Tools for Blended Learning

1. MAKINGTHE BEST USE OF
BLENDED LEARNING
to Strengthen Student Learning
Grades K-6
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2. AGENDA
What are we up to today?
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3. Resources can be found:
knacktech.org
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4. WHO AM I?
Twitter: @sschuhtech
staceyschuh@gmail.com
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5. WHO AM I?
• 6th grade teacher (seven years)
Twitter: @sschuhtech
staceyschuh@gmail.com
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6. WHO AM I?
• 6th grade teacher (seven years)
• EducationalTechnology
Consultant
Twitter: @sschuhtech
staceyschuh@gmail.com
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7. WHO AM I?
• 6th grade teacher (seven years)
• EducationalTechnology
Consultant
• Wife and mother
Twitter: @sschuhtech
staceyschuh@gmail.com
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8. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
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9. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
• Understand blended learning and what it looks like
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10. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
• Understand blended learning and what it looks like
• Learn about different types of blended learning
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11. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
• Understand blended learning and what it looks like
• Learn about different types of blended learning
• Learn about tools to use for blending your instruction
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12. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
• Understand blended learning and what it looks like
• Learn about different types of blended learning
• Learn about tools to use for blending your instruction
• Projects and ideas for students and..
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13. HAVE FUN!!!
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14. HAVE FUN!!!
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15. LOGISTICS
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16. LOGISTICS
• Items that can be found in the resource book have the page
number listed at the bottom of the slide
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17. LOGISTICS
• Items that can be found in the resource book have the page
number listed at the bottom of the slide
• Resources work best with web browsers such as Chrome or
Firefox
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18. LOGISTICS
• Items that can be found in the resource book have the page
number listed at the bottom of the slide
• Resources work best with web browsers such as Chrome or
Firefox
• Remember you can’t use everything, find one thing you might
be able to use and go from there.
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19. LEVELS
Some slides have icons indicating user level
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20. LEVELS
Some slides have icons indicating user level
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21. LEVELS
Some slides have icons indicating user level
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22. LEVELS
Some slides have icons indicating user level
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23. TYPES OF BLENDED
LEARNING
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24. IT’S NOT ABOUTTHETECH
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25. WHAT IS BLENDED LEARNING
• Face to face with online
elements
• Access content inside and
outside the physical
classroom
• Looks different in every
classroom
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26. The Benefits
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27. FORTEACHERS
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28. • Collection of resources
you can use again
FORTEACHERS
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29. • Collection of resources
you can use again
• More time for in class one
on one interaction
FORTEACHERS
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30. • Collection of resources
you can use again
• More time for in class one
on one interaction
• Individualized instruction
FORTEACHERS
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31. FOR STUDENTS
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32. FOR STUDENTS
• Increased engagement
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33. FOR STUDENTS
• Increased engagement
• Deeper learning
opportunities
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34. FOR STUDENTS
• Increased engagement
• Deeper learning
opportunities
• Open times beyond the
usual classroom hours
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35. FOR STUDENTS
• Increased engagement
• Deeper learning
opportunities
• Open times beyond the
usual classroom hours
• Reluctant students may be
more open to participation
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36. Page 11
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37. The Rotation Model
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38. Centers
The Rotation Model
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41. •Similar to centers
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42. •Similar to centers
•Students work in small groups
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43. •Similar to centers
•Students work in small groups
•Students rotate between working with
the teacher, working together, and
working online.
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46. LAB MODEL
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48. •Students work online during a scheduled lab time
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49. •Students work online during a scheduled lab time
•Students work on projects and take assessments
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50. •Students work online during a scheduled lab time
•Students work on projects and take assessments
•Limited to scheduled visits to the lab
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51. Page 13-15
Resources for Learning
More..
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52. • Blend my Learning
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Resources for Learning
More..
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53. • Blend my Learning
• iNacol
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Resources for Learning
More..
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54. Page 14
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55. Page 14
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56. • Examples of blended
classrooms
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57. • Examples of blended
classrooms
• Blog post by educators
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58. • Examples of blended
classrooms
• Blog post by educators
• Great handbook for
beginning to blend
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59. Page 15
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60. Page 15
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61. • Online learning
resources
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62. • Online learning
resources
• Blended Learning
Standards
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63. • Online learning
resources
• Blended Learning
Standards
• Research Clearing
House
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64. WHY AREYOU BLENDING?
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65. Take 5 minutes and think about why
you want to blend and your goals.
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The
Details
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66. BACKCHANNEL CHAT
http://tinyurl.com
•Share one of
your reasons for
starting to blend
in your
classroom.
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67. Thinking about how technology can change learning.
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69. LET’S PLAY!
http://tinyurl.com/samr2015
Using a polling system to check for understanding
would
fall where on the SAMR Scale?
Handout-Answer Garden
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70. PLANNING
Let’s get our ducks in a row!
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71. PLANNING
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72. PLANNING
• Think about your goals (page 19)
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73. PLANNING
• Think about your goals (page 19)
• Start small, change one thing (page 20)
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74. PLANNING
• Think about your goals (page 19)
• Start small, change one thing (page 20)
• How will you rearrange your schedule to implement the items
you want to change? (page 21)
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75. PLANNING
• Think about your goals (page 19)
• Start small, change one thing (page 20)
• How will you rearrange your schedule to implement the items
you want to change? (page 21)
• This is an ongoing process- a marathon not a sprint
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76. THINKING ABOUT BLENDING
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77. THINKING ABOUT BLENDING
• Add a blended learning section to your classroom handbook,
explaining make it clear what you expect from students in
terms of forums and other collaboration tools
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78. THINKING ABOUT BLENDING
• Add a blended learning section to your classroom handbook,
explaining make it clear what you expect from students in
terms of forums and other collaboration tools
• What are the consequences of misbehavior in a digital
environment?
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79. THINKING ABOUT BLENDING
• Add a blended learning section to your classroom handbook,
explaining make it clear what you expect from students in
terms of forums and other collaboration tools
• What are the consequences of misbehavior in a digital
environment?
• Be safe, discuss with students how to be safe when creating
content that might be shared online.
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80. WHERETO BEGIN?
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81. When having students work online, make sure they know what
is expected and how to stay safe.
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82. COMMON SENSE MEDIA
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83. COMMON SENSE MEDIA
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84. COMMON SENSE MEDIA
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85. COMMON SENSE MEDIA
•Free ebooks for digital citizenship
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86. COMMON SENSE MEDIA
•Free ebooks for digital citizenship
•Digital Passport Program
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87. COMMON SENSE MEDIA
•Free ebooks for digital citizenship
•Digital Passport Program
•Digital Citizenship Curriculum
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88. DELIVERING CONTENT
Where will students go to find my “stuff”?
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89. QR CODES
Handout
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90. QR CODES
• Share links with students via
posters they can scan
Handout
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91. QR CODES
• Share links with students via
posters they can scan
• Attach audio files and videos
Handout
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92. QR CODES
• Share links with students via
posters they can scan
• Attach audio files and videos
• Easy to use
Handout
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93. QR CODES
• Share links with students via
posters they can scan
• Attach audio files and videos
• Easy to use
• Free
Handout
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94. WEBSITES AND BLOGS
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95. WEBSITES AND BLOGS
• Give students one place to
find content
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96. WEBSITES AND BLOGS
• Give students one place to
find content
• Accessible from home or at
school
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97. WEBSITES AND BLOGS
• Give students one place to
find content
• Accessible from home or at
school
• Location for sharing
information
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98. WEBSITES AND BLOGS
• Give students one place to
find content
• Accessible from home or at
school
• Location for sharing
information
• Share student work
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99. WEBSITES AND BLOGS
• Give students one place to
find content
• Accessible from home or at
school
• Location for sharing
information
• Share student work
• Embed videos students can
view
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100. WEBSITES AND BLOGS
• Give students one place to
find content
• Accessible from home or at
school
• Location for sharing
information
• Share student work
• Embed videos students can
view
• Create a blog for
announcements or like a
newsletter
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101. EXAMPLES
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102. WEEBLY
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103. WEEBLY
• Easy to use
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104. WEEBLY
• Easy to use
• Students and parents can
access your materials online
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105. WEEBLY
• Easy to use
• Students and parents can
access your materials online
• Up to five pages free
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106. WIX
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107. WIX
• Lots of accessories
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108. WIX
• Lots of accessories
• No Page Limit
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109. WIX
• Lots of accessories
• No Page Limit
• Free
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110. HOW MIGHT STUDENTS..
use a website tool
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111. HOW MIGHT STUDENTS..
use a website tool
To find content from the teacher
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112. HOW MIGHT STUDENTS..
use a website tool
To find content from the teacher
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113. HOW MIGHT STUDENTS..
use a website tool
To create a daily post on the classroom website
about the days events.
To find content from the teacher
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114. HOW MIGHT STUDENTS..
use a website tool
To create a daily post on the classroom website
about the days events.
To find content from the teacher
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115. HOW MIGHT STUDENTS..
use a website tool
To create a website of their own work
To create a daily post on the classroom website
about the days events.
To find content from the teacher
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116. HOW MIGHT STUDENTS..
use a website tool
To create a website of their own work
To create a daily post on the classroom website
about the days events.
To find content from the teacher
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117. LEARNING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
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118. LEARNING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
• Create an online classroom
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119. LEARNING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
• Create an online classroom
• Students can turn in
assignments
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120. LEARNING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
• Create an online classroom
• Students can turn in
assignments
• One place where students
download, upload and find
links
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121. EDMODO
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122. EDMODO
• Easy to use with students
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123. EDMODO
• Easy to use with students
• Assign work and attach files
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124. EDMODO
• Easy to use with students
• Assign work and attach files
• Create Polls
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125. GOOGLE CLASSROOM
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126. GOOGLE CLASSROOM
• Students can work on
documents and turn in
assignments in the same
place
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127. GOOGLE CLASSROOM
• Students can work on
documents and turn in
assignments in the same
place
• Students view missing
and turned in work
easily
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128. GOOGLE CLASSROOM
• Students can work on
documents and turn in
assignments in the same
place
• Students view missing
and turned in work
easily
• Announcements option
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129. CHALK-UP
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130. CHALK-UP
• Videos aligned to standards
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131. CHALK-UP
• Videos aligned to standards
• Questions for learners to
check for understanding
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132. CHALK-UP
• Videos aligned to standards
• Questions for learners to
check for understanding
• See student progress
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133. CHALK-UP
• Videos aligned to standards
• Questions for learners to
check for understanding
• See student progress
• Free to use
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134. TO RECAP AN LMS ALLOWS
YOUTO..
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135. TO RECAP AN LMS ALLOWS
YOUTO..
• Give quizzes
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136. TO RECAP AN LMS ALLOWS
YOUTO..
• Give quizzes
• Have students login to one place and access content
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137. TO RECAP AN LMS ALLOWS
YOUTO..
• Give quizzes
• Have students login to one place and access content
• Students can turn in projects
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138. TO RECAP AN LMS ALLOWS
YOUTO..
• Give quizzes
• Have students login to one place and access content
• Students can turn in projects
• A walled garden for discussions
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139. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Tools to check what students already know
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140. TESTMOZ
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141. TESTMOZ
• Quick
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142. TESTMOZ
• Quick
• Easy
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143. TESTMOZ
• Quick
• Easy
• Basic quizzes
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144. TESTMOZ
• Quick
• Easy
• Basic quizzes
• Try it:
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145. TESTMOZ
• Quick
• Easy
• Basic quizzes
• Try it:
testmoz.com/426662
HandoutSunday, January 11, 15

146. KAHOOT
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147. KAHOOT
• Game like format
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148. KAHOOT
• Game like format
• Printable reports
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149. KAHOOT
• Game like format
• Printable reports
• Engaging
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150. KAHOOT
• Game like format
• Printable reports
• Engaging
• Pre-made Content
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151. FINDING CONTENT
You can share and use
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152. USEYOUR LIBRARY
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153. USEYOUR LIBRARY
• Your library website may
have content that is free for
you to use
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154. USEYOUR LIBRARY
• Your library website may
have content that is free for
you to use
• Reach out to the local
library and ask about virtual
library cards for students
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155. ABC MOUSE
• Classroom account is free
• Math and reading content
• Create groups of students
• Assign certain lessons to
specific students and groups
Handout
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156. INTERACTIVE SITES FOR
EDUCATION
• Teacher created
• Organized by subject or
topic
• Free
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157. PBS LEARNING MEDIA
• Find educational content on
lots of different topics
• Search for topics by grade
level
• Content aligned to
standards and benchmarks
Handout
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158. FRONT ROW
• Allows for assessment of
math skills
• K-8 Content
• Includes online whiteboard
• Can use across multiple
devices
Handout
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159. GOORU
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•Resources and texts
•Icons for younger
students
•Search by grade
level
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160. HOW MIGHTYOU USE
pre-made content
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161. HOW MIGHTYOU USE
pre-made content
Share a video with the entire class and answer
questions on dry erase boards
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162. HOW MIGHTYOU USE
pre-made content
Share a video with the entire class and answer
questions on dry erase boards
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163. HOW MIGHTYOU USE
pre-made content
Have student research a country using an ebook or
video
Share a video with the entire class and answer
questions on dry erase boards
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164. HOW MIGHTYOU USE
pre-made content
Have student research a country using an ebook or
video
Share a video with the entire class and answer
questions on dry erase boards
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165. HOW MIGHTYOU USE
pre-made content
Have student research a country using an ebook or
video
Share a video with the entire class and answer
questions on dry erase boards
Use a QR code on a work sheet for students who are
struggling to scan and view content
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166. HOW MIGHTYOU USE
pre-made content
Have student research a country using an ebook or
video
Share a video with the entire class and answer
questions on dry erase boards
Use a QR code on a work sheet for students who are
struggling to scan and view content
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167. PASSTHE CARD
What websites do you use in the classroom?
On the lined card write down one website you use with
students
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168. CREATING CONTENT
Making your own content for students
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169. SCREENCASTING
• Recording your computer
screen and sharing it with
others.
• Using a digital whiteboard to
share content with students
using computer, iPad, or
other device.
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170. USEYOURTOOLS
• You can screencast by simply
using your phone or other
digital camera with video
capabilities
• If you have a Smartboard
you can capture a video of
your lesson from the
whiteboard.
Example click here
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171. SNAGIT CHROME APP
Handout
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172. SNAGIT CHROME APP
• Add as an extension to your Chrome Browser
Handout
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173. SNAGIT CHROME APP
• Add as an extension to your Chrome Browser
• Can create screencasts that can be added straight to Google
Drive
Handout
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174. SNAGIT CHROME APP
• Add as an extension to your Chrome Browser
• Can create screencasts that can be added straight to Google
Drive
• Create small GIFs to use with students for quick
reinforcements
Handout
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175. SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
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176. SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
•Free
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177. SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
•Free
•Easy to use
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178. SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
•Free
•Easy to use
•Up to 15 minutes
of recording time
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179. SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
•Free
•Easy to use
•Up to 15 minutes
of recording time
•Upload to
Youtube,
download for
student use
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180. SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
•Free
•Easy to use
•Up to 15 minutes
of recording time
•Upload to
Youtube,
download for
student use
•Easily add notes
to screencast
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181. PIXI CLIP
• Recordable online
whiteboard
• Can use on variety of
devices
• add audio and video
Handout
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182. WHITEBOARDTOOL
WITHOUT AN IPAD
Aww
https://awwapp.com/
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183. WHITEBOARDTOOL
WITHOUT AN IPAD
Aww
https://awwapp.com/
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184. APPS FOR CREATINGVIDEOS
•If you have an iPad
you can use the
following apps for
creating whiteboard
videos
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185. SHOWME
• Easy to use embed videos
• Online capabilities to view
videos on or off the iPad
• Library of created videos on
various topics
• Make videos private or
public www.showme.com
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186. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
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187. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
• Easy to use
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188. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
• Easy to use
• Save video to the camera
roll
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189. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
• Easy to use
• Save video to the camera
roll
• Different background styles
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190. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
• Easy to use
• Save video to the camera
roll
• Different background styles
• Upload videos to many
different places
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191. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
• Easy to use
• Save video to the camera
roll
• Different background styles
• Upload videos to many
different places
• Add videos within a video
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192. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
• Easy to use
• Save video to the camera
roll
• Different background styles
• Upload videos to many
different places
• Add videos within a video
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193. HOW MIGHTYOU USE..
Screencasting Tools
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194. HOW MIGHTYOU USE..
Screencasting Tools
For transition times
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195. HOW MIGHTYOU USE..
Screencasting Tools
For transition times
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196. HOW MIGHTYOU USE..
Screencasting Tools
For students who are absent
create a video
For transition times
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197. HOW MIGHTYOU USE..
Screencasting Tools
For students who are absent
create a video
For transition times
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198. HOW MIGHTYOU USE..
Screencasting Tools
For students who are absent
create a video
Have students create their own videos solving a
problem (page 42)
For transition times
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199. HOW MIGHTYOU USE..
Screencasting Tools
For students who are absent
create a video
Have students create their own videos solving a
problem (page 42)
For transition times
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200. WHAT WORKS FORYOU?
Take 10 minutes and discuss with a partner how you might use a
screencasting tool in your classroom
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201. CONTENT CURATION
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202. SYMBALOO
• Visually appealing to younger
students
• Embed into webpages
• Bookmark tool allows you
to bookmark from your web
browser
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203. BLEND SPACE
• Create a collection of sites
for student access
• Can add files to collections
• Add questions for students
• Easily access with a link or
embed in website
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204. DIIGO
• Allows you to save websites and
share with others
• Create notes on websites
• Collaborate with others to build
collections
• Can be used on many platforms
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205. VIDEOTOOLS
Asking questions, discussions, and checking for understanding
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206. YOUTUBE EDU
• Find educational content
• Add your own videos
• Create playlists for students
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207. EDPUZZLE
• Create your own videos and
add questions students can
answer
• Easily access your content
with a link
• Student logins without email
Handout
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208. KHAN ACADEMY
• Create lessons around
videos
• Check for understanding
• Step by step created lessons
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209. STAY SAFE
• Safe Share.TV
• Quietube
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210. Think about one thing you would like to do
with your students. How might you make
this experience interactive or engaging using
one of the tech tools we’ve looked at? Use
page 39 to write down your thoughts.
REFLECT
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211. IDEAS FOR STUDENTS
How can students create using tech tools
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212. GOOGLE DOCS
• Students can collaborate on
a document or presentation
• Students do not need an
email
• Peer editing options
• Students can collect data
using Google Forms
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213. DIGITAL BOOKTRAILERS
• Substitute for traditional
books reports
• Students can use online
tools or traditional video
camera tools
• Lots of lessons and tools
available
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214. CREATE A PODCAST
• Students can create
podcasts for parents
• Reflect on their learning
• Read a story aloud add QR
code to book
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215. BLOGGING
• Create a student blogs site
for students to add their
writing
• Kidblog and Write About
This offer free accounts
• Add a blog page to your
classroom site and add
students writing to the page
• Creates an authentic
audience
• Builds opportunities to talk
about commenting and
feedback
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216. COMMUNICATION
Creating dialog with students and parents
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217. REMIND
• Text parents when
permission slips need to be
turned in
• Remind students of tests
• Send attachments
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218. SMORE
• Create interactive online
flyers
• Let parents know what is
going on in your classroom
• Share student work
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219. CLASS MESSENGER
• Class survey options
• Create newsletters
• Automatically sends
reminders to parents and
students
• Free
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220. COLLABORATION
Tools for sharing and discussing
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221. DISCUSSION BOARDS
BACKCHANNEL CHATS
• Ask students questions
quickly
• Create an open forum
where reluctant students can
share ideas
• Free and paid versions
available
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222. BACKCHANNEL CHAT
• Free for limited account
• $15 a year for full access
• Allows students to ask
question
• Gives teachers the ability to
monitor students
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223. TODAY’S MEET
• Free to use
• Quickly create a discussion
board
• Transcript options
• QR code generated
Handout
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224. PADLET
• Create stickies of ideas
• Add pictures
• Share links
• Easy to use
Handout
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225. ASSESSMENTTOOLS
Assess students understanding
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226. PLICKERS
• Quickly find out if students
understand a topic
• Only the teacher needs a
device
• Reports on student
understanding
Handout
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227. INFUSE LEARNING
• Allows for students to draw
pictures
• Gives you the options to
create different quiz formats
• Browser option to have
students login to sites
• Free
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228. SOCRATIVE
• Students can access multiple
types of assessments
• Create quick and simple
“ExitTickets”
• Free for most tools
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229. NEARPOD
• Allows you to control what
students see on devices
• Engage students through
activities
• Drawing tools
• Multiple quiz formats
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230. THINGSTO REMEMBER
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231. THINGSTO REMEMBER
• Start small
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232. THINGSTO REMEMBER
• Start small
• Try not to do it all at
once
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233. THINGSTO REMEMBER
• Start small
• Try not to do it all at
once
• It’s not about the
technology but how the
technology can support
your already great
teaching
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234. THINGSTO REMEMBER
• Start small
• Try not to do it all at
once
• It’s not about the
technology but how the
technology can support
your already great
teaching
• Things will go wrong, it’s
ok
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235. THINGSTO REMEMBER
• Start small
• Try not to do it all at
once
• It’s not about the
technology but how the
technology can support
your already great
teaching
• Things will go wrong, it’s
ok
• Blended looks different
in every classroom
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236. YOU CAN DOTHIS
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237. YOU CAN DOTHIS
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