technologytools

**Technology Tools** Each application is free and has detailed instructions on its website. Avatars An avatar is a character that you can personalize and use online. By changing hairstyles, clothes, accessories, and backgrounds, you can create your own unique persona. [|BubbleShare] Create and share slideshows. [|Mapwing] Mapwing makes it easy to build, share, and explore virtual tours. Use Mapwing to turn your digital photos into virtual tours that include interactive maps, images, and comments. [|Windows Movie Maker]With Movie Maker 2.1, you can create, edit, and share your movies right on your computer. Build your movie with a few simple drag-and-drops. Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes. [|Photostory 3] Bring photos to life. Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions. [|Photostory 3 Tutorial] from Jakesonline.org [|Scratch] Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. [|Slideshare] Upload and share your Powerpoint presentations on the web. [|VoiceThread] Click here to learn the answer to [|What is a VoiceThread?]


 * How To Embed Your Creations in a Wiki or Blog **
 * Wikispaces**
 * 1) Click "Edit This Page."
 * 2) Go to the embed widget button on the toolbar that looks like a television [[image:help:help.embed.gif]].
 * 3) Choose the type of media you would like to embed, such as YouTube or Google Calendar
 * 4) For each application, there will be instructions for copying the HTML from that application's site and pasting it in the widget tool's box.
 * 5) Once you have embedded the widget to your page, "Save" your page.