Category Archives: Toolbox

Pimp Your Skype – with Dabbleboard

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Kay Alexander

Hello Ladies and Gents. May I introduce myself. My name is Kay Alexander and from today on I will write on this blog about tools and tricks for online teachers. Why? Because I can. Joking aside, some might already know … Continue reading →

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Using ChatRoulette in Online Education

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

No, I don’t mean sexual education although ChatRoulette is famous for its normal people to weirdo ratio. But if you put all that aside the concept itself could work tremendously well in a controlled environment.

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The Magic Whiteboard

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Kirsten Winkler

No, this is not another virtual classroom software. So it  is not education 2.0, you might say. Well, not on the first look but I found this product on an education 2.0 website I am currently reviewing for this blog, … Continue reading →

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Skype 4.0 for Windows

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Kirsten Winkler

As I mention Skype in most about every post about online teaching, I just wanted to mention that the new Skype Version 4.0 has been released for Windows. What are the new features? Most important for me, from the online … Continue reading →

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Tool of the Month: Dabbleboard

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Kirsten Winkler

To open this new category of useful tools for online teaching and education 2.0 I chose Dabbleboard. Here are the Top 10 Reasons you should use Dabbleboard: Dabbleboard is easy and fun to use. Unlike other whiteboard applications, Dabbleboard feels … Continue reading →

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