tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525941061387824183.post1584355064912375206..comments2024-02-20T15:17:27.759-05:00Comments on Concrete Classroom: What are the best tools?concretekaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03817234454056267050noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525941061387824183.post-57991628379140878042009-07-16T21:23:22.355-04:002009-07-16T21:23:22.355-04:00Thanks anonymous, Those are my top choices also. W...Thanks anonymous, Those are my top choices also. Why would you worry about opening xtranormal for everyone? I am not sure if they can open it just for me?<br /><br /><br />Matt,<br />Thanks for your input. I have a desktop lab that is not locked down so I can download things without a problem. Youtube is unblocked for teachers, but not students. I am not sure that I want it unblocked for them and I know that they would not be willing to unblock it at this time.concretekaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817234454056267050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525941061387824183.post-81520400276947658292009-07-16T08:52:52.066-04:002009-07-16T08:52:52.066-04:00A few comments: aren't some of these "si...A few comments: aren't some of these "sites" on your list actually places to download applications to install on the computers? i.e. Audacity, Google Earth). Using these tools may depend on your ability to install them locally Is your tech director willing to do this for you? is there an admin password you need? or are your machines pretty 'open' for installing new apps? The reason I ask is because if your desktop/laptops are locked down, simply having access to the software downloads won't do you much good - even adding a Diigo toolbar could be tricky if stations are restricted locally. On the flip side, online software tools such as voicethread and tinychat are immediately useful and available to use once the filter has been changed. <br /><br />Personally, I'd request YouTube to be in the mix. Does your staff have access to any other sources of video clips, i.e. Discovery Learning?Matt Townsleyhttp://www.mctownsley.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525941061387824183.post-10424761501386533732009-07-16T08:31:32.203-04:002009-07-16T08:31:32.203-04:00Saw your tweet on this, so here's my two cents...Saw your tweet on this, so here's my two cents. I will need to check my filter to see how many on your list are open for the students here. <br /><br />VoiceThread for sure.<br /> Delicious or Diigo. I use both, but find Delicious is easier for most to get the hang of.<br />I like xtranormal, but would be reluctant to unblock for all students across the district. I would have no problem unblocking for arts/digital stuff students.<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com