Think Different #117
Resources for the Week of Feb. 23, 2020
Looking for an Excellent Podcast?
I just listened to a new episode New EdTech Tools for Your 2020 Tool Belt: In this episode, you’ll learn about seven new EdTech tools that I’m excited about this school year. You’ll also hear some strategies for getting started with this list of new favorites, and how these EdTech tools can support the work you do in your classroom. These is a treasure trove of resources, some I was familar with and some not. But WOW, take 13 minutes and learn something new today.
https://classtechtips.com/2020/02/18/new-edtech-050/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- EdTech Events and Workshops Calendar
- Matatalab (Coding Kit for Kids)
- Little Genius Starter Kit (Early Childhood Skillbuilding)
- Prepmedians (Sketch Comedy Test Prep)
- Kidint (Interactive Reading Library)
- Tech-Friendly Reading & Writing Favorites (Free eBook)
- Vubble (Video Feed Tool)
- Boddle (Interactive Math Game)
- Glose (Digital Reading Platform)
- Ways to Use Video Playlists in the Classroom (Podcast episode)
- How To Use Explainer Videos in Your Classroom (Podcast episode)
Monica Burns is simply amazing, here are a couple more resources from her blog.
I know teacher are crazy about label makers!!
Bluetooth Label Printer. POCKET SIZE and BLUETOOTH connectivity
- You can print labels anytime anywhere.
- Adhesive Thermal Coated Label - More than just paper
- HD Print Quality
- Fast Printing
- Ink-less
- Application is Unlimited
- It's up to your imagination
- Easy to install
- Auto-connect with BT
- High Quality Labels
- $54.99 comes with white
- This seems to be the same on off ebay for $25.99
I haven't order yet, becasue it look like ti ships from China with the virus scare at the moment I am book marking and waitin a bit, but I am pretty sure I will buy this one.
Registration open for iPad iCamp, June 12, 2020
iPad iCamp will now be June 12th (Canceled/postponed due to weather Jan. 17). Kevin has so much to share. I know if you decide to join us this summer for iPad iCamp on June 12th, you won't be disappointed. Flyer below. Bring a team!!
Curl Up With a Good Book
- Apple Books: Books & audiobooks you’ll love VIEW
- HOOKED: addictive movies and shows VIEW
- Epic! - Kids’ Books and Videos: Kid's Books & More VIEW
- Libby, by OverDrive: Library ebooks and audiobooks VIEW
- Yarn - Chat & Text Stories: The Ultimate Chat Fiction App VIEW
- We Read Too: Directory of diverse books VIEW
- Blinkist: 15min Book Insights: Marketing, Philosophy, History VIEW
- Bookly - Read More Books: Track & See Reading Stats VIEW
- 12min - Book Summaries: Learn faster with audiobooks! VIEW
- Webnovel - Fictions & Comics: Your pocket fantasy world VIEW
- ReadingIQ: Digital Books for Kids 2-12 VIEW
- Instaread - Audio & Text: Key Insights from Bestsellers VIEW
- MicroBook: read book summaries: Reading tracker, bookshelf log VIEW
- Another Read: Find children's books VIEW
How To Use the Apple Color Picker
How to Enable iCloud Music Library on Mac & Windows PC
School counselor makes plea for paper on social media, gets flood of support
New Mexico Sues Google Over Children’s Privacy Violations
New Mexico’s attorney general sued Google on Thursday, saying the tech giant used its educational products to spy on the state’s children and families.
Read the full story, CLICK HERE
PBS resources to help you
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