Other+Resources+2014

= Note - This web site will no longer be supported after the 30 June 2014 and access to the site will cease at the end of Dec 2014. (Content was accurate as of the 30 June 2014). = = RESOURCES = This page provides a number of resources. Some are e-resources which have been used to support presentations...but which are offered here for your use. Some are simply links to resources which already exist on other sites but which are curated here for convenience. (Adapted with permission from Marlene Manto)


 * === General ===
 * Forward IT (basic 'getting started with technology' resource)
 * Technology Explained (ABC site)
 * Using Technology (a presentation e-resource)
 * Technology Outlook - Australian Tertiary Education 2012-2017 (Horizon Report)

‍ Social Media

 * Twitter in Plain English (Commoncraft video)
 * Getting Started with Twitter (website tutorial)
 * Beginners Guide to Facebook (website tutorial)
 * Marketing with Social Media (a presentation e-resource)
 * The Beginners Guide to Facebook (website tutorial)
 * 28 Creative Ways Teachers Are Using Twitter.

‍ YouTube

 * Using Youtube videos in Education (PDF from a website)

‍ RSS (Rich Site Syndication or Really Simple Syndication)

 * RSS in Plain English (Commoncraft video)
 * Google Reader in Plain English (Commoncraft video)
 * A Beginner's Guide to RSS and Google Reader (website tutorial)

‍ Audio/Podcasting

 * Introduction to iPadio (Youtube video tutorial on podcasting)
 * How to Use Voicethread (list of links to tutorials)

‍ Copyright

 * How To Search & Credit Properly-Licensed Photos On Flickr (article)
 * How to find Creative Commons licensed materials (article)
 * Copyright and Creative Commons ( Commoncraft video)

‍ Powerpoint

 * Stop Boring Us with Your Power Point
 * Use PowerPoint for More Than Boring Presentations
 * 10 Tips for Designing Presentations That Don’t Suck || xxxxxxxx || ===‍ E-learning Content ===
 * How to Customise Learning Objects (Tutorials from the Toolbox website)
 * Customising Toolbox Learning Objects (an e-Skills 'mini-course')
 * Creating Content (a presentation e-resource)
 * How to Use Audacity (PDF instructions)
 * Free Stuff for e-Learning (a presentation e-resource)

‍ Screencasting (capturing a video of your screen)

 * How to use Screenr (website tutorial)

‍ Moodle
Refer to the Moodle Page on this site for a list of resources

‍ Blogs and Wikis

 * Wikis in Plain English (Commoncraft video)
 * How to Create a Wiki (website tutorial)
 * How To Set Up a Wikispace (a number of videos - use the drop-down menu at the top)
 * Blogs in Plain English (Commoncraft video)
 * How to create a blog with Blogger (Youtube video) OR How to Blog using Blogger (PDF)
 * How to Write a Blog Post (website tutorial)
 * [|50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative and Interactive Classroom]

‍ E-Books

 * 20 Best Sites For Downloading Free eBooks
 * e-Books@Adelaide (list of free and downloadable books)

‍ Skype

 * Making a video call with Skype'- (video instructions)
 * [|Using Skype in the Classroom (or just learning how to use it!)] - (blog and video) ||

- Search and download Learning Objects - Customise Learning Objects - 'how to' guides - Flexible Learning Toolboxes - Framework Resources - Innovations Projects - Access to Skills - E-learning for Industry - E-portfolios Exemplars - E-portfolios for Learner Pathways - Higher Qualification Pathways Projects - National Broadband Network - New generation technologies for learning - Partnerships for Participation - VET Tools for developing and packaging - Learning Design Tool - E-explorers - Strategic planning for e-learning - Learning to teach online - ForwardIT: basic digital literacy skills and knowledge - Other Resources
 * Other Useful Resources**

- Emerging Technology Trials - Industry System Change - E-learning Participation and Skills
 * Business Activities**