Technology in the Classroom
Sites and Web 2.0 programs to be used for Communication, Collaboration, Practice, and Assessment in the classroom.
Author mrsrice
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Communication
Use these sites to:
~teach
~communicate expectations
~ give assignments
~ reiterate important info
~ share exciting happenings in your classroom
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2Poll Everywhere
Create poll questions that students can respond to through the internet and text message. Great starter question, review question, or for use to check for understanding.
http://www.polleverywhere.com/k12-student-response-system
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3Mrs. Rice's Wiki
This site has become the hub of my classroom. I use it to house sites to teach from, it is used for parent communication, student communication, and it is a one stop place for students to study and practice what they are learning in the classroom.
http://mrsrice.wiki.cvsd.k12.pa.us/
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4Posterous Site
An incredible resource to immediately and seamlessly inform parents and students of expectations, assignments, and exciting classroom events.
https://posterous.com/
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5Prezi
An excellent teaching device in which photos, videos, sites, and text can be combined for an easy to follow presentation for parents or students.
http://prezi.com/
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6Slide Rocket
Free Presentation software, easy to use, can easily upload powerpoint and google presentations into this online platform.
http://www.sliderocket.com/
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7Quizlet
Online Notecard practice.
http://quizlet.com/
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8Rhythm, Rhyme, and Results
http://www.educationalrap.com/
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I also use various websites to enhance instruction through videos, webquests, virtual labs, and other great sites. You can search for these with a google search or through other teachers blogs and wikis, but most importantly enjoy exploring!
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Collaboration
Use these sites to:
~help students work with each other
~create slide shows/presentations to share
~share documents
~receive immediate feedback
~work closely with colleagues
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11Google Apps
Collaborate in real-time and access documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and sites from anywhere, on any device. Google Apps Education Edition is a free suite of hosted communication & collaboration applications designed for schools.
http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/k12.html
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12Personal Docs
Some ideas: How I use google docs in my classroom
http://www.cvsd.k12.pa.us/
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13Type with Me
http://primarypad.com/
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14Glogster
An online place to create posters. I have used these posters to assess student learning, Jigsaw reading assignments, differentiate assessment and instruction, and create my personal wiki space.
http://edu.glogster.com/
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15Zooburst
Online Pop Up books to publish writing.
http://zooburst.com/
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16Graphic Organizers- ReadWriteThink
Use this site to plan writing or assess student understanding.
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/
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17Jog The Web
Provide a one stop "shop" for websites to enhance instruction and differentiate learning.
http://www.jogtheweb.com/
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18Blabberize
Use this site to publish writing or give students a picture that they make come to life with learned information from a unit.
http://blabberize.com/mystuff
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Differentiation
These sites can help students:
~ express what they have learned through multiple modalities
~provide students with extra practice on difficult topics
~ provide enrichment opportunities for excelling students
~ provide individualized plans for all students to succeed
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20Study Jams
An awesome site to enhance science and math instruction. (Videos, Karaoke, Practice, and More)
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
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21Xtranormal
A creative and free way for students to create their own movie.
http://www.xtranormal.com/
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22Spelling City
http://www.spellingcity.com/
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23Starfall
Primary Reading Site K-2
http://www.starfall.com/
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24IXL
Standard Aligned Math Practice and Games
http://www.ixl.com/
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25Sheppard Software
more math practice
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm#fractions
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26Wii Math
Math games to practice skills. Students can also challenge their friends through the Wii.
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/