2019 New Tools. My fabulous group of EDUC 592A (Online Tools for Learning & Instruction) students in fall 2018 developed 21 new pages featuring a variety of tools to enrich teaching and learning: 2019 Tool Reviewers: Brian Ramirez (BrianRamirez.info) is a Computer Science & Education student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
His research focuses on the development of educational software and computer science education. Previously, he has worked at Yale University as a summer instructor teaching Computer Science 247: Mobile App Development. In his free time, he works as the director of HackUMass, one of the largest student-run hackathons in the United States. Dennis Spencer, B.F.A and future grad student. is the 3D Print Services Supervisor in the W.E.B Du Bois Library Digital Media Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Jacob Bensco is pursuing a M.Ed at UMass Amherst, with the intention to teach High School History. Teacher tools 2.0. The Tech Edvocate’s List of 59 Math Apps, Tools & Resources. Math is known to be one of the most boring subjects in kids’ eyes.
So, how can teachers make learning math more interactive and more fun? True, teachers can make up games to teach a math concept that involves every student. But, when teachers need to help students in small groups or one-on-one, how can they make sure that other students are actively practicing math skills? One of the great aspects of having tablets in the classroom is the availability educational apps.
With these apps, students can individually learn, practice, and have fun with different subjects and concepts. The Math Learning Center. 10 Ways to Make SeeSaw Part of Your Daily Routine. Since transitioning from Burlington High School to Fox Hill Elementary School, I have spent the past year and a half getting acclimated to a new school culture, developing relationships with students and my new colleagues, and learning the elementary curriculum.
7 Must-Have Apps to Make Students Love Reading - The Tech Edvocate. Let’s be honest: it’s exponentially more difficult in the digital age to keep students engaged!
Because of the allure of apps, games and videos that are so easily accessible, many kids nowadays can’t quite summon the interest in picking up a good book. What if you could leverage children’s love of technology to help build a lasting love of reading? Does that seem like a paradox? You can make it a reality with these apps specifically for the purpose of making your students love reading.
Reading Comprehension – first, second grade non-fiction. 30 creative ways to use Padlet for teachers and students - BookWidgets. I’m always excited when I’m using Padlet. Is it the interface, the way everything is designed, its purpose or the fact that I’m organizing things smoothly? EdPuzzle: The Easiest Way To Create Flipped Learning Videos.
Podcast: Download | Embed On this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight we learn how teachers in over 150 countries are harnessing the power of video to not only flip their classrooms but create interactive learning experiences for their students.
EdPuzzle is a dynamic FREE online tool that provides teachers a learning space to create and edit videos and enhance them with embeddable questions. The best thing about EdPuzzle is the price . . . it's FREE! The Tech Edvocate’s List of 87 Flipped Classroom Apps, Tools & Resources - The Tech Edvocate. 10 Apps to Help Students With Their Science Homework. Ving – The Content Management System Educators Have Been Waiting For. Make web pages easier to read. Designing web pages is a skill and an art.
However, some of this skill and art can either be lost on our students or end up being a distraction and reducing focus. Bloomin' Apps. This page gathers all of the Bloomin' Apps projects in one place.Each image has clickable hotspots and includes suggestions for iPad, Android, Google and online tools and applications to support each of the levels of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy.I have created a page to allow you to share your favorite online tool, iOS, or Android app with others.
Cogs of the Cognitive Processes I began to think about the triangular shape of Bloom's Taxonomy and realized I thought of it a bit differently.Since the cognitive processes are meant to be used when necessary, and any learner goes in and out of the each level as they acquire new content and turn it into knowledge, I created a different type of image that showcased my thoughts about Bloom's more meaningfully.Here is my visual which showcases the interlocking nature of the cognitive processes or, simply, the "Cogs of the Cognitive Processes". Using Collaborative Competition to Promote Vocabulary Study. A MiddleWeb Blog.
5 (Arguable) Assertions About Academic Websites. I’ve worked on enough academic website projects to know how little I know about creating websites.
Having worked on a new or redesigned academic website is not the same as having web expertise. Eight Great Apps for Educators to Create, Display and Share. Nancy White/Flickr By Kathy E.
Gill, PBS MediaShift For educators looking to integrate iPads, iPods and other mobile devices, here are eight must-have apps that will make life easier to do things like move files, capture lectures, read PDFs, and much more. 1. 5 Ways to Use StumbleUpon in Education. Whether you’re a StumbleUpon aficionado or have yet to get to grips with this awesome content discovery site, keep reading, because it has the potential to be of real benefit in your classroom. Whilst StumbleUpon isn’t the content discovery powerhouse it was back in January 2011, it’s far from had its day. It’s a powerful, user-friendly, educational tool that can help you become inspired, plan lessons, and connect with your students in a way that’s significant to them.
Fourth after Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter for social media referrals, StumbleUpon provides a more focused way of browsing the Internet for useful, relevant material than relying on the attention-vortex that is Google. Just tell it what your interests are, and voila, it serves up a healthy helping of websites, photos and videos.
Socrative. 6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 201 6. About a year ago, I published an e-book called the Teacher’s Guide to Tech. Over the last month, I have been updating it for 2016, adding over 30 new tools and refreshing the information I had about the original ones. I have to say, the 2015 version was excellent, but now it’s SO MUCH BETTER. (To take a peek at the guide, scroll to the bottom of this post.) In the process, I discovered some tools that I absolutely fell in love with, and I wanted to share them with you here. 10 Favorite Educational YouTube Channels. YouTube is a powerful resource for teaching and learning – if you know where to look. This list of must-watch educational YouTube channels are perfect for finding video clips to share with students in class or in a flipped learning environment.
As opposed to an individual video, channels are created by individuals and organizations and are full of related content. Mobile app available to teach students driver education. Teens in Ohio have a new driver’s education alternative. On Thursday, Texas-based Aceable launched a mobile app that will allow driver’s education students to opt out of sitting in a classroom to fulfill their 24-hour instruction requirement to take the exam for their Ohio license. “Research shows that teens spend at least 3½ hours a day on mobile apps. We’re just meeting them where they’re already spending their time,” said Blake Garrett, CEO of Aceable.
Classroom Bridges. Welcome! Telestory Lesson Ideas for Moviemaking and Digital Storytelling. Digital tools can help students demonstrate their understanding and apply what they’ve learned in engaging, real world contexts. 25 awesome apps for teachers, recommended by teachers. News-O-Matic Free Pilot Program for Teachers and Students. Three Reasons Students Should Own Your Classroom’s Twitter and Instagram Accounts. How to Use Padlet to Manage Tasks. SocrativeVideos. Socrative Tutorial 2015 NEW. Quizizz Tutorial. Quizizz: Fun Multiplayer Classroom Quizzes. Here Is An Excellent Web Tool for Creating Classroom Newspapers. February 2, 2016 Printing Press is a great web tool from ReadWriteThink that you can use with students in class to easily create beautiful newspapers, flyers and brochures.
10 Types of Infographics: Which Works For You? Bad Infographics: 11 Mistakes You Never Want to Make. In an increasingly visual world, bad infographics have become the bane of the Internet. How to Create Infographics. Whether you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, writer or educator, odds are that you’re itching to create some awesome visual content–something that will really impress your audience–but just don’t know where to begin. Apps Are Free for a Reason. Mobile Tech. Counting Down EdSurge's Top Ten S’Cool Tools of 2015. With the winter holiday celebrations come those familiar “Top Ten Lists.” Top ten films of 2015. Top ten books on the New York Times bestseller list. Voxer Versatility: New Ways to Communicate. 3 Classroom Tools to Measure Student Learning. Seven essential mobile apps for students. 6 of The Best Web Tools for Creating Educational Video Tutorials. Literacy in the Digital Age: 9 Great Speaking & Listening Tools. Explain Everything™ Interactive Whiteboard.
Instant screencasts: Just click record. OBTA Cool Tools - J & J Technologies. Building Your Digital Toolkit: 6 Must-Have Apps for Every Teacher. Explain Everything™ Teachstars - Free classroom sites, online gradebook and fun tools for teachers. Nearpod Blog. Credly. Jeopardy Rocks - Jeopardy game creator for teachers. Top 25 Tech Tools for Teachers for 2015. CrazyTalk Animator 2 - 2D Animation Software & Cartoon Maker. Glogster: Create and Explore Educational Content Online.
Trello. Makes it easy to work in groups. Make a Comic. Beautiful web-based timeline software. Trello. Explain Everything™ Lists made easy + social + fun! HelloSlide - Bring your slides to life.
Online voice recorder. QR Code Generator – create QR codes for free (Logo, T-Shirt, vCard, EPS) SimpleMind for Android™ DROPitTOme - Securely receive files from anyone to your Dropbox. New Research Reports on What Tools Help Teachers Use Games in Class. Make Your Images Interactive - ThingLink. Pear Deck. Favorite Tech Tools For Social Studies Classes.
7 Ways Students Use Diigo To Do Research and Collaborative Project Work. 10 Twitter Classroom Ideas for Exciting Learning. 10 Best Apps for Travel Junkies. App Smashing For Educators: Leveraging Tools To Maximize Communication. PROGRESS 2015: Social media in school - News - The Independent - Massillon, OH. Plickers - Clickers, Simplified. 7 Ways to Create and Deliver Online Quizzes. Virtual Field Trip Apps and Websites. Education Week. Zaption - Interact & Learn with Video Lessons.
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