Thing #2

I have spent quite a long time on Thing #2. Especially considering I have already used Animoto and Wordle extensively, so I didn't spent any time there. Word Sift looks interesting. I was interested in the visual aspect, so I put in the lyrics to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to see what would be generated. The "rainbow" and "bluebird" worked out okay, but the "fly" totally missed the mark with photos of fighter jets. Couldn't figure out a way to work around that.
The Glogster site provides a creative presentation. I can see using it as a quick, summary assignment. I don't think the writing format really encourages "good" writing so wouldn't want to use it for a large project.
Bookr is my favorite of the bunch. I can see elementary students using it for content. I'd like to see some students use it to retell their science experiments using photographs of their experiments. Maybe use it instead of Science journals? BTW - I could never get a Bookr sent through e-mail. I tried sending it to two different addresses. It's been an hour and a half and I still don't see it. Even checked the Junk Mail in case it went there.

Bookr

Glogster 2

Fourth of July Practice Glogster

I am having trouble getting the entire Glogster to be embedded in my page. I have tried reducing the width and height in the html, but is still cut off. Anyone know how to do this?
Also, I was trying to bring in a flash "swf" file, but couldn't find a way to do that. Any hints there?

Glogster

Part 2 - Thing #1

"The Network Student" has a lot of ideas to access loads of resources. Certainly tons of information available. The student would have to analyze and synthesize quite a bit to determine which information is valid and worth mentioning in their own project. The bookmarking sites would be helpful to review where information on the final project was acquired.
On the practical side, I would be interested in another movie or site that gives specific suggestions as to how to instruct accessing these resources and how to monitor content. Especially at the elementary level. What standards are set for evaluation? How do you set up user names, passwords, e-mail accounts for all your students?
I would also love to see a project such as this that is completed by an elementary student.