Great Ideas - Module 3

It is so great to learn from each other as we are in this class. The different perspectives are so valuable! I just want to record here in my blog some great ideas gleaned from the discussions (in no particular order). I want to use these ideas and not forget them, so it seems this is the best place to record them since I have way too many sticky notes on my monitor and file cabinet!:
1. JAWS – a great reader program for visually handicapped students. Younger students may need help, but could listen.
2. Two-button mouse can be used on a Mac! They don’t come with one, but can use one. Also, cntrl + click is the same as right click on a PC.
3. Avatar – this was confusing, but I like this explanation (Jamison, I think) “a digital representation of yourself.” Simple, so why did I have the confusion?
4. Second Life – an online virtual world available for all who wish to enter. I will check out Ohio University Second Life Campus.
5. Concept Map – Use for a syllabus! (Thanks again, Laura) The other ones are boring anyway.
6. Concept Map – Curved lines are something I never thought of. That is a great idea to portray that re-visiting the concept may be necessary.
7. Student e-portfolios – I need to check into this for my daughter. However, if I could make a good template, this is something that I think our school would really like. I will need to do more research. They will want it VERY secure.