Technology+Integration+Tools

=WIKIs =

**__Wiki__** is a webpage that is easily updated by contributing members.

Here are two videos on wikis; the first video exhibits an explanation of wikis and how they can be used to coordinate a group, and the second is a video tutorial on how to set up and edit a wiki using wikispaces.

Wikis in Plain English

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Wikispaces Tutorial

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=Portaportals =

__**Portaportal**__ is a free, server based bookmarking utility. This means that all of your favorite, most useful websites that you normally book mark on your web browser are compiled and organized on a website for guests to access. You can create a Portaportal account/website at www.portaportal.com. Once you have a website you can read the quick start guide (click on the link below), then read Portaportal Basics and Editing or watch the tutorials below to learn how to set up your portaportal.

Portaportal Quick Start Guide Portaportal Basics and Editing

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= = = = =PODcasts =

__** PODcasts **__ are publications of audio files (when using video files it is called a VODcast) that are made available for downloading from the internet. Others can subscribe to PODcasts and receive updates.

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How to use PODcasts in the classroom

=Blogs =


 * __Blogs__ ** are a type of website that allow the user to reflect, share opinions, and discuss topics in an online journal while readers may comment on posts.

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World Wide Web

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Google Docs

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Web Searching

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Online photo sharing

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Google Maps

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Google sites

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