Easybib-Empressr

Automatic bibliography tool---MLA bibliography is free (APA and Chicago have a subscription fee-which can be purchased for an entire school.) || Brought to you by Easybib: [] ||
 * Name of technology: ** Easybib ** ||
 * URL: [|www.easybib.com] ||
 * General Description:
 * Instructions:
 * 1) Click the tab (website, book, journal, etc.) and type in the information asked.
 * 2) Add any additional information that is asked on page 2.
 * 3) Press cite and your citation will come up.
 * 4) Students can save for later, save the citations to a Google document, or Print as a Word doc. ||
 * Examples (when available):

Uses social media to collaborate with students. (It’s essentially educational Facebook for schools—without going around the firewall.) ||
 * Name of technology: ** Edmodo ** ||
 * URL: [] ||
 * General Description:
 * Instructions:
 * 1)  Set up a free account.
 * 2) Click on library
 * 3) Add to library (top right): upload link or file…will show up in everything link
 * 4) Click everything link…click once on document or file…(highlights in blue)…click at top right “add to folder” and put in your folder; do this until you get everything you want into your folder
 * 5) Go back to “everything” link….highlight what you just put in to your folder and then at top right click delete…will still be in your folder, just not everywhere.
 * 6) Go back to your homepage.
 * 7) Where it says "type your note here" right above that is a link that says assignment. Click the Assignment link
 * 8) Create a title and description and post a due date.
 * 9) Click "library" under the date where it says attach.
 * 10) To the left click on your folder and everything should appear.
 * 11) Click on one assignment and it will become highlighted and click "attach"
 * 12) Repeat step 6-11 as many times as you need
 * 13) When the entire assignment uploads on the homepage, click Tag and New Tag (type in a name of the tag).
 * 14) Then over to the right where you see the tag hyperlink, click on MANAGE
 * 15) When you click on manage, your tag will show up and click on the word Share....should show up in blue.
 * 16) Click the edmodo icon and that will complete your assignment

Auditory Instructions: [] || Edmodo.com offers lots of tutorials and webinars to increase your knowledge of Edmodo and it's free!
 * Examples (when available):

A student's view of Edmodo from Mr. Robitaille: [] ||

Online storytelling tool using your images, video, and audio. These stories are stored on the secure server and only shared with those you allow to see your work. || 1. Sign up for a free account and fill in the information asked. 2. Once signed up, click Create New on the right side of the screen. You will be presented with 3 options: start from scratch, upload a PowerPoint, or EmpressrExpress. 3. If starting from scratch: change the background by clicking on the master's properties and changing the color. You can also resize your slides if you so choose. 4. When finished, click Close. 5. Select the tab called Text to add wording. 6. Double-click on the box that says "Place Words Here." Delete those words and type in your own. Here too you can edit text size and color. 7. Under Other Tools, you can add shapes or graphs into your presentations if you wish. 8. Upload or Import any pictures you would like to use by clicking on the Browse button. Select your image and click Open. 9. Close the panel and save your presentation. 10. Then you can save and publish (if you wish). || A student's version of how to use Empressr: [] ||
 * Name of technology: ** Empressr ** ||
 * URL: [|www.empressr.com] ||
 * General Description:
 * Instructions:
 * Examples (when available):