Tools+of+the+Trade

On this page you will explore some of the cool "gadgets" that work with web 2.0 apps for enhanced access to content. Check out the videos of these tools in action. Look for opportunities to "demo" them for yourself. Once you reach a personal comfort level you'll want to incorporate these cool tools into your daily work for sure. Let me know if you have any questions. You can post them on this page by clicking the" Discussion Tab" here. I'll get a notification by email when you do.

Enjoy Michael

**Flip Video Camera**
====The "Flip" camera is available to most K-12 teachers in Vermont. It was one of the most sought after items for purchase with ARRA technology funds. The are light, easy to use and load ( using a USB plug in) easily into a computer. You save your video's in the "clouds" in an account that you create for your own use. You can easily download these videos for use in instruction. Students love to create their own video responses to literacy, history, math or science questions. Check the "Flip" out in this short video.Think about integrating the Flip in your meetings, workshops or any other gathering where some folks were not able to attend. Or think about sending out motivational video-grams to VAL centers across the state. The opportunities are endless. You just have to jump in....====

Smart Pen
The smart pen is revolutionizing note taking in classrooms and in business environments. If you are familiar with the notion of a "pod cast" the smart pen generates a similar archivable audio and video "pen cast". Check out the video on this page and see how this unique and inexpensive gadget is used.

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