This document presents various websites and online tools that can be used by teachers for different purposes such as adding visuals to lessons, allowing creative student work, reinforcing classroom learning through games and activities, and tools specifically for teachers. Over 15 websites are highlighted across multiple pages and categories that provide clip art, ways for creative expression, math and vocabulary games and activities, educational resources, and tools for teacher organization. Contact information is provided for the author presenting on these tech tools for teachers.
2. Clip Art
Clip art is a wonderful
way to enhance learning
by providing visual aids
to the reinforce the
content of the lesson,
and to add visual
interest to classroom
bulletin boards.
http://www.mycutegraphics.com/
http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_
art.htm
http://www.teacherspayteachers.co
m/Store/Graphics-From-The-
Pond/Price-Range/Free
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3. Creative Expression
Websites that provide unique methods to allow you, and
your students, to present work in imaginative ways.
Comic Master – a graphic novel creator.
http://www.comicmaster.org.uk/
The Newspaper Clipping Generator – creates a realistic
newspaper article of your original content.
http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
Wordle – generates word clouds from your text.
http://www.wordle.net/
Storybird – a writing tool that uses art to spark creativity.
http://storybird.com/about/
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5. Learning Tools
Math Playground
http://www.mathplayground.com/
Math games, worksheets, flashcards,
and other learning tools.
Math.com
http://www.math.com
Lesson plans, worksheets, practice
problems, and other tools.
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Image retrieved from www.mathplayground.com Image retrieved from www.math.com
6. Learning Tools, continued
VocabularySpellingCity
http://www.spellingcity.com/
Educational activities, games, and apps
supporting vocabulary and spelling.
VocabAhead
http://www.vocabahead.com/
Games, quizzes, and apps for
vocabulary enhancement.
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Image retrieved from www.spellingcity.com/app/ Image retrieved from www.vocabahead.com
7. Learning Tools, continued
National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
/kids/
Games, videos, and information about
the world we live in and its
inhabitants.
Smithsonian Education
www.smithsonianeducation.org
Lesson plans, online resources, and
other educational tools for teachers
and students.
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Image retrieved from
http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/
Image retrieved from
www.smithsonianeducation.org
8. Learning Games
Websites that offer educational games covering a variety
of topics and methods.
Brain Pop – quizzes, videos, lesson ideas, and more.
http://www.brainpop.com/free_stuff/
Learning Games for Kids – logic games, memory games,
and other brain stimulating games.
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/miscellaneous_ga
mes.html
Funbrain – games on a variety of subjects, sorted by grade
level and subject.
http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
neoK12 – puzzles, games, and quizzes on many subjects.
http://www.neok12.com/games.htm
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9. Specifically
for Teachers
These tools are designed
for teachers to help with
organization and
productivity in the
classroom.
Classroom Architect – plan out
your classroom setup virtually.
http://classroom.4teachers.org/
Flubaroo – an easy way to grade
assignments.
http://www.flubaroo.com/
Printfriendly – makes web pages
easier to print.
http://www.printfriendly.com/
Prezi – a virtual whiteboard for
presentations.
http://prezi.com/
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10. Final Thoughts and Questions
Thank you for joining me today, and I hope you have
picked up some valuable tips and tricks to help you in
the classroom.
My contact information:
Maria Schroeter, Elementary School Media Specialist
228-555-1000 (office number)
maria.schroeter@eagles.usm.edu
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11. Sources Consulted
SimpleK12 Team. (2011, April 15). 101 free tech tools for
teachers. Retrieved from
http://community.simplek12.com/scripts/student/shar
e/view.asp?id=15
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