In Tip 111, you learned how to create an assignment dropbox using a Google form. Here are some great Apps that will generate/provide a URL for the final product and can easily be shared and submitted into an assignment dropbox.
Please help to brainstorm additional apps that provide URLs in the comments area below.
Note - All of the apps listed below are available for the iPad. They may also be available for other mobile devices.
Basic Instructions
The teacher will:
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1.Install the app on your iPad or other mobile device.
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2.Go to the related website and set up an account.
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3.On the iPad, open the app and go into the settings.
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4.Enter the account ID and password you created in step 2.
The teacher/student will:
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1.Create a project/product using the app on the iPad.
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2.Follow the on-screen prompts to upload/share the product.
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3.Go to the related website.
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4.Find the published product.
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5.Copy the provided url.
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6.Paste the URL into the assignment dropbox. (See Tip 111)
Apps that Provide a URL for Sharing
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AudioBoo
Record and share audio clips. Great for podcasting!
AudioBoo sample:
http://audioboo.fm/boos/740131-demo
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Fotobabble
Take a pictue, add audio, and share! Great for showing off student’s artwork, handwriting samples, science experiment, etc.
Fotobabble Sample:
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/cUdyWWJVQUQxc2M9
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ShowMe
Create and record audio-annotated drawings. Fabulous for demonstrating long division, labeling the parts of a flower, teach a grammar lesson, etc. This is a also great tool for the flipped classroom!
ShowMe Sample:
www.showme.com/sh/?h=ph20wZU
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Educreations
Similar to ShowMe, but allows you to move through multiple “slides” of information while recording audio.
http://educreations.com
Educreations Sample (Taken from the showcase gallery)
http://edcr8.co/wttn2Z
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Sock Puppets
Create a puppet show and upload to YouTube
Note - Login to YouTube with your Google Account!
See instructions and an example:
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Puppet Pals
Similar to Sock Puppets. To share, export to the camera roll and then upload from the camera roll to YouTube.
Puppet Pals example (found on YouTube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkYvEe2VHd0&feature=related
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Please help to brainstorm additional apps that publish/upload to a website in the comments area below.
