Technology+Needs

Technology Resources

Throughout the course of GLIP, the project will utilize a variety of free Web 2.0 tools and technologies. We selected these tools based on their ease of use, no cost, and their capabilities. Prior to the start of GLIP it is important that you try accessing each tool listed below to ensure that everyone has access to the technologies. If you are unable to use or access any of the tools listed below, please contact Lori Holcomb ( lori_holcomb@ncsu.edu ) immediately.

We will also need your assistance in the creation of student accounts for the GLIP Wikispace page and VoiceThread. Please assist your students in creating and setting up accounts for these technologies by February 1, 2012. Instructions and resources for each tool will be shared and available for your review. If you run into any difficulties, please contact Lori Holcomb ( lori_holcomb@ncsu.edu ) or Bethany Smith ( Bethany_smith@ncsu.edu ).


 * GLIP Web Site (requires individual student account): http://glip2012.wikispaces.com/
 * The GLIP web site will host all information, materials, resources, and discussion threads.
 * Please note that this site is currently under development and is not accessible at this time
 * Goolge Maps (no account is required): <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.maps.google.com]
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Courier New'; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Google Maps allows for participants to view images from the home locations of the group members.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Courier New'; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Google Maps will be utilized during Phase II of GLIP.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">VoiceThread (requires individual student account): <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.voicethread.com]
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Courier New'; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">VoiceThread will be utilized during Phase II of GLIP to allow for students to share and discuss their sense of place.