Glogster

Check out Glogster.  It is an engaging, interactive, and digital way for students to demonstrate an understanding of curriculum content through creating an online "poster".

Here's some Top Glogs:
Hurricanes
Louis Armstrong
The Water Cycle

ICE Convention

Transforming Education  . . Focusing on the Future!
October 13 - 14, 2011

Topics: STEM, PBL, differentiated instruction, multimedia, free open source software, NETS standards, Google Apps / Docs, and tons of hands-on workshops.

Visit:  ICE INDIANA 2011 Conference

Word Clouds

Kids love making Word Clouds for projects and reports using Wordle.  Check it out for yourself by visiting www.wordle.net .

Testing Google Docs Post

Link to Mr. Wrong / Miss Right Google Doc.

Simple K12 Webinars

In an era when Professional Development dollars are at a premium, yet teachers want to stay abreast of the latest trends in classroom technology . . try taking a webinar. Simple K12 offers a multitude of webinar topics, and they are ever-changing. It is "simple" to register, "simple" to participate, and they show how "simple" it can be to integrate technology tools and resources that will enhance your students' learning experience. Make it twice the fun and invite a friend.

It's true . . it is Simple K12 .

Read Write Think - Interactive Activities

Read Write Think Student Interactives
Many of us have an interactive whiteboard tool. Whether it is a SMART Board, Mobi Tablet, or responders, we are all looking for fun, easy ways to engage students and make our lessons interactive to build their retention.  These Student Interactives provided by Read Write Think are a perfect way to do just that! Simply click the link and select the activity that meets your needs. If you like them, bookmark the site by adding it to your Favorites in your internet browser. Enjoy!

Video Writing Prompts

Teach Hub offers a unique approach to those infamous writing prompts.  We've all had those students who reply, "I'm thinking. I'm thinking . . " when reminded to keep working on their journal assignment.  Well, why not try something different?  These video writing prompt topics are motivating and relevant to today's students. Visit Teach Hub to view video prompts for K-12.