Georgia Business Ed Association
J2 Training
Tools We Use
Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform for any subject and on any device.
Padlet is a free site that creates a virtual wall that allows people to easily express their ideas on a common topic.
Poll Everywhere is an audience response system that uses mobile phones, twitter and the web. (free and paid)
Teach Like a Pirate
Be Inspired! We have been greatly impacted by Dave Burgess and his book, Teach Like a Pirate. It will change the way you look at how you teach.
Ditch That Textbook
Get your creative juices flowing with Matt Miller's first book. Learn how to depend less on a textbook and more on technology and your creativity. Find out about Ditch That Textbook and follow Matt's blog on his website.
Build your own PLN (Professional Learning Network) on Twitter. Whether you're a lurker or a heavy-duty Tweeter, you will discover some of the best PD ever!
Click here for a great Twitter Guidebook.
GBEA Twitter Padlet - Great list of educators to add to your PLN!
FormMule
FormMule is a Google Extension that allows you to create forms that will automatically notify parents of missing assignments, tutorial attendance, discipline warnings, etc. These three videos show you how to easily setup Form Mule. Thanks to Tom Horn from Medlin Middle School in Northwest ISD (Texas) for sharing!
Video - Demonstration of FormMule
Remind
Remind is a safe, free way for teachers to text message students and keep in touch with parents. Students and parents can receive emails or texts from you, but your phone number is not attached to the message.
SymbalooEDU
Symbalooedu.com
Examples:
Texas CTE
CTE
Symbalooedu Tutorial Webmix
- Easy method for curating digital content
- Webmixes (curated sites) are saved in the cloud, so they are accessible anywhere
- Visually engaging for students and educators
Examples:
Texas CTE
CTE
Symbalooedu Tutorial Webmix
LiveBinders
J2 Training
Janet Corder & Joan Gore
www.j2training.org
j2training@yahoo.com
tinyurl.com/j2shelf
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@joangore
www.j2training.org
j2training@yahoo.com
tinyurl.com/j2shelf
Follow us on Twitter:
@corderj
@joangore