Tildee

Tildee is a site that offers everyone a space to share what they know. You can add videos, voice and pictures to create your 'how to' and then share it with anyone by sending the link.

Integration:
Learners, groups and teachers can create tutorials on many things to demonstrate understanding or provide instruction for others. For example:

• how to tackle a particular math problem (or anything else that requires 'working out')
• how to be a great learner
• how to deconstruct a character from a work of literature
• how to study effectively
• how to play a certain sport
• how to read a map
• how to prepare for an exam
• how to understand a work of art

Talking Pictures - Voicethread and Yodio

Voicethread has been around for quite a while and has a user-friendly interface. Learners can upload pictures and add voiceover, as well as doodling and other features. I've used it a few times with different groups as an alternative way to present and my learners have given positive feedback on the experience. Now you can also find inspiration on how to make the most of Voicethread from the project library which is organised by subject area. The resulting Voicethreads can be shared, embedded and commented upon. Additionally, there are lots of ideas of how to make the most of it in the presentation below.

(As an alternative, Yodio is another free, easy-to-use service that allows users to upload pictures and then add voice to them. Voice can be uploaded from MP3 files or you can call the (US) number to send your voice straight to your account.)

Fair Companies

Faircompanies.com is a website containing lots of videos and other resources to support a more sustainable lifestyle. From the 'shoebox apartment' shown below to creating gardens on rooftops, this site is full of whacky ideas that are nonetheless inspirational. If you're looking for a resource to encourage open-mindedness and ceiling-less thinking, this may well be of use to you.

Integration:

1. Choose specific videos or other content to tie in with a unit of work on 'environment'

2. Challenge learners to come up with and contribute their own ideas for sustainable living using this site as a model

3. Use as a springboard for discussion about different aspects of 'green' living

4. For creative writing, learners could explore the more futuristic and unusual features to create their own worlds for story-writing