26 Nov Open Source Tools for the 21st Century Learner
Instructional designers often have the challenge of pairing effective applications of technology with diverse learning objectives, all while keeping to a strict (and often non-existent) budget. This one-hour presentation features a bevy of cutting-edge tools for the classroom that are well-matched to online, blended and face-to-face education, all without costing a cent.
Links to Resources
The following list of resources were all highlighted in the presentation – click on the links below to learn more about the various applications and resources that will help to increase your technical knowledge without draining your bank account.
Screen Capture Tools
Web Design Tools
- Lynda.com (for pay – some free tutorials)
- Creative Cow.net
- WordPress.com
- Weebly
- Tumblr
- WordPress.org
- Drupal
- Joomla
Imaging Tools
- Picasa
- Flickr Creative Commons
- Stock.xchng
- Behance (for inspiration)
Collaborative and Communication Tools
Non-Technical Skills
- Design Principles
- Usability
- Jakob Nielsen’s Useit.com
- Steve Krug’s Advanced Common Sense and Some Slightly Irregular
- Typography
- Usability
- Developments in Field of Education
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Written Skills
- Creativity
Learning More (Additional Resources)
- Train Online
- Lynda.com (for pay – some free tutorials)
- Creative Cow.net
- Scour the Web
- Education Blog “Best of…” Lists like 50 Education Technology Tools Every Teacher Should Know About
- Tech blogs like Mashable
- Organize reading in Google Reader
- Match needs to open source technology
- Take Time to Play
- Free Trials
- Subscription Service like Adobe Creative Cloud
- Personal Learning Networks
- Make a Plan
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