Technology Tidbits
Applications you might want to use
Convergence Conference Notes
I attended the WCPSS Convergence Symposium on November 3 & 4 in Raleigh. There were a lot of exciting sessions to attend and learn from. I attended many that were discussing newer technologies and how to use them in the classroom. I thought I would share some of them with you here. See me if you have any questions.
30 Hands App for iPad
30hands Mobile is a fun, innovative storytelling app that allows students, teachers and anyone with creativity to easily create narrated stories or presentations based on photos, images, drawings or video clips using an iPad
Chatterpix
Grab your camera! Let’s ChatterPix! Chatterpix Kids can make anything talk -- pets, friends, doodles, and more.
Simply take any photo, draw a line to make a mouth, and record your voice. Then share your Pix with friends and family as silly greetings, playful messages, creative cards, or even fancy book reports. And best of all, it’s FREE! AGES: 6-12.
Simply take any photo, draw a line to make a mouth, and record your voice. Then share your Pix with friends and family as silly greetings, playful messages, creative cards, or even fancy book reports. And best of all, it’s FREE! AGES: 6-12.
Canva
Create very simple graphic design for posters, presentations, photo collages, invitations, cards, etc.
The flyer I sent out regarding the online book fair was made with Canva. Publish as PDFs or PNGs ...more for adults than students.
American Association of School Libraries (AASL) Websites
The AASL puts out a list of best websites each year. The link for this year is below. Keep in mind these sites are ones that have gone through a careful vetting process and are for students of varying ages.
Wendell Elementary Media Center
Email: npiper@wcpss.net
Website: http://wendellelementarymediacenter.weebly.com/
Location: 3355 Wendell Boulevard, Wendell, NC, United States
Phone: 919-365-2660