Create: Principles of Building Portable Learning Objects 4.1.2

Create: Principles of Building Portable Learning Objects 4.1.2

Object 1:  ReadActively.com  

 This tool lets teachers create learning objects by creating interactive questions and comments on creative commons articles.   I have used an article from the USGS.  To try this, feel free to use the login that I created.  You will see some questions answered as I made a screen cast of the process.
To enter as "Verifier Tool", go the the website:  https://read.activelylearn.com  Sign in as: verifier_tool  password is: openteachertraining

Enroll options:
1) go to https://read.activelylearn.com, create a new student account (if necessary), and enter the code: C7B2A1F6 after you select "Join Class"
2) Use this link: https://read.activelylearn.com/#account?cc=C7B2A1F6    You may need to create a new account, if necessary.  (There is only username and password required- no email required for this service.)

Video of the process:

Object 2: Java games on www.quia.com  (go to quia web)

               These games are set up in the style of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"  The questions on this learning object are specific to Meteorology.

Meterology: Atmosphere and Water Cycle

Entering a usernake is 

Meteorology Rags to Riches

http://www.quia.com/rr/178956.html

The website prompts you to log in to get credit for the assignment.  It is not necessary to log in to enjoy the benefits of this activity.  The option for an HTML version is available.