19 June, 2012

Techy Tuesday: Blog Button & Luna in the Spotlight

Techy-Tuesday is HERE at last!!

Stay tuned for some cool news about the Luna Interactive Projector & a giveaway at the end of the Tutorial!!
Using the Luna to take pics & video, I have found a cool new way to create a fun technology tutorial. 
This projector is AMAZING!! 
It is super easy to set up. All you have to do is attach the USB and MIC in, download the software and it is ready to use. 

There are not a ton of complicated buttons or instructions for this product. Move and adjust the neck of the Luna to get the desired picture and zoom level. 


The biggest plus to the Luna Interactive Projector is its' versatility  and the ability to take still photos, videos, and/or to use it as a web cam! I have been playing around with it for a few days now and I can think of so many ways that it can be used in the classroom. Kids could use the Luna to take photos as a way of showing their work or it can be used in group projects or presentations. There are really so many ways this projector can be implemented into the classroom. As technology advances and lesson planning requires technology integration - this is a must-have resource to have in your classroom. It is light, easy to set up and use, and very inexpensive. 

You can order it on AMAZON for only $122! That is quite a discount. Click on the link below to check it out on AMAZON and read the reviews.





 I couldn't get the video portion of my tutorial formatted in time for today, but I was able to create still photos, which look just as great as taking a snapshot. I can't wait to learn a little bit more and use it to show many of you a live art tutorial!! Follow the instructions at the end of the tutorial to find out how to win a custom designer button for your blog by The 3AM Teacher &

 
The easi-speak Digital Microphone from The Learning Resources. Click the picture to link to The Learning Recourse Website!! The easi-speak is also such a great resource!! You can charge it directly from your computer and there is no software to download!!


Today's Topic: How to Make a Grab Button for Your Blog...

Free Resources for this Tutorial from The 3AM Teacher
Footprint Shape   Button Shape   Button Shape(with footprints)   Button Shape (color)



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20 comments:

  1. I have wanted an Easi-Speak for a long time :) Awesome giveaway!

    Treasures for Teaching

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  2. Michelle, you're amazing! Thanks for the tutorial! I pinned it on my How To Board! I entered the giveaway too!
    Linda
    AroundtheKampfire

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    1. Thank you! I haven't even pinned this yet (-;

      Michelle

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  3. Great give-away. Thanks for the tutorial.. Not sure if I'm up to trying it yet.. I do my best work at night also....
    Melissa Dills
    http://www.kindergartenipads.blogspot.com/

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  4. Great Giveaway Michelle!! Thanks so much for the tutorial :) I am trying to do mine now :)

    ~Ashley~
    www.teacherstreasurechest.blogspot.com

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    1. Trust me, it as not as hard as it looks. Download the PDF version of the tutorial and save it if you need to (-;

      Michelle

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  5. I have attempted the tutorial....thanks for being so detailed! Now if I could just make things as cute as you do:-)

    Laurie
    Chickadee Jubilee

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    1. I would love to see how it came out!!! Thank you!! Let me know if you need anything. If you are using Photoshop CS 5 or 6 I can send you over the ASL style file with the layer colors I created and used in this button.

      Michelle
      3amteacher@gmail.com

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  6. That was AMAZING!! Thank you for the tutorial. I'll have to try it out. That was the best step by step instruction I have seen. Thanks!
    Rikki
    Hive2nd.blogspot.com

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  7. I woke up super early this morning to get started on my grab button. Thank you so much for the detailed post. Fingers crossed I will be able to accomplish the task. Your giveaway is great!

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  8. This is sweet! What an awesome blog you have! I am your newest follower:) Hope to see you over at my student teacher blog sometime:)

    http://www.mrshtheteachingblog.blogspot.com/

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  9. Michelle,

    The directions for the button are amazing!!! Thank goodness I found the link through Pinterest! I have already finished my button! Trying to learn the blogging world and photoshop alone is a daunting task, but great pro-bloggers like you make it easy. Thanks for the help!

    Kristy
    http://firstgradebubblesandtails.blogspot.com/

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  10. Thank you so much for this tutorial! I made a button and got all the way to the part where I added it to my blog. When I did this, an icon appeared saying the image had been moved or deleted. I've checked to make sure the link is correct (and it is), so I don't know what to do. Can you help me?

    Thanks,
    Melissa
    The Dalton Gang
    melissa.dalton@live.com

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