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Archive for June, 2012

It’s a Mixbook Thing!

June30

Yearbooks, storybooks, calendars, cards and stationary… Mixbook, a powerful suite of completely customizable digital storytelling tools, has got all of this and more! Believe it or not, this “cool tool” was originally designed as a scrapbooking site, but as it turns out, Mixbook is a great way to engage students in the classroom as well! So, […]

Interactive Whiteboard Resources

June29

Looking for some fresh ideas for utilizing your interactive whiteboard in the classroom? Then be sure to check out the Interactive Whiteboard Workbook listed below created by Simple K12. Even if you do not have an IWB in your classroom, many of the ideas suggested can still be utilized by projecting the resources from your […]

A Good Laugh!

June27

OK, so I realize this image has absolutely nothing to do with “cool tools” and/or tech tips, but it’s pretty funny—and everyone should have at least one good laugh a day!  I hope this is one of yours!

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Get the Latest Scoop with Newsmap

June26

Newsmap is a nifty Web 2.0 tool that utilizes the Google News aggregator to provide a visual representation of news stories from around the world. One really cool feature of this application is the stories are presented in a color coded grid based on the type and importance of articles at the time the site […]

You Are Your Words, Right?

June25

You Are Your Words, created by the American Heritage Dictionary, is a neat web application that allows users to create a self-portrait utilizing words that tell who you are—those that make you, you! How cool is that? The fun begins when a photo is uploaded to the You Are Your Words site. At this point, users […]

Diigo Weekly Update

June24

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! » Snappy Words A visual online interactive English dictionary and thesaurus that helps users find the meanings of words and draw connections […]

Go Global with Google Translator

June21

So, what happens when visitors to your blog or web site are not fluent in your native language? Problem solved! With the Google Translator widget, your ideas and thoughts can be converted into 60+ languages so that people from all over the world can benefit from your content! That’s right! Expand your global reach quickly […]

InsideStory Flashcards

June18

Forget boring vocabulary activities! InsideStory Flashcards bring the English language to life through engaging photos and matching definitions related to a variety of words. In addition to the simple but attractive pictures, users can click on a speaker for the correct pronunciation of words which are categorized into four levels: Basic/Kids & ESL (i.e. elephant, […]

Guanajuato: One Educator’s Perspective

June17

One of the first questions I was asked at the conclusion of my trip to Guanajuato was “What did you learn?”. Some of my thoughts are as follows… I have been fortunate enough to travel to Mexico several times in my life to fabulous places such as Cozumel, Tulum, Rivera Maya and Puerta Vallarta.  True, […]

Diigo Weekly Update

June17

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! » Spongelab A global science community that includes interactives, animations, simulations, case studies, games and lesson plans related to a variety of […]

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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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