2. Table of Contents
Blogs
Tumblr. 3-8
Weebly 9-15
Images
Compfight 16-19
Flickr Creative Commons 19-24
MorgueFile 25-29
Wylio 30-34
ImageCodr 35-37
Audio
AudioBoo 38-44
SoundCloud 45-49
Narrable 50-55
Video
WeVideo 56-63
Loopster 64-68
Digital Citizenship
Five Points 69

3. Blogs: Tumblr.
s A BLOG is a web site on which an individual or
group of users record opinions, information,
etc. on a regular basis.
s One blog service is
s Check it out at https://www.tumblr.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=vTRGPKU8SlQ.

4. Blogs: Tumblr.
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a
step-by-step guide of how to use tumblr..
s STEP ONE:
Make an account!
All you need is an email address.

5. Blogs: Tumblr.
s STEP TWO:
Once you have created an account and logged in,
you need to create a URL and upload a profile
picture. While a URL is important, you can
decide to change it later. Stick with something
people can remember easily.

6. Blogs: Tumblr.
s STEP THREE:
There are seven different types of posts you can
make. You can choose what type of posting to make
by clicking an image on the dashboard. See below.
Once you click a button, a new window will appear
where you can easily complete that type of posting;
tumblr will automatically code the posting as
needed so that others may successfully see it. We
will use an example of a text posting.

7. Blogs: Tumblr.
s STEP FOUR:
This is what a window looks like once you have selected
one of the seven options from the dashboard. The most
essential thing to do with a posting – other than writing
the posting – is to tag the posting. See the red circle
for where to tag. Choose easily searchable words.

8. Blogs: Tumblr.
Why use a blog like Tumblr.?
There are countless reasons to use blogs in education. Of
course, blogs are an excellent source for finding new teaching
ideas. Think of how students can use blogs, however.
Publishing is essential in student writing and thinking – it is what
gives student work purpose. Have students create blogs to share
their most important work or to share what books they have been
reading. Have students comment on one another’s blogging.
Have them ask questions. Have them make suggestions. Have
them thank one another.
The quality of work will sky rocket because their work will be
viewed by more than the teacher’s eyes! Students will also get
ideas for their own work through active and realistic
collaboration. Students will also have the opportunity to practice
digital citizenship.

9. Blogs: Weebly
s A BLOG is a web site on which an individual or
group of users record opinions, information,
etc. on a regular basis.
s One blog service is
s Check it out at http://www.weebly.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uFjxAsDq0Sg. For more Weebly tutorials,
follow the WeeblyWizard on YouTube.

10. Blogs: Weebly
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a
step-by-step guide of how to use Weebly.
s STEP ONE:
Create an account and log in!

11. Blogs: Weebly
s STEP TWO:
Select a look for your website. Either click on one of
two previously selected popular choices OR pick and
choose more personalized options by exploring the tool
bars at the top marked by the green arrows. You can
always change a look later.

12. Blogs: Weebly
s STEP THREE:
Pick a domain. Click which type of domain you like on
the left side of the window then type in ideas for the
domain until you see a green check appear. Know that
only the first option – using a Weebly subdomain – is
free. This means the domain is available.

13. Blogs: Weebly
s STEP FOUR:
Drag, drop, and experiment! Use the provided tools on
the toolbar to create the features on your blog,
website, or online store.

14. Blogs: Weebly
s STEP FIVE:
If you get stuck, ask Weebly for help! Some help is free
through tutorials and provided trouble shooting but
you can also consult with Weebly web designers.
Simply click on the ? to get started. Once you have
solved any problems and you are satisfied with your
creation, hit publish!

15. Blogs: Weebly.
Why use a blog like Weebly?
There are countless reasons to use blogs in
education. Of course, blogs are an excellent
source for finding new teaching ideas. Teachers
can also use blogs, however, to reach out to their
own students and parents.
Creating a classroom blog creates a dialogue
between the teacher, his/her students, and the
parents of students that is artistic, organized,
searchable, and modern! Show your community
that you are a modern educator who uses
today’s tools to teach!

16. Images: Compfight
s is an image search engine tailored to
efficiently locate images for blogs, comps,
inspiration, and research.
s Know that Compfight uses flicker API but they are
not affiliated with flickr.
s Check it out at http://compfight.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeDLRKtFVoo.
There is a bit of information about a class project
at the beginning of the video, but it is a good
source of help!

17. Images: Compfight
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a step-
by-step guide of how to use Compfight.
s STEP ONE:
Understand that there are different filter options when
looking for pictures. Selecting a certain filter will
change the types of images you find. Make sure you
choose a filter that will find the appropriate kinds of
pictures for your needs.
Here are the
types
of filters on
Compfight:

18. Images: Compfight
s STEP TWO:
Select your filters and search for images.

19. Images: Compfight
s STEP THREE:
Once you have found the image you need, be sure to
find and follow the licensing rules set forth by the
original creator of the image.

20. Images: Flickr CC
s “Flickr is home to over eight billion of the world’s
photos.”
s is a photo sharing website with both
public and private options.
s Flickr CC offers photos for use with some specific
limitations. It is important to know “the rules”
when it comes to sharing photos from the Flickr
CC.
s Check it out at http://www.flickr.com.

21. Images: Flickr CC
s STEP ONE:
Know the rules! The rules are posted on the
homepage of the Flickr CC. Each rule has its own
symbol. The symbols are attached toof the right
each individual photo within the Flickr CC to
remind users how to use the images.

22. Images: Flickr CC
s STEP TWO:
Search for images to share and use! Search by
typing terms into the yellowed area. Control where
images are pulled from by selecting an option in
the red, circled area. Your images appear in the
main area of the screen (where the yellow arrow is
pointing).

23. Images: Flickr CC
s STEP TWO:
Search for images to share and use! Search by
typing terms into the yellowed area. Control where
images are pulled from by selecting an option in
the red, circled area. Your images appear in the
main area of the screen (where the yellow arrow is
pointing).

24. Images: Flickr CC
Why use Flickr CC?
Avoiding plagiarism and following copyright
are skills a 21st century user must have.
Being familiar with Flickr CC will push
students to be 21st century learners.
Making a presentation? Creating a project?
Flickr CC will help bring student work to life.
Students can also add to the Flickr CC and
become active participants in a collaborative
community.

25. Images: MorgueFile
s is a website created by two
brothers and a friend. The website aims to provide
“photographs freely contributed by many artists to
be used in creative projects by visitors to the site.”
The catch is that when one uses an image that the
user must provide “credit” to the creative.
s Also know that there are other sites such as
Dreamstime, Shutterstock and Fotolia linked
through the site that provide images for cheap use,
not free use.
s Check it out at http://www.morguefile.com.

26. Images: MorgueFile
s STEP ONE:
Search for images to use! Type what you are looking for
in the search bar OR click the search log in order to see
what terms have been searched for in the past and how
many photos can be found in each field. The
screenshot on the bottom right shows what one will
find if he/she selects “beach” in the search field.

27. Images: MorgueFile
s STEP TWO:
Contact a creative if you have a question concerning an
image. For instance, if you need a bigger file size,
contact the creative. If you wish to mass produce the
image on an object like a mug, contact the creative. In
order to contact a creative, click the hyperlinked name.

28. Images: MorgueFile
s STEP THREE:
Once you click on a hyperlinked name, something
similar to the image below appears. Click the small
envelope in order to contact the creative. Be sure to be
professional and specific with any questions to a
creative. Remember, they are sharing their work with
you! They are helping you.

29. Images: MorgueFile
Why use MorgueFile?
Avoiding plagiarism and following copyright are
skills a 21st century user must have. Being familiar
with MorgueFile will push students to be 21st
century learners.
Making a presentation? Creating a project?
MorgueFile will help bring student work to life.
Students can also add to the MorgueFile and
become active participants in a collaborative
community. One specific project MorgueFile could
help with would be creating photo story projects in
conjunction with a movie maker type program. With
such a variety of high resolution photos, students
could create some interesting narratives that explain
a concept or summarize an idea/story.

30. Images: Wylio
s is a “super sonic, thrifty, all-in-
one picture finder, re-sizer and attribution
builder for bloggers.”
s Please know that Wylio is free to use but there
are some purchasable options.
s Check it out at http://www.wylio.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=9exFiS06Z_Y.

31. Images: Wylio
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a
step-by-step guide of how to use Wylio.
s STEP ONE:
Login. All you need is a Google account. Please
know that Wylio will use some of your personal
information from Google. Also know that you will
have to agree to terms.

32. Images: Wylio
s STEP TWO:
Search for images. One of the neat things about Wylio
is that once an image found and selected, one can
easily resize the image and decide how it will appear in
a work. Even better is the fact that Wylio instantly
attaches “credit” to the creative.

33. Images: Wylio
Why use Wylio?
Avoiding plagiarism and following copyright are
skills a 21st century user must have. Being
familiar with MorgueFile will push students to be
21st century learners.
Making a presentation? Creating a project? Wylio
will help bring student work to life. One specific
project Wylio could help with would be creating
news articles or about the author pieces. Since
Wylio instantly places images into text, it makes
formatting these types of documents VERY
easy.

34. Images: Wylio
s is a “super sonic, thrifty, all-in-
one picture finder, re-sizer and attribution
builder for bloggers.”
s Please know that Wylio is free to use but there
are some purchasable options.
s Check it out at http://www.wylio.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=9exFiS06Z_Y.

35. Images: ImageCodr
s is a service that automatically writes
the codes and shows a license summary each time
you wish to use an image. In other words, it
“codes” images for users.
s Please know that ImageCodr is free to use.
s Check it out at http://www.imagecodr.org.
s STEP ONE:
Understand that ImageCodr saves you from doing all
of this:

36. Images: ImageCodr
s STEP TWO:
Simply enter in the URL of the picture page (as
seen in your browser) you are interested in and
ImageCodr.org will generate the ready to use
HTML code.

37. Images: ImageCodr
s STEP THREE:
Look over the work that ImageCodr has
automatically done for you. Make sure you
understand the proper way to share the image!

38. Audio: AudioBoo
s is a free service that makes
it possible to record high quality audio
messages on your mobile phone and also
provides the ability to share those messages
with others.
s Check it out at http://audioboo.fm.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://vimeo.com/10094628.

39. Audio: AudioBoo
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a
step-by-step guide of how to use AudioBoo.
s STEP ONE:
Create an account and login. Complete the fields below
to make an account. Once you have an account, you
can opt to login using a Twitter account so that your
boos are automatically sent out to your personal and/
or professional network in addition to the network you
opt to create on AudioBoo.

40. Audio: AudioBoo
s STEP TWO:
Get to know your homepage then develop your
network and audience. The image below shows the
most important part of your homepage; it shows
you what has been created by the people you
follow. It shows you what other people see about
you as well as what you have created. And, lastly, it
gives you suggestions of people to follow.

41. Audio: AudioBoo
s STEP THREE:
Begin to create boos!

42. Audio: AudioBoo
s STEP THREE:
Begin to create boos!
In order to create a boo, hit the button
that reads “record/upload boo.”
After that, select the circled area in the
second image that says,
“Got your mic ready?” The last image,
the recording screen, will appear.
First, record. Speak clearly and loudly.
Second, make sure you like what you
hear by hitting “preview recording.” If
you don’t like it, hit the circled area:
restart recording. If you do like it, hit
the green button in the bottom that
says “Happy?” Remember, each boo
can be no longer than THREE minutes.
Keep an eye on the time while
recording.

43. Audio: AudioBoo
s STEP FOUR:
Share your boos! Once you have it the “happy”
button, an image like the one below will appear.
You have many options to share your boo. You can
embed it on a website, post it to a board, share it
on iTunes as a podcast, or send it out in a text! The
sky is the limit! Go for it!

44. Audio: AudioBoo
Why use AudioBoo?
Using AudioBoo is one of many ways a teacher can
diversify instruction. A teacher can use AudioBoo to
make learning happen anywhere, at anytime,
whenever it is needed! One teacher recently used
AudioBoo to share home with families about student
experience regarding a field trip. The students
recorded reactions and discoveries WHILE on the
trip! Very cool.
Students can also use AudioBoo. Students could
create book chats on AudioBoo and upload them to
the school’s library website. Students could then see
what books were “trending” at their school, use the
boos to find their next read, and so much more!

45. Audio: SoundCloud
s claims to be “the largest community
of artists, bands, and podcasters and creators
of music and audio” on the internet.
s SoundCloud is a free service that is tied to
Facebook.
s Check it out at
https://soundcloud.com/stream.

46. Audio: SoundCloud
s STEP ONE:
Find sounds and music that you enjoy and/or could
use in projects! To do that, you need to use “Search &
Explore.” At the top of every page you'll find a universal
search bar, which will make suggestions of artists,
music, and audio based on what you enter into
it. Search results page can also be filtered, to quickly
find sounds, sets, people, and groups.

47. Audio: SoundCloud
s STEP TWO:
Save and share sounds! If you’ve found a sound that
you really love and want to save it for later, like the
sound by clicking on the heart button below its
waveform. This will save the sound with your other
saved likes, which can be accessed at any time from
the right hand side of your profile. You can also repost
sounds – this will develop your network. To repost a
sound, click the repost button below its waveform.

48. Audio: SoundCloud
s STEP THREE:
Create your own sounds. First, make the sound then
click the 'Add to Set' button beneath the sound. After
that, select the Set you want to add the sound to. To
start a new Set, enter it's title at the bottom of the
drop-down menu. If you need to change the order of
Sounds within your Set, go to it's page, and click the
'Edit Sounds' button, which will enable you to drag the
Set's contents around and rearrange them.

49. Audio: SoundCloud
Why use SoundCloud?
I must admit, using SoundCloud is a bit
overwhelming. But, at the same time,
SoundCloud is currently one of the most
realistic and popular ways to generate sounds in
“the real world” for creatives.
SoundCloud would be a great service to use in
Music Appreciation or Music Technology
classes. Students can work in small groups to
splice music together or to add in new layers to
previously created music.

50. Audio: Narrable
s is a way to make photos come to life
through audio.
s Narrable is a free service with limitations. You can
only make FIVE narrables for free. With that being
said, every time you share a narrable on Facebook,
you get an opportunity to make another narrable
for free.
s Check it out at https://narrable.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDEBITZdrZw.

51. Audio: Narrable
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a
step-by-step guide of how to use Narrable.
s STEP ONE:
Once you have made an account, hit create!
Choose to upload photos to narrate or to find
photos on Facebook to narrate. Just know that if
you choose to use photos through Facebook,
Narrable will take a great deal of your personal
information from Facebook.

52. Audio: Narrable
s STEP TWO:
Once you have selected one or several photos, you
are ready to start creating audio. First, hit the
megaphone (circled in yellow below).
You can also play around with the look of the image
(see yellow arrow).

53. Audio: Narrable
s STEP THREE:
You will need a phone to record audio. First, enter
the phone number that you wish for Narrable to use.
In a few moments, a call will go through. Say what
you want to photo to say. Hit end. Narrable instantly
saves the audio, uploads it, and attaches it to the
proper image. Be sure to specify who is speaking for
each photo (see red circle) as you might use several
individuals to tell one narrative with several images.
Save often!

54. Audio: Narrable
s STEP FOUR:
Share your narrable. You can share in two ways.
First, you can click the Facebook icon in the bottom
right hand corner of the screen, attach a message,
and post it to your wall. Or, if you prefer, you can
simply copy the URL of your narrable and paste it
anywhere: an email, twitter, a website, etc.

55. Audio: Narrable
Why use Narrable?
Not only can you use Narrable to preserve family
photos and memories through “intergenerational
storytelling,” Narrable can also be used by both
teachers and students in education.
Coaches and teachers could make an interactive
presentation using photos and audio when bidding
for funds.
Students could use Narrable to make an art
portfolio come to life. They could add artist
statements, provide personal reflection, pose
questions to their audience, the possibilities are
endless!

56. Video: WeVideo
s is a collaborative, online video
creator that uses the cloud that is leveled for
easy use by anyone, no matter what their skill
level.
s Check it out at http://www.wevideo.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=USTdVJ6yh_o.

57. Video: WeVideo
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a step-
by-step guide of how to use WeVideo.
s STEP ONE:
Create an account and verify your email. Once you
have done that, you are ready to get started! First,
create a new project. To do so, click the circled button
(and name your new project) then the button that
looks like a person.

58. Video: WeVideo
s STEP TWO:
Once you have clicked the button that looks like a
person, you can invite people to work on the video with
you – anywhere, anytime. This is the feature that
REALLY makes WeVideo unique. You will see a screen
like the one below and will need to fill out the
necessary fields.

59. Video: WeVideo
s STEP THREE:
Choose what level of layout you would like to use (see pink
annotations). I recommend storyboard for beginners. After
that, upload media (pictures and video) to use in your
WeMovie. Add images by clicking on the button annotated in
green. Add movies by clicking on the button annotated in
blue. You can pull media from your computer or from other,
social networking sites you use.

60. Video: WeVideo
s STEP FOUR:
Pick a theme (see orange) and music (see yellow) for
your video. A theme creates a “look” for your movie
while the music enhances that look. Once you have
developed your look, start dragging and dropping
previously uploaded media (photos and movies) to the
storyboard timeline. The image below shows that I am
currently working with photos and pulling them down
onto the storyboard timeline.

61. Video: WeVideo
s STEP FIVE:
Edit the video. Adjust the time that photos or movies
are shared in your video by simply trimming and
clipping the storyboard. To trim and clip, hover
between two pieces of media then shorten or lengthen
the transition via clicking. Or, if you want to take out a
part of a movie clip, hover over the clip itself then
highlight the unwanted areas, click, and go!
Remember, you can preview your work at anytime by
watching the movie in the top right hand corner.

62. Video: WeVideo
s STEP SIX:
Publish the video! Simply click “publish” in the top left
hand corner of the screen or hit the “next” button in
the bottom right hand corner. You can choose to
publish to WeVideo or you can publish to other video
sharing services such as YouTub, Dropbox, Vimeo.
Publishing the video takes time so WeVideo will send
an email when the video is reading for viewing.

63. Video: WeVideo
Why use WeVideo?
WeVideo is an excellent collaborative tool for
students to use. Instead of writing a lengthy
research paper, students could research individual
aspects of an arguable topic then present their
findings through text, image, video, and audio in one
WeVideo.

64. Video: Loopster
s is a free, easy-to-use movie
editing software that has three steps:
s Check it out at http://www.loopster.com.
s Here is a tutorial to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ibvaYNosyvA.

65. Video: Loopster
s If you do not wish to use the tutorial, here is a
step-by-step guide of how to use WeVideo.
s STEP ONE:
Upload your video and images. Then, click on the
button. Once this has happened, you will have four
options as shown below. Click video first.

66. Video: Loopster
s STEP TWO:
Drag and drop your videos and images to the timeline
at the bottom of the screen. Or, you can also click the
+ symbol in the top right corner of each video or
image; this will automatically move the media to the
timeline. Once media is on the timeline, you can edit it.
Use the other three buttons at the top of the screen to
experiment with your work! They too use a drag and
drop feature. See the transitions example below.

67. Video: Loopster
s STEP THREE:
Publish! All you have to do is click a button and select
which social media site you wish to display the video
on. You will also need to select if the video is only
viewable by you, your friends and family, or a specific,
custom audience.

68. Video: Loopster
Why use Loopster?
Loopster is a super fast, super easy video
editing tool that does not have many options.
Because of this, Loopster would be a good toold
to use if you were running short on time, if you
teach an easily distracted class, or if you are
easily distracted or get caught up in the “look”
of a project.
Loopster could be used to create examples of
propaganda for a History class, to produce a
weather broadcast for Science class, and the list
goes on…

69. Digital Citizenship
When using the resources found in this production
guide, it is ESSENTIAL that one acts as a successful
digital citizen. Those who abuse digital citizenship are
punished in various ways and often lose privileges and
opportunities. Always remember to:
1. Protect your present and future self.
2. Avoid plagiarism and respect copyright.
3. Interact with others in a professional manner.
4. Store information in a safe, organized manner.
5. Share and collaborate!