ASCD+2009

toc =Technologies to Support Student-Centered Learning= While no tool or set of tools will be a recipe for every learning experience, mixing in some of the following software and services can enhance student-centered learning experiences. There are many, many tools available, these are just some of what is available today in many in and out of schools and classrooms.

Digital Images/Audio/Video
Visual learners are everywhere, likewise are loads of software and online services to help you meet the needs of learners.
 * [|PhotoStory 3] - Photos, audio converted to video on PC laptop/desktop
 * [|Animoto] - Photo, audio converted to video in a web-based environment
 * [|Flickr] /[|FlickrStorm] - Store, share, search photos with others/search for photos
 * [|VoiceThread -] Share and talk about photos and documents
 * [|YouTube] /[|TeacherTube -]Search, view and upload videos related to content
 * [|Movie Maker] /[|iMovie - Create and edit videos for/by students]
 * [|iPods][|Digital Voice Recorders]- Listen, organize and record

Interactivity/Concept Mapping
Design problems and lessons for students to engage during instruction
 * [|SMART™ Senteo] - Interactive Response System
 * [|SMART Ideas] - concept mapping software from SMART Technologies
 * [|Inspiration] /[|Kidspiration] - create mind maps for brainstorming, project development and check for understanding
 * [|Pasco] /[|Vernier] - Collecting scientific data in the field
 * GPS - [|Geocaching][|/Google Latitude]- Location based data
 * [|Google Earth] - embedding data, findings, photos & video
 * [|Google Maps] - create maps, add data, explanations, photos, video and share (privately or publicly) - [|GM MillCreek]

Web 2.0, Social Media & Collaborative Spaces
Using [|RSS] and tagging and founded on a culture of sharing and collaboration these tools are extending learning experiences and opportunities beyond the traditional classroom learning.
 * [|Wiki] - [|Wikis in Plain English] :: []
 * [|Blogs]- [|25 Days to Make a Difference]
 * [|Google Docs] - [|Google Docs in Plain English] :: [|Biology Text]
 * [|Google Reader] Subscribe, access and share information from blogs, wikis and news sources in one location
 * [|Slideshare] - upload slideshow presentations (PowerPoint) and documents to share public or private
 * [|Del.icio.us] Storing, sharing, searching online bookmarks as well as building networks through social bookmarking

Online Communication & Distance Learning
Video Conferencing, IM, Learning Management Systems
 * IM - Take your pick of instant messaging tools (i.e. [|AIM], [|Google Talk], [|Yahoo], [|MSN], etc)
 * [|Skype]- "Free calls, video calls and instant messaging over the internet."
 * iChat- Mac default IM/voice/video software
 * PolyCom/Tandberg Units - Check with your district/regional technology or distance learning coordinator for more information
 * [|Moodle] - Learning Management Systems (LMS)