Middle School Tech
December 2016
Using 360 pictures and videos in the classroom
Check out the images on the THETA web site. View amazing images, and discover how 360 images can be used to tell a story in the classroom.
Vocabulary.com
Look up words, make practice lists, play games.
This is for students, educators, and anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary!
It's free!
Quick tricks with Windows 10 Desktop to Tablet mode
Listenwise
Bring the power of listening to your classroom.
Podcasts about all subjects and current topics of interest, including current events.
Increase comprehension and listening skills.
Assessments to go along with each of the podcasts.
All subjects.
All grade levels.
And, it's free!
Class Tree
"Classtree actually lets you attach a consent form for parents to e-sign to go along with the announcement. The app even shows you exactly who has seen your note and who owes you a signed form."
What's on YOUR Christmas list?
This is a great list of interesting and useful tech gadgets for the classroom. I'd like to have the Brush Bot Kits!
Fraction Mash
This app was updated in September of 2016.
It's free!
Mash photos together and adjust the grids.
Use fractions to control the size of pieces and how many pieces appear from each photo in the final mashups.
Re-mix previous mashups for even crazier effects.
Combine text, audio, video, and your mashup to create a story....write about it, talk about it, share it!