In ECMP 355 we have learned about many tools to facilitate 21st century education! From Blackboard to Pensieve to My Fitness Pal – it feels like we have covered it all. For my own benefit (and anyone else who is interested), here is an overview of what we have explored and some of my own favorites:
1. MOOCs
2. Blog/Writing/Classroom Places for Resources
- WordPress.com
- Edublogs.org
- Blogger.com
- Turnitin
- Livebinder
- EBooks
- Grammar Guides Ex. Grammar Girl
- Owl @ Purdue
- Collaborize Classroom
- Edmodo
- Google Classrooms
- Moodle
- Wikispaces
- RazKids
- Starfall
- Reading A-Z
- RSS Feeds/Bookmarking
- Communication/Assessment
- Social
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6. Productivity/Plan
- Concept Board
- Google Drive
- Evernote
- DropBox
- Digital Learner Solutions
- Plan Board
- Edutopia
- Teaching Channel
- Presentation/Assess
- Creative
- Media
- Coding
- Misc.
- Flipgrid
- Compfight
- Archive.org
- 5 Card Flickr story
- My Fitness Pal
- Google Maps
- Boardmaker
- WebQuest
- Review 360
- Prezi
12. Autism Apps
- App Wheel for Autism
- Online Stopwatch
13. Sign Language Apps/Sites
- ASL University
- YouTube videos
- Bill Vicars on YouTube
- Expertvillage
- My Smart Hands
- Deaf Linx
- ASL Training Programs
- ASL Pro
Today I also want to compile the resources from two articles: Snapshots Of Understanding? 10 Smart Tools For Digital Exit Slips and Apps That Rise to the Top: Tested and Approved By Teachers. Note: some resources repeat.
The first article discusses exit slips (an important element of assessment as… or assessment for if they are entrance slips). The article outlines these following technological options:
The second article outlines teacher-approved apps for:
1. Digital Storytelling/Presenting
- 30Hands
- Adobe Voice
- Book Creator
- Tellagami
- Haiku Desk
- SlideIdea
- Knowmia (ShowMe or ExplainEverything or ScreenChomp)
- ReadWriteThink Timeline
2. Video Tools
3. Photo Editing
4. Augmented Reality
5. Reading/ELA/Library
- BiblioNasium
- Subtext
- StripDesigner
- Kidblog
- Poems By Heart
- Poetry
- EasyBib and NoodleTools
- edWeb.net
- Follett Destiny
- DestinyQuest
- Follet TitleWave
- Google Voice Connects
*more ELA resources at kgorhamblog ELA Resources
6. Commenting Tools
7. Coding
8. Note Taking/Organization
9. Digital Citizenship
10. Social Media
.11. Misc.
What other tools are out there? What is your favorite tool? What is a technology that you and your classroom couldn’t survive without!?
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