This article looks at how five apps can help a student
create a blog. Blogging can help a student to fully understand and learn about
new topics. It allows the student to be creative, while also ensuring that they
cover the content.
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Protect Your Pictures
Website: http://picmarkr.com/
Students can control the copyright of their images or
designs by using this watermark generator. It is a web-based tool that will add
a custom watermark to student-created images. This tool could also be used to
add comments or text to a photo for an interactive assignment.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Images and Lesson Plans
Website:
http://pics.tech4learning.com/
Pics4learning
provides a safe and free library of images for students and educators. The website
also features lessons plans that were developed in coordination with the
images. Each of the lesson plans feature step-by-step directions, resources,
and lesson extensions for students.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Measurement App
App Name: DeWalt Mobile Pro
This app uses real-world
examples to explain measurement and construction concepts. Students can use the
app to visualize projects with detailed illustrations and dimensions.
Calculations can be stored and referenced when pricing a particular job.
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Self-Grading Test in Google Docs
This step by step article guides educators through
creating a self-grading quiz or test in Google Docs. Each step features color
screen shots for the end user. This tool is not for the technology newbie, but
it is a great one to use for teachers with technology experience!
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