UDL Resources from CAST
Learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in several ways, from CAST.org
#Links & Resources
Outdoor Learning Resources from Edutopia
Edutopia continually provides outstanding resources. Check out their recent resource roundup for outdoor learning!
ATMac – Assistive Technology for Mac OS X Users
ATMac is a blog that offers news, reviews and opinions on assistive technology for Mac OS X, by Ricky Buchanan who is himself an avid Mac and AT user. Organized by type of user, for example "text-to-speech users," or "deaf users," or "primary switch users," and by audience ("content producers," "developers," "edcuators," "users"), you can quickly find relevant entries.Bottom line - direct, honest info and reviews about state-of-the-art...
More Podcasting Links
Create Your Own Podcast - A step-by-step tutorial on podcasting from About.com Educational Podcasting - Extensive list of podcasting resources, from Gary Stager. Links to tutorials, articles and tools. PoducateMe - Practical Solutions for Podcasting in Education Gcast - Create your own audio broadcast online, where you can easily record voice messages, mix in your favorite music, and share it all for the world to hear. Includes 'Podcasting...
Podcasting Workshop – Resources
I'm leading a workshop on Podcasting in the Classroom, and have started to gather some tips and resources on my wiki. Stop by to check out the presentation as well as my podcasting links.
Artcyclopedia – Fine Art Search Engine
Art cyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine - Search or browse by artist, work or museum. 8,700 artists, 2,600 art sites, over 100,000 links! Also, Art News, masterpieces and more. This seems like a great resource for students of all ages.
Get Started with Podcasting
In preparing for a podcasting workshop this week, I've been collecting new podcasting tutorials. Some helpful finds: How to Podcast: Four Basic Steps - Plan, produce, publish, promote... How to Podcast - from Podcasting Tools Howstuffworks "How to Create Your Own Podcast" Make Your First Podcast How to Create Your Own Podcast - A Step-by-Step Tutorial on Podcasting Most of these tutorials rely on Audacity and the LAME...
More on Publishing
With student publishing projects in mind, and my own projects as well, I was recently reminded of one very cool site, Lulu.com , which lets you self-publish your own books in a way that books are produced and shipped 'as needed.' I have a dream of putting together many of the resources I've developed over the years into just such a book. One of the appeals of on-demand...
Sites for Kids to Publish Online
In response to a query from a teacher on behalf of her first grader who wants to 'get into publishing,' here are some links to online sites that encourage or allow students to publish their work online: Tips for children publishing on the Internet. | NetAlert - From the Australian government, a helpful set of safety and design tips for any students who would like to publish their...
Excellent Blogging and Wiki Resources
Kathy Cassidy -- Blogmeister An excellent model of blogging with younger students. Notice how the kids type their own posts and the adult 'editor' adds a readable translation. She also comments on the children's writing, encouraging more. The class posts photos, videos and more. (tags: ages06-09 examples trldsites blogging) Classroom Blogs and Wikis How can classroom communication and collaboration be enhanced with the usage of internet blogs? Created...