Task 4: Drop.io

How many times have you forgotten your USB at home? Or wanted to share something with a friend, teacher, or parent but didn't want the whole world to see? Drop.io is a free on-line dropbox where you can upload images, documents, movies, anything you'd like in one space that you can share with anyone.

Your task for this week:

1. Set-up your very own password protected drop.io

2. Upload your favorite image to your drop

3. Send me the link and password

Watch the video below for how-to instructions!

Task 3: Google Readers Set-Up

I have so many websites that I absolutely love, but I hate having to constantly go and search through them for new information. With Google Reader, we can have all of those updates come directly to us in one place... our Google account!

Watch the following video to get your Google Reader set up. Once it's up and running, be sure to do the following:

1. Subscribe to these websites

a. http://techytuesday.blogspot.com

b. http://theweeklyworm.wordpress.com

c. http://theweekendwanderer101.blogspot.com

2. Take a "Screen Shot" to prove that you have subscribed to these sites.

(If you're not sure how to take a screen shot, Google it!)

3. E-mail me the Screen Shot!

Enjoy the following video... and don't forget to post your comments below!

Task 2: Voice Thread Identity

As you all know, part of your independent reading requirement (Tell Tales) asks that you complete not only a written assignment, but also an online evaluation of the book you choose. To complete your online Tell Tale, you'll need to have access to a great program called Voice Thread.

In order to complete this week's Techy Tuesday, you will need to do the following:

1. Go onto http://ed.voicethread.com

2. Log in as me.

User Name: MsSpiezio@gmail.com

Password: Given out in class!

3. Create your identity

*NOTE: Identities should only have your first name and period number in them!

Please watch the following video to see how you can create yours now!

What's Techy Tuesday!

And now back by popular demand.... Here! Is! Our! Prezi!!!!!

Watch the following presentation to see what this Techy Tuesday is all about!

Techy Tuesday on Prezi

Task 1: Wikispaces Set-Up

Wikispaces is a free program we use regularly in our class. Most of you have your own user names and passwords already; however, for this week's Techy Tuesday I'd like for you to change your user name so it includes your initials and period number. In order to do this, click "My Account". You will then click a button that says "Change Username". Type in your new user name, and click save!

Once you have your new user name, visit our class wiki. You are going to not only become members of our wiki, but also create your own student page!

All student pages must include the following!

1. Your first name only

2. A few short sentences about you

3. What you like about English class

4. What you'd like to do this year

CHALLENGE!

See if you can embed an image of one of your favorite things!

Check out the video below for step-by-step instructions on how to complete this week's Techy Tuesday!