E-learning+tools

= E-learning tools = __**Mind-Maps:**__ I have been using mind-mapping software for around 10 years now after discovering this WONDERFUL method of taking notes at University. I came across two excellent, open-source(free) products;
 * [|VUE] (good for presentations and outlining 'dot-points')
 * [|X-Mind] (very similiar to MindManager and better shortcuts than VUE).

Click on their links to take you to free download pages.

__**100 best e-learning sites**__ Last night Lillian mentioned that there is a sight for the 100 best e-learning sites so I googled it and here is the link. Hope it is ok.

@http://www.sameshow.com/blog/2009/01/05/top-100-e-learning-tools-and-the-top-25-free-ones.html

This is free software you can download from @http://www.jingproject.com/ and use to create screen capture movies. This means you can move around documents or websites on your computer and as you go provide a narration or instructions. This is then made into a movie which you can download or embed into another page, such as in a wiki. media type="file" key="jingdemo1.swf" width="360" height="270"
 * __Jing__**

__**Choosing e-tools**__ I found this reference in the “choosing e-tools for blended activities” reading.[|www.video.google.co.uk] it is a great resource you can search for a variety of different videos on different subjects to include in your course design.

**__Embedded Websites__** Hi everyone, I know that I mentioned a while back that I would create a short Jing on how to embed a website into a wikispaces, so here it is. Tim

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**__Instructional Technology__**

Here is a link that I found a while back that outlines many of the e-learning tools that we have tried throughout this unit. It also has some links to research and creative solutions; plus technology presentations.
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Blogging
As we have all experienced in this unit blogging is becoming the new way for conversations to be held for learning to take place in online units. This podcast discusses the use of blogging.

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