Online+Presentations+Reflections

http://photopeach.com/ This tool can be used to create online photo albums and share them with others on the web. It is very easy to handle and the uploading of the pictures is quick. You can easily write caption for your photos. You can post the link to wiki pages or share it with facebook users
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 * 1) You can create picture stories and put them music
 * 2) You can show pictures to elicitate students comments and subjects for writing
 * 3) You can share pictures of meeting or group events with the students

The sound you select is only from the available music on the page. You cannot determine how fast the slides move. You cannot select the background theme of your presentation http://www.picturetrail.com/ This tool is very useful to create slide presentations photo albums and movie pictures. You can easily upload pictures from your PC and select different background themes, decoration, boarders, movie styles, screen shapes and different styles. You can also select the slides speed and caption for the images. It is very LLAMATIVO and creative. You can post your presentation in facebook or your blog. //**USE IN LANGUAGE TEACHING**//
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 * 1) You can introduce a new topic using funny and colorful slides
 * 2) You can propose a forum discussion and topic for conversations or writing activities
 * 3) The learner can easily present his homework or class project using a very creative presentation

//**DISADVANTAGES**// You have to carefully choose the theme and background for your presentation according to your audience. There is no sound to be added.

** SCREENCASTS-SLIDECASTS-VIDEOS ** http://www.screentoaster.com/ This tool is used to record tutorial videos about web pages or tools. It is very easy to handle and there is a video guide available. You can work with your microphone and web cam at the same time while recording your tutorial. It is really easy to make the recording and you can record the times that you need. //**USE IN LANGUAGE TEACHING**//
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 * 1) The teacher can easily explain how to use web tools just recording a video
 * 2) Students can show homeworks or projects recording a video
 * 3) You can post a slidecast in movie format

//**DISADVANTAGES**// The video can be uploaded to the sceentoaster page or youtube, but the uploading takes so long Sometimes the audio quality is not good or difficult to record, but you can always edit the video and make the changes you want

http://docs.google.com/ This tool can be used to make online power point presentations. It is very easy to handle and has the regular features power point has. You can insert images, pictures and embed videos from youtube, google and others.
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 * 1) Make online presentations about projects, lectures, research articles, etc.
 * 2) Present new content for students
 * 3) Post your thesis or important jobs in your research area

The only disadvantage I found is that you cannot add music to your presentation.
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