Tech Presentations

Tonight, in class, we talked about lots of different technology tools that future educators could potentially use in their classrooms. This was a lot of fun!! It was fun because we had the opportunity to learn all about apps and websites that could benefit our future classrooms. I could not only choose a couple to talk about, so I wanted to share a bit about all of them (for your reference and mine!). All of these apps/sites (and more) could be extremely useful for all educators, and students around. 

Symbaloo

• Symbaloo is a web based tool that organizes all of your favorite websites. 
• If you use it in the classroom, you can set up different sites for the students to explore.
• Symbaloo can be set up as a start page that students can navigate to other sites.

Glogster EDU

• Students can use this site to create digital posters or web pages.
• This is a great site to use to become paperless!
• Stephanie talked about using it for students to create a timeline!

Haiku Deck

• Haiku Deck is a presentation software.
• Teachers can even navigate it through their iPhones. 
• A simple, clean, and great way for students to create a presentation. 

Socrative

• A great way to collect data from students.
• Teachers can create questions like true false, multiple choice, or short response. 
• Reports can be found on a Google Spreadsheet. 

Prezi

• Prezi is a great online presentation tool.
• It is much more customizable than PowerPoint and can be accessed from any computer with internet connection. 
• Students can use Prezi as a more engaging presentation tool, and it is a good way to have more than one person working on a tool. 

Solar Walk

• 3D Solar System model.
• It allows users to go on a 3D walk through the Solar System!
• Instead of creating models, students are now able to see a real view of planets.

Comic Life

• Gives students templates and layout plans to create comic strips. 
• It can be used to present information through details comic books.
• It includes pictures, words, and blurbs where students could retell a story. 

Numberkiz

• This is a math tool that students can use numerous manipulatives to develop their own understanding. 
• Students could use protractors to measure angles of shapes on the app.
• Students could also use base ten blocks to compare numbers on the app. 

Bubbl

• Bubbl creates mind maps!
• Students could create a web diagram of animal classifications. 
• It is also a great way to take notes and explore ideas. 

Teach Me: Kindergarten

• Allows students to practice basic reading, math, and spelling skills. 
• When students get the correct answers, they get points. 
• Students can earn stickers to put on a background of their choice. This would motivate students to do their best and make progress to the materials. 

Weebly

• This is an online blog that students can use. 
• Gets students collaborating, communicating, and creating. 
• Weebly gives teachers the opportunity to flip their classroom and keep students learning beyond the classroom walls. 

Toontastic

• Students can create their own stories, using a given story board. 
• The students draw their own setting, draw their characters, do a voiceover, and plot their story. 
• A great way to keep students involved is to have them plan their story on paper first, and then put it on the app.