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Screencasts and Instagram

Screencast-o-matic After using many of these videos found on Youtube I have finally learned how to create my own. The excitement of knowing how to create this resource does not let me think of any negatives. The system is free to some extent. Though, teachers could create educational videos that can make a difference in the classroom. This online tool records your screen while the user can apply audio and webcam input. Typorama When searching for an application to add text I came upon Typorama. This app has numerous free fonts. The user can use backgrounds from a library and add text. Another option is for the user to upload photos from his/her personal library. One can upload directly to Instagram which makes it easier to post. Instagram I am not new to Instagram. However, for this assignment I decided to create a new account to aim at a certain group such as science teachers. I uploaded a video from my library to post. I have learned that to post on Instagram sometime...

Infographics

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Pew Research Center This informational website does not take a side on any issue, but provides information on both sides. A user can stumble upon social issues affecting the country, public opinions, and demographic information. In addition, the website conducts research to provide accurate data for many popular questions within society. One can see that the website has done public opinion polling and social science research. I was not aware of this website till now. Though, I do see how it could come in handy. For students barely learning the skills to research and collect date this website could be a good starting point. The website is easily accessed. It provides information on different areas from science, to politics, and religion. When one conducts a search the website provides possible articles and fit the keywords searched. This website is a valid research tool that both professionals and students can use. Infogram This website provides more than 35 chart o...