TILT - Teachers Improving Learning with Technology

Episode 2 - Using Digital Pictures in the Classroom

Episode 1 - Using the Internet to Enhance Writing

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!

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

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