The document discusses several digital media tools that can be used in the classroom including Edmodo, Animoto, podcasting, Edublogs, and Zooburst. Edmodo is a social learning platform similar to Facebook that allows teachers, students, and parents to share coursework, grades, and school notices. Animoto allows users to create videos by adding pictures, video, and music. Podcasting allows people to watch and listen to instructional videos on various topics. Edublogs is a blogging site that helps students, teachers, and parents stay connected. Zooburst enables users to create storybooks by combining pictures and text.

1. Digital Media Tools
By: Sara Carnell

2. Edmodo
What is it? What does it do? How can it be used in the classroom?
Very similar to facebook.
Social learning place for teachers, students, and
parents.
Share perspectives, homework, grades, and
school notices.
It’s a good way to stay connected in the
classroom inside and outside of school.

3. Animoto
What is it? What does it do? How can it be used in a classroom?
Where you can put pictures, video, and music
into a video.
Creates a video of basically anything.
You can add different effects
It’s a good program to make memories and a fun
way to do projects.

4. Podcasting
What is it? What does it do? How can it be used in a classroom?
Where people can watch and listen to videos
about practically anything.
Lets people show them how to do something
Lets them know their interests.
It would be a good way to get to know a student,
or a good way to show a student or teacher how
to do something.

5. Edublogs
What is it? What does it do? How can it be used in a classroom?
A blogging site used to keep students, teachers,
and parents in touch.
Commuicate with your teachers easily.
Make websites, blog, share thoughts.
Join clubs, make videos, and so much more.
If you miss something, it’s a good way to stay on
top of everything.

6. Zooburst
What is it? What does it do? How can it be used in a classroom?
Where you can create a story book about
anything.
Creates visuals through pictures and texts.
It can be used to make stories for kids and young
adultes.

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