Sunday, July 7, 2013

Technology Tools for the Classroom

This is a flip camera. This camera is very easy to operate and inexpensive, making is great for students to use. They are available at any electronic store. When working on media projects, students can share their findings, thoughts, or perform a written script using these cameras within their groups.







 Click here to get your search started!!
Teacher Tube is a website for teachers where you can upload or find videos on a certain topic your classroom. It is the "YouTube" for teachers! You can feel safe knowing the videos will be appropriate for viewing. All you do to access this tool, is go to the website and search. You may also make your own account if you want to upload your own videos.  Enjoy using these videos to enhance your lessons!!
Click here to get pinning!!
Pinterest is a social media website where you upload and choose different things (anything, really!!) that interest you. Pinterest allows you to "pin" these different items into categories or "boards". Students can collage items on a topic or tell about themselves as a project for the beginning of school! All you do is join the free site and start exploring!!


Search the possibilities here!
With Graphite, you can search and share resources to use in the classroom. These resources include games, apps, and websites. Teachers can use this technology tool to find all the other resources out there that deal with technology that they can in the classroom. This free site allows you to sign up for an account and start searching!

Click here to get your classroom code!
Edmodo is a social media website just for your classroom! It is comparable to Facebook but for students and teachers only. It is a free site for teachers to post announcements and assignments. You can post homework assignments and projects on your classroom page for students to complete and turn in online. You can then turn around and grade them and provide feedback to each student. Any worksheet you need to upload can be done in a few seconds and notifications will be sent to your students. The only students that can enter your classroom page are the ones that have the secret "code". Just go to the website and set up your page now!



For the rest of my collection of technology tools to use in the classroom, visit my Pinterest board labeled ISTE 2013!