Tuesday Tech Tidbit--4/22/14
A quick look at great technology to make your life easier
Great Websites for Students
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Design Squad Nation
Graphite
Graphite is a teacher consumer guide to education
technology tools from the highly respected non-profit
Common Sense Media. Reviews are objective, the site is free, and there’s no
advertising.
Infogram
Have you tried creating infographics for your school or
classroom – or even better – involved your students in
using their own research to display learning in visual ways? Infogram (not to be confused with the popular Instagram mobile app) is a free tool that helps most anyone create colorful infographics and attractive charts without artistic training. Infogram has added an Excel app that will instantly turn data files into visuals. If you use this with students, be sure to review the featured infograms at the site for
age-appropriateness.
inklewriter
Inklewriter supports THINGLINK digital storytelling in the “create your own adventure” style, with branching storylines that can lead readers in different directions depending on their choices. The tool can also be used to create games and puzzles that rely on decision trees. Stories can be shared or kept private.
Kidblog
Kidblog is designed for K-12 teachers who want to provide each student with an individual blog in a safe and secure
space. Students publish posts and participate in academic discussions, create digital portfolios and share projects, written work, etc. in their blogs. (A Kidblog mobile app makes it easy to use with tablet cameras.) KidBlog is free and easy to set up.
Padlet
Imagine a wall that you can cover with content of your
own creation. The browser-based Padlet is simpler than
Pinterest (below) and well-suited for projects and class
presentations. Padlet’s knowledge base has everything
you need to know to create your first Wall. Check out the
Gallery for examples of Walls, some created by students.
It’s free and has choosable layers of security.
Questions? Need help?
Email: ahertzberg@nevada.k12.mo.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/nevada.k12.mo.us/nms-library/
Location: Nevada Middle School, North Olive Street, Nevada, MO, United States
Phone: 417-448-2040
Twitter: @bookgirl1004