Jan 14 2009
Technology and Education - The Programs To Use
Being an Education Professional these days is complicated. The advent of the internet and computer technology has forever changed the way that I view education.
We are surrounded by information. No longer is the library the only place to research for information. So many sources, so many programs where do we start?
I believe that we must become USERS of technology, not necessarily EXPERTS. There are too many applications out there for us to become experts. The time it takes to become an expert on a single program could be better utilized learning three or four programs deep enough to get the job done. The education professionals of the future cannot affort to be technologically challenged. We must be able to discover new programs, delve in and use them effectively in a short period of time.
I have a number of applications that I use. I would classify all of them as easy to learn. If you are willing to set aside an afternoon you will become competent enough to begin using the program. Then as you continue to use utilize the application it will get easier, and before you know it you may be an EXPERT and can teach others. In the current economic climate you will find that the best part of these apps is that they are FREE.
Here are some Programs that I use in the context of Education:
Camstudio - http://camstudio.org/
I enjoy doing video tutorials, and camstudio is a good way to get started. It allows you to capture the action on your screen (along with sounds). Camstudio is a free and pretty intuitive program.
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/theteachingbox
If you make videos you need a place to put them. Go to YouTube and create your own Channel. This way you can easily share your creations with everyone.
Gadwin Print Screen - http://www.gadwin.com/
I sometimes need to capture areas of my screen, Gadwin Print Screen is a free app that lets you do it easily.
Try them out and let me know what you think. Share your favorite applications.
-Loren
http://theteachingbox.today.com
http://www.theteachingbox.com
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