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Kenneth Griswold

Free Sound Effects - SoundGator - 0 views

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    Need sound effects for your mutlimedia project?  Soundgator.com provides a library of free sound effects that may be downloaded or embedded in a website.  You may be able to help students find sounds they need to complete their projects.
Kenneth Griswold

ScienceDump | Espresso for the Mind - 1 views

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    This is a "dump" for cool science-related videos. There are many good videos here that would be helpful in science class. Be careful, though, because some of these videos may not be appropriate for the classroom.
Kenneth Griswold

Life by the Numbers | It's Okay to be Smart | PBS Digital Studios - YouTube - 1 views

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    This short video would be excellent for prompting discussion or student research for 6-8 grade science students.  Be sure to check out the other great short videos from the "Its Okay to be Smart" YouTube channel as well.  Remember, students are not currently able to access YouTube from their devices, so you will need to project this video for the class if you want to use it.  
Kenneth Griswold

Google Docs: Voice Comments - 1 views

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    In this short screencast, a teachers shows how she adds voice comments to google docs when giving feedback on student writing. Pretty simple! The video is hosted on YouTube, so access from the faculty wireless network or an off-campus network will be required to view.
Kenneth Griswold

kid-mobile-tech infographics - 0 views

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    Great info graphic on mobile learning
Kenneth Griswold

edshelf | Reviews & recommendations of tools for education - 0 views

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    Another great source for reviews and recommendations of educational tools and apps.   The site is easy to use, well organized, and visually appealing.  Check it out!
Kenneth Griswold

Synchronous Editing with Google Docs to Teach the Common Core | Catlin Tucker, Honors E... - 2 views

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    One of my favorite bloggers, Catlin Tucker @CTuckerEnglish, describes how she used Google docs to give real time feedback to student writers.
Kenneth Griswold

Twitter for Teachers - YouTube - 0 views

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    An excellent playlist of YouTube videos showcasing how Twitter can be used by educators to build a personal learning network and become connected educators.
Kenneth Griswold

Educational Hash Tags - 0 views

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    This is an up-to-date list of Hastags to follow for educational topics.
Kenneth Griswold

"If you put it that way" by Leticia Britos Cavagnaro on Prezi - 0 views

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    This is a powerful Prezi demonstrating the power of Prezi.   Very nicely done with a few really good tips about how to get started with Prezi.  Check it out!
Kenneth Griswold

"The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Diagram by Joseph Bakhit on Prezi - 0 views

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    In this student-created Prezi, the presentation takes the form of a traditional plot diagram.  This is an excellent example of how Prezi turns the traditional slide presentation on its head.  This is a powerful tool for students to demonstrate their understanding.
Kenneth Griswold

NUMBER SYSTEMS by Petra Marjai on Prezi - 1 views

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    This Prezi on Number Systems by Petra Marjai illustrates the power of Prezi to present and explore concepts that are more difficult to convey with a traditional slide presentation.  
Kenneth Griswold

The Technology Integration Matrix- Printable summary - 1 views

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    This is the printable PDF summary of the Technology Integration Matrix from the Florida Center for Instructional Technology.
Kenneth Griswold

Technology Integration Matrix - 0 views

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    The Technology Integration Matrix from the Florida Center for Instructional Technology is one of the best resources available to drive better thinking on technology integration in the classroom.  The matrix considers 5 levels of technology integration and 5 characteristics of the learning environment.  Short videos of classroom practice in four core content areas illustrate each cell in the matrix. 
Kenneth Griswold

20 Great Websites For Elementary Educators | Edudemic - 0 views

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    A nice list in a handy infographic form. (created using infogr.am) via Edudemic http://edudemic.com
Kenneth Griswold

Twitterwall.me - Create your own Twitterwall - 0 views

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    Create your own "twitter wall" to project a back channel for your next PD session or event.   This site makes it easy to follow the conversation on twitter around a hashtag of your choice.   The Video-Twitterwall is also interesting, allowing one to embed a video from Youtube or another video service into your twitterwall
Kenneth Griswold

Inspirational Teaching Videos: Covering Common Core, Math, Science, English And More - 0 views

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    The Teacher Channel aims to provide innovative videos and resources to educators to meet its goals of building teacher-driven professional learning, deepening and improving opportunities for teacher learning, and elevating and celebrating teachers in society. The website includes a growing collection of videos that focus on the Common Core State Standards, some of which focus on the background of the Common Core in certain grades/subjects, while others highlight instructional practices aligned to specific standards. 
Tracye Nance

Punnett Square Game - 4 views

Punnett Square science
started by Tracye Nance on 14 Apr 13 no follow-up yet
Kenneth Griswold

Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps - Tony Vincent - Learning in Hand - 0 views

  • RelevanceThe app’s focus has a strong connection to the purpose for the app and appropriate for the student CustomizationApp offers complete flexibility to alter content and settings to meet student needs FeedbackStudent is provided specific feedback Thinking SkillsApp encourages the use of higher order thinking skills including creating, evaluating, and analyzing EngagementStudent is highly motivated to use the app SharingSpecific performance summary or student product is saved in app and can be exported to the teacher or for an audience
  • Here's my list: Use of app is relevant to the purpose and student needs Help or tutorial is available in the app Content is appropriate for the student Information is error-free, factual, and reliable Content can be exported, copied, or printed App’s settings and/or content can be customized Customized content can be transferred to other devices History is kept of student use of the app Design of app is functional and visually stimulating Student can exit app at any time without losing progress Works with accessibility options like VoiceOver and Speak Selection App is free of charge No in-app purchases are necessary for intended use of app App loads quickly and does not crash App contains no advertising App has been updated in the last 6 months App promotes creativity and imagination App provides opportunities to use higher order thinking skills App promotes collaboration and idea sharing App provides useful feedback
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      Regarding Relevance, I would probably add a check to decide if the app is grade-appropriate and that it will support student growth toward mastery of curricular standards, lesson objectives, etc.
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    Tony Vincent's excellent rubric for evaluating education apps (plus links to several others).  
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