Did you know???
There are several free comic strip creation tools available online. You can create your own comics to use in your classroom, or you can engage your students by giving them the opportunity to create their own comic strip on a content area topic. The comic strip creation tool recommended on Gwinnett's Teacher Connection Technology Resource page is www.MakeBeliefsComix.com. To try out the tool, I quickly created this silly comic strip. Take a look: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/?comix_id=6151390C1189537
If you need help with this or any other media/technology tool, please let me know!
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
Virtual Field Trips
Did you know???
You can take your students on virtual field trips to a variety of historic and educational destinations. I have listed just a few below. Enjoy your trip!
7 Wonders
Panoramas – 360-degree views of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Arounder Virtual Tour
of the Moon – 360-degree panoramic views of the moon, courtesy of the Apollo
11, 12 and 17 missions. (Many other Earth locations also available on arounder.com.)
Google
Earth – Explore the geography of both land and sea (free download).
Louvre Virtual Tour – Virtual tour of the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris.
Mount St. Helens 360 – See how the volcano Mount St. Helens changed in the three-year span between 2003 and 2006 with these 360-degree panoramas.
Mount Vernon Virtual Mansion Tour – Virtual tour of George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon.
Smithsonian National Museum of National History Dinosaur Tour – A virtual tour of dinosaur fossils.
Smithsonian National Museum of National History Dinosaur Dig – An interactive virtual paleontological dig for dinosaur bones.
Supreme Court Tour – A 360-degree exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
Tour of Colonial Williamsburg – A virtual tour of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.
US Capitol Virtual Tour – Virtual tour of the US Capitol, with clickable areas to learn more about the building’s history.
A Virtual Journey into the Universe – Explore our solar system with a variety of interactive tools.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Life-Size Blue
Whale – Feel what it’s like to swim alongside a blue whale.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Math Games Galore!
Did you know???
If you are searching for math based games then look no further than Hooda Games. They have dozens upon dozens of math games for kids of all ages. Their huge game collection can be searched by math topic or by grade level. The site also has a nice selection of math tutorials from the site's You Tube channel.
If you need help with this or any other technology tool, please let me know!
If you are searching for math based games then look no further than Hooda Games. They have dozens upon dozens of math games for kids of all ages. Their huge game collection can be searched by math topic or by grade level. The site also has a nice selection of math tutorials from the site's You Tube channel.
If you need help with this or any other technology tool, please let me know!
Monday, January 6, 2014
Sing!
Did you know???
Sing About Science is a continually growing database of songs and videos related to science, math, social studies, and language arts. Some of these songs and videos will cost money, but many of them are FREE! There is also a lesson plan section that offers plans for PreK through college graduate school. I am new to this site, but so far I have found it filled with useful resources!
If you need help with this or any other media/technology tool, please let me know!
Sing About Science is a continually growing database of songs and videos related to science, math, social studies, and language arts. Some of these songs and videos will cost money, but many of them are FREE! There is also a lesson plan section that offers plans for PreK through college graduate school. I am new to this site, but so far I have found it filled with useful resources!
If you need help with this or any other media/technology tool, please let me know!
Monday, December 9, 2013
Differentiated Non-Fiction Reading
Did you know???
There is a great, free resource for informational reading on current events at Newsela. Newsela is an innovative way for students to build reading comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant: daily news. Newsela builds close reading and critical thinking skills. Give your students a new way to climb the staircase of nonfiction reading comprehension, from third grade to college-ready. Newsela automatically gives each student the version of an article that's just right for his or her reading ability, and an easier or harder version of each article is just a click away. Articles are accompanied by Common Core-aligned quizzes to provide quick and powerful feedback. You'll always know whether your students are on track and where they're falling short.
I am SO excited about this site. I love that you can choose the same article, but get multiple versions of it to meet the individual needs of your students. What a great tool for differentiation!
If you need help with this or any other media/technology, please let me know!
There is a great, free resource for informational reading on current events at Newsela. Newsela is an innovative way for students to build reading comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant: daily news. Newsela builds close reading and critical thinking skills. Give your students a new way to climb the staircase of nonfiction reading comprehension, from third grade to college-ready. Newsela automatically gives each student the version of an article that's just right for his or her reading ability, and an easier or harder version of each article is just a click away. Articles are accompanied by Common Core-aligned quizzes to provide quick and powerful feedback. You'll always know whether your students are on track and where they're falling short.
I am SO excited about this site. I love that you can choose the same article, but get multiple versions of it to meet the individual needs of your students. What a great tool for differentiation!
If you need help with this or any other media/technology, please let me know!
Friday, November 29, 2013
Read to Succeed!
Did you know???
Read to Succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read. The program deadline is March 3, 2014 at 5pm CST.
Registration is now available for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program. Here is the website:
Read to Succeed Website
There are two parts to the program, the handwritten part and the online part. Both need to be completed to earn tickets.
1. The Student Reading Logs are handwritten by the students/parents as they log their minutes from reading. Students need to turn the logs into their teacher. Starting this year, teachers will NOT have to mail the Student Reading Logs in. However, we do ask that teachers save the completed Student Reading Logs for future reference. We may also conduct periodic reviews of Student Reading Logs, so please keep the Student Reading Logs in your files.
2. Educators will need to register online if they did not participate last year. Once you are registered, you will have an online account. You will need to enter your students’ names and total hours they have read in your online account.
Things to note:
Reading Log
Parent Letter
Let me know if you have any questions or need help setting up your account.
Read to Succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read. The program deadline is March 3, 2014 at 5pm CST.
Registration is now available for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program. Here is the website:
Read to Succeed Website
There are two parts to the program, the handwritten part and the online part. Both need to be completed to earn tickets.
1. The Student Reading Logs are handwritten by the students/parents as they log their minutes from reading. Students need to turn the logs into their teacher. Starting this year, teachers will NOT have to mail the Student Reading Logs in. However, we do ask that teachers save the completed Student Reading Logs for future reference. We may also conduct periodic reviews of Student Reading Logs, so please keep the Student Reading Logs in your files.
2. Educators will need to register online if they did not participate last year. Once you are registered, you will have an online account. You will need to enter your students’ names and total hours they have read in your online account.
Things to note:
- This is an optional program. If you registered last year, you do not need to set up a new account.
- Students can start logging their reading right away, so sign up as soon as you can.
- Once you register, you can download the reading log to copy for students. (Linking the log to your website might also be helpful!)
Reading Log
Parent Letter
- If you register at least 1 student and log their reading hours, you will receive one free teacher ticket to Six Flags.
- The deadline for entering your students' reading hours is March 3, 2014. Any entries made after this deadline will NOT get their free Six Flags ticket.
- Students must complete 6 hours of recreational, NON-SCHOOL-RELATED reading.
Let me know if you have any questions or need help setting up your account.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Flocabulary!
Did you know???
Flocabulary is an online library of songs, videos and activities for grades K-12.
There's a Flocab for that.
Whether you're teaching elementary math or high school English, Flocabulary has hundreds of songs and videos to engage your students and bring your lessons to life.
Tackle the Common Core.
Flocabulary songs, videos and exercises will help you meet Common Core objectives in ELA and math. Their engaging material for social studies and science supports interdisciplinary literacy practice.
Customize your experience.
Flocabulary videos are designed to fit into your curriculum wherever you need them. With the digital subscription, all you have to do is log in and press play. Use the videos and lessons flexibly for introduction, enrichment, differentiated instruction and test prep. Then save videos to your favorites for easy access during class.
Flocabulary has some videos that are free. These free videos change periodically. There is also a free 14 day trial.
If you would like help with this or any other media/technology tool, please let me know!
Flocabulary is an online library of songs, videos and activities for grades K-12.
There's a Flocab for that.
Whether you're teaching elementary math or high school English, Flocabulary has hundreds of songs and videos to engage your students and bring your lessons to life.
Tackle the Common Core.
Flocabulary songs, videos and exercises will help you meet Common Core objectives in ELA and math. Their engaging material for social studies and science supports interdisciplinary literacy practice.
Customize your experience.
Flocabulary videos are designed to fit into your curriculum wherever you need them. With the digital subscription, all you have to do is log in and press play. Use the videos and lessons flexibly for introduction, enrichment, differentiated instruction and test prep. Then save videos to your favorites for easy access during class.
Flocabulary has some videos that are free. These free videos change periodically. There is also a free 14 day trial.
If you would like help with this or any other media/technology tool, please let me know!
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