"Wisconsin Researchers Use Games to Engage Science Learners
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin's Educational Research Integration Area look to games to teach about viruses, diabetes and science/heath topics."
This is a Creative Commons Google slideshow that shares 34 interesting ways Twitter can be used in an educational setting. It is definitely worth a read - knowing if you pull one new thing out of here to use, you have already put a step closer to engaging your students in a new or different way! Why not try?
"Studyladder is a highly effective, logically organised, Mathematics and Literacy program. It has been developed by experienced educators to inspire and motivate learning. It is suitable for Elementary and Junior High School students and is very easy to use - students simply login with a username and password to access all the learning materials. "
Browse the collaborations category to see options for video conferencing in your classes. Contact Trey if you want to proceed with one of these opportunities. Make sure you note that some of these opportunities will cost money; however, might prove to be less expensive than a full field trip.
Create a QR code that will direct students or parents to a specific website or e-mail. You can place the QR code generated on worksheets, signs, posters.
Here students can learn math ranging from 1+1=2 all the way through Calculus. If they need help they can watch a video or get a hint. You can keep an eye on them as their Coach. There are also videos for most other subjects, just click watch.
For a secondary resource one of my favorites is mathbits.com. Has lots of good teaching ideas and resources such as online calculators, graph paper, etc…
This is a great student response system that can be used for on-the-go polling for students. Students can also draw/text about a supplied image as well as free draw. Works on iPad, SmartPhone, laptop, etc.