This document provides an overview of the online tools that will be used in a course. It lists tools like concept maps, blogs, Dropbox/Skydrive, announcement boards, discussion boards, and presentation tools. It provides brief descriptions of how each tool will be used, such as keeping files online and accessible with Dropbox/Skydrive, discussing course content with peers on discussion boards, and reading others' views and posting comments. Links are provided for examples of tools like Prezi and Voicethread. References are included at the end related to distance education technology.

1. Deb Branch
2013
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2. *Here are some of the
tools you will be using
throughout this course.
*Familiarize yourself with
each tool so that you can
easily navigate them to
complete your
assignments

3. Online
Tools
Concept
Maps
Blogs
Dropbox
or
SkydriveAnnouncement
Boards
Discussion
Boards
Presentation
Tools

4. *
*Instructors posts messages for the whole
class
*Check here often for information about
class and assignments.

5. *
Discuss what you are learning to deepen your
comprehension by interacting with peers
*Rules
*Be Respectful: Even if you disagree, do so in respectful ways
*Write with proper grammar, spelling and full sentences
*Ask questions, offer insights, opinions, and what you’ve
learned

6. *
*Read views and opinions of
others
*Post your views in the
comments sections

7. *
*Mind maps or concept maps show relationships
*Check out other mind maps at
* www.mind42.com or www.spiderscribe.com
http://www.spiderscribe.net/signup.php?invite=
d62fb462de59f66999199580054bdaee

8. *
Used to store and share work
*Keep you files online
*Safe
*Accessible
*Updated everywhere when you make changes
*Easily share folders with others
*Submit assignments to instructor

9. These will be used to create projects.
*PREZI- View this or other Prezis at this link-
*http://prezi.com/hhg7lyfem_zw/?utm_campaign=share
&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share or www.prezi.com
*VOICETHREAD- Go to this link to view and comment
on my voicethread.
http://voicethread.com/share/4974762/

11. *
Multimedia: "The Technology of Distance Education." (n.d). Retrieved on
October 1, 2013 from http://mym.cdn.laureate-
media.com/2dett4d/Walden/EDUC/6570/05/mm/technology
www.Sxc.com
Johnson, D. (2009). Computing in the clouds. Learning & Leading with
Technology, 37(4), 16--20.
Starkman, N. (2006). Content management: If you build it right, they
will come: Easy-to-use content management systems are helping schools
and districts create websites that appeal to the eye---and to users. THE
Journal, 33(13), 20.