Best of: Computer Shut Down

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from September 24, 2013

Website: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=13316&page=1

Kim Komando blogs about the big question of when to shut down a computer. This is a common question for teachers and students.

 

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Best of: Media in the Classroom

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from October 2, 2013

Website: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/been-there

Parents and teachers can get honest reviews of movies, games, apps, and more. The website suggests entertainment and gaming choices for students engaging in learning. Digital citizenship curriculum is available for students and teachers.

 

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Best of: Burn Note

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from November 7, 2013

App: Burn Note

Teachers beware! This app allows users to send self-destructing text messages. The function is intended for surprise parties or other fun secrets. I could also see students using it to cheat the system and avoid evidence of cheating. It is a great app, if used in the right context.

 

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Best of: Burn Note

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from September 17, 2013

App: Burn Note

Teachers beware! This app allows users to send self-destructing text messages. The function is intended for surprise parties or other fun secrets. I could also see students using it to cheat the system and avoid evidence of cheating. It is a great app, if used in the right context.

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Best of: Customizable To-Do List

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from July 16, 2013

App Name: Wunderlist

Share and manage many to-do lists through this easy to use app. The app syncs across all of your devices and allows you to collaborate with others. Set reminders and add notes as your projects develop.

 

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Best of: Create Infographics Online

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Re-posted from July 17, 2013

Website: http://www.easel.ly/

 

Add a visual element to any idea with this interactive website. Students and teachers can create visual ideas online. The website also features a list of current infographics users have created.

 

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Best of: Interactive Presentations

During the Winter Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from September 23, 2013

App Name: Perspective

Perspective app allows the user to create interactive presentations. It creates audiovisual stories for the learner. The app can connect to up to 10 other devices for real time presentations on each device. Graphs come to life and the user can refer to any point in the presentation with the flick of a finger.

 

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Stat Teacher Blog

Website: http://statteacher.blogspot.com/

This high school statistics teacher has lots of fun ideas to make statistics interactive.

 

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Calendar List iOS 7

The new iOS7 has a lot of new fun features, but it was missing the old function of displaying your daily schedule. I hated spending time scrolling through my day to see what was next. To display the daily list of events, select the magnifying glass in the top right-hand corner of the calendar app.

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Technology TV on the Web

Website: http://twit.tv/

Find new technology ideas and top technology news stories with this great website. The website keeps a backload of all of the technology episodes. They have multiple shows featuring  iPhone tips, gaming tips, and more!

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Graduate Assessment Toolkit

App Name: Graduate Assessment Toolkit

This app walks users through some of the potential assessments employers might use when interviewing candidates. Each assessment features an explanation and tips for success. It is a great app for students that would like to gain interview skills.

 

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Graphic Representation of News

Website: http://chartgirl.com/

This boston-based blogger creates easy to understand diagrams for news stories. She features a visual example of the connection in current stories. She could be an example of a great project for students on their current event article.

 

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Teacher Network

Website: http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network

A European-based resource for teaching ideas and professional development.

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Weather App Trick

Does the new iOS7 weather app leave you wanting more? At first glance the app looks pretty basic. Users can tap the temperature at the top of the app screen to display chance of rain, humidity, wind, and more!

 

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SigFig

Website: https://www.sigfig.com/

Students can follow investments and stocks with this great app and website. Times Magazine listed this website as one of the best for 2013. Charts and graphs allow the user to learn about current market trends for their favorite stocks on the market.

 

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Ag Career Finder

App Name: Ag Career Finder

The Ag Career Finder app consists of quizzes and information about careers in agriculture. Students can take assessments and explore career options. The results of the quiz can be posted to the user’s Facebook account as well!

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Online Courses

Website: https://www.udacity.com/

Udacity is a free online course provider. Users can sign up for the courses that are offered on a semester schedule. The courses contain online learning videos and assessments. Lecturers are engaging and passionate. Users can pay for an end of course assessment to certify the skills they have learned in the class but it is not required. The classes could be a great way to build resume skills.

 

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Teacher Blog

Website: http://teacherblogspot.com/

This teacher blog has some great ideas for classroom management.

 

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Language Dictionary

Look up the meaning of a word in any language on your iPhone/iPad. Select the word and scroll to the <Define> button. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select <Manage>. Multiple language dictionaries are now at your finger tips!

 

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Pronounce Anything

Website: http://www.forvo.com/

This user-run website is full of audio clips to help with pronunciation. They have words from current events, dictionaries, and different languages. This would be a great resource for new vocabulary.

 

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Build A Career

App Name: Build-A-Career

Students can take skill assessments to discover new careers through this fun app. The graphics are fun and interactive for students across all career clusters. Users create avatars with their new career choices.

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Lesson Resources

Website: http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/index.jsp

Trackstar allows teachers to search a database of lessons and activities for students. Users can search by keyword and find resources for lots of classroom activities.

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Best of: Street Law Teachers

During the Thanksgiving Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from  October 4, 2013.

Website: http://streetlawteachers.org/

This network of street law teachers is a great resource for the law, public safety, corrections, and security.

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Best of: Add an Online Video to Your Slideshow

During the Thanksgiving Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from July 18, 2013.

Website: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/embed-or-link-to-a-video-from-your-presentation-HA010374729.aspx

These easy steps walk you through adding an online video to your presentation.

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Best of: Interactive Presentations

During the Thanksgiving Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from September 23, 2013.

App Name: Perspective

Perspective app allows the user to create interactive presentations. It creates audiovisual stories for the learner. The app can connect to up to 10 other devices for real time presentations on each device. Graphs come to life and the user can refer to any point in the presentation with the flick of a finger.

 

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Best of: Free Technology for Teachers

During the Thanksgiving Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from July 19, 2013.

Website: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

This blog features everything technology! Google tutorials, alternatives to YouTube, and free guides and resources fill this website.

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Best of: Keyboard Shortcut for Save

During the Thanksgiving Holiday, please review the most popular posts from this semester.

Re-posted from October, 31, 2013

One of the most valuable keyboard shortcuts can often be overlooked. Pressing the Ctrl+S keys allows you to save anything what you are working on. This expedited process can help any user save their work in a flash.
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Eclassroomnews

Website: http://www.eclassroomnews.com/blog/

This blog features many new ways to use technology in the classroom.

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Voice Memos into Push to Talk

Select the voice memos app on your device and record your message. Send the message through to a friend by pasting the recorded file into a message. Use the existing apps on your phone and keep your screens clear of app clutter!

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Collaborative Timeline

Website: http://www.ourstory.com/

Users can collaborate on timelines for projects and presentations. Timelines have four different levels of security for the user. The timeline can be public, private, or by invite. Students could use this tool for tracking their own success and future plans.

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Read Internet Aloud

App Name: SoundGecko

SoundGecko allows users to listen to news and articles from the internet. This is a great tool for hands-free reading while you work-out or drive.

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Word Cloud

Website: http://www.tagxedo.com/
Turn webpages, documents, or Twitter posts into a word cloud. This website allows users to easily turn words into shapes and colors. Users can upload speeches and discover the predominate themes.

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Texas CTE

Website: http://www.edutopia.org/user/65

This educational blogger has some great advice for career and technical educators. His posts range from differentiated learning to technology integration.

 

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Shortcut Key Document Beginning and Ending

To jump to the beginning (or end) of a document, press Ctrl+Home (or Ctrl+End).

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Create Online Timelines

Website: http://www.timetoast.com/

Create easy to use timelines with this fun website. Students can insert images and text in the appropriate spots on their timeline. The timeline will create a generated html code and text form for printing and sharing.

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Organization Lists

App Name: Trello

Productivity has never been easier with this website and app. Trello allows an easy way to organize projects. Users can add other Trello users to task lists. Each list is made of individual tasks that must be completed. Users can assign tasks within their Trello group or move them towards completion. 

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Online Web Form Builder

Website: http://www.wufoo.com/

Wufoo is a free resource that helps users create online forms. It automatically builds the database, backend and scripts needed to make collecting and understanding your data easy, fast and fun.

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IPad Tips

Website: http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/teaching-technology/mobile-technology-apps/ipad-as

Edtechteacher features a great website about what apps to use for student projects, studying, create screencasts, and more!

 

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