Starting this week, we'll be posting daily tips and tools related to technology & learning. But, before we get to our Twelve Tools of December, we wanted to make sure we revisited some "posts of tech tips past."
In case you missed them, here are some excerpts about tools that we've previously shared (click "READ MORE" to view the entire post).
In case you missed them, here are some excerpts about tools that we've previously shared (click "READ MORE" to view the entire post).
1. Reading (and Annotating) Library Books in Your Browser (OverDrive). If you have a library card, you have access to books that you can read in your browser. In our district, most of our 60 schools have access to our district's OverDrive catalog, and any staff member in CCSD has access through our District Library & Media Services department. READ MORE . . .
2. Reading (and Annotating) Web Pages in Your Browser (Scrible). Our last Tuesday tech tip was about reading & annotating library books in your browser, and this week's tip is about reading & annotating web pages in your browser. Since we're using Chromebooks, we'll be focusing on the Chrome extension for Scrible (a free tool currently in beta). READ MORE . . .
4. Being Smarter with YouTube: Turn Off the Lights. Many teachers & educators like to use YouTube and other video clips to support learning and instructional goals, but one of the downsides to showing a clip for an audience (via projector) is that sometimes you get content that you didn't necessarily want to display (especially if you're working with a class full of kids). READ MORE . . .5. Flashcards with the Quizlet Chrome App. Flashcards are often used to help solidify concepts for deeper learning. While not appropriate for all types of learning needs, many teachers & students use flashcards as part of distributed practice. Today's tech tip is about a free digital flashcard tool: +Quizlet. READ MORE . . .
6. Using Symbaloo to Collect & Share Resources. +SymbalooEDU is a free personal startpage that allows you to easily navigate the web and compile your favorite sites all in to one visual interface. It allows you to save and share your bookmarks in the cloud and access them from anywhere with any device. READ MORE . . .
7. Using Voice Search in Chrome. Most computers and all current mobile devices today have built-in microphones, and one of the things you can leverage in Chome
is voice search and actions. Giving students the option to speak into the computer for searching or other activities (and hear a verbal response) could add a new dimension for learning, especially for students with accommodations . . . READ MORE . . .
8. Using Chrome to Read Out Loud. We posted previously on
how to speak into Chrome for searching, but many of our students also benefit from hearing text read out loud while reading. So, this week's tech tip is about using Chrome extensions to read web pages and other text aloud within the browser. READ MORE . . .
9. Using NearPod in the Classroom. Many teachers use a digital presentation in their classroom to help them keep students engaged, to keep themselves on track, and to incorporate technology into their instruction. +Nearpod is a presentation tool that allows teachers to create a presentation and bring it to life by pushing it out to students and guiding their activity in real time. READ MORE . . .
10. MoveNote in the Classroom. Check out this versatile and effective tool for video presentations. Teachers and students can create their own Movenote videos as a way to share, present and reflect. Watch the video below to see what Movenote does and brainstorm possible ways +Movenote can support teaching and learning. The possibilities seem endless! READ MORE . . .
11. Video Editing with WeVideo. Some of my first experiences with using technology in my classroom were based around video production. It was a great way to have my students record and share
media in exciting and innovative ways. At that time, your options were to use the video editing software that was available for the platform you were using. (ie-iMovie for Macs and MovieMaker for PCs) Now that we have Chromebooks, having an all purpose video editing tool that kids can use anywhere, anytime is essential, and that’s where +WeVideo comes in!
12+. Schoology. In addition to the tools mentioned above, we've posted quite a bit about +Schoology, our Learning Management System or LMS. From everything like discussion boards to online assessments to media albums, Schoology has a ton of features for the digital learning space. Obviously, the posts won't all fit here, but if you'd like a quick perusal of posts just about Schoology, you can view them here.
Be on the lookout this week (and for the rest of December) as we share more things you can use in the classroom!
is voice search and actions. Giving students the option to speak into the computer for searching or other activities (and hear a verbal response) could add a new dimension for learning, especially for students with accommodations . . . READ MORE . . .
8. Using Chrome to Read Out Loud. We posted previously on
10. MoveNote in the Classroom. Check out this versatile and effective tool for video presentations. Teachers and students can create their own Movenote videos as a way to share, present and reflect. Watch the video below to see what Movenote does and brainstorm possible ways +Movenote can support teaching and learning. The possibilities seem endless! READ MORE . . .
media in exciting and innovative ways. At that time, your options were to use the video editing software that was available for the platform you were using. (ie-iMovie for Macs and MovieMaker for PCs) Now that we have Chromebooks, having an all purpose video editing tool that kids can use anywhere, anytime is essential, and that’s where +WeVideo comes in!
12+. Schoology. In addition to the tools mentioned above, we've posted quite a bit about +Schoology, our Learning Management System or LMS. From everything like discussion boards to online assessments to media albums, Schoology has a ton of features for the digital learning space. Obviously, the posts won't all fit here, but if you'd like a quick perusal of posts just about Schoology, you can view them here.
Be on the lookout this week (and for the rest of December) as we share more things you can use in the classroom!
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