Sunday, May 31, 2015

InnEdCO Conference


ALWAYS an amazing conference!!!  Although the price is up there (especially when you add in lodging), you come away with SOOOO much!!

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Virtual Field Trips

Even though it is the end of the school year, it is never too early to start looking at excellent teaching resources!  Here are a few sites that offer "virtual field trips".






Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Two interesting science sites

I have a passion for science.  Sadly, I just don't have the brain for it.  Seriously, my mind cannot remember all the names and equations and scientific methods ... THANKFULLY I can still get my science fix with sites like these:

OLOGY - provides TONS of kid friendly information on all the various "ologies"



explOratorium - has great links to scientific websites, videos, and much more.  











Wednesday, May 6, 2015

25 Teaching Tools

Just found this article today.  It's from 2013, but still has relevant tech for the classroom.


Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Did you know there is an Office of Educational Technology?

I was perusing the internet today looking for some great tech links and came across the "Office of Educational Technology."  What?  We have a formal government agency in charge of technology in education?  Cool!!!




Monday, May 4, 2015

Virtual Field Trips - Google+



Connected Classrooms offers classes the opportunity Virtual Fieldtrips via Google+ !  WOW!  This looks amazing!  


MyMaps

Jennie Magiera's January 5th, 2015 column 10 Classroom Ideas to Try in 2015 mentions using MyMaps to have students tell a story. MyMaps is a component of Google Maps. The site looks easy to use, and with more and more districts bringing Google apps into the classroom, students should be able to access MyMaps without any problems.  I'm going to test drive the site in the next few weeks ... I'll let you know how it goes.


Sunday, May 3, 2015

Toontastic and Telestory are now FREE!

You might enjoy these two FREE apps if you use iPads with your students!

That's right ... Toontastic and Telestory are now FREE for you to use!




Learn more by clicking here!

Friday, May 1, 2015

Using Cell Phones for the Classroom

It's been about nine months since I last posted ... I've been busy acclimating to my new position as an elementary librarian ... but I'm back now!  I hope to post weekly highlights of various resources that can be used within your classroom!

http://www.socrative.com/ 
I've mentioned this site before, but it worth repeating.  Socrative is a WONDERFUL tool that can be used in the classroom to check for student understanding.  And, the best thing about it is it is FREE!!!








It works like this ...

You create a "room" and input either a quiz, a quick poll question or even an "exit ticket".

Students use their smartphones, laptops, or tablets and log into the "room".  They input their answers and suddenly you receive the information!  You now have access to whether or not your students are understanding the material and/or task at hand!



Another FANTASTIC resource is Remind.  
https://www.remind.com/
  Remind is a cool site that allows you to text students and parents about homework reminders, upcoming events, last minute helpful website resources, and much MUCH more! 

  I've used it in the past with my class and school writing club.  It was perfect as my personal cell phone number was never shown and neither was theirs.  Quick.  Safe,  Efficient.