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Twurdy Search - Search for Readable Results - 1 views

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search_engine toolkit Orange Schmucker

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  I can see me using this with students on a regular basis. Often I will compile websites using Jog the Web, so that the students have readable sources to explore. That site is limiting and only works if I can predict the students inquires. This site would allow me to give students some more free range with their searches while ensuring the resulting sites are indeed readable for them.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I can see me using this with students on a regular basis. Often I will compile websites using Jog the Web, so that the students have readable sources to explore. That site is limiting and only works if I can predict the students inquires. This site would allow me to give students some more free range with their searches while ensuring the resulting sites are indeed readable for them. </div>
  
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Joe Colombo on 11 Dec 12

A great site that helps teachers and students alike find out how hard/easy website text is too read. It even gives suggested age ranges.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great site that helps teachers and students alike find out how hard/easy website text is too read. It even gives suggested age ranges.</div>

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Voki - 0 views

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voki web2.0 education writing assitivetech Purple Colombo toolkit

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A cool sites that allows students to create an avatar that can either read text they type into it or allows them to record their own voice on the avatar. I can see me using this to have students "self-conference" by typing their writing into the avatar and then having the avatar read it back allowing the students to notice missing words, awkward grammar, or a place where they need to add more details.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A cool sites that allows students to create an avatar that can either read text they type into it or allows them to record their own voice on the avatar. I can see me using this to have students "self-conference" by typing their writing into the avatar and then having the avatar read it back allowing the students to notice missing words, awkward grammar, or a place where they need to add more details.</div>

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Lingro - 0 views

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Lingro converts sites into interactive dictionaries, making each word clickable and then offering a definition and audible pronunciation. It can do this for English to English or English to 10 other languages making it a valuable resource for English language learners. It can also help younger students who lack vocabulary access more internet sites.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lingro converts sites into interactive dictionaries, making each word clickable and then offering a definition and audible pronunciation. It can do this for English to English or English to 10 other languages making it a valuable resource for English language learners. It can also help younger students who lack vocabulary access more internet sites.</div>

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Kidblog | Safe and simple blogs for your students. - 0 views

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writing education blog web2.0 Purple Colombo toolkit

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This is a great blogging site where teachers can set up blogs for their classrooms giving each student their own account and with various levels of privacy settings the site is completely customizable to a teacher's need. I have had great success using this sites to get all students interested in writing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great blogging site where teachers can set up blogs for their classrooms giving each student their own account and with various levels of privacy settings the site is completely customizable to a teacher's need. I have had great success using this sites to get all students interested in writing.</div>

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Paper for the Web | Wallwisher - 0 views

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web2.0 wallwisher writing reading notes Purple Colombo toolkit

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Wallwisher gives teachers a blank page/wall that students can post their thoughts and ideas to. It can be used to post thoughts feelings and predictions as they listen to a read aloud, or can use it to record their learning after a lesson.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wallwisher gives teachers a blank page/wall that students can post their thoughts and ideas to. It can be used to post thoughts feelings and predictions as they listen to a read aloud, or can use it to record their learning after a lesson.</div>

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Tagxedo - 0 views

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A word cloud site much like wordle put with many more options/demtions of customization. Word clouds can be a poweful tool to use with students as they allow many words and ideas about a topic to come together and highlight the most important ones by increasing their size. I use them with studetns to decribe characters, record learning, brainstorm ideas

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A word cloud site much like wordle put with many more options/demtions of customization. Word clouds can be a poweful tool to use with students as they allow many words and ideas about a topic to come together and highlight the most important ones by increasing their size. I use them with studetns to decribe characters, record learning, brainstorm ideas</div>

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Prezi - 1 views

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vocabulary presentation storage toolkit Purple Przytulski

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Prezi is a zooming presentation creator that allows creators to show depth and connections between ideas and content. As a teacher I use prezi to show students information that lies inside of other topics or domains so they can have a visual of how content is related

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Prezi is a zooming presentation creator that allows creators to show depth and connections between ideas and content. As a teacher I use prezi to show students information that lies inside of other topics or domains so they can have a visual of how content is related</div>

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Glogster - join the visual communication network - 1 views

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Glogster is great way to create engaging online posters. While this is not a site I have used with students yet. I can see it as a way for them to create a final presentation on a topic. The site is easy to navigate and I think it will be accessible to my third grade students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Glogster is great way to create engaging online posters. While this is not a site I have used with students yet. I can see it as a way for them to create a final presentation on a topic. The site is easy to navigate and I think it will be accessible to my third grade students.</div>

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Storyline Online - 2 views

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A site that features famous actors reading story books aloud. A great change up from just a classroom teacher reading, and cool videos of the picture books that accompany the reading.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A site that features famous actors reading story books aloud. A great change up from just a classroom teacher reading, and cool videos of the picture books that accompany the reading.</div>

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OneLook Dictionary Search - 1 views

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One Look is an online dictionary that allows students to look up words using not only the word, but word parts. The common core puts an emphasis on using prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine meaning, so this site could be a valuable tool in helping students use what they know to figure out the meanings of new words.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">One Look is an online dictionary that allows students to look up words using not only the word, but word parts. The common core puts an emphasis on using prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine meaning, so this site could be a valuable tool in helping students use what they know to figure out the meanings of new words.</div>

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Cube Creator - ReadWriteThink - 0 views

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Cube Creator is a site that allows students to create story and character cubes that describe the different features of a topic. A great way for students to organize their knowledge.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cube Creator is a site that allows students to create story and character cubes that describe the different features of a topic. A great way for students to organize their knowledge.</div>

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The Video Maker from GoAnimate - Make a Video for YouTube! - 0 views

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web2.0 cartoon animation tool presentations Purple Colombo toolkit

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This is site allows users to make animated videos, with cartoons, backgrounds, and their own voices. In my exploration of this resource I have found it easy to use for an adult but I do see some obstacles for kids in its usage. I could see me using it with students as I support them. Videos could be made to report learning on a multitude of topics .

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is site allows users to make animated videos, with cartoons, backgrounds, and their own voices. In my exploration of this resource I have found it easy to use for an adult but I do see some obstacles for kids in its usage. I could see me using it with students as I support them. Videos could be made to report learning on a multitude of topics .</div>

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UDL Examples and Resources | National Center On Universal Design for Learning - 0 views

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This UDL site gives web 2.0 resources that correspond to every facet of universal design.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This UDL site gives web 2.0 resources that correspond to every facet of universal design.</div>

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RubiStar - 0 views

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rubric writing reading content udl Purple Colombo toolkit

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The site allows you to create rubrics in any subject by giving you want and any criteria you want to use for the subject. It then suggests language for a 4, 3, 2, 1, but the language is completely customizable. I can see this really speeding up my ability to make rubric which will allow me to make them for more tasks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The site allows you to create rubrics in any subject by giving you want and any criteria you want to use for the subject. It then suggests language for a 4, 3, 2, 1, but the language is completely customizable. I can see this really speeding up my ability to make rubric which will allow me to make them for more tasks.</div>

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Behavior Management Software - ClassDojo - 1 views

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Class Dojo is a site that allows a teacher to create an avatar for each student that can gain or lose point for positive or negative behaviors. The Dojo can be projected so that students can see when they gain or lose points. It has been a powerful tool in adding accountability in the classroom.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Class Dojo is a site that allows a teacher to create an avatar for each student that can gain or lose point for positive or negative behaviors. The Dojo can be projected so that students can see when they gain or lose points. It has been a powerful tool in adding accountability in the classroom.</div>

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XtraMath - 0 views

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A great site for math fact practice. Customizable programs, error less learning, and great data collection.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great site for math fact practice. Customizable programs, error less learning, and great data collection.</div>

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BYOD: An Opportunity Schools Cannot Afford to Miss - ProQuest Education Journals - ProQ... - 0 views

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BYOD article Purple Colombo toolkit

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Great article on the impact of BYOD with suggestions for how to implement it. As a member of my schools technology review committee it could be helpful in helping us assess this model as a potential for our district.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great article on the impact of BYOD with suggestions for how to implement it. As a member of my schools technology review committee it could be helpful in helping us assess this model as a potential for our district.</div>

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Exploring the use of online space in an elementary school - ProQuest Education Journals... - 0 views

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Interesting article about the small impact online environments had on student learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting article about the small impact online environments had on student learning.</div>

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BrainPOP - Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math,... - 2 views

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Brain Pop provides a host of educational videos on a plethora of topics that are guided by essential questions. The videos contain many additional resources and present information in a dynamic way

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Brain Pop provides a host of educational videos on a plethora of topics that are guided by essential questions. The videos contain many additional resources and present information in a dynamic way</div>

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Arcademic Skill Builders - Educational Games - 1 views

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math games data Purple Colombo toolkit

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A fun games site that allows students the opportunity to practice a host of skills from math facts to vowel patterns. Students can compete against other members of the class which up engagement and motivation for some. With a teacher account you can track usage and skill growth over time. Games use one click technology which makes them accessible to many users.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A fun games site that allows students the opportunity to practice a host of skills from math facts to vowel patterns. Students can compete against other members of the class which up engagement and motivation for some. With a teacher account you can track usage and skill growth over time. Games use one click technology which makes them accessible to many users.</div>

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