WSD Tech News
November 12, 2014
Thank You!
After attending VTFest last week and getting a sense of what others are doing in regard to technology integration via workshops and presentations, I just want to say Thank You! It's clear that we continue to forge ahead and lead the way in so many areas. I'm proud to be a part of this community.
I've shared some resources below, new ways to use old tools, and an important TED video. Thanks for taking the time to peruse the Tech News. Feel free to contact any of us on the Tech Integration team at any time.
ReadBox, the Contemporary Book Report
An alternative way to engage others in your reviews of books. "The Redbox of Literacy"
Creating and Composing in a Digital Writer's Workshp
Interesting post about writing using digital tools as well.
Youngzine
News and more for the young.
Juan Enriquez: Your online life, permanent as a tattoo
Create a Word Cloud within Your Google Document
This may come in handy- not for printing, but for students to see what word(s) they use most often, and more.
How to Search Twitter for Educational Content
Twitter is a resource as well. You do not need an account to do this. Check out the video in this post for how-tos.
NEWSELA + Google Docs = Differentiated, Collaborative Reading!
What a great equation! Read on to find out more.
Here's a second, older but still relevant, post about Newsela as it relates to CCSS and SBAC.
Voicethread Updates
The look and feel of Voicethread is changing soon. Read more about it here. It looks great!
4 tips to Help Students Start Blogging
Ideas for Student Blogging: A Baker's Dozen
Terrific ideas to keep those conversations going. Check out the slides shared in this post.
The Story of a Global Project
Fabulous tool - see it in action! (StoryBuilder)
Your Technology Integration Team
Bonnie, Linda, Sagui
It's always best to contact us via email- we're not always at our desks.
Email: bbirdsall@cssu.org
Website: www.wsdvt.org
Phone: (802)871-6024
Twitter: @bonniebird