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YOU DID IT! WE DID IT! We are so excited to share the news that thanks to the community we’ve grown together, Share My Lesson received a prestigious CODiE Ed Tech award for Best Collaboration Tool for Teachers. In case you didn’t gather from the shouty capital letters in the opening, I’m beaming with pride at this community, which continues to add members every day. This award is all about the incredible power of community and collaboration. We’re so honored to be recognized for our work in creating a space where educators can get together, share resources, support each other, and ultimately improve learning for students everywhere. This recognition really motivates us to keep innovating, growing, and making Share My Lesson even better for everyone.

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This post corresponds to day #13 of the +TeachThought 30-day blogging challenge, focused on reflective teaching through blogging. Interested in joining the challenge? It's not too late! It's difficult to narrow down or rank my favorite ed tech tools because there are so many good ones out there, however I can say with confidence that my favorites all fall under one category: non-content specific. All of my go-to ed tech tools are effective to use no matter the subject area, and a few are also device agnostic, meaning they are not limited to usage on a single device, however, since my district is going 1:1 iPads, many of my top picks are iPad apps. When I think about what's important to me when choosing ed tech tools I'd like to use, my top criterion is that the app allows for the creation of a product to demonstrate understanding. A year or two ago, a colleague and I came across the Padagogy Wheel by Dr. Alan Carrington, which combines the SAMR model and Bloom's taxonomy with various ed tech / iPad tools that can be used at each level. Just last week, I saw a new / updated version of the Padagogy Wheel, titled the iPadagogy Wheel by +Relton McBurrows on Google +. What's cool about it is that is has the added layer of the ISTE technology standards, paired with SAMR and Blooms, and it also includes updated apps. All of the apps listed on both wheels are non-content specific and make it possible for students to create something to demonstrate their learning. http://mcbtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SAMR_Large.png So, clearly there are lots of great ed tech tools out there to choose from. And, in the age of app smashing, there's no need to choose only one! I do have a few favorites; a list that is fluid and never set in stone... (in no particular order) Google Apps for Education. Reasoning: They facilitate creation, collaboration and creativity across content areas and devices thru Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings, and a variety of other add-ons. And, they're free! Screencasting Apps, such as ShowMe. Reasoning: They give students the chance to be the experts, and to demonstrate their understanding of a concept by teaching it to an authentic audience. Plus, they facilitate student self-reflection and self-assessment. Scratch Programming. Reasoning: Scratch (and other student-focused coding sites and apps) embraces student creativity and sharing through its easy-to-use coding platform, complete with a supportive and collaborative community of programmers of all ages. iMovie. Reasoning: It's a great medium for pulling everything together and sharing out a final, polished project. Other favorites: PicCollage, HaikuDeck, StoreHouse, AdobeVoice, ShadowPuppetsEDU What are some of your favorite ed tech tools? What helps you to narrow down your favorites?

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This is the second ed-tech bet placed by Owl Ventures in India in the last three months, having earlier participated in market leader Byjus $150 million equity financing round, alongside Qatar Investment Authority in July.

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Guest post by S. Horton, a K-12 educator in my Winter 2015 Ed Tech class. Web literacy is important for students to learn, regardless of their age. Alan November's website has a ton of resources on web literacy. When tackling this topic in the classroom, my students were falling asleep at the thought of reading another article. They demanded pop, fun, interaction, and creativity. I needed a way to get the information across while engaging them. What was I to do? Create it! My students and I created this user friendly, super fun Thinglink using a joined effort of Easel.ly and Thinglink. It's interactive. Click on the icons and explore! How to use the Thinglink The tags have the answers to 13 questions on web literacy. Some of the tags have follow-up activities that the students perform while reading the Thinglink creation. They click on an interactive link and then interact. Thus, the once bored students are no longer bored, but happily participating in web literacy skill improvement. How I created the Thinglink First, in Easel.ly, an infographics site, I made the base picture. Then, using the snipping tool on the computer, to take a "picture" of the Easel.ly poster, I saved it as a jpeg file. Next, I uploaded the picture into Thinglink, a great site for creating interactive images. Then, I used the information on the November's learning website to create tags on the poster. You too can bring topics such as web literacy alive. Give it a try! Check out related posts Exploring Social Justice with Thinglink and Ways to Use Thinglink in Education. A thank you to S. Horton and her students!

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It was no surprise to those who know her that ISTE member Mary Wegner got a shout-out from President Obama during a December summit for superintendents. Wegner is a tireless ed tech advocate and has been instrumental in transforming the Sitka (Alaska) School District, which she heads.

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Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.

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Some Favorite Tools When selecting tools for students, carefully consider the following: New House Checklist – an Android app that helps new homeowners to move into the new house. May be useful for new college students who are planning to move into the college dorms. Advertising – Be careful that if there are ads, that they are appropriate for your students. Log-Ins – Can you set up a class login, generic login, or must all students have their own? Be clear on what is required by the site and have that established before your students try to use it. Save/Share – Is there some feature that allows students to share their work with you and others? COPPA Compliant - Review COPPA regulations on all sites to determine if students under 13 years old should be accessing the site. Creation Tools Name Purpose Free Version Education Version Sharing Login Web iOS Android Animoto slideshow creator x yes, not free x email; Facebook x x x Blendspace interactive lesson x yes, not free x Google, Facebook, email x Canva graphic design x no x Google, Facebook, email x x Edpuzzle interactive video x x Google, Edmodo x x Evernote notes, curate x yes, free x username; email x x x Fotobabble photo editing x no x username; Facebook x x GoAnimate animated video x yes, not free x email; Google; Facebook x Haiku Deck slideshow creator x no x none x x Little Bird Tales story building x yes, free limited email x x MeoGraph timeline tool x yes, not free x email; Facebook x Notability notetaking no x none x Padlet blank wall for posts x no x email; Google x Powtoon animated video x yes, not free x email; Google; Facebook; LinkedIn x Prezi slideshow creator x yes, free x email; Facebook x x PsykoPaint photo editing x no limited email; Facebook x x Quizlet flashcards x yes, not free x email; Google; Facebook x x x SpiderScribe mind map x no x email x x Storybird story building x yes, free x Google, email, username x Sumopaint photo editing x no limited none x x Tagxedo word clouds x no limited none x Thinglink interactive media x yes, not free x Google, Facebook, email x Timeline JS timeline tool x no x Google x VoiceThread story building x yes, not free x username (student) x x WheninTime timeline tool x no x username; Google; Facebook; others x Wordle word clouds x no limited none x Zaption interactive video x yes, not free x Google, Facebook, Edmodo x x Student Curriculum Sites Web-Based Digital Public Library - Wealth of resources for research and projects. DigitWhiz - a foundational math program for students ages 8+ using adaptive games. Aligned to CCSS, provides reports to parents and teachers. iPad app now available! Google Doc Research Feature – Highlight a term in your document and instantly access a web search and citation. Keyboarding Applications: Qwertytown (lots of positive comments); Typing Web (good practice and tracking); Key Hero (no log in, can save); Dance Mat (all ages and fun); Typing Test (simple to hard); E-Learning for Kids (fun games); Fix the Keyboard (for learning key location); Mrs. Sara Schoepke’s Keyboarding page Membean - Comprehensive web-based vocabulary program that provides individualized instruction to students. NoRedInk – Customizable grammar practice site that teachers can manage. Teacher dashboard monitors progress. Numberphile - Video collections on numbers, math laws, and other number related concepts. ReadWriteThink: Many different interactive student tools to help students learn about language, organize their thoughts, show creativity, practice critical thinking, and much more. VocabAhead – Great vocabulary resource – web-based and apps (see below). Apps DigitWhiz - a foundational math program for students ages 8+ using adaptive games. Aligned to CCSS, provides reports to parents and teachers. Field Day - Project-based learning think and do tool. Great app to get students' PBL work organized. Tap To Learn – Very fun grammar practice games for iPad and Android devices. VocabAhead – Vocabulary practice site for both iOS and Android, with lots of options and quizzes. Teacher Tools & Resources Web-Based Buck Institute - Project-based learning resource, including presentation rubrics California Learning Resource Center - excellent OER resource Edcanvas - Organize all your resources for the units you teach. LearnZillion - A collection of lesson plans aligned to the Common Core. Mathalicious - Real world math lessons aligned to the common core and 21st century skills. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - 'Compilation' site with categories for Algebra, Measurement, Operations, Geometry, etc., divided by grade. Selecting a 'category' presents a page with MANY online tools for practice, visuals, and more. National Science Digital Library – Common Core aligned Math and Science resources. VERY popular site. Next Generation Science Standards - Just released; in review phase as of 4/2013. Next Vista for Learning - 1000's of student and teacher created videos, and fun contests. OER Commons – Common Core resources and much more for all subjects. Opus – Math practice problem bank that is aligned to the CCSS. Teachers can search for problems by grade level and subject area. Scholastic's Tax Basics for Middle Schoolers - Collection of cross-curricular lessons on money management for junior high. Share My Lesson - OER resource with lessons linked to specific CCSS. Skype in the Classroom - Hundreds of opportunities to take your students outside of the four walls and engage with the world. Symbaloo - Use tiles to organize all your online resources, then share with students and colleagues. Teaching Channel – Many videos on a variety of topics, from classroom lessons on Common Core aligned topics, to professional development, classroom management, etc. Apps 5 Search Tools for Android Education Apps - Detailed look at five of the best tools to find Android apps. Board Cam – Document camera alternative for your iPad, with presentation, annotation and recording capabilities. Mastery Connect – Access the Common Core on your iOS and Android devices. Can search by grade level and subject area. Also see Sites We Like. easel.ly

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Infographic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology 1. They always start with the why Technology for technology's sake is dangerous. Highly effective teachers who use technology always have a reason for using new technology tools. Whether It saves them time. Improves learning outcomes, or helps with lesson planning, highly effective teachers always start with the why. 2. They are malleable and can easily adapt Technology is constantly changing, and the classroom environment will be drastically different In 2 years. Understanding the big picture Is key. 3. They embrace change Most teachers who use technology today are Innovators or early adopters. Embracing (not fighting) change is key. The world hates change yet it is the only thing that has brought progress. 4. They share, share, and then share some more Technology has opened the door for collaboration beyond the school walls. A teacher In New Brunswick can now collaborate with a teacher In the UK. Knowledge Is

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