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Archive for March, 2012

Scale Your Image

March31

Whenever you need a quick and easy way to resize an image without having to use a full-size image editing tool like Gimp or Photoshop, then be sure to check out  Scale Your Image.  This utility allows users to upload an image, specify the desired dimensions and then download the resized image.  Scale Your Image […]

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BeFunky!

March29

I know it sounds more like a great teacher survival motto than anything else, but BeFunky is actually a pretty sweet online photo editor.  With BeFunky even the less tech savvy can transform their pictures into extraordinary works of art in just a few clicks! Not only does this Web 2.0 tool offer tons of neat effects and features, […]

Easter Resources Collection

March28

Whether you’re in need of some Easter lessons with a spiritual nature or are just looking for some seasonal fun, the Easter Resources Collection is for you!  Poetry activities, interactive games, scavenger hunts, sequencing cards, puzzles, a variety templates and more await you on TES—the largest teacher network in the world. Larry Ferlazzo’s Web Site […]

Tech the Plunge with the Character Scrapbook

March27

Want to reinforce a variety of standards-based literacy skills in a fun and interactive way?  If so, then Scholastic’s Character Scrapbook is the answer!  This web resource is a user-friendly reader’s response activity students can use to analyze a character in their favorite book or story.  The template not only allows them to include details […]

Customize Videos with Tube Chop

March26

Tube Chop is a neat utility which allows users to clip a section from any YouTube video and share it with viewers/students. It is as simple as locating a video on YouTube and then copying and pasting the URL into the Tube Chop search box. Once the video has been loaded to the Tube Chop application, the timeline tool can […]

Harry Kindergarten Educational Videos

March25

Need some “hip” educational songs and videos to teach elementary age students about numbers, colors, holidays, money and much more?  Then be sure to take a look at the Harry Kindergarten channel on You Tube!  In addition to the topics previously mentioned, Harry Kindergarten also features various character education videos that can assist educators with teaching […]

Diigo Weekly Update

March25

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks?  Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your classroom! » AudioLiterate A website offering free and paid audiobooks that users can stream online or download to a favorite device(s). » ThingLink […]

Save Ink & Paper with Print Friendly

March24

Print Friendly is a nifty service that optimizes and formats web pages for a perfect print experience.  This Web 2.0 tool removes ads, text, navigation information and images so the user can save both paper and ink when printing necessary documents.  The best part is that this application is free and super easy to use!  […]

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Recycling Electronics: What a Thriller!

March22

Most people are familiar with recycling newspapers, plastic bottles and aluminum cans, but how much do you know about recycling electronics? As a result of creating a video for the “Going Green Electronically” video competition sponsored by the Blair County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling, the BAMS Tech Club learned about the importance of […]

e-Mission Accomplished!

March20

If you’re in need of a fabulous 21st Century cross-curricular learning experience for everyone involved—one you and your students will remember for a long time to come—then definitely check into scheduling an e-Mission with the Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling Jesuit University! Last year I had the opportunity to facilitate the Hurricane Alert! e-Mission with […]

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Looking for some technology integration ideas to enhance your classroom lessons? Then be sure to check out my "Tech Tips" for the latest and greatest Web 2.0 tools, applications and web sites that can be incorporated into activities and/or projects. Although some posts may not be applicable to your content area or grade level, be sure to check back often as I will be varying ideas in order to provide resources across the K-12 curriculum.

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