PSC#5Awesome Web Apps

for Highly Creative Kids

VoiceThread is a cloud application, so there is no software to install. The only system requirement is an up-to-date version of Adobe Flash. VoiceThread will work in any modern web browser and on almost any internet connection.CreatingUpload, share and discuss documents, presentations, images, audio files and videos. Over 50 different types of media can be used in a VoiceThread.CommentingComment on VoiceThread slides using one of five powerful commenting options: microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload.SharingKeep a VoiceThread private, share it with specific people, or open it up to the entire world. Learn more about sharing VoiceThreads.

http://voicethread.houstonisd.org

Create audio files at http://vocaroo.com•Click to record•Allow access to microphone•Click to stop

Quick Response (QR) Codes

• Use a QR Code Generator to create a barcode that links to:

• Plain text• Website URL• Video• Map• Social media• Email address• Digital Business card• And more!

Popular QR Code Generatorshttp://www.qrstuff.com/http://qrcode.kaywa.com/http://www.qr-code-generator.com/

Download a QR reader on your mobile device. Some common apps include:•Barcode Scanner (Android)•QR Droid (Android)•QR Reader for iPhone (Apple)•QR Scanner (Apple)•ScanLife Reader (Apple and Android)•i-Nigma 4 Scanner (Apple)/I-Nigma Barcode Scanner (Android)

Anchor charts and homeworkdifferentiated by colorful

QR Codes

URL Shortener

1. Copy the original URL.2. Go to a URL shortener service, such as:

• Bitly: https://bitly.com/• Google url shortener: https://goo.gl/• Ow.ly: http://ow.ly/url/shorten-url

3. Paste original URL into the shortener field.4. Use the new shortened link!

Some shortener services, like Bitly, allow users to create an account. With an account, you can save all your shortened links and view analytics (number of clicks, sharing, etc.).

ThingLinkhttp://www.thinglink.com

• Works best in Chrome, Safari, Frefox (does not work well in Internet Explorer)

• Username _____________ Password_____________

Create an interactive image

1.Upload an image from your computer or import from web, facebook, or public Flickr images• This becomes your background image• Size matters!• If it is an image from the internet or other

source, be sure to include a link or reference your source.

2. Interactive image will open in “Edit” mode. Double click anywhere on the image to create a “tag.”

Examples:

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/457271480695128066

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/457312649458221056

Examples:

•https://animoto.com/play/n2hlgVmQ2faaQuY11H1HDw•https://animoto.com/play/0aeHchMpn0d3vKMcZSCpNw•https://animoto.com/play/nWnSEe6cxdkkuEXtIAk0VA

KHAN!

- Real-time collaboration on a virtual whiteboard with infinite pages - Real-time communication through voice conferencing and text chat - Permanent storage of all classrooms for later access - Support for image uploading - Access to basic drawing tools and colors

http://learn.narrable.com/

Narrated Slideshow

http://www.tagxedo.com/

Alternative to Wordle

1. Go to m.Socrative.com2. Enter Virtual Room SOC#: CareerPathwaysAttendance3. Enter your Name4. Enter your Employee ID#5. Provide the Secret Solution: Rigor6. Take 5 minutes to give us constructive feedback on the exit

survey

108

Attendance and Exit Survey

Accessible on tablets, smartphones, laptops, & iPod Touches, etc.

Thank you

Date: March 2015Career Pathways Problem Solving Community #5