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Create Engaging Learning Experiences with Free Tools from Microsoft

 Presented by David Norris, Education Solutions Specialist, Microsoft Corporation Lots of add-ins are available free from Microsoft website.

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 · Mouse Mischief ** – **[|**http://www.microsoft.com/multipoint/mouse-mischief/download.aspx**] turns 20-25 wireless mice into clickers that interact with PowerPoint – VERY NEAT! Compatible with Windows 7 (recommended) and Windows Vista and PowerPoint 2010 or 2007. Earlier versions of Windows can only handle 5 mice.  ===== · AutoCollage – quick collage-making photo tool – inspire students to gather photos on a subject or snap their own pix · Photo Story – create slide show with simple click – add sound tracks, voice narration to your photo stories – use this in conjunction with MovieMaker. · Worldwide telescope - can explore the night sky with seamless panning and zooming of stars, planets, · Photosynth – 3D for sharing or viewing photo collections · Windows Live SkyDrive – to store, share and collaborate with files and photos – 25GB free online storage – password protected · Windows Live Writer – blogging tool · Math Worksheet Generator – will produce questions that are similar to original question – works with Excel – also go to Word for math add-in My Take-Away: Download Mouse Mischief to home computer – try it out with wireless mouse – design an assessment to try this as a culminating activity for a project in the library = try to design a wrap-up assessment for the explorer/invader unit in Gr 5 next year.