Web Tools That Every Educator Should Have in the Bag

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Adminstrative Tools, Blogs, Desktop Publishing, Professional Development, Technology, Web 2.0 | Posted on October 5, 2011

 

Web Tools That Educators Should Have in the Bag from Ozge Karaoglu’s Blog is a thorough list of free tools to help you be more productive in your classroom.  While you are on this post, check out the other great ideas on this blog.

Ultimate Guide to QR Codes for Educators

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, QR Codes | Posted on August 31, 2011

Ultimate Educators Guide to QR Codes  from the Wise Words with Edlio blog not only helps you create QR codes but gives ideas for educational use.

How to Make an iPad Stylus

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, iPad, Science Resources | Posted on August 31, 2011

How to Make an iPad Stylus

is a fabulous science project posted on Kelly Tenkely’s “iLearn Technology Blog.”  The materials are cheap and easily accessible.

Ask a Tech Teacher – Great Sites for Kids

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Collections of Links by Subject Area, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning | Posted on August 18, 2011

Ask a Tech Teacher Great Web Sites for Kids

has a gazillion (or so it seems) links to web sites for your students.  If you have the time, don’t stop there.  Click some of the links at the top of the page to get tech tips and more.

Tekzilla

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Computer Repair, Odds and Ends, Professional Development, Technology, Videos | Posted on August 15, 2011

Tekzilla on the Web answers Technology Questions Tekzilla feeds your tech hunger! Patrick Norton and Veronica Belmont bring you hands on reviews of the latest gear, tips and tricks that improve the tech you already own and conversations with the most informative experts around.

64 Interesting Ideas for Class Blog Posts

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Family Engagement, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on August 11, 2011

  64 Interesting Ideas for Blog Posts

This web site is great to use as you start the school year.  I challenge you to set up a class web site or blog to share information with your school families.

Kids Like Blogs.Org

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on July 10, 2011

kids like blogs Kids LIke Blogs.Org has everything you ever wanted to know about blogging in the classroom.  The author is a teacher using blogging in his elementary school.

iTunes Account Without a Credit Card

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on July 10, 2011

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How to Set Up iTunes Account without a Credit Card

Tony Vincent, in his blog Learning in Hand, has a short and sweet description of how teachers can set up an iTunes account without putting in their credit cards.

12 iPad Apps for Storytelling in the Classroom

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Digital Storytelling, iPad, Reading/Language Arts, Writing | Posted on July 10, 2011

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12 iPad Apps for Storytelling from “Apps in Education” blog has a nice collection of resources for teachers using iPads in the classroom.

Integrating Blogging in the Elementary Classroom

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Reading/Language Arts, Writing | Posted on June 15, 2011

Integrating Blogging in the Elementary Classroom from the “Integrating Technology in the Primary Classroom” blog has practical strategies for starting a blogging program in the early grades.

Keys to “Flattening” your Elementary Classroom

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Differentiated Instruction, Global Learning, Professional Development | Posted on June 13, 2011

flat classroom

The Elementary Flat Classroom Blog has practical tips on how to break down the walls of your classroom and expand your students’ learning with global connections.  Are you brave enough to have a “flat” classroom next school year?

Using Angry Birds to Teach Math, History, Science

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Games, Lesson Planning, Math Resources, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources | Posted on May 20, 2011

angry birdUsing Angry Birds to Teach Math, History, Science is a wonderful resource from the I Learn Technology Blog.  Check out the ideas and tie ins to math, history, science.

40+ Free Premium Social Media Icon Sets To Spice Up Your Website

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Odds and Ends, Social Media, Web Design | Posted on April 18, 2011

social networks

40+ Free Premium Social Media Icon Sets To Spice Up Your Website from Edudemic Blog make it easy to link to your social network sites from any web site you manage.

67 Ed Tech Resources You May Have Missed

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Collections of Links by Subject Area, Odds and Ends, Technology, Web 2.0 | Posted on April 18, 2011

tech the plunge

67 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed is a an extensive list of resources from the Tech the Plunge blog.

Using Skype Effectively in the Classroom

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Digital Photography, Digital Storytelling, Odds and Ends, Online Projects, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Social Media, Videos | Posted on April 14, 2011

skype59-p8haul The Complete Educator’s Guide to Using Skype effectively in the classroom

What Should Educational Leaders Tweet?

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Twitter | Posted on March 7, 2011

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What Should Educational Leaders Tweet? is an informative post on the Connected Principals Blog.  Clear, concise, to-the-point — just like Twitter!

Ultimate Guide to Get Started with Blogging

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs | Posted on February 10, 2011

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Ultimate Guide to Get Started with Blogging from Edublogs is the “ultimate” in helping you get up and running with a personal or class blog.  The guide is broken down into manageable segments that make it very easy to get started.

Projects to Connect Students Globally

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Current Events/News, Foreign Language, Math Resources, Odds and Ends, Online Projects, Reading/Language Arts, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources | Posted on February 10, 2011

integrating tech

 

 If you have been itching to try your hand at coordinating a global learning project in your classroom, this blog and links are a great place to start.  The possibilities are endless and can tie in to all subject areas. 

Thanks to Integrating Technology in the Primary Classroom Blog for this list.

http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2011/02/10/my-journey-with-global-collaboration/

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/

http://www.iearn.org.au/

http://www.theteacherscorner.net/penpals/

http://www.epals.com

http://www.ozprojects.edu.au

Adventures in Science Blog

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Science Resources, STEM Resources | Posted on February 7, 2011

adventures in science  Adventures in Science Blog has wonderful articles and ideas for elementary science instruction.

Best Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Odds and Ends, Seasonal/Holidays, Social Studies Resources | Posted on January 7, 2011

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Best Resources for Learning About Martin Luther King from Larry Ferlazzo’s Blog has an extensive list of links for educators.  If you haven’t seen this blog before, it’s fabulous with “BEST” lists for most any topic you can imagine.

Math Lessons Blog for Teachers

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Math Resources | Posted on December 10, 2010

Math Lessons Blog is a great site for teachers to find innovative ways to teach some of those tough skills like fractions, decimels, etc.

Wylio – Find Photos Fast

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Desktop Publishing, Digital Photography, Search Engines | Posted on December 1, 2010

Wylio.Com is a site where you can search for photos (may be blocked at school).   Wylio automatically sizes the image, hosts the image, and builds the photo credit into the code. Need more details?

12 Great Gadget Blogs

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Tech Gadgets | Posted on November 22, 2010

12 Great Gadget Blogs has a list of several sites to help all you tech geeks out there searching for the newest thing.  Might want to read up for your holiday shopping.

Quick Start Guide – Creating a PLN

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Professional Development | Posted on August 27, 2010

Quick Start Guide to Create a PLN from Eric Sheninger’s blog gives several links and ideas to help a “newbie” set up their own personal learning network with other educational professionals.

Creaza

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Desktop Publishing, Digital Storytelling, Educational Resources, Technology, Videos | Posted on August 17, 2010

creaza  Creaza.Com Creaza is a site that offers a mind-mapping tool, cartoon creation, movie editor, and audio editor.  FREE

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