Embed Voki in Google Sites

An issue I am often asked about is how to embed Vokis into Google Sites. Another recent query finally prompted me to create a 'how to' document and here it is:

Thinglink: 27+ Interesting Ways to Use

A while back I posted about a gadget for emebedding Thinglink into a Google Site. Today, I came across this great presentation that offers up 27+ ways to use Thinglink in the classroom. It has been produced under a Creative Commons licence so anyone is free to add to the ideas. Have a look and be inspired.

voTer script for Google Forms

voTer is a handy script that stops users from making multiple submissions of a Google Form. This is useful when you want to use forms for voting; great for class polls. The instructions are here and a very clear video is shown below.

Flubaroo script for Google Docs

Flubaroo is a highly useful script that is great for formative, as well as summative, assessment. By installing the script into your Google Docs, you can have the option of grading responses entered in Google Forms as well as emailing the result and grade to your learners. It makes the whole process of marking responses in Google Forms very straightforward and this script is much-praised on the Apps Educator forum. Well worth the 3 minutes it takes to watch the video or if you prefer to read through the intro click here.

Convinced? Click here for instructions.

Tal.ki

Tal.ki offers free embeddable forums which are very simple to set up and manage. With each forum, you can have up to 5 topics but you can sign up for more forums - you will just need a different log in for each one.

Integration:

• Create and embed a forum on your VLE if your system (like ours) does not offer an 'on-page' discussion facility
• Set up a forum for regular discussions e.g. related to homework tasks
• Forums can be good for PBL (Project-Based Learning). As they are free, learners can set one up for each group to collaborate on their project.
• If using Google Sites, just go to Insert > More Gadgets > type 'tal.ki' and the gadget will appear. Customise it and add it to your page - easy!