Technology in the Classroom Barbara De Santis NJEA 2013
Technology in the ClassroomBarbara De SantisNJEA 2013
Don’t worry about notes
Presentation is on my blog at www.tinyurl.com/bsdblog
Introduce yourself
Grade and /or Content Area
QQ/Sa
What do you want from this session?
QA/SA
A. Curation
B.Images
C.Storytelling
D.Geography
E.Misc &
ResponsesQQ/MC
Curate!
BlendspaceedmodoLivebinderSymbaloo
QQ/SA
Blendspace
Online lessons
Media/Text/Quizzes
PC
Free
www.blendspace.com
Blendspace
Add content from various sites
Add labels
Create MC quizzes
Blendspace in the classroom
Sub Plans Flipped class Missed lesson Review
edmodo
Web communication
Teacher creates class
PC/App
No Student to student
www.edmodo.com
edmodo FeaturesTrack AssignmentsAnnotate student work
CommentsHighlight
edmodo FeaturesQuizzesAssignmentsPollsNotesGradebook
edmodo FeaturesSafe communicationTeacher networking opportunitiesGo PaperlessSchool domain
edmodo in the classroom
AssignmentsQuizzes/
Grade Polls Share
Livebinder
Online notebooks
Images/Movies/Text
PC/App
www.livebinder.com
Video (R. Stannard)
Start a new Livebinder
The first page of the binder
Adding content
Editing Tools
Livebinder in the classroom
Search Share Paperless Projects
Symbaloo
Visual webmix
Websites
PC/App
www.edu.symbaloo.com
Symbaloo
Visual webmix
Websites
PC/App
www.edu.symbaloo.com
Symbaloo – the main screen
Symbaloo- adding a webmix
Symbaloo results
Symbaloo- Adding a webmix
Symbaloo in the classroom
Project information
Student Created?
(email)
Resources Share
ImagesGlass GiantPhraseItSwitchZooTellagamiThingLinkTwister
QQ/SA
GlassGiant
Edit images
No account needed
Copy and share
PC
Ads
www.glassgiant.com
Glass Giant- Home Page
GlassGiant in the classroom
BillboardsBook
Jackets Cereal Boxes Wanted Posters
Phrase it
Upload an image
Phrase it
Select a bubble
Phrase it
Enter your textMoveFont
Phrase it
Save and download
Phrase it in the classroom
Comic stripHistorical
ImageAssessment ?
ImagesGlass GiantPhraseItSwitchZooTellagamiThingLinkTwister
QQ/SA
GlassGiant
Edit images
No account needed
Copy and share
PC
Ads
www.glassgiant.com
Glass Giant- Home Page
GlassGiant in the classroom
BillboardsBook
Jackets Cereal Boxes Wanted Posters
SwitchZoo
Make your own animal
No account needed
Image and Stories
PC/App ($)
www.switchzoo.com
SwitchZoo
Select an animalSelect partsSave/Print
SwitchZoo in the classroom
Gather factsCreative animal
Movies ?
Tellagami
Animations-30 sec.
Images/Voice
IOS and Android
Combine in iMovie
www.tellagami.com
Tellagami in the classroom
Book Review Vocabulary How To… Live from…
ThingLink
Tag images with text/url
Requires email
Share / Private
PC/IOS App (create only)
www.thinglink.com
Thinglink- Step by step
Thinglink- Title, Tag, and Share
Thinglink in the classroom
Enhance imagesStudent created Annotate graphs Provide directions
Twister
Fake Tweets
Fill out form
PDF/Link?Share
PC
www.classtools.net/twister
Twister- Complete the form
Twister in the classroom
Famous people in history
Literary Characters
Series to describe events ?
Storytelling
AnimotoEmazeiMoviePic Collage
SmoreStoryboardthatVoicethreadLittleBirdTales
Animoto
Music Videos
Images/Movies/Text
PC/App
Free educator account
www.animoto.com
Animoto- Pick a theme
Animoto- Add images/text/music/videos
Animoto in the classroom
Book Trailers Lab Reports Today in History Math Concepts
Emaze
Prezi + PPTPC (HTML5)Free (Beta)www.emaze.com
Emaze Features
Login and get started
Emaze Features
Select a template
Emaze Features
Slide templates
Emaze Features
Privacy options
Emaze FeaturesNot for IE
Email but no verification
Numerous templates
Cloud Based
Privacy Options
Easy to navigate
Emaze in the classroom
ReportPPT
replacement
Collaborate ?
iMovie
Videos
$4.95
IOS App
Google iMovie app
More iMovie Samples
iMovie FeaturesOnly on iPads (unless you have MACs)Use Discovery Education or other images
Post Production issues
iMovie in the classroom
Book TrailersHistorical
eventScience concept ?
Pic Collage
Image/Text
Save to camera roll
App (Free)
Add on for $
www.pic-collage.com
Pic Collage- Adding an image
Pic Collage- Text/Format
Pic Collage in the classroom
Poster Portfolios Any content report ?
Smore
Online flier
Text/Image/Link/Map
PC/App
www.smore.com
Smore- step by step
Smore- Adding Content
Smore FeaturesAccount requires email (can share)
Download as jpeg or print
Smore- Edit and Save
Smore in the classroom
NewsletterBusiness
Ad Historical event Online brochure
StoryBoardThat
Comics strips
Free and Paid
PC
Educational Pricing
www.storyboardthat.com
Storyboardthat
Tabs for
characters/upload
settings
Drag and drop
Customize
Storyboardthat
Save
Storyboardthat
Edit
Copy
Delete
PowerPoint
Storyboardthat FeaturesCan create student accountsAbility to save and editTremendous customer support
Storyboardthat in the classroom
Book Reports
Explain a process
Tell any story ?
Voicethread
Add text/voice to images
PC/ App
Free/Subscription
www.voicethread.com
Voicethread Features
Students record Works with any contentVarious degrees of sharing/privacy3 for free
Voicethread
Step 1- Upload an image
Voicethread
Step 2- Record your comments.
Voice
Type
Phone ($)
Webcam
Voicethread
Step 3- Publish
Options
Moderate
Voicethread
Step 3- Sharing Options
Voicethread in the classroom
Book report
Response to prompt Collaborate ?
LittleBirdTales
Add text/voice to images
PC/ App
Free/Subscription
www.littlebirdtales.com
LittleBirdTales
LittleBirdTales
LittleBirdTales
LittleBirdTales
LittleBirdTales in the classroom
Oral reports Storytelling Collaborate ?
Geography
Great Cities of the WorldGoogle in the GalapagosMission MapQuest
Great Cities Features
LevelsSubsets
Great Cities in the classroom
Do Now
Team Events Collaborate ?
Google in the Galapagos
Street view for Darwin
PC
Several views
Google Street View
Street view in the classroom
Virtual field tripGeograph
yObservations ?
Mission MapQuest
Create your own treasure hunt
Collect coins
Provide clues
Find at
Classtools.net
Mission MapQuet
Virtual field tripStudents create ?
Easy gaming in the classroom ?
Response and Misc
PadletSocrativeQR CodesFlippity
QQ/SA
Padlet (aka Wallwisher)
Online post it
Text/Link/Files
PC/App
www.padlet.com
http://padlet.com/wall/sboepd
Starting a padlet
Padlet begins
Just click and post text, images, or links
Padlet Options
Layout and Privacy Options
Padlet FeaturesCustomize- wallpaper/ layout/notifications/linkVisibility- Private/Protected/Hidden Link/PublicModerate PostsShare- print/email/link/social media/QR/export
Padlet in the classroom
Ask a question Share resources “Web Page” Portfolio
Socrative
Student response
PC/App
Various options
www.socrative.com
(new version at www.beta.Socrative.com )
Socrative FeaturesStudents can use any device (no need for clickers)Variety of quiz options
Exit TicketMC & T/FShort Answer
Socrative FeaturesStudents sign into teachers roomTeacher begins activityCan do with one question or several responses.2.0 User Guide and Overview Video
Socrative in the classroom
Do they get it?Exit
TicketFeedback ?
QR Codes
Quick Response
Paper to Digital
PC/App to create
Need camera to scan
Many vendors
QR FeaturesPrint out code
Students scan with reader
ResourcesKathy Schrock’s Guide Pinterest board
QR FeaturesMakersGoogle QR code makersDelivr
Can make accountTrack
Readers (Apps)Google QR readersScan
QR codes in the classroom
Book trailers Provide directions Scavenger hunt Back to school night
QR –www.classtools.net
Flippity
Best flashcards
Google form to templates
Free
http://flippity.net/
Flippity Features
LinkQR code
Flippity in the classroom
Class set
Student created Collaborate ?
Evernote
Livebinder resource
11 Resources
Easy to search/retrieve information
Evernote in the classroom
BYOD Student created Collaborate ?
Resources
Edweb.net Free professional development
Join numerous interest groups
Webinars with credit (archived)
Resources
TeachersFirstFree professional developmentWeekly summariesWebinars with credit (archived)
Don’t worry about notes
Presentation is on my blog at www.tinyurl.com/bsdblog
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Exit Ticket
#3- What tool will you use first?