Resources & links for my students
The illiterate ones of the 21st century will not be the ones who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.
-Alvin Toffler
Resources listed here are updated frequently for my students who are preservice teachers. Contact me if you would like to see information related to a specific topic. Also, visit my Pinterest boards for more links.
my students at work |
How to do a tech smackdown |
the new literaciesClick HERE to view a presentation on an overview of New Literacies and how the New Literacies are being implemented in the classroom.
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A simulation game allowing players to navigate and solve problems facing modern cities. The game is also gathering data on the player to help understand her/his thinking process.
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This video allows some basic insight into this cutting-edge technology being incorporated into classrooms. Also, check out my Pinterest board with various AR links. And this video link is for Dr. Who fans
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A visually exciting way to represent and demonstrate data. Students should be learning how to use this format when compiling and sharing research.
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A mobile app allowing personalized animated videos.
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A massively multstudent online role playing school (MMORPS) - a school within an online game.
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The Reading CornerClick HERE to read about new young adult (YA) books coming out in 2014 that might be of interest to young readers.
My new favorite YA author is Rainbow Rowell. Eleanor & Park was the first book I read by Rowell, and I was hooked.
Currently, I am reading this book list with my students in EDU 280 (children's literature course). |
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Use your own images to create comic strips. You can personalize a comic with images of your students. Put them in the story!
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Create your own e-cards for free. This could be a great tool to design birthday, holiday, or encouraging cards for your students.
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Easily add text to images. This could be a great way to create your own motivating images for your students.
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Create fake Siri conversations. Great way to remind students of important information in your content area.
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Remix any news website to highlight the news you choose. This tool could be valuable to use with current events.
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Easily annotate a webpage. Just put in the URL, and you can begin annotating. A useful tool for students to learn how to dig deeper into online resources.
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Easily create a tutorial. Teachers could use this for students, but this tool could also be used with parents.
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Easy-to-use quiz generator that does not require students to log in. And the quiz is instantly graded.
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Teachers can do a drawing and add audio or video. Also, images can be uploaded and then marked on.
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Create a fake Facebook page for a fictional or historical character.
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Digital resources |
The Read Write Think website is a rich source for more than ELA teachers. Link to the following resources that can be used with your students.
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There's an app for that….
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Resume writing &
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BYOT OR BYOD RESOURCES
Bring Your Own Device or Bring Your Own Technology programs are becoming commonplace in school districts. Access resources to help you navigate this type of technology use in the modern classroom or understand terminology. To grasp the importance of why this program works in the classrooms, check out this article about the IKEA affect of BYOT.
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