Used for the Problem Solving Communities group.

1. PSC#5
Awesome Web Apps
for Highly Creative Kids

8. VoiceThread is a cloud application, so there is no
software to install. The only system requirement is an
up-to-date version of Adobe Flash. VoiceThread will
work in any modern web browser and on almost any
internet connection.
Creating
Upload, share and discuss documents, presentations,
images, audio files and videos. Over 50 different
types of media can be used in a VoiceThread.
Commenting
Comment on VoiceThread slides using one of five
powerful commenting options: microphone,
webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload.
Sharing
Keep a VoiceThread private, share it with specific
people, or open it up to the entire world. Learn more
about sharing VoiceThreads.

9. http://voicethread.houstonisd.org

10. Create audio files at http://vocaroo.com
•Click to record
•Allow access to microphone
•Click to stop

11. Quick Response (QR) Codes
• Use a QR Code Generator to create a barcode that
links to:
• Plain text
• Website URL
• Video
• Map
• Social media
• Email address
• Digital Business card
• And more!

12. Popular QR Code Generators
http://www.qrstuff.com/
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
http://www.qr-code-generator.com/
Download a QR reader on your mobile device. Some
common apps include:
•Barcode Scanner (Android)
•QR Droid (Android)
•QR Reader for iPhone (Apple)
•QR Scanner (Apple)
•ScanLife Reader (Apple and Android)
•i-Nigma 4 Scanner (Apple)/I-Nigma Barcode Scanner
(Android)

13. Anchor charts and homework
differentiated by colorful
QR Codes

17. URL Shortener
1. Copy the original URL.
2. Go to a URL shortener service, such as:
• Bitly: https://bitly.com/
• Google url shortener: https://goo.gl/
• Ow.ly: http://ow.ly/url/shorten-url
3. Paste original URL into the shortener field.
4. Use the new shortened link!
Some shortener services, like Bitly, allow users to create
an account. With an account, you can save all your
shortened links and view analytics (number of clicks,
sharing, etc.).

20. ThingLink
http://www.thinglink.com
• Works best in Chrome, Safari, Frefox (does not work
well in Internet Explorer)
• Username _____________ Password_____________

21. Create an interactive image
1.Upload an image from your computer or import
from web, facebook, or public Flickr images
• This becomes your background image
• Size matters!
• If it is an image from the internet or other
source, be sure to include a link or reference
your source.
2. Interactive image will open in “Edit” mode.
Double click anywhere on the image to create a
“tag.”

22. Examples:
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/457271480695128066

23. https://www.thinglink.com/scene/457312649458221056

25. Examples:
•https://animoto.com/play/n2hlgVmQ2faaQuY11H1HDw
•https://animoto.com/play/0aeHchMpn0d3vKMcZSCpNw
•https://animoto.com/play/nWnSEe6cxdkkuEXtIAk0VA

59. KHAN!

65. - Real-time collaboration on a virtual
whiteboard with infinite pages
- Real-time communication through voice
conferencing and text chat
- Permanent storage of all classrooms for
later access
- Support for image uploading
- Access to basic drawing tools and colors

74. http://learn.narrable.com/
Narrated
Slideshow

103. http://www.tagxedo.com/
Alternative to Wordle

108. 1. Go to m.Socrative.com
2. Enter Virtual Room SOC#: CareerPathwaysAttendance
3. Enter your Name
4. Enter your Employee ID#
5. Provide the Secret Solution: Rigor
6. Take 5 minutes to give us constructive feedback on the exit
survey
108
Attendance and Exit Survey
Accessible on tablets, smartphones,
laptops, & iPod Touches, etc.

109. Thank you
Date: March 2015
Career Pathways Problem Solving Community #5