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Updated on Aug 15, 20
Created on Apr 18, 09
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"From scavenger hunts, to a QR Code Jenga set, teachers have countless options for using QR codes in the classroom. But creating multiple QR codes at one time can be a time-consuming hassle. The next time you need to create multiple QR codes, check out QRExplore.com’s Bulk QR Code Generator.
"Just enter (or copy and paste) text or URLs, then generate multiple QR codes with one click. It’s really that simple. You are then given the option of right clicking on a QR code to download it, or you can download all of your QR codes in one .zip file. The .zip file contains each QR code image as a separate file. It also contains a .csv file that lists the File Name and Data (url or text) that the QR code represents." T/h Nick LaVave
Also shows how to customize the names of your QR link.
A teleprompter for use with student productions. Type in or upload a script, which will show in large letters. Not for non-PC or Chrome. T/h M. Burrett
Use the app to analyze the chemical composition of everyday objects. Could be a hook to bring students to science. T/h to M Burrett
"Student choice is not only a simple way to increase student engagement, it’s also an essential factor in developing digital literacy while building 21st century life and career skills. Choice boards typically start with a specific learning goal, then provide students with a variety of ways to practice a skill, learn a concept, or demonstrate understanding." Site offers a variety of Choice board templates for your classroom use. T/h N.Lafave
"Spark for Education is a free service that Adobe has launched to address the concerns that schools have had about Spark since it's launch a few years ago. The biggest of those concerns being use by students under the age of 13. Spark for Education is designed for school-wide deployment (much like G Suite for Education) in a manner that is COPPA compliant. The school will be able to manage student and teacher use of Spark including access to the service itself. Additionally, Spark for Education will provide students and teachers with free access to all of premium features of Adobe Spark."
T/h to R. Byrne
A browser-based audio editor<br /><br />TwistedWave is a browser-based audio editor. You only need a web browser to access it, and you can use it to record or edit any audio file.<br /><br />All the audio is stored and processed on the server, so you don't need to download anything, or save your work when you are done. Close your browser window and your work is saved. Open TwistedWave somewhere else, and all your audio files, with the complete undo history, are still available.<br /><br />With a free account, you can edit mono files up to 5 minutes in length. Once you have an account, you can purchase a subscription to increase this limit.
T/h to R. Byrne, Free Technology for Teachers.
"Description: Amazing augmented reality map-based app where users pin images to specific geo-locations for others to discover. Upload photos, clues for a virtually trail, or virtually displaying work around your school. Default set to share to contacts only for pupils to use safely, but teachers can share publicly."
This look like a great idea for creative projects -- students can make trails for each other/other groups to follow.
"Description: A very useful tool to capture videos of your computer screen, webcam and audio as a shareable upload which can be downloaded for offline use and editing."
I like the looks of this, and hope it stays around for a bit. The idea of adding sound directly to a screencast is appealing.
"Formative assessment is a planned process in which teachers or students use assessment-based evidence to adjust what they’re currently doing.
"In other words, if teachers or students are not leveraging results/data (from Socrative, Kahoot!, Plickers, etc.) to then differentiate instruction or learning, the app inspired dog and pony show does not qualify as a formative assessment.
"Formative assessment is a process…not an event, questions on a piece of paper, or even an app. What makes an assessment formative depends on the context in which it is used."
Based on a blog/book co-authored by Ross Cooper and Erin Murphy. You can sign up for more chapters free on the site. The articles represent a measured discussion of how apps and "cool tools" can be used successfully, without hype.
Good for digital projects; get the creative juices flowing.
"Google Slides is a great collaborative tool that creates slides rather like PowerPoint but online. I have used this tool extensively for groups to create slides at home but also in the class. I often use one set of slides and give one slide to each group of students to work on. In this video I suggest a few useful tips of how to work with this excellent teacher tech tool. It is a quick 5 minute introduction to working with Google Slides. I also recommend you watch the 5 minute videos on working with Google Docs. Google Docs is also good for collabaration and works in a similar way. "
A video demonstrating some of the things Google Classroom might do for your classes, and how to use it.
A training video on the more advanced features of Google Forms: gathering data, quizzes, surveys, formative testing, etc. By R. Stannard.
A complete intro to using Google Forms, a video by Russell Stannard, who shows how questionnaires and surveys, pictures, videos, question types, and key features all work.
The software iStopMotion is fun to use and suitable for kids. See other articles on stop-motion animation and the TED-Ed videos at Animation Basics 101: http://blog.ed.ted.com/2016/07/13/animation-basics-101/
"Over time I have created quite a few help guides, presentations, and other training resources for Google-related topics and other educational technology topics. Although these resources can be found elsewhere on this site and other locations, I have pulled them all together in one place to make it easy for people to find a needed resource, as well as to be sure you are accessing the most recent version (rather than an older copy made by someone else)."
T/H TO ERIC CURTS for these excellent resources
This may be of interest to middle school students.
"In the playlist you will find videos about tools for flipping your classroom, videos on managing workflow, social media tips, search strategies, and media production. The playlist also contains videos about tools like Remind, Duolingo, ClassDojo, Classtools, Photos for Class, and many other popular web services for teachers and students. "
The entire playlist is embedded in this site. A nice way to prep yourself for the school year.
From R. Byrne
The Pi Zero has 1 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM, with 2 micro USB ports and HDMI slots, as well as an SD card slot. The computer run Linux, and can be programmed, all in a credit card sized board. The foundation hopes to bring millions to the world of programming.
Build a video library by importing videos from YouTube, G-Drive, or Dropbox. Then control the video with the MoocNote interface to take notes that link back to the appropriate places in the videos. Access notes from anywhere and share. You can also ask questions of the community. This looks like an excellent resource and tool.
706 items | 14 visits
Useful applications; info on writing your own lessons with computer languages such as HTML; how-tos in using online applicationa
Updated on Aug 15, 20
Created on Apr 18, 09
Category: Computers & Internet
URL: