internet-based video chat application • Allows long distance communication • Enriches learning • Share Ideas • Access to guest lecturers • Personal learning experience outside of the classroom • How Skype is used • http://about.skype.com/
Textbooks • Replaces traditional textbooks • Stored to computers or tablets • Can include helpful assistance software and index tools • Cost • Variable; depends on book • Can be free! • Where to get one • Almost any traditional book retailer website • Worldwide access • www.chegg.com/etextbooks
Age Chalkboards • Interactive whiteboard • Reduces waste and mess of traditional board • Presentations and lectures can involve touchscreen • Cost • $1000.00-$10000.00 • Where to Buy • http://smarttech.com/Where+To +Buy
Portable Digital Information • Transfer electronic files easily • Transport projects, notes, or pictures • Backup/share files on computer • Cost • Depends on storage capacity • Between $10.00-$100.00+ • Where to buy • Any electronic or department store • http://www.newegg.com/USB- Flash-Drives/SubCategory/ ID-522
Downloadable Voice • Digitally upload a recorded lecture or message to/from the internet • Can be uploaded to portable media player • Enables long distance learning • Cost • Depends on uploader or website • Can be free for classroom purposes • Where to set up a Podcast • http://www.apple.com/itunes/ podcasts/specs.html
in the classroom • Watch presentations • Upload lectures • Learn outside the classroom • Visual aid • Cost • Free! • Popularly viewed videos can earn money • Where to access YouTube • http://www.youtube.com/
• Access to millions of educational websites and resources • Enables interactive research • Usable inside and outside of the classroom • Cost • Free • Websites with high traffic can earn $ through “Adsense” • Where to find Google • www.google.com