ULearn08+Breakouts

Please put links to information, notes, websites that you gained from ULearn08 which others may be interested in. Thanks!
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Podcasting:
Allanah King (teacher in Nelson) has a wiki with all instructions needed for creating Podcasts: http://allanah.wikispaces.com/podcasting Watch the CommonCraft video embedded in her wiki for a simple explanation about podcasting.

Blue or Green Screening with the Alpha tool: (for Apple users)
This is great for allowing kids to put themselves in the picture (a Kid Pix drawing or a photo.) These instruction notes and ideas come from Sara Taylor's workshop: Innovation in the Junior School. See on the wiki below. http://sarataylor.wikispaces.com

Using 'Delicious' to find web resources:
A breakout run by Rachel Boyd (Senior Teacher) on how to set up and use a delicious account to find and organise great web based activities. http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com/ulearndelicious Once I have set up my account properly I will let you know my username and then we can start sharing resources! - Claire

Thinking about thinking:
Tony Ryan breakout - WOW!! About developing higher order thinking and thinking skills in the class. [|www.tonyryan.com.au] Not only information and resources from this breakout but a HUGE amount of info on all sorts of things. - Claire

Using the social web:
I found this work out average but there might be some useful information on the link if you want to incorporate internet activities into the class. - Claire http://thesocialweb.wikispaces.com

Exploring the toolbox that is Web 2.0
More resources for using the internet in the class.Lots of resources - Claire http://thetoolbox.wikispaces.com/Ulearn 08]]

Comparing Sea cucmbers and Octopus what fun. Marnie has links to Solo taxonomy as well - Dominique http://mthomasnz.wikispaces.com/Using+VoiceThread+to+enhance+student+learning+outcomes
 * Marnie Thomas Using Voice thread to enhance students learning**

Practical ideas for developing thinking skills in the classroom scroll down to find Lyn's ulearn presentations -Dominique http://centre4.interact.ac.nz/spaces/space.php?space_key=13303 [|www.ebest.co.nz]
 * Lyn Ross Developing a Thinking Tool box**

wonderful wiki with great literacy links and ideas to explore - Dominique http://e-literacy.wikispaces.com/
 * E literacy**

cyber safety teaching, planning and resources for helping children keep cyber safe! _ Dominique http://www.hectorsworld.com/
 * Hectors World**