This is a fun site to use for creating using photos. I used the "motivator" poster portion in a class and the students loved it! Great fun with this tool!
I wouldn't say that this list comprises "essential" tools, but there are some on here that I've never heard of and that look like fun. Our job is to make sure that it's MORE than fun, however. :-)
This was shared by Vicki Davis recently. What fun - especially for those who teach middle school children or younger. I dare you to make one and put it on your wiki!
Welcome teachers. Here you'll find: lesson plans that are fun for both you and your students, free printable worksheets, puzzles and other cool stuff, lots of information on using humor in the classroom.
"eduTecherTV is a show that focuses on educational technology and web-based tools that can make learning an even more fun and dynamic experience"
This is a youtube channel that I stumbleupon (no, not the app) that seems very relavant to our LTMS 600 course. The video show seems to show new and useful ways to use web 2.0 tools to create a dynamic learning experience for students. Cool stuff!
"The time is finally here for my annual list of favorite sites of the year. This year I decided to up my post to the top 100 instead of 25 because of the number of sites that I reviewed and the popularity of the post. I tried to cover a wide range of sites, from flash-card creators to digital storytelling, and of course social networks, which really stood out in 2011. I hope everybody enjoys the list and has as much fun reading it as I did creating it."
"Forward thinking and rooted in data, Think Insights offers you a one-stop shop for consumer trends, marketing insights and industry research. Stay updated and join the conversation:"
Try the search stories section. It won't raise a test score, but it IS fun.
Navigate through the different elements to learn how you can re-invent your teaching and your students' learning with the use of a few engaging, motivating, and fun resources.
Microsoft® Popfly™ is the fun, easy way to build and share mashups, gadgets, games, Web pages, and applications. Create games, build mashups, design webpages.
What is Smilebox?
Smilebox is a fun and engaging service that connects you with family and friends using your photos and videos. It's free, easy to use, and the results are amazing.
What can I make with Smilebox?
With Smilebox, you can create animated scrapbooks, photobooks, slideshows, postcards, and ecards for any occasion, and email them to anyone.
Glogster EDU is your original educational resource for innovative and interactive learning. Glogster EDU was conceived to imaginatively, productively, and collaboratively respond to the dynamic educational landscape and exceed the needs of today's educators and learners. We value the participation of educators and strive to assimilate their contributions to Glogster EDU, Glogster EDU is yours! Educators from all over the world are integrating Glogster EDU's resourceful platform to make traditional learning more dynamic, more interactive and more in tune with learners today. Most importantly Glogster EDU is FUN for teachers and learners alike!