Google Sketchup is a tool which you can use to create models. With it you can create 2D or 3D models.

Roadblock number 1

The “roadblock”• At this roadblock you will find an instructional video• Open up the video (on the desktop) and complete the challenge• Save the file in your team’s folder (shortcut on desktop)

Smartboards have been installed in all classrooms. They are a great way to bring learning to life.

Roadblock number 2

The “roadblock”• At this roadblock you will find a short instructional video • Get ready to “recreate” and complete the challenge• Save the file in your team’s folder (shortcut on desktop)

Communicating effectively is one of life’s greatest challenges. This is especially true for a school the size of NIST. The school has developed a flow chart to help faculty and staff share information through the most effective channel.

Roadblock number 3

The “roadblock”• You will find a flow chart and a set of scenarios at this road block.• Read through the scenarios and work out the most appropriate channel for each scenario• Record your answers on the “Roadblock List”

School Communication

Regular Communication

Sensitive

Email/SMS

Who is it for? Select group from

Veracross

Inform staff/faculty

Non-Sensitive

Blog

Who is it for? Select blog

Does it need to be read

immediately?

Yes

Use template email/SMS

No

Emergency Situation

Addressed depending on the situation. Decision

takes into consideration various

communication channels

Collaborative writing is a great way to allow a number of students to express their ideas in a story. Titanpad is the tool that we will use for this roadblock.

Roadblock number 4

The “roadblock”• Go to this website - http://titanpad.com/sSiAYhxWC2 (be careful with the address)• Add your group name/number to the Titanpad• Write the next 2-3 sentences of the story• Note: the story doesn’t need to make sense

Google Maps is a powerful tool which allows your to explore the world. It is as if all the maps in the world have been combined into this tool.

Roadblock number 5

The “roadblock”• Your task is to create your own online map • Go to http://maps.google.com/ and sign in with this account:

Username = nisteys@yahoo.com Password = .....

• Go to “My Maps” and then “create new map” – give the map your group’s name/number• Find the 3 places and add a “place mark” (blue pin). Give each place mark a name

The schoolNana BTSSiam Paragon

Resizing Pictures is a very useful skill and one which we often forget about

Roadblock number 6

The “roadblock”• Your task is to resize a set of pictures• Go to Media – Ele Classes – Amazing Race. Find your group number and open the folder

\\media\Ele_Classes\ICT_Dept\Amazing Race)• You will need to work out how to resize these pictures so they are a maximum of 160pixels• Once you have done this make sure you save them in the same folder you got them from

Everyone knows about Google, but not many of us use it to its full potential.

Roadblock number 7

The “roadblock”• You will learn a number of search tips for Google and find specific information• Go to http://www.google.com/help/features.html • Read through the first page and think about the things you could use this for• Using the tips you have just read, go to http://www.google.com/ and find the following:

The population of Thailand and China The weather today in Bangkok and Stockholm How much is 50,000 Thai Baht (THB) is in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)

• Write your answers down on the roadblock list• Extra Challenge – try this game http://grant.robinson.name/projects/guess-the-google/ (it is quite hard but give it a go if you have time – no bonus points)

Voicethread is a great way to allow people to express their ideas and views.

Roadblock number 8

The “roadblock”• What can you see in these optical illusions?• Go to http://voicethread.com and sign in using these details

Username: nista@nist.comPassword: .....

• Go to “Browse” and search for “Bangkok – What do you see?” (http://voicethread.com/share/1857699/) • Take a look at the pictures, choose 2 and leave a comment about what you see• Make sure that you mention your group name when you start

Flickr is a tool which allows people to share photos online. Most users simply upload and share their photos but there is a lot more on offer through the site.

Roadblock number 9

The “roadblock”• There will be a set of iPod touches and a set of cameras at this station• You will need to find the following apps on the iPod and take a photo of the screen:

Chicktionary Cat in the Hat Monster Maker

• Once you have the photos upload them to Flickr using this account: Username = nisteys@yahoo.com Password = .....

• Add these photos to a “set” and call the set your group’s name/number

The NIST Blogs have really taken off this year. We are constantly amazed about the quality of the information that is shared. Many other internationals schools have inquired about how we have our blogs organized after seeing the work you have put in.

Roadblock number 10

The “roadblock”• Now we all know what blogs are and are used to publishing information through them. It is time to look at how we can maintain this level of communication• This is especially important as new staff arrives and teachers change teams• A set of blogging responsibilities have been developed to help clarify faculty members responsibilities when it comes to the blogs• At this roadblock you will find the blog responsibilities chart and a set of scenarios.• Your task it to work out what blog it should be published on and who should publish it.• Record your answers on the “Roadblock List”

Befuddlr is a great way to make puzzles from high quality images.

Roadblock number 11

The “roadblock”• You are going to have to complete a puzzle and see how quickly you can do it• Go to http://www.delicious.com/wkirkwood/befuddlr• Choose any of the pictures on that page• Once the picture opens click on “befuddle it” and see how quickly you can put it back together• Write down your time on your recording sheet

YouTube has a massive collection of videos. While not all of them are great there is some really useful stuff out there.

Roadblock number 12

The “roadblock”• You will need find a series of useful videos about how to solve maths problems• Go to http://www.youtube.com• You are going to need to use the search feature – this works by entering keywords• Find videos which help explain the following:

How to do long division (author: patrickJMT) How to add fractions (author: yourteachermathhelp)

• What are the answers to the problems in each of these videos? • Write your answers on the “Roadblock List”

Skype can get students in touch with other students from anyplace around the world and help them collaborate and make global connections.

Roadblock number 7

The “roadblock”• Figure out how to get a Skype account and check in with “eleict” • Send a message or call to Ele Ict and you will get your next task • Note (if you do not get a reply in two minutes it means I am helping out somewhere else – so please move on to the next station) You need to create an account at www.skype.com Make sure you choose a strong password For example: s4w4tdii (rather than sawatdii)Think about: numbers, letters and characters

ZimmerTwins is a fantastic online tool which allows you to create and tell your own animated stories.

Roadblock number 13

The “roadblock”• You are going to create your own movie• Go to http://www.zimmertwins.com/. Log in on the left side using these details:

Username/Nickname: eleictPassword: …..

• Click on “Make a Movie” work out how to make a movie• Make sure you save it when you are complete

Wordle is a fantastic tool which can help identify the main points from pieces of text.

Roadblock number 11

The “roadblock”• Open http://www.wordle.net/• Insert the thumb drive into your computer and open the word document “Martin Luther King Speech”• Copy and paste the text of the speech into Wordle and create a “Wordle”• Go to the blog http://ictinthepyp.wordpress.com/ and leave a comment on the “Wordle Post” detailing the 5 biggest words