Tools

ABEL and Learning Connections members receive access to a variety of technology tools and services. These are continuously updated to reflect the latest research and development, and include wikis, blogs, podcasting, SmartBoards, Second Life, ePortfolios, digital storytelling, videoconferencing and more!

If you are logged in as a member, you can exple the tools we offer under the following categories:

• Collaboration
• Online Streaming and Digital Media
• Gaming in Education
• Web Content Management
• External Resource Links
• Research Pilot Tools
 

Pilot Tools

ABEL Pilot Tools provide opportunities to learn about and apply leading-edge applications you can use for your own professional development or jointly with your students. These applications are supported in the same robust way the main ABEL Tools are supported with the following difference: while we welcome your feedback on all aspects of the ABEL program, your feedback on these new tools is critical to whether or not they become part of the core ABEL Tools. To get an account for any application being piloted, please request an account via ABEL Tools.