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Cool Tech Tools

When I started my journey with technology integration, I had no idea what "tools" were available. So, I would like to start this forum to post links for your favorite tools for collaboration, multimedia, editing, blogging, wikis, e-learning, education games, podcasting, digital storytelling, etc.

In your post, please include the following:

-- Name of tool
-- Primary use of tool (ex. editing, podcasting, blogging)
-- Link or citation
-- Application for education - how you use the tool in your classroom or why you like it or how it is being used in other classrooms.

If you are willing to have other members contact you to learn more about
accessing or using the tool, please let us know. Thanks.

Glogster Edu
interactive poster
http://edu.glogster.com/
My students make posters over material covered in learning goals and key vocabulary.

Edmodo
collaboration
http://www.edmodo.com/
Used in collaboration project with another classroom. Similar to Twitter, but private.

Please contact me if you would like to learn more about using these tools.

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Permalink Reply by Todd Williamson on March 23, 2010 at 8:38pm

Here's a preview of my session at Middle Level Essentials...these are some of the tools I'll be highlighting during my session on Web-Based Tools for Communication, Collaboration, and Content Creation. Check the attached PDF for links and basic info on each tool.

Attachments:

MLE Session 3 Handout.pdf, 24 KB

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Permalink Reply by Todd Williamson on March 23, 2010 at 8:56pm

Alright now...gotta say something this time...there's a Tom and a Todd :) I'm the Todd...Tom's the donkey basketball guy :)

Davilla Riddle said:

Thank you Tom!!!

Todd Williamson said:
Here's a preview of my session at Middle Level Essentials...these are some of the tools I'll be highlighting during my session on Web-Based Tools for Communication, Collaboration, and Content Creation. Check the attached PDF for links and basic info on each tool.

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Permalink Reply by Davilla Riddle on March 23, 2010 at 8:57pm

Sorry, I won't make the mistake again!!

Todd Williamson said:

Alright now...gotta say something this time...there's a Tom and a Todd :) I'm the Todd...Tom's the donkey basketball guy :)

Davilla Riddle said:
Thank you Tom!!!

Todd Williamson said:
Here's a preview of my session at Middle Level Essentials...these are some of the tools I'll be highlighting during my session on Web-Based Tools for Communication, Collaboration, and Content Creation. Check the attached PDF for links and basic info on each tool.

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Permalink Reply by Davilla Riddle on March 23, 2010 at 8:58pm

Thank you TODD!

Todd Williamson said:

Here's a preview of my session at Middle Level Essentials...these are some of the tools I'll be highlighting during my session on Web-Based Tools for Communication, Collaboration, and Content Creation. Check the attached PDF for links and basic info on each tool.

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Lawson on March 23, 2010 at 11:20pm

Wonderful thread, Davilla!

Wikispaces
Free wiki creator and storage space for educators
http://www.wikispaces.com

SmartMoves
This program is not free; however, I am using it with my students and would like to connect with other teachers who are interested in this concept. The link is to more information about the program, including the research supporting the concept.
SmartMoves includes over 40 body puzzles set to music. Research shows that using the puzzles only 3 to 5 minutes a day improves focus, attention and retention. Also, the movement helps establish a positive learning environment.
If anyone is interested in exploring this concept or has experiences to share from other similar programs, please send a message.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Jenkins on April 3, 2010 at 4:10pm

Todd Williamson said:

Alright now...gotta say something this time...there's a Tom and a Todd :) I'm the Todd...Tom's the donkey basketball guy :)

Yes, I am ;)
On the front page there is a link under "MSP2 Resources" if you would like to explore even more tools.

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Permalink Reply by Christa Dillabaugh on April 14, 2010 at 7:29pm

Super Helpful! I'm pulling together resources for a PD session and your list is great. May I use it and cite you as author?

Todd Williamson said:

Here's a preview of my session at Middle Level Essentials...these are some of the tools I'll be highlighting during my session on Web-Based Tools for Communication, Collaboration, and Content Creation. Check the attached PDF for links and basic info on each tool.

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Permalink Reply by Davilla Riddle on April 15, 2010 at 2:09pm

Sure! Check out the Cool Tools wiki that we have for MSP2. I have added some additional tools to this list. When is your PD session? If I know the date of your session, I will try to complete the wiki for you to use.

Davilla

Christa Dillabaugh said:

Super Helpful! I'm pulling together resources for a PD session and your list is great. May I use it and cite you as author?

Todd Williamson said:
Here's a preview of my session at Middle Level Essentials...these are some of the tools I'll be highlighting during my session on Web-Based Tools for Communication, Collaboration, and Content Creation. Check the attached PDF for links and basic info on each tool.

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Permalink Reply by Kim Lightle on April 19, 2010 at 2:38pm

Hi everybody - I found another blog that I thought would be very useful for all of us - Tech Tools for Teachers - I have RSS'd it on the right side of the Main Page. Really curious if you know of other blogs that do as good (or better) job at providing insight on integrating tools and teaching. Kim

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Permalink Reply by Crystal Hayden on April 30, 2010 at 3:06am

TeacherZone
Free Resource for Math Teachers
http://teacher.tenmarks.com/
Free Math Videos for covering all topics for grades 3-10.
Teachers can use the video lessons in their classes, embed as homework help, and share with other teachers, parents, and students.

I follow this great blog - http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ an excellent resource for teachers.