During week five we used tokbox and our ning / wiki. I really like tokbox. As with so many of these web 2.0 tools, it is easy and quick to use. The fact that it's free is also nice. How would I use tokbox (www.tokbox.com)? Well, it could be used to send messages to school staff or students about school events. It could be used in a more individualized manner to let students know how they did on a test or quiz. A teacher could let them know right after correcting the tests so that the students don't have to wait until the next day to see the score. The teacher could also provide explanation of the score and not just a grade and some written notes. Tokbox could be used to let students know what was discussed in class and what the assignment is if they are absent.
The ning could be used in the libraries as a hub for students to discuss books and technology. Information, in the form of blogs, pod / screencasts, images and videos could be brought in from the web for students to peruse. Students could then comment and form their own opinions about books and technology.
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Wow Dan, you found some good uses of the tokbox.. thanks for the ideas.
I was just thinking, you really should share some of these ideas with Monica..
Hi Dan,
I think a NING for the library is a great idea, I actually was thinking that it would be cool to have a NING at the middle school for each grade. Each teacher could have their own page and link things like projects, homework assignments, and resources. It could be huge! Just not sure how easy it would be to get everyone on board?
Sadly with Ning's about to charge (http://education.zdnet.com/?p=3831)
you may need to try a WIKI - but you are making wonderful connections with what we do in class and how you can apply it.
Dan ,
I was not into Tokbox before but I am enjoying using it as I tried and learnt more about it.
I like the way you explained its usage...
thanks
I like the idea of having a NING to serve as A "hub" for the library. Kids really enjoy being able to interact through the site. Too bad
it won't be free anymore!
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