Tech+Tools

Tech Tools We wil be using the following web 2.0 technologies in this course that you should be familiar and confident using:

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WikiSpaces
//All of our unit work (beyond the classroom) will be based in WikiSpaces. You should be comfortable navigating and editing--particularly the student portfolio section in which you will post all of your course work.// Common Craft Video: media type="youtube" key="-dnL00TdmLY" height="349" width="425"

You need to:
 * Create a WikiSpaces account: http://wikispaces.com --> getting started --> use first and last name as user name
 * Join this course: Click on http://lacoolsalvationhistory.wikispaces.com/ --> click on "Join this Wiki" & click "Request Membership" . Once this is set up you can begin to edit this wiki
 * Create a Student Portfolio: click on @Student Portfolios-> click "Edit" --> pick an empty "student user" box & link and enter your name --> click on link -->this is where you will post links to all your unit work

Google
//You will use Google docs, forms, & presentation to upload assignments and view course information. You need a Google account to achieve this://

You need to: media type="youtube" key="6_hJ3R8jEZM" height="349" width="560"
 * Watch Google how to video:
 * Sign up for Google account if you don't already have one
 * Familiarize yourself with Google docs, reader, forms, and presentation

Twitter
//We will use Twitter to make general class announcements!//

You need to:
 * Sign up for Twitter
 * Follow me @lnlacoy and #lacooltheo for class updates

StripGenerator
//You will use this Web 2.0 tool to create a cartoon about Abraham//

You need to:
 * Set up an account for StripGenerator
 * Become familiar with how to use this tool

Prezi
//You will collaborate with your group to create your final project in Prezi//

You need to:
 * Set up an account for Prezi
 * Become familiar with how to use this tool

**Engrade** //You will be able to check your grades through engrade//

You need to:
 * Set up an account for Engrade