MATH WORD PROBLEMS

Math problems encourage students to think through their strategies before providing a solution. A Math problem might require the use of several operations to solve. Mathplayground.com is a great resource with over 600 Math problems for students Grades 1 to 6. Hopefully you can use this to challenge your students to work on their Math problem solving.  A wide range of Math games are also accessible on this link which will definitely engage your students and support their learning of Math.

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EZVID

EZVID is a free video maker that comes with a screen recorder and video editor. It features a range of options for you to create your own video for your viewing audience. With Ezvid you can have easy access to:

• Video editor
• Fast and easy screen recorder 
• Instant slideshow maker
• Awesome screen capture 
• Face-cam and Voice Synthesis

Watch this video on how to use Ezvid.

Ezvid offers very user friendly technology with quick and easy YouTube upload. The screen capture gives you the option to stamp and draw on the screen while you create your video. One cool feature of the video option is being able to speed up or slow down your recording as well as the conversion of text to a computer generated synthesized audio. All text slides offer formatting features such as changing font style or size. This tool is available for free download at http://www.ezvid.com/.

WeVideo

WeVideo is a great way to create and edit your video. It allows for collaborative video editing and uses cloud-based technology which makes access to your video fast and convenient. Your work is accessible anywhere at anytime and across a range of devices.

 
Strengthen your 21st Century Classroom student collaborative skills with WeVideo. Encourage student creativity and storytelling and motivate them to use their skills to create worthwhile videos on a variety of topics. Join the WeVideo Education Channel to access free educational resources.

Pearltrees

If you are looking for one place to organize, explore and share everything you like, then Pearltrees is a great tool you should consider. Pearltrees is a free, visual and collaborative library that lets you organize web pages, files, photos and notes to retrieve and share them anywhere easily.

Why Pearltree?
Click here to go to the website, sign up and start sharing. With Pearltrees you can access your account from anywhere and on any device

Blendspace - Plan Lesson with Digital Content

Blendspace is an excellent resource for planning your lesson with digital content. Your lesson can be created in just 5 minutes. Incorporate text, slides and videos from multiple sources including, YouTube, Educreations, uploading from Google Drive, Dropbox and more. This is one of the easiest lesson planning tools to navigate.




With Blendspace you can include a built in quiz in your lesson set up and monitor the progress of your students. Additional blendspace resources can be accessed from their website. Another free tool which can be used to engage your learners.

TOOLS TO COLLABORATE

PADLET AND LINO

Two great tools to collaborate and communicate are Padlet and Lino. If you have ever used a sticky note, think of these tools as electronic versions of the sticky note with many options for users. The video link below from learninginhand.com compares both tools.



Uses

• Post text, videos and images
• Arrange pictures and videos to share with friends
• Brainstorm ideas
• Instant collaboration
• Set reminders

Preview of Lino

NEARPOD

Nearpod is a great app that allows you to access a library of resources to engage your students. You can also create your own lesson and upload to the library. The tool allows for synchronized delivery to students in real time with control of the screen by the teacher as well as student submission of responses to questions. There is also the homework mode where the students can access the lessons for a flipped lesson or simply for review of content.

Quick Overview: Creating Presentations


The Nearpod App is available on the following platforms:

• Google Play
• App Store (Apple)
• Web app (Nearpod)
• Windows store (Free download)

For more information on Nearpod click here.
You can also visit Making Tech Simple.com for other tutorials.

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FLIP YOUR CLASSROOM WITH AUDACITY

The flipped classroom model has been considered one of the 'hot topics' in education supporting the blended learning environment. This model changes the traditional method of instruction allowing teachers to engage students indirectly outside of the classroom. Teachers use short video lectures which students view at home or wherever they choose and further discussion or follow-up is done in the classroom.  This gives the teacher more time to address key issues with students. There is no set formula for using the flipped classroom model and teachers cannot see this as an end in itself. 


A plethora of easy to use technology tools makes the creation of learning resources less daunting and challenging than in previous years. For those who feel their creativity has waned or needs a dose of inspiration, a wide range  of resources are also available online for free download. Learning must be fun and engaging. 


Audacity is a free open source software tool that can be used to record and edit live or pre-recorded sounds which can be downloaded for playback in several formats.  This tool is very easy to use and available for download across multiple platforms. 


Using Audacity
The classroom teacher can get very creative with Audacity:

• Record live audio for playback to students
• Create audio story, poetry or narration with or without background music
• Record an interview 
• Creating a mashup - blending several tracks by a process of overlaying 
• Change the speed or pitch of a recording which can be useful in creating a dramatic dialogue
• Record your own podcast which you can upload to your blog or website
• Give students the tool to explore and spark their inventiveness 

Remember: Every child can learn.

This is just the tip of the iceberg.  You can access additional information from the official audacity website. For a free download of this software click here. 

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SHARE MY LESSON

SHARE MY LESSON

Share my lesson offers educators a platform to share ideas, resources and best practices. The website was created by teachers for teachers to collaborate and  access quality resources. Click here to get more information on how this excellent tool works.

Click on the image to take you to the website.

VIDEO RESOURCE FOR KIDS

VIDEO RESOURCE FOR KIDS

Are you looking for age appropriate videos for kids up to 10 years old? Why not try kideos? Kideos is a video resource site geared specifically towards children.  The videos are carefully selected to be viewed by children which they can find very entertaining.  Videos are grouped according to age, subject material or channels. Think of Kideos as a resource similar to Youtube without the risk of inappropriate video suggestions or popups.  Click below and check it out.

SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM

Teachers can find unique ways of integrating Twitter in the classroom. The fact is, social media is here to stay.

INTRODUCING POWTOON

Powtoon is a free software tool you can use to add life to your lessons.  It is quite easy to use and can bring life to your presentations.  Check it out.

FREE TOOLS FOR TEACHERS

There are a number of free tools available to the teacher to make use of technology in the classroom. From time to time I will introduce the ones I personally find useful.