Common Core - Tech Integration
Part II
Mission For Today
•To validate your content and pedagogical skills
•To design around content and integrate technology . . . when appropriate
•To try something different
•To design around content and integrate technology . . . when appropriate
•To try something different
Symbolic Collage
Your last activity included representations of you and your values.
Integrate Poetry
Poetry Formats
Interactive Poetry
http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm
Click on a format, type your poem
Pic-Lits
http://www.piclits.com/compose_dragdrop.aspx
You need an email account for this site. Drop a picture and create a class poem.
Casey at the Bat
Internet Archive (Recommended Common Core Resource)
http://archive.org/details/caseyatthebat_1212_librivox
Over 10 recordings of Casey at the Bat
Compare any of these readings to James Earl Jones reading it with background music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2lXQQcXb8
Baseball Almanac
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/poetry/po_case.shtml
Read an online article. Check the readability.
http://www.read-able.com/bookmarklet.html
Test the readability of any website by using the above link. Make it a "Most Visited." Drag it to your Bookmark Toolbar.
You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2F0qC1-sa0
Watch a video of the book
Read, Write, Think
http://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE23.html
Choral reading - Casey, Umpire, Pitcher, etc.
http://archive.org/details/caseyatthebat_1212_librivox
Over 10 recordings of Casey at the Bat
Compare any of these readings to James Earl Jones reading it with background music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2lXQQcXb8
Baseball Almanac
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/poetry/po_case.shtml
Read an online article. Check the readability.
http://www.read-able.com/bookmarklet.html
Test the readability of any website by using the above link. Make it a "Most Visited." Drag it to your Bookmark Toolbar.
You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2F0qC1-sa0
Watch a video of the book
Read, Write, Think
http://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE23.html
Choral reading - Casey, Umpire, Pitcher, etc.
Trading Cards Activity - App and Online
How To
The Great Idea Finder
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/index.html
Compare and contrast your reading with an online source. For example, explore the slinky.
Lucky Discoveries
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/galleries/2010/08/31/famous-accidental-discoveries.html#slide91
Explore pictures and facts about those accidental inventions.
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/search?fr=fmtnh&query=inventions&x=0&y=0
Here's a quick invention search
Instructables
http://www.instructables.com/
A "how to" website with videos, PDFs, and instructables
Toys From Trash
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html
See how old stuff can be made into a toy.
ToyNfo
http://www.bigredtoybox.com/articles/
Research the history of your favorite toy
Inventions
http://themes.pppst.com/inventions.html
Teacher resource page with PowerPoint presentations and teacher ideas
Mr. Rogers - Don't forget PBS sites
http://pbskids.org/rogers/video_crayons.html
How are crayons made?
Inside the Crayola Factory
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5305844n
Interview - Behind the scenes at The Crayola Factory
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/index.html
Compare and contrast your reading with an online source. For example, explore the slinky.
Lucky Discoveries
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/galleries/2010/08/31/famous-accidental-discoveries.html#slide91
Explore pictures and facts about those accidental inventions.
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/search?fr=fmtnh&query=inventions&x=0&y=0
Here's a quick invention search
Instructables
http://www.instructables.com/
A "how to" website with videos, PDFs, and instructables
Toys From Trash
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html
See how old stuff can be made into a toy.
ToyNfo
http://www.bigredtoybox.com/articles/
Research the history of your favorite toy
Inventions
http://themes.pppst.com/inventions.html
Teacher resource page with PowerPoint presentations and teacher ideas
Mr. Rogers - Don't forget PBS sites
http://pbskids.org/rogers/video_crayons.html
How are crayons made?
Inside the Crayola Factory
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5305844n
Interview - Behind the scenes at The Crayola Factory
Research
InstaGrok
30 Free Account - Worth the exploration -Great for interactive whiteboards
http://www.instagrok.com/
Graphical concept maps show how ideas connect
Kennedy Center
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx
30 Free Account - Worth the exploration -Great for interactive whiteboards
http://www.instagrok.com/
Graphical concept maps show how ideas connect
Kennedy Center
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx
Elements of a Story - Cinderella
https://www.mheonline.com/discipline/tags/2/29
This site explores the elements of a story: setting, characters, plot, exposition, conflicts, climax, resolution
This site explores the elements of a story: setting, characters, plot, exposition, conflicts, climax, resolution
Comic Creators
•Make Belief Comix
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
SUPER easy to create
•ToonDoo
http://www.toondoo.com/
Create comic books online & graphic novels
•Comic Master
http://www.comicmaster.org.uk/
Create graphic novels.
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
SUPER easy to create
•ToonDoo
http://www.toondoo.com/
Create comic books online & graphic novels
•Comic Master
http://www.comicmaster.org.uk/
Create graphic novels.
Infographics
•Kids Discover - FREE Downloadable Items
AMAZING resource - Occasional free apps - CHECK THIS OUT!
http://www.kidsdiscover.com/infographics/
Kathy Schrock Site
http://www.schrockguide.net/infographics-as-an-assessment.html
Kathy Schrock offers resources for using infographics - and just about everything else. Her site is one of the best educational resources.
Create visual posters.
You can create a chart with text, images, graphics, and charts. Use this for a response to an article that may have numerical data to help interpret the information.
Visual.ly
http://visual.ly/
Easel.ly
http://www.easel.ly/
Infogram
http://infogr.am/
AMAZING resource - Occasional free apps - CHECK THIS OUT!
http://www.kidsdiscover.com/infographics/
Kathy Schrock Site
http://www.schrockguide.net/infographics-as-an-assessment.html
Kathy Schrock offers resources for using infographics - and just about everything else. Her site is one of the best educational resources.
Create visual posters.
You can create a chart with text, images, graphics, and charts. Use this for a response to an article that may have numerical data to help interpret the information.
Visual.ly
http://visual.ly/
Easel.ly
http://www.easel.ly/
Infogram
http://infogr.am/
Piktochart
Here's an example of a Piktochart (a graphic with pictures) based upon an informational passage.
http://piktochart.com/
http://piktochart.com/
Mythology
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html
Interactive site for Greek gods and goddesses
Myths and Legends
http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/
Investigate Greek gods and create.
Greek Trivia
http://thinks.com/trivia/greek_myth.htm
Interactive quiz
BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/gods_and_heroes/
Lots of information about Ancient Greece
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/myth.html
Lessons about mythology
Interactive site for Greek gods and goddesses
Myths and Legends
http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/
Investigate Greek gods and create.
Greek Trivia
http://thinks.com/trivia/greek_myth.htm
Interactive quiz
BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/gods_and_heroes/
Lots of information about Ancient Greece
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/myth.html
Lessons about mythology
Storytelling - Voicethread
Storybooks - Creating Stories Online
Storyline Online
http://www.storylineonline.net/
Model good storytelling.
This site has famous people reading children's books.
Creation sites
These can be used to make online books.
http://storybird.com/
http://www.utellstory.com/#
http://www.culturestreet.org.uk/bookstreet/
http://www.artisancam.org.uk/flashapps/picturebookmaker/
http://www.fuelthebrain.com/mini-books/?
http://www.storyjumper.com/
Animoto
http://animoto.com/education/classroom
Upload pictures and create a movie. You can obtain an educator's account. Students LOVE using this.
http://www.storylineonline.net/
Model good storytelling.
This site has famous people reading children's books.
Creation sites
These can be used to make online books.
http://storybird.com/
http://www.utellstory.com/#
http://www.culturestreet.org.uk/bookstreet/
http://www.artisancam.org.uk/flashapps/picturebookmaker/
http://www.fuelthebrain.com/mini-books/?
http://www.storyjumper.com/
Animoto
http://animoto.com/education/classroom
Upload pictures and create a movie. You can obtain an educator's account. Students LOVE using this.
Voki
Although this has been around for years, they now have a lesson plan section for all subject areas. Students love it! You can sign up for an educator's account.
Voki
Voki
Web Presentation Tools
Obviously, this whole presentation was created with Smore.
Create a flyer that depicts a topic and add a description. Compare two images, movies, or research a topic and invite someone to your findings.
Smore Example - Ancient Greek influence in Philadelphia
https://www.smore.com/5276-come-explore-philadelphia
Prezi
http://prezi.com/index/
Sliderocket
http://www.sliderocket.com/
Slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net/?ss
Create a flyer that depicts a topic and add a description. Compare two images, movies, or research a topic and invite someone to your findings.
Smore Example - Ancient Greek influence in Philadelphia
https://www.smore.com/5276-come-explore-philadelphia
Prezi
http://prezi.com/index/
Sliderocket
http://www.sliderocket.com/
Slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net/?ss
Google Earth
Google World Wonders:
http://www.google.com/intl/en/culturalinstitute/worldwonders/
Bring to life the wonders of the modern and ancient world
Compare and Contrast
http://allthingscommoncore.com/content/compare-and-contrast-common-core-and-google-earth
Google Lit Trips
http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/K-5/K-5.html
Great resource, but it requires some downloads first. Explore the locations of a book.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/culturalinstitute/worldwonders/
Bring to life the wonders of the modern and ancient world
Compare and Contrast
http://allthingscommoncore.com/content/compare-and-contrast-common-core-and-google-earth
Google Lit Trips
http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/K-5/K-5.html
Great resource, but it requires some downloads first. Explore the locations of a book.
Videos - Enhance Instruction
Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Just an amazing resource filled with videos, images, lessons, "On This Day"
Watch - Know - Learn
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Category.aspx?CategoryID=76
Free educational videos - categorized by subject area
Kideos
http://www.kideos.com/
Safely watch videos online - If a You Tube is blocked, it will stay blocked.
SchoolTube
http://www.schooltube.com/
A K-12 moderated video sharing website that provides students and educators with safe video sharing.
SnagFilms
http://www.snagfilms.com/
A database for documentaries.
Teachers.tv
Educational programs on TV and online.
http://www.teachers.tv/
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Tons of videos for instruction and flipping
xtimeline
http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx
Search and view timeslines, or sign up and create your own.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Just an amazing resource filled with videos, images, lessons, "On This Day"
Watch - Know - Learn
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Category.aspx?CategoryID=76
Free educational videos - categorized by subject area
Kideos
http://www.kideos.com/
Safely watch videos online - If a You Tube is blocked, it will stay blocked.
SchoolTube
http://www.schooltube.com/
A K-12 moderated video sharing website that provides students and educators with safe video sharing.
SnagFilms
http://www.snagfilms.com/
A database for documentaries.
Teachers.tv
Educational programs on TV and online.
http://www.teachers.tv/
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Tons of videos for instruction and flipping
xtimeline
http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx
Search and view timeslines, or sign up and create your own.
Resource - ArtStor
*You Simply Must . . .
ARTstor
-User name is ahentz@bensalemsd.org password is artstor
-Go to Tools and select Download offline presentation tool (OIV)
-Install (This will enable you to view and zoom images.)
-Use the advanced search
-QTVR will give you a 360 look
-Complete pdf and return to me by the end of today.
ARTstor
-User name is ahentz@bensalemsd.org password is artstor
-Go to Tools and select Download offline presentation tool (OIV)
-Install (This will enable you to view and zoom images.)
-Use the advanced search
-QTVR will give you a 360 look
-Complete pdf and return to me by the end of today.
Resources - Graphic Organizers & PP
Graphic Organizers
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/index.jsp
Free downloadable graphic organizers
More FREE Graphic Organizers
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html?detoured=1
This site even divides the organizers by grade levels
Freeology
http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/
Lots of free downloadable graphic organizers and Back-to-School printables
PowerPoint Presentations
http://www.pppst.com/themes.html
Free PowerPoint presentations
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/index.jsp
Free downloadable graphic organizers
More FREE Graphic Organizers
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html?detoured=1
This site even divides the organizers by grade levels
Freeology
http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/
Lots of free downloadable graphic organizers and Back-to-School printables
PowerPoint Presentations
http://www.pppst.com/themes.html
Free PowerPoint presentations
Resources - Rubrics for Assessing Your Projects
Resources - Web Page Readability Test and Make a PDF
Print Friendly
http://printfriendly.com
Make a print friendly & PDF version of any webpage
Readability - This is the same link under the Casey at Bat unit.
http://www.read-able.com/bookmarklet.html
Test the readability of any website by using the above link. Make it a "Most Visited."
http://printfriendly.com
Make a print friendly & PDF version of any webpage
Readability - This is the same link under the Casey at Bat unit.
http://www.read-able.com/bookmarklet.html
Test the readability of any website by using the above link. Make it a "Most Visited."
Resources to Support Technology Integration and Common Core
Edudemic
http://www.edudemic.com/2012/12/24-multimedia-tools-that-support-the-common-core/
Super graphic with links.
Free Tech 4 Teachers
Common Core and Video Projects
Richard Byrne offers insightful ideas and projects to integrate technology.
http://www.edudemic.com/2012/12/24-multimedia-tools-that-support-the-common-core/
Super graphic with links.
Free Tech 4 Teachers
Common Core and Video Projects
Richard Byrne offers insightful ideas and projects to integrate technology.
Sophia
Resources for all disciplines http://www.sophia.org/
Pin your interests - tons of categories http://pinterest.com/
Livebinders
Create a binder of websites and resources to fit your needs.http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=795051
My Big Campus
Anna Hentz
7th Grade Humanities
K - 8 Technology Curriculum Leader
K - 8 Technology Curriculum Leader
Email: ahentz@bensalemsd.org
Website: http://tinyurl.com/mfdq3px
Phone: 215 750-2800 2256