Favorite tweets

Stages of Being a Maker Learner http://t.co/CjqNfkZY5P #making #makered #makerspace http://pic.twitter.com/7e01ZHv5ZS

— JackieGerstein Ed.D. (@jackiegerstein) July 28, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/jackiegerstein

July 28, 2015 at 07:18PM

Favorite tweets

Larry the Lego Man Travels the World https://t.co/MvGOGo4ABb via @SkypeClassroom #gcsk12 #nccatgenz @tthomassen @smarkwith @jmammano #nccat

— Lisa  (@lmontgo) July 28, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/lmontgo

July 28, 2015 at 07:13PM

Favorite tweets

How to use Sphero the Robot for incredible STEM lessons http://t.co/w1PzOuwf3u #edtech @tthomassen

— Sean Markwith (@smarkwith) July 25, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/smarkwith

July 25, 2015 at 06:31PM

Check out these cool links! (weekly)

• English news and easy articles for students of English

  Leveled reading

  tags: reading english esl

• Favorite Chrome Apps and Extensions - Shake Up Learning

  Check out these extensions for your Google Chrome Browser.

  tags: chrome extensions extension gafe apps chrome_extension

• Animaps - Create and view beautifully informative animated maps, for free!

  "Animaps extends the My Maps feature of Google Maps by letting you create maps with markers that move, images and text that pop up on cue, and lines and shapes that change over time"

  tags: maps social_studies Google web2.0

• Mosa Mack Science

  Science units with lessons, animations, quizzes, and more.

  tags: science technology integration web2.0

• What is an EdCafe? | EdCafe in the Classroom

  "An EdCafe is a way to structure class that promotes student choice and ownership over learning. The model was inspired by EdCamps, where participants build the schedule and choose what sessions to attend."

  tags: edcafe student-centered Pinnacle technology integration

• *Storytelling for the YouTube Generation by Steve Dembo on Prezi

  Steve Dembo's presentation for storytelling.

• Google Classroom: Creating a Discussion Board | Teacher Tech

  "use Google Sheets for a threaded discussion and use it in Google Classroom"

  tags: google Google Classroom technology integration

• Create a Collaborative Student Project | Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners

  Thinglink idea for a collaborative project.

  tags: collaborative project resources technology integration web2.0

• Create a Collaborative Student Project | Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners

  ThingLink Teacher Challenge Week 3 In this week’s Teacher Challenge we will be using ThingLink EDU to introduce a student driven learning activity. via flipboard

  tags: from flipboard

• Finding Your Story | iTeach with iPads

  Well, I’ve been a little busy since my last post. Summer is almost over and I’ve been busily plugging away at my doctoral classes and have recently returned from the Apple Distinguished Educator Institute in Miami. via flipboard

  tags: from flipboard

• Elementary Math Games & Problems | CK12

  Math activities by strand for grades 1 - 5.

  tags: math resources

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Favorite tweets

What a week......Pinnacle 19 Rules! https://t.co/VosxyF7nyI

— Kimberly Dalton (@KimberlyDalton1) July 23, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/KimberlyDalton1

July 23, 2015 at 03:36PM

Check out these cool links! (weekly)

• Free Technology for Teachers: Measure Yourself - Comparing the Feet of Animals

  Measure Yourself is a fun, educational activity featured on the Lawrence Hall of Science website. Measure Yourself asks students to measure the size of their ears, feet, and overall height in centimeters. via flipboard

  tags: from flipboard

• Free Technology for Teachers: How to Prevent Downloading of Shared Google Docs

  One of the best aspects of Google Drive is ability to quickly share documents and presentations with a large group of people. Sometimes when you share your documents or presentations you only want people to view those files, not edit or download the…

  tags: from flipboard

• Using Google Chrome Apps and Extensions to Support Struggling Readers and English Language Learners - Shake Up Learning

  "fantastic apps and extensions to support struggling readers"

  tags: readers english learners ELA ELL chromebooks chrome extensions

• Just for fun - Technology

  "A collection of sites that are simply fun or unique."

  tags: technology fun

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Favorite tweets

See how real people turn to mobile in #MicroMoments of need: https://t.co/kzFFYKvM0k http://pic.twitter.com/uXHKMsI94h

— Think with Google (@ThinkwithGoogle) July 14, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ThinkwithGoogle

July 14, 2015 at 02:50PM

Favorite tweets

"To get your peers from here to there, they must first know just how much you care." #DENSI2015 http://pic.twitter.com/wWMIZoQxwy

— Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) July 17, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/DiscoveryEd

July 17, 2015 at 09:38AM

Favorite tweets

I am in love... @ExitTicket is the real deal for formative assessments! #edtech #edapp #education #chromebookedu

— jason mammano (@jmammano) July 16, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/jmammano

July 16, 2015 at 08:22AM

Favorite tweets

School Improvement Will Not Happen If This Is Your Answer To Every Question. #BLC15 http://pic.twitter.com/PJgfc4Ziag

— Steven Weber (@curriculumblog) July 16, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/curriculumblog

July 15, 2015 at 11:16PM

Favorite tweets

#DENSI2015 @davidfisher65 why not submit information in an animation rather than a keynote Powtoon also has a presentation tool

— Cathy Houchin (@Cathy_Houchin) July 15, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/Cathy_Houchin

July 15, 2015 at 01:19PM

Favorite tweets

@imcguy "Twitter changed everything"... I so agree! What a wonderful tool for PLN development and learning. #DENSI2015 @DiscoveryEd

— Alexander MacDougall (@aemacdougall) July 15, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/aemacdougall

July 15, 2015 at 09:24AM

Favorite tweets

Frm @kti_traci Great examples, tech integration w/out tech.Cutout captions for images.Also faux tweets! #DENSI2015 http://pic.twitter.com/3vcQJA4Rtq

— HallDavidson (@HallDavidson) July 15, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/HallDavidson

July 15, 2015 at 09:21AM

Favorite tweets

.@tthomassen Bonus - We’re also available on Web, Android, and Desktop :) http://t.co/xbpSnMlWGH #DENSI2015 #gcsk12

— Kodable (@kodable) July 14, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/kodable

July 14, 2015 at 01:10PM

Favorite tweets

"If anything burns me it's "Our kids can't do that!'" @kellyhines #gcsk12 #DENSI2015 @jmammano @smarkwith @Goodson #NotAtDENSI @tthomassen

— Lisa  (@lmontgo) July 14, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/lmontgo

July 14, 2015 at 02:40PM

Favorite tweets

Be found. Share your story. Make your movement look desirable, then make it look inevitable. #DENSI2015 @kellyhines

— Erin H Downey (@ehdowney) July 14, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ehdowney

July 14, 2015 at 02:22PM

Favorite tweets

If the PBL rubric isn't mostly about content, it is a bad rubric @yoyosciteach #DENSI2015 #gcsk12 @tthomassen

— Lisa  (@lmontgo) July 14, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/lmontgo

July 14, 2015 at 10:47AM

Favorite tweets

Some of our teacher-leaders! https://t.co/agZhxwToQU

— GastonCountySchools (@GastonSchools) July 14, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/GastonSchools

July 14, 2015 at 10:37AM

Favorite tweets

Fakebook SOS strategies template is now on Board Builder and they are now editable #DENSI2015 @jdemian

— Stacey Buckalew (@divatechie12) July 14, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/divatechie12

July 14, 2015 at 10:27AM

Favorite tweets

We got to witness the power of community last night at #DENSI2015 . It amazing what we can do together! #gcsk12 @tthomassen

— Lisa  (@lmontgo) July 13, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/lmontgo

July 13, 2015 at 07:09AM

Favorite tweets

#DENSI2015 #gcsk12 Thanks for the inspiration, @tracedominguez @tthomassen @smarkwith @jmammano @aundreajenkins http://pic.twitter.com/j090ej1nUU

— Lisa  (@lmontgo) July 13, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/lmontgo

July 12, 2015 at 08:51PM

Favorite tweets

@lrougeux talks about importance of family. A huge support network! @DiscoveryEdUk @Discovery Welcome to the Family "Newbies" #DENSI2015

— Hugh McDonald (@hughtheteacher) July 12, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/hughtheteacher

July 12, 2015 at 07:52PM

Check out these cool links! (weekly)

• STEMfinity | STEM Education

  "project-based resources targeted to PreK-16 students learning STEM, Robotics, 3D Printing, Drone Technology, Alternative Energy, Rocketry and beyond."

  tags: STEM science technology integration math engineering STEAM

• Extending Readers Theatre: A Powerful and Purposeful Match with Podcasting | Reading Rockets

  " Podcasting made the students aware of a wider audience, which enhanced the authenticity and social nature of the strategy, and made their performances permanent so they could be stored and conveniently retrieved for later listening and evaluation."

  tags: reading readers theatre Readers Theater literacy technology integration

• Readers Theatre Scripts

  Download Readers Theater scripts for your classroom. Use to create audio recordings, then eventually move to podcasting.

  tags: reading readers theatre Readers Theater literacy technology integration information_literacy

• Dog Island Free Forever

  tags: technology integration information_literacy web_evaluation

• Save The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

  tags: technology integration information_literacy web_evaluation

• Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division - dihydrogen monoxide info

  "The controversy surrounding dihydrogen monoxide has never been more widely debated, and the goal of this site is to provide an unbiased data clearinghouse and a forum for public discussion"

  tags: technology integration information_literacy web_evaluation

• BuyDehydratedWater.com - The freshest, purest dehydrated water on Earth.

  tags: technology integration information_literacy web_evaluation

• Petrol Direct - petroldirect.com

  "Welcome to Petrol Direct - the UK's leading supplier of all varieties of petrol, diesel and even biofuels delivered direct! We save you money by sourcing all our fuels from other countries in the EU that have a much lower tax rate than the UK."

  tags: technology integration information_literacy web_evaluation

• The Ova Prima Foundation

  "It is the Foundation's primary objective to continue to build a body of scientific evidence that will shed light on the egg-and-chicken controversy, that most basic of conundrums."

  tags: technology integration information_literacy web_evaluation

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Favorite tweets

Try to love someone you don't like and THAT is a true test of your character. #DENSI2015

— yurkwi (@yurkwi) July 11, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/yurkwi

July 11, 2015 at 10:01AM

Favorite tweets

A mission will be possible, or impossible, based on the character of you and those on your team. - David Fisher at #DENSI2015 @DiscoveryEd

— Alexander MacDougall (@aemacdougall) July 11, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/aemacdougall

July 11, 2015 at 09:51AM

Favorite tweets

Look #gcsp20 you're featured in the Gazette! http://t.co/ywyVGtrKRK #gcsk12

— Aundrea Jenkins (@aundreajenkins) July 3, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/aundreajenkins

July 03, 2015 at 04:20PM

Check out these cool links! (weekly)

Image from Sue Waters

Lots of great info coming down the Twitter stream from last week. Here are a few of my favorites that I bookmarked in Diigo.




#NOTATISTE15 - LiveBinder

"links and resources shared on #NOTATISTE15 from June 26 - July 1"

tags: iste technology integration tech_tools web2.0

Edutech for Teachers » Blog Archive » Spotlight on Strategies: Partner Time "Partner Time is a simple yet effective way to manage partnerships in your classroom. It also ensures that students are not always sharing with the same classmate." tags: strategies collaboration DEN elementary secondary

12 Free Add-ons That Take Docs And Sheets To The Next Level | The Gooru Add-ons are third party plugins that take your Google Apps usage to the next level. tags: google gafe googleaddons googleedu technology integration googleapps

There’s no app for good teaching | ideas.ted.com "There are touchstones for bringing technology into the classroom. With educational goals as the starting point, not an afterthought, teachers can help students use — and then transcend — technology as they learn." tags: technology integration learning pblchat teaching web2.0

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Favorite tweets

The refrigerator at home can no longer be the only place we showcase student work... #edchat http://pic.twitter.com/e5ivQCRx73

— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 3, 2015

via Twitter https://twitter.com/justintarte

July 03, 2015 at 07:54AM

Chromebooks & Upper Elementary Students

Flickr: Pierre Lecourt

Chromebooks...the fastest growing device purchase in Edtech. How do you utilize them in an elementary setting?

We have had Chromebooks in our district for a little over a year, although we have been a GAFE district for five. As elementary teachers get a little more comfortable with the devices, they are wondering how can they truly be used with our students.

To help answer that question, Sandy Engbarth & I  are offering a Creating with Chromebooks Grades 3 -5 session for our teachers over the summer with two follow-up sessions during the school year. We are starting our session off with how to really use the basic apps of Google Drawing, Google Slides, & Google Sheets. In our session, we are including Making Thinking Visible strategies throughout the day to give teachers some new instructional strategies. Our presentation is below with links embedded to the activities/ideas for teachers. Please feel free to take a look and hopefully gain some ideas to use in your classroom. And don't forget the resource links at the end of the presentation for our sources and additional ideas.