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Archive for August, 2012

Infographic of the Week: Our Future Demands STEM

August31

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than a million jobs that require specialized technology skills will be created by the year 2018. These occupations include scientists, doctors, software developers and engineers. That’s the good news! The bad news is there will not be enough qualified college graduates to fill these careers. That said, […]

Diigo Weekly Update

August29

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! » PicMonkey Free online photo editor with lots of cool features—fonts, frames, collages, drawing tools and more! » Adopt A Classroom Connect […]

Take a Trip to Vocabulary Spelling City!

August25

Looking for a way to promote literacy skills in your classroom? Then be sure to schedule a trip to Vocabulary Spelling City, a fun place to learn vocabulary and spelling words through a variety of engaging games. This cool resource offers users a database of more than 42,000 words and sentences—both of which can be […]

Diigo Weekly Update

August19

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! » Calibre Free software download that allows users to manage ebooks. » Smore Design dynamic online flyers and publish them instantly. » […]

Think Before You Click!

August17

Want a cool yet powerful classroom poster reminding students (and/or yourself and colleagues) to be responsible digital citizens? Then be sure to check out the “Before you Facebook, TXT, Twitter or Blog… Think!” original creation developed by Shannon Long , author of the technology rocks. seriously. blog. Regardless of whether you’re a novice or expert […]

Mugshot Madness

August14

Ever wished you had an official looking mugshot without actually having to do the crime—or the time? Regardless of the answer, check out Mugshot Maker, an iOS app that allows users to create—you guessed it—a mugshot! And a pretty neat one at that. The fun begins with taking a photo or select an existing picture […]

Diigo Weekly Update

August12

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! » Vocabahead A site offering videos that provide users with an active demonstration of vocabulary in the form of audio (pronounciation, definition, […]

The Techapalooza Teacher Toolbox

August9

OK, so you weren’t able to attend the Techapalooza Teaching and Learning Institute earlier this week at California University of PA. Of course, you missed out on a fabulous opportunity to learn about the latest and greatest tech tools for the classroom. But the good news is that you can still join the fun “virtually” […]

Why Not Just “Explain Everything”?

August7

Having the ability to create video podcasts whenever and wherever is finally here! Yep, you read that correctly! As the name suggests, Explain Everything is an easy-to-use screencasting iOS app that allows users to annotate, animate, and narrate anything and everything! No kidding! This “cool tool” takes screencasting to a new level! Import photos, PDF, […]

Learn Digital Citizenship through an “Avatar Adventure”

August6

Looking for a digital citizenship unit? Then Avatar Adventure—created by tech guru Susan Oxnevad—is a must-see resource for you! This original masterpiece is an interactive learning experience designed to provide students and teachers with opportunities to focus on digital citizenship while engaging in constructive play. Yep, that’s right! Users are exposed 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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