Google Reader

RSS Readers  (allow you to subscribe to any site with rss) Google Reader was discontinued by Google in July of 2013.  There are a variety of alternatives including Feedly, Bloglines, TheOldReader, and more (listed here). Google reader allows you to view an unlimited number of blogs (or any sites with an RSS feed)  on one … Read more

Week#3

Note: This post is from an archived course session and is kept here for reference only. It may contain outdated links or tools. Register for Diigo. Join the Learning Call Group and then take some time to leisurely Explore Websites and bookmark at least 5 of them and share them with the LearningCall group.   Diigo Guide … Read more

Skype Guide

Note: This post is from an archived course session and is kept here for reference only. It may contain outdated links or tools. You can register for a skype account there and download the skype program here  (it should already be installed on the TTP Laptops). In your skype window, click the ‘contact’ tab to … Read more

Diigo Guide

Diigo is a social bookmarking tool that allows you to save, describe, organize, and share your bookmarks from any computer, any time.  To begin using Diigo…. ——————  Task Summary  1. Register at Diigo.com 2. Check your email and     click activation link 3. Log in to Diigo 4. Join the Learning Call Group 5. … Read more

Week#2

Note: This post is from an archived course session and is kept here for reference only. It may contain outdated links or tools. Week 2 Tips & Tricks – little things you can do to make your time online easier and more efficient. Make sure you have created a blog at blogger.com and added that … Read more

PBWorks Guide

Using PBWorks PBWorks.com allows you to create a type of website called a ‘wiki’. This can be a useful way to create a website, especially when collaborating with others. They also allow you to upload files (including Hot Potatoes activies and audio files) in a way that others can access directly. To get started, follow … Read more

Audio Guide

Last updated: May 2026. A resource guide for CALL courses and language teachers covering audio tools, listening sites, and voice technology. Original page published 2011. Contents Selected Sites for Listening Practice Text-to-Speech Tools Voice Recognition Tools Audio Utilities Audiobooks and Other Recordings Podcasts for English Learners and Teachers 1. Selected Sites for Listening Practice Breaking … Read more

How can I upload a Hot Potatoes Activity to my blog or website?

Unfortunately, there’s no simple way (yet) to do so. Here’s the ‘not so simple’ way.  Upload your html file to public folder of your Dropbox.com account. To post in on your blog, RIGHT click/Copy public URL. Then copy that URL into this code <iframe src=”URL Here” frameborder=”0″ height=”500″ width=”600″ scrolling=”auto”></iframe> and post that (using the … Read more

PUFS TTP CALL – Week#1

Note: This post is from an archived course session and is kept here for reference only. It may contain outdated links or tools. TTP CALL Week#1 The goal of this week is to get set up with some of the basic accounts and tools we’ll be using (and to grab your first plate of goodies … Read more