Redefining Absence
Google defines absent as “not present in a place.” On a daily basis we mark an A to represent those students who are absent. But why, in a technological age, does absence mean that students should miss out on a …
Category: Multimedia Tools
LearnZillion: Common Core Videos
Over the summer, I was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to work for a great new company called LearnZillion. LearnZillion is a new website that focuses on having teachers create videos that correlate to the Common Core. Back …
Now! Board
There are so many amazing technology tools available for use in education today. The problem is that there’s often no money available through school budgets. Often we have to look for cheaper options to provide the most engaging lessons possible …
Screencasting on a Budget
What is it? Screencasting is a way to capture what’s happening on your computer screen while allowing you to narrate with your voice. It’s a tool that’s become popular on many sites such as Khan Academy and Learn Zillion. It’s …
Homestyler: An Engaging Way to Teach Perimeter, Area and Volume
What is it? Homestyler is a website that allows you to create floor plans for a home, add furniture, and decorations, and then share it in both 2D and 3D. The best part about the whole site is the ability …
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Time-Lapse Videos
TimeLapse Settings
What is it? Time-lapse videos are essentially either a collection of pictures put together to create a quick video or a video that is sped up. The goal is to show a long period of time in a very …
Voki: Free Customized Avatars
What is it? Voki allows you to create your own customized avatar. You can change the appearance of the avatar, pick a background, and best of all, make it talk! You can add your voice by phone, microphone, or use …
Kerpoof: All About Variety
What is it? Kerpoof is a captivating free site with a variety of different tools that can be used in the classroom. One of the great parts about Kerpoof is how it has different activities that cater to different age …
VoiceThread: A Collaborative, Multimedia Slideshow
What is it? VoiceThread is a highly engaging, collaborative tool. It’s main feature is the ability to comment on different slides that have pictures, videos, or documents on them. It’s very easy to create identities for each student so that …
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