Science based Voicethreads that follow the R.A.F.T. model of science writing. Learners choose a "Role", and then write for a particular audience with a given format and topic. This is a great example of giving students some choice, while still managing to having them write within a given topic and for a purpose.
Minigroup is the easiest way to share the right stuff with the right people. Communicate, share, and collaborate. See all your groups in one place. Great tool to collaborate between teachers
Interested in earning SB-CEUs during your summer break? Michigan school librarians and teachers can now obtain SB-CEUs for select MeL Databases online webinars. All of our MeL Databases workshops are offered free-of-charge to Michigan librarians and teachers, and MCLS has scheduled several online sessions this summer to accommodate vacation schedules.
View selected featured speaker presentations on REMC MI Streamnet. REMC MI Streamnet (www.MIstreamnet.org) is a collaboration of the REMC Association of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education. Its purpose is to provide a clearinghouse of video resources for Michigan educators, including professional development, policy information, and classroom resources. The project aims to make its resources available in an easy-to-use website that is safe for school networks.
A fake Facebook page is an excellent way to see if student understand the concept behind a book, character, historical figure or even a science concept.
Flubaroo is a free tool that helps you quickly grade multiple-choice or fill-in-blank assignments. I designed it for my own classroom, and want to share it with other teachers... for free!
Create digital pop up books online. Books can be embedded on other websites, viewed in 3D or augmented reality mode, and customized using your own images, artwork, and sound (premium version only).
Could be a really nice way for students to publish writing, create digital stories, or create stories to share with digital penpals.
Social media websites like Facebook and Twitter can be useful to kids for socializing, enhancing creativity and developing technical skills, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics on social media and children. Activity on the sites can also expose kids to cyberbullying, depression and exposure to inappropriate content, the report says. So what is a parent to do?