Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Veracross Tutorial Videos

Here are some tutorials that will show you how to add photos and videos to your Veracross websites!

  • How to create a photo gallery in Veracross
  • How to post a new photo gallery to your website
  • How to post a video on your website


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Introducing NoodleTools!

I'm excited to announce that CAIS has just subscribed to a wonderful online research service called NoodleTools. NoodleTools supports students and teachers through the entire research process: making notecards (which students can do online through NoodleTools); creating a research project outline; and creating a bibliography. We think this could be a very valuable tool for helping us improve the quality of our research instruction here at CAIS. With proper planning we can scaffold the teaching of research skills and, as part of that effort, teach students how to conduct proper searches online. Warren and I are looking forward to working with teachers to help integrate NoodleTools into your research projects!

CAIS has a customized login page on the NoodleTools website. Please click on the link to go to the website and sign up.
  • Click on the "Create a Personal ID" button on the login screen.
  • You will be asked for the school password. It is: caisnoodle
  • Click "Sign In"
  • Fill in the requested information about yourself, then choose a personal ID and password.
  • You can now start using NoodleTools!

On the NoodleTools website you will find a detailed user's guide, tutorials, and teacher resources. Warren and I would be happy to meet with you individually to help you get started on NoodleTools. Please let us know if you would like to meet!