Larry Ferlazzo shared this infographic by Chris Lema on his Edublog. I was struck by the simplicity and relevance of the information being presented. Click above for the full-size image.
~ Found via Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day
You Are Your Words is a new Web tool created by he American Heritage Dictionary. The tool allows you to create a self-portrait using your own words that have already been written and saved or write something new specifically for your portrait. Your unique image can be saved and shared. Kelly Tenkley, author of iLearn Technology recommends You Are Your Words as a good get-to-know or ice-breaker exercise.
Gooru is a free Web application that allows teachers to search and teach students to search and study a complete set of resources for any topic.Students use classbooks, that are collections of textbooks, teacher videos and assessments and teachers use resources organized into class plans that can be moved through as a playlist. ~ GooruEdnovo
With so many tools be developed for the Web almost daily, it is great to have a current "best of" list for educators. The possibilities foe classroom use are endless!Thanks to Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, for making the slides of his most requested presentation available.
Found via Free Technology for Teachers
StudyBlue is a digital study tool for making online/mobile flashcards.Students can choose from millions of student-authored online flashcards, quizzes, and study guides, or they can create their own.
Teachers can make flashcards for their students to study online or on their mobile device to build on concepts studied in class.
Found via: Free Technology for Teachers
Lessonopoly is an open educational resource that lets you manage your classroom, find and share lesson plans and connect with other teachers.The Science of NFL Football is featured for Super Bowl week-end.
"Google Science Fair is looking for the brightest young scientists from around the world to submit interesting, creative projects that are relevant to the world today. You can enter if you are between the ages of 13 and 18. All you need is an idea."
The 2011 Edublog Award Winners were announced December 14, 2011.A treasure trove of excellent resources can be discovered in the list of nominees and winners!
Animoto offers an array of tools that allow students and teachers to create unique digital stories and presentations that incorporate images, video clips, music and text.Educators can apply for a free Animoto Plus account for use in the classroom.
Richard Byrne, in his blog Free Technology for Teachers, suggested having students send video greeting cards. There is a selection of holiday video styles to choose from.
The Khan Academy is a non-profit organization with the goal of providing a world-class education to anyone anywhere."The library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer."
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With the Kerbal Space Program students can build their own rocket and launch it into outer space!Kerbal combines physics with fun for what would seem to be a completely enjoyable learning experience.
Found via Free Technology for Teachers
I was reminded of the start of the K12 Online Conference today, November 21, by Richard Byrne @ Free Technology for Teachers.
Viewing Angela Maiers' keynote is a great way to start your week.
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