EDU621 Session 6

Last set of tools for the classroom - some are really fun!

AgendaSign up for presentationsQuestions on anything?Real examples of technology use in classroomTools for the classroomTeacher ResourcesNext week iPads

Project PresentationsIf you make a powerpoint please save to slideshare, then embed in a blog post.For those making a prezi, create a quick blog post and include a link to your prezi presentation. 15 - 20 minute presentationDetailed written plan on classroom use - about a page and a half.

A few blogs by 8th grade studentsAdaHarryAlexTimJessica

Socrativesocrative.comGo to student log inRoom: 715278

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Glogster Glogster eduMy students favorite!Interactive postercan link documents or webpagescan be embedded into wiki or blogExamplesUDL toolkitMine

QR codesWhat are those squares of black & white?How would I use them?Go to this glog to learnHover over text to see linkThe Periodic Table using QR codesA Live Binder on QR codesAll the tabs are links20 Interesting Ways to Use QR Codes to Support Learning

SymbalooAnother visual toollinks to other sitesSymbalooa blog post: the fun continuesAn elementary math exampleMiddle & High School math

PinterestAn online visual bookmarking tool called a boardPins - can add descriptionsA blog post: Pinterest for Educatorsincludes description of what it islinks to several educator boards16 ways Educators use Pinterest

More on PinterestPinterest - teachinga board dedicated for teachingAnd of course... Cybrarymans page on pinterest

Vimeovimeo.comEasy to use video sharing websiteVodcastingGreat for flipped classroom

The Flipped Classroomlectures/ instruction on videowork in class with supportFlipped Classroom networkA three part article by inventors

ooVooFree Group chatsUp to 12 peopleooVoo

Word CloudsAnalyze writing piecesFun displayWordlesimple

More Word CloudsTagxedoa little fancierA blog post about 9 more word cloud generatorsTry a few!

Speech from textvoki text to audioa fun way to give informationvoki for education

Technology Integration

Technology Integration MatrixAn organized way to search various levels of technology integrated into lessons

Teacher ResourcesEducation WeekGreat periodicalFree loginCheck out an article.Teachers tab

International Society for Technology in Education Conference in late June - watch for updates on Twitter ISTEWonderful resources in EdTekHubExplore Transform your classroom: Toolbox, In the ClassroomStandards for technology

Teacher ResourcesEdutopiaGeorge Lucas Foundationyes that George Lucasterrific collection of lessonsability to sort by strategies