Week#3 Overview
Feedly
Feedly
Using an RSS Reader like Feedly.com to subscribe to sites you like.
We will do this in class together, but if you have any additional questions, you can watch the screencast below. In order to get things set up, you will need to Download the CALL-feeds-fall2014.opml file here and follow the instructions (in class or from the video below)
TO DO
- Sample the Buffet! Explore sites listed in your Feedly and go to the Websites page and explore some of the CALL related websites .
- When you see sites that you like, use Diigo to bookmark them. Try to Bookmark at least 3 sites.
- Complete an Entrance Survey.
Blogger Tweaks Questions? Blogger Guide. To see some examples of what you can do with a ‘Blogger’ blog check out the ones below.
- From former TTP Trainees
- Collablogatorium (by Carla Arena – CALL practitioner extraordinaire)
- ESLTeacher in Korea (University instructor in Busan)
- LearningCall.net (this site)
Humming English, Nayoung’s English, Jackie’s Ideabox, Claire’s English Playground,SmartLearning, Undertaker’s English, Happy English w/Xena
To experiment with your new blog, try
- posting a photo
- posting a video
- adding ‘gadgets’ to the side of your blog
- embedding a Quizlet, Video, a presentation from slideshare or Ted Talk or (using html mode)
Hanging Out in the Google Universe
Add your classmates to a ‘circle’ (Class#1 here, Class#2 here)
Later, you can update your Google+ profile, find others to follow, and download the Hangout app to use it on mobile devices.
Coming Attractions
Next week we will start exploring other parts of the Google Universe. Feel free to take a sneak peek.
| Gmail | Drive | Google Plus & Photos |
Calendar | Translate |
| Screencast YouTube Video File |
Screencast YouTube Video File |
Screencast YouTube Video File |
Screencast YouTube Video File |
Screencast YouTube Video File |
( more screencast guides here)
Begin Exploring Activities, Games, & Quizzes
- Explore the Games & Activities Guide
- Look at examples – Hot Potatoes ProProfs Quizlet Padlet
- Play a few online Word Games