Gallego Tech News
Join the tech side of life!!
January 30, 2015
Fantastic Infographics!
Infographics can be used as both, a teacher resource and student tool. Empowering students with this kind of activity gives them purpose and will engage them more into their learning. What is more intriguing is that students will enjoy the process, learning from the experience not only the content of the topic but also those 21st century skills vital for thier future.
Infographics easy as 1, 2, 3!
Easel.ly
Pictochart
Inforgram
Visually
Venngage
Many Eyes
Infographic Creator just for you!
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Use these to attain information necessary for creating infographics.
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Here, There, and Everywhere News
Dogo News
NBC Learn
Nick News
Good News Network
Newsela
Listen to innovative author Marc Prensky
What Can We Do about teaching the digital natives?
Use Puentedura's SAMR model!
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Substitution
Augmentation
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Modification
Redefinition
SAMR model Examples
SAMR Model & Bloom's Taxonomy
SAMR Model Samples in Class
Be Different! Use your tools!
Screen Chomp
Wordle
Voki
Don't Forget to Use the Library's Research Programs
Tech Enlightenment
Don't forget your 12+ hours of technology professional development this year.
Look at the Gallego or Zachry calendars and on the homepage. My trainings are offered to anyone interested. I am here to provide you with the ideas and technology power to succeed in the classroom. The registration links are set up, if you are interested click on register for the direct link to Eduphoria. Don't miss out or get left behind! Check out LISD's training calendar that offers fantastic trainings. If interested, please get approval by administration before registering.
In addition, take the survey afterwards found in the District Surveys section under the District Resources tab. Use Edivation or Atomic Learning to gain hours. Plus, any conferences you attended specific to technology may be granted credit. Follow the request credit sent to you by e-mail before.
A reminder...
Be sure you keep up with your e-mails morning and afternoon. If you need help adding or using Office 365 e-mail on the iPad, do not hesitate to ask, I can assist you.
Be sure to subscribe to my teacher groups at Gallego and Zachry. I keep you up to date with reminders on tech trainings and surveys! Check your email for the code/message. It is voluntary and free. Inquire if you would like to set it up with your class and parents!
Extra Freebie
My Favorite New App... SmartNews
What makes this app more amazing, is its reliability and versatility. The option occurs when it is time to view the article. You can view it in the original format or download the smart view for faster viewing!
Cynthia L. PiƱa
Laredo ISD
Instructional Technology Resources Webmix
Email: clpina@Laredoisd.org
Website: https://edmodo.com/pinatechtrainer
Location: Laredo, TX, United States
Twitter: @PinaTechTrainer