Tech Tuesday – June 9, 2015 – Useful and effective Web 2.0 classroom tools
* Here is another fantastic resource list with a lot of Arts focus, courtesy of Elaan Bauder
SD43 Specific Resources
SD43 Digital Resources – A curated collection of useful digital resources
SD43 Web 2.0 Protocol – Cloud based tool use protocol flowchart (do I need a permission form or not?)
SD43 Cloud Tools – Resource page and permission letters for a variety of cloud tools (a great resource for even more Web 2.0 tools)
SD43 HUP Program – Microsoft Office Home Use Program ($11 Office, note this will no longer be needed once the district implements Office 365)
SD43 Internet Use Policy – Here is my web version and quiz
SD43 Google Apps for Education – Permission Letter and Terms of Use Agreement
SD43 Parent Permission Letter – Permission letter to post student info online
SD43 Mobile Connection – Connect your iPad or other mobile device to district wi-fi
Creativity & Writing
Freepik – Copyright-free graphics for everyone
Freeplay Music – Free, copyright-free music for videos and projects
Build with Chrome – Use virtual Lego to build projects (Google Chrome browser is required)
Google Docs Story Builder – Create and collaborate on stories with this great web-based interface
Go Mockingbird – Design your website prototypes with this free wire framing tool
Popcorn Maker – Create, edit, and mashup existing web videos and songs into new and exciting creations
Hemingway App – Improve the clarity of your writing
Makerbook – Free graphics and design creative resources
Sketchometry – Converts hand art into geometric shapes
Typing.lk – Free web based typing program to practice and refine skills
WeVideo – Free online, cloud-based video editor
Wordinary – Find any word in the English language through this great interface (perfect Scrabble tool!)
ZenPen – Distraction free writing tool
Classroom & Learning Management
Freshgrade – Comprehensive grading and digital collection and assessment (hosted in Canada)
Google Classroom – Google’s take on learning management systems
Happy Class – Seating plan and relationship harmony
Schoology – Learning management system and mobile app (great interface)
Communication, Assessment and Feedback Tools
Poll Everywhere – Text messaging based polling tool (try my sample poll)
Remind – Safe teacher text messaging tool for students and parents
Slack – Team communication platform (great for ongoing projects or events)
Socrative – Formative assessment mobile tool
Tricider – Brainstorming and decision making web tool – free and no-login (see my sample “Tricision“)
Classroom Tools
Game Show Sounds – Game show sound effects, canned laughter, and more
Easy Prompter – Free online teleprompter, great for practicing speeches
Online Stop Watch – Visual timebomb countdown timer, fun tool for games and activities
Random Name Picker – Make choosing participants or presenters fun and easy (Game show wheel)
Random Group / Partner generator – Make choosing partners painless
Speech Timer – Great to keep presentations on track
Teacher Tools
Blubbr – Create games and quizzes from videos (see sample)
Cloud Convert – Convert just about anything from one format to another
Dirpy – (Shh!) Download online videos (YouTube, Vimeo, etc)
Google Chrome – Faster web browser
Media Smarts – Free digital media teacher resources (FYI: the new bcedplan weaves digital literacy through all curriculum)
Printable Flashcards – Free and easy printable flashcards and study aids
Printable Paper – Print graph paper, lined paper, financial paper, music paper, and more for free
Pro Profs – Online Quiz Maker (paid version)
Simple Gradebook – A free online simple gradebook, based in Canada
Small PDF – Converts .PDF files into MS Word files that you can edit
TMX Capital Markets Learning Centre – Stock market investment simulator for students
Touch Development – Microsoft’s foolproof introductory Programming environment
Zondle – Create games and activities from teacher-created questions
Student Tools
No Fear Shakespeare – Juxtaposes Shakespeare with modern English translations
eMaze – Online Presentation Tool (Prezi alternative)
Time Glider – Visual historical timeline creation, great to visually layout historical events
TitanPad – Easy to use, no-login collaboration tool
Reddit – User-curated news, entertainment, and information website
Just for Fun
African Fossils – Explore an interactive 3D world of animal and human fossils and ancient stone tools
Chess Academy – Learn how to play chess online
Draw A Stickman – Look, anyone can create fun animations
Gigapixel London – The World’s Largest Photograph (Have fun zooming in and out, see more galleries here)
My Fridge Food – Make gourmet meals from what’s leftover in your fridge
Pixel Thoughts – Stressed out? Place your stressful thoughts here and let them go
Rubik Solve – Solve any Rubik’s cube problem in 20 steps or less!
The Nostalgia Machine – Pick a year and see all that year’s top video hits
The Quiet Place Project – Great way to relax for few minutes before class or for certain types of kids….
You Are Getting Old – A full report on your life thus far
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