Like a web-based guidance counselor, this cool tool helps K-6 classroom teachers leverage the power of learning preferences with their students. After students take an age-appropriate (K-2 or 3-6) preference profile in the computer lab, teachers can use: 
Here's a great way to have your students demonstrate what they understand about a topic . . . or teachers may show what students are doing and how they are learning in the classroom. 
"I feel extremely confident that not only will they integrate technology successfully into their teaching practices and enhance their students’ learning through the use of technology, but they will also be teacher leaders who guide others toward more effective technology integration. Their projects speak for themselves. I have encouraged my students to share these presentations with their colleagues in the future and create opportunities regularly to share their expertise with others." 
"New to TalkShoe? TalkShoe is a service that enables anyone to easily create, join, 
"Web search can be a remarkable tool for students, and a bit of instruction in how to search for academic sources will help your students become critical thinkers and independent learners. With the materials on this site, you can help your students become skilled searchers- whether they're just starting out with search, or ready for more advanced training." 
"PDF Converter is a free site that allows you to convert PDF files to DOC, XLS, or PPT file formats and will also let you create PDF files from almost any file format. It's very easy to use and there is nothing to download or install on your computer. Simply select the conversion you want to do, upload your file, enter your email address and when the service has finished your conversion, you will get an email with the link to the converted files. There is a file upload limit of 2MB, but there is no limit on how many conversions you can do." 
a variety of websites that fosters students/teachers use of technology to strengthen content and enjoyment of learning tasks! 
"Search Education aimed at educators who want to teach online search strategies. The site includes lesson plans geared at different levels of expertise — beginner, intermediate and advanced– as well as training videos that walk through different strategies for subjects like using Creative Commons and Google maps." 
"edshelf is a directory of 
This simple tool enables you to create a quick poll with a single question based around two or more video clips. You can then share the poll online and see which answer is most popular. Via Nik Peachey 
Have you . . . "been meaning to create one of those photo signage fontsets from scratch, but, at this point, it'll be pretty tough, having found The Ransom Note Generator." 
"Droplr is a file sharing service that has a great free account that gives you 1GB of storage and allows uploads up to 25MB. It's not a file syncing service, but rather a file sharing service. It's very easy to use. Simply drag the file you want to share from your computer and drop it on the space on the Droplr web site. Then you just share the link with others and they can download the file." |
Grockit's latest product re-configures online content such as YouTube videos, Wikipedia entries and ebooks into ordered lesson plans.
Their new product, Learnist, works a bit like a Pinterest for learning. Soon anyone (the capability is still invite-only at launch) will be able to compile content pieces onto a board or “learning.” A nifty bookmarklet makes it easy to collect content from other sites. 
"Below is a list of some of the best free tools teachers and students can use to create awesome slideshow and presentations. I have already reviewed all of these tools and therefore attest to their usability." 
K12 educational transformation through technology... 
" . . . sticky notes with my students It dawned on me to share . . . some of the free online web tools that allow its users to easily and intuitively create sticky notes. I checked into the archive I have here and through some other online resources and came up with this list. read and share." 
Trap.it: here are some things you can encourage teachers to do to get your students building not only their typing ability, but their critical thinking skills, language ability, and creativity. 
Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. 
A practical guide for teaching-people (teachers, professors, educators, instructors...) on HowTo teach (coach) learners on a...
===> As Knol will get discontinued up from May 1, 2012, here the new venue of this blog
http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/21st-century-howto-guide-for-teaching-people
Via Gust MEES, Jeff See 
I have always been interested in the Socratic Method of inviting learners to construct knowledge. Here's an interesting visual to help teachers develop a path for use of this learning tool. 
VoiceThread . . . "The free version does have some great features and it is easy to use. Sign up for your free account, upload your media (documents, videos, images, etc) and then share your presentation. Viewers can comment on your presentation and you can even comment. The cool part is that comments can be text, voice, or even video." 
Science Friday is a great site and radio show that explores different science topics. The site has news, articles, links, resources, videos, and even lesson plans for teachers (created by the New York Hall of Science). Via WebTeachers 
A safe way for teachers to text message students and keep in touch with parents. 
Teachers who need to communicate with parents, or students who speak a first language other than yours! Editor's Pick: Universal (Optimized for both the iPad and iPhone) ( stars with Ratings) Free FREE Free Offer Ended Follow us on Twitter or Subscribe by email or RSS feed to get daily App Gone Free notifications so you won’t miss it next time. |
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