tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54137300988911028422012-02-05T15:30:39.746-05:00A community of thinkers, learners and educators with an emphasis on technology integration.Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-91492623808863287952012-02-05T15:30:00.001-05:002012-02-05T15:30:39.785-05:00

Top ‘Apps’ for PE Teachers – Part 9 « Mr Robbo – The P.E Geek Apps for PE Teachers. tags: apps PE blogpost Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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A Taxonomy of Reflection: Critical Thinking For Students, Teachers, and Principals (Part I) - Copy / Paste by Peter Pappas Using Bloom's Taxonomy as a reflective tool for students, teachers and administrators. tags: BloomsTaxonomy blogpost

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A Couple Of Useful Bloom’s Taxonomy Videos | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... Star Wars/Pirates of the Carribean Bloom's Taxonomy Videos. tags: blooms blooms_taxonomy BloomsTaxonomy blogpost teachwithyouripad

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50 Plus Ideas for Using Document Cameras in the Classroom Using document cameras in the classroom. tags: documentcamera blogpost Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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One Year Later: Assessing the Impact of iPads on Education - iPads in Education A reflection of the impact of the Ipad in education - both the ups and downs. tags: iPad education blogpost How to Do the 10 Things « The Cheeky

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CopyPasteCharacter.com Click on any character and it will copy to your computer's clipboard. tags: copy paste blogpost FutureMe.org: letters to the future Email yourself in the future. Great way for students to set

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10x10 · 100 Words and Pictures that Define the Time · by Jonathan Harris The top 100 news events are captured hourly and represented by images. Each image is linked to news stories. Great resource for bringing current events into the classroom. tags: news visualization politics

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GeoGebra Interactive math software to help teach algebra and spreadsheets. tags: math geometry software blogpost Free Technology for Teachers: Google Tutorials Tutorials for

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Plagiarism Detection Tools for detecting plagiarism in student work. tags: plagiarism blogpost 20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web Book written by Google. Great way to introduce Internet concepts. tags: google internet browsers Flash ajax

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MoodleToolGuideforTeachers_May2010_JS.pdf (application/pdf Object) Pedagogical guide to Moodle tools. tags: blogpost moodle Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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Convert HTML to PDF | Online HTML to PDF APIConvert web pages into pdfs.tags: convert, pdf, blogpostShare and mark up documents online | crocodocAn alternative to etherpad.tags: collaboration, annotation, documents, etherpad, blogpost, crocodocPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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DocsPal - Free online file Converter and ViewerConvert files into any format.tags: converter, file, documents, file_converter, blogpostTagul - Gorgeous tag cloudsAll of the words in the wordcloud are hyperlinked to a Google search.  A great way to introduce and engage students in content.tags: wordle, Tagcloud, wordcloud, visualization, blogpostConvert Web Page to PDF Free OnlineConvert any

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Design & Make A Book With Our Simple Free Guide | Bookemon.comCreate an online book that you can read online or publish and purchase.  Upload existing word documents and pdfs directly into your book.tags: books, bookemon, book, publishing, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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Create floor plans, house plans and home plans online with Floorplanner.comFree online floorplanning tool.tags: design, floorplan, architecture, tools, house, blogpostOne True Media - slideshows, free photo sharing, facebook video, slide shows, Facebook slideshows, Facebook codes, free video sharing, video montages.Similar tool to Animoto.tags: multimedia, slideshow, web2.0, photos,

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As an avid Moodler, I have spent many hours sifting through both the text and online resources available to Moodlers. Although I thoroughly enjoy and have greatly benefited from my many online Moodle Networks, written text still has its place in the learning process. I have previously purchased and read the majority of books written about Moodle, however, Moodle 1.9 Teaching Techniques offers a

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WorksheetWorks.com - Graphic OrganizersCreate and print pdfs of graphic organizers that can be customized to your content area!tags: graphicorganizers, organizers, graphic, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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Stixy: For Flexible Online Creation Collaboration and SharingSimilar to wallwisher but with more editing and collaborating options.  Post sticky notes, to-do lists, images and documents.  A great way to work collaboratively.tags: collaboration, web2.0, sharing, photos, tools, blogpostWhat happened in my birth year?Enter the year you were born and the site will return facts about that year.  Some

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Argument WarsThis site has an interactive flash game where students choose different sides of famous Supreme Court Cases and then have to select different legal arguments as well as amendments to support their case. tags: history, socialstudies, debate, civics, blogpostMath LiveCartoon videos addressing a variety of mathematical concepts. All videos are accompanied by activity sheets for

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Net Cetera - OnGuard OnlineFTC publication of Internet safety. Bulk copies can be ordered in English and Spanish for distribution in the classroom.tags: internetsafety, onlinesafety, safety, internet_safety, blogpostWordItOut - Transform your text into word clouds!A similar tool to Wordle with additional customization options.tags: wordle, wordcloud, visualization, blogpostSpelling

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ShowMeWhatsWrong.comHelp someone fix their computer problems remotely.  Using this site they create a short video of their screen and ten send you the link to the video.  You can then see their errors and better assist them.tags: screencast, Tools, troubleshoot, showmewhatswrong, blogpoststarter+sheet+-+Twitter.pdf (application/pdf Object)A quick start guide for using Twitter as an tool in your

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SMARTBoard JeopardyA customizable jeopardy template using the SMART notebook software.tags: smartboard, jeopardy, interactive, blogpostCoudal Partners | The Museum of Online Museums | MoOMA listing of museums that have online exhibits.tags: museums, art, blogpostEverybody's Money: Bundle's Database of U.S. Spending and SavingStudents can generate different data sets based on demographic spending

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Unsubscribing to forums @debbyk | Moodle MonthlyA short video on that addresses all of the settings required to unsubscribe from the forum email overload.tags: forums, unsubscribing, moodle_forums, videotutorials, blogpostCourse: SMART CohortMoodle course containing secondary education SMART resources.tags: smartboard, smartboardresources, moodle, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my

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7 Things You Should Know About... | EDUCAUSEEducause Learning Initiative periodically publishes brief informational pdfs about current trends in educational technology. Each of the "7 Things You Should Know About..." papers provide brief, easy to understand explanations of current tools and their application in education. Great for any technology learner.tags: technology, educause,

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Zinn Education ProjectResources for teaching the Howard Zinn book "A People's History of the United States". The resources on the site are a result of a collaborative effort by Teaching for Change and Rethinking Schools.tags: history, zinn, socialstudies, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-83753440086163131752009-12-13T15:30:00.001-05:002009-12-13T15:30:17.447-05:00

Living StoriesUsing news resources from the New York Times and the New York Post, Google is experimenting with changing the way we interact with news events. Each news story generates a unique URL and is constantly updated as the event evolves. There are links to other articles, opinions and other multimedia resources embedded within each page.tags: google, news, blogpostFlashcards: matching,

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E-learning and Web 2.0 tools for schoolsCreated using Mindomo this graphic organizer presents different skills needed or used in the classroom while offering suggestions for web 2.0 tools that align with that skill.tags: web2.0, E-learning, mindmap, blogpost60 Second RecapQuick and engaging 60 second videos about classic novels often read in the high school classroom. The videos will not replace

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YouSendIt: Online File Sharing and collaboration with FTP Replacement - Send Large Files and Email Attachments with Managed File Transfer SolutionEmail files up to 2G in size without bogging down an email server or getting a returned message due to too large of an attachment.tags: storage, filesharing, blogpost, emailPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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Shmoop: Study Guides, Teacher ResourcesFree online study guides, currently the emphasis is on literature and Social Studies topics. Students can access this resource on their smart phones...perhaps a way to make use of those long bus rides coming home from an athletic match.tags: flashcards, study, flashcard, resources, blogpost.:: eGlossary Terms ::.An online glossary of math terms broken down

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ScribdViewer.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object)A one page guide on appropriate classroom discussion guidelines for students.tags: discussion, discussion_guidelines, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-31498868587654004942009-09-27T16:30:00.001-04:002009-09-27T16:30:43.605-04:00

Excel TutorialShort but thorough introductory explanations and activities for using Microsoft Excel.tags: Excel, tutorials, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-20356052581424221842009-09-20T16:30:00.001-04:002009-09-20T16:30:29.389-04:00

eFieldTrips.orgFree virtual field trips that include a downloadable guide, a Flash video and an interactive forum with subject matter experts.tags: virtualfieldtrips, blogpostCreate and share flashcards - ediscio.comCreate classroom sets of virtual flashcards. Students can add images and text to the cards. This would be great for classes that have a heavy emphasis on learning new

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Free PowerPoint to YouTube - convert PowerPoint presentations to YouTube video for free - Acoolsoft PPT2YouTubeConvert Power Point presentations into MP4 video format.tags: powerpoint, youtube, converter, blogpost, pptI Am What I LearnStudents have to create 2 minute videos answering this question: “Why is your education important to fulfilling your dreams?”. Winners will receive $1000. I think

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Masher - create free online video, photo and music mashupsA great tool that will allow students to mix their own content with copyright free content to produce a shareable video.tags: multimedia, mashup, photos, video_editing, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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one word. so little time.One Word is a site that will display a single word on the screen for 60 seconds. This is a great way to introduce writing across the curriculum as a daily writing prompt.tags: writing, creativity, english, prompts, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-47140621170270038992009-08-16T16:30:00.001-04:002009-08-16T16:30:18.105-04:00

class_startersCATESOL.pdf (application/pdf Object)A collection of 5-15 minute activities to begin class with each day. tags: class_starters, hook, blogpostRecord | RecordrRecord audio/video that can be embedded into any blog or web page. No registration required! tags: recordr, voice, recorder, blogpostTeacher Training Videos Free on-line training in using technology teachingIntroductory

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SoundBible.com | Free Sound ClipsFree sounds clips, sound bites and sound effects that you can use in media presentations without violating copyright.tags: sounds, media, free_sounds, creativecommons, blogpostThe Game Crafter - Your game REALIZED - HomeStimulate creativity by allowing students to design and market a board game based on your course content. It would be a great culminating project

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ClassTools.net: Create interactive flash tools / games for educationCreate flash games and activities that you can embed in a blog or website for student use!tags: interactive, tools, flash, classtools, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-35427254702275126992009-07-26T16:30:00.001-04:002009-07-26T16:30:19.515-04:00

GlobalClassroom: Student's and Teacher's Guide to MoodleFree Moodle Tutorials that will help you begin Moodling comfortably from both the student and the teacher perspective.tags: globalclassroom, Moodletutorial, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-51473745036426411832009-06-07T16:28:00.001-04:002009-06-07T16:28:29.674-04:00

SchoolTubeA video hosting site designed for use in schools. A great place to upload student generated videos as well.tags: youtube, vídeo, schooltube, blogpostPosted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-20889907296545029542009-05-31T16:28:00.001-04:002009-05-31T16:28:35.584-04:00

MapTrot - Map Your CommunityThis is a mapping tool based on Google Maps and bears a strong resemblance to Google Earth. However, many of the "overwhelming" features of Google Earth are not present and there isn't any software to download. Students can plot the locations of a book in English class, the battles in a war or the locations that have been influenced by a specific scientific

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Spezify - inspired searchA search engine that converts your text search into images from the web. Ideal for ESL students as well as visual learners. The number of images can be overwhelming and a simple search of the word "duck" revealed images that would not be appropriate in a K-12 setting. A tool whose development is worth watching.tags: searchengine, visualization, visual, spezify,

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Scribble Maps - Draw on google maps with scribblings and more!Scribble Maps allows you to draw lines, shapes and add text on top of anything visible inside of Google maps. You don't have to download or install anything! When you're finished you can save the files in a multitude of accessible file formats, including Google Earth or you can get the html code and embed your work. An incredible

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About MoodleA wonderful short overview of what Moodle is and what the major components are. All Moodle newbies would benefit from reading this document.tags: Moodle, Moodletutorial, blogpostWebspiration: Online Visual Thinking Tool | myWebspirationMade by the creators of Inspiration, this site offers a web-based free version of the software. Students can access this version from anywhere with

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I have attended a plethora of workshops that have emphasized how not to abuse the use of movies and videos in the classroom. The remedies for video overuse and potential abuse have included: "only show a maximum of two to twenty minutes at a time" or "make sure you have a note-taking guide". While I believe that those are useful suggestions, I still think that many of the current uses of video

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While the digital communication of many educators remains in the form of electronic mail, our students communicate via text messaging and social networking. For many people, the idea of tapping the telephone buttons multiple times to produce a message of 160 characters or less is preposterous. Why would one waste his/her time tapping buttons when he/she could just call the other person? As an

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I have been asked recently if I am still blogging - the answer is a definitive yes! I don't know that I will ever achieve the status of becoming a daily blogger but I do hope to reach my goal of being a weekly blogger. My personal blogging struggle is that I want each post to be meaningful and instructionally relevant for educators. Consequently, I spend an inordinate amount of time

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I am so excited about this resource and have waited patiently for weeks to have the opportunity to share it with you. The Week In Rap provides rap videos summarizing weekly current events. Until now the videos were only accessible via Vimeo and YouTube, both sites that contain excellent educational content but as with all video sites, they also contain content inappropriate content for public

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-73381843777540817112009-01-29T15:37:00.004-05:002009-01-29T15:57:16.112-05:00

A teacher told me today that his biggest challenge at the beginning of the semester was keeping students only on the sites that he wanted them to search. Which of course became a catalyst for my thoughts...why not create a custom search engine that consists of only the websites that a teacher wants accessible? Google has already developed the perfect solution to this dilemma.The only caveat is

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-90776933449045624082009-01-21T10:19:00.007-05:002009-01-30T11:41:16.150-05:00

I work with many teachers that are interested in using podcasting as both a teacher and student directed tool within their classrooms. However, they all share a common roadblock: insufficient time to learn how to create, edit, develop and share a podcast. As a solution to that roadblock I suggest that teachers use Gcast, an online tool that allows users to create podcasts by placing a toll

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-238882020359347472009-01-15T21:27:00.003-05:002009-01-17T23:37:27.320-05:00

Writing is emphasized in all grade levels and all content areas, in fact a current educational catchphrase is "Writing Across the Curriculum". How are we supposed to do that? How are educators in all content areas supposed to cover their curriculum and find a way to integrate writing skills as well? How are we supposed to develop a continuous supply of engaging, thought provoking writing

Lesley Coehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559894500641242734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413730098891102842.post-51621844859815753222009-01-14T19:55:00.005-05:002009-01-14T20:34:53.168-05:00

After observing the way North Carolina is shifting the way that 7th graders submit writing samples from a paper environment to an electronic environment, my interest in assisting students with the research process has been renewed. In the practice writing scenario, students are given a writing prompt, with which they are supposed to spend a pre-determined amount of time researching.Students are

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