Introduction to Toodledo (Episode 37 of the Mobile Classroom – lengthier than above, 28 minutes, it includes more detail and briefly links to methodology of David Allen’s Getting Things Done. Direct YouTube link.) […]

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HLN 11: Bookmarking + Social = Diigo, A Social...

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/07/24

Diigo Resources: Diigo homepage Diigo video overview–Collect and Highlight, Then Remember! (more Diigo videos) Diigo tools Diigo educator accounts Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes or RSS

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HLN 10: Smile…You’re on Ustream!

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2011/06/30

Ustream Resources: Ustream home page Ustream support page Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes or RSS

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HLN 9: Download and Convert Videos with Download...

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/06/23

Download Helper Download Helper home page (Firefox) After the podcast we realized Download Helper is also available for Internet Explorer. It’s still in Beta, but it seems to work! Here’s a quick installation guide if you need it. Download Helper also has documentation-Firefox /documentation-IE and user-generated instructional videos-Firefox to help you learn […]

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HLN 8: Gather Real-Time Information with PollEverywhere

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/06/12

Poll Everywhere: Home Page, Demo/Tour, Video demos of premium (i.e. non-free) features Using Polling and Smartphones to Keep Students Engaged (Faculty Focus website) Classroom Response System (Clickers) Bibliography (Center for Teaching at Vanderbilt University) Listen to podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe […]

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HLN 7: Meet Your New Research Assistant – Zotero

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/05/11

Higher Learning Now podcast 7: Meet Your New Research Assistant – Zotero Zotero home page Other Resources and Tools Mentioned During the Podcast Endnote (right-click to download the MP3 of this podcast to your computer)

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HLN 6: Access and Share Your Files Everywhere with...

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/04/17

Higher Learning Now podcast 6: Access and Share Your Files Everywhere with Dropbox Sign up for a free dropbox account with this affiliate link and get an extra 250mb storage for free! Dropbox home page Dropbox Add-on’s from Dropbox wiki Upload files to dropbox via email – Use app SendtoDropbox or do-it-yourself as explained in the […]

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HLN 005: Join.me and Screen Sharing Software

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/02/27

Higher Learning Now podcast 5: Join.me (and other screen sharing programs) Join.me Join.me website (the start-a-screenshare-page) Join.me Quick Preview and Tutorial (video) Screen Sharing Program Description Cost Maximum number of attendees Download for meeting starter? Download for attendees? Mobile apps? Adobe Acrobat web conferencing Web conferencing with screen sharing Free for up to 3 […]

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HLN 004: MERLOT

Higher Learning Now ·

2011/02/06

Higher Learning Now podcast 4: MERLOT Using MERLOT MERLOT home page MERLOT Pedagogy Portal MERLOT Content Builder (webpage creator) QuickStart and Video Tutorials Of course the best way to get familiar with MERLOT is to go to the home page and explore! Other Resources and Tools Mentioned During the Podcast Open Source definition Creative Commons definition/mission […]

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