This document provides information on several technology tools that are useful for middle and high school students: Canva, Powtoons, Weebly, SpeakPipe, and Emaze. Each tool is described, along with its strengths, limitations, and potential applications related to educational standards. The document aims to showcase creative and collaborative technology options that can engage students and support 21st century skill development.

1. Cool Tools for School
Latest Technology Tools for Middle & High School Students

2. Educational
Technology
is an
Excellent
Student
Motivator
Classroom
Technologies
PCs
Handhelds
Tablets

3. 21st Century Skill Development
for
Aspiring Students
and
Future Leaders

4. Canva Ignites Problem-Solving
Grade Level and Subject
• Grades 6-12
• Multi-subject use
Description
• Design tool
• Drag-and-drop
• Web-based
• Educator
account logistics
URL
https://www.c
anva.com/

5. Strengths Limitations
• Free
• Compatibility
• User-friendly
• Collaborative features
• Download formats
• Limit
• Time-consuming
• Artifacts

6. Standards and Application
CCSS ELA LITERACY
Writing 7.6
Use technology,
including the Internet,
to produce and publish
writing and link to and
cite sources as well as
to interact with others,
including linking to and
citing sources.

8. Questions?

9. Creativity with Powtoons
Grade Level and Subject
• Grades 6-12
• Multi-subject use
Description
• Video tool
• Intuitive
• Easy-to-use
• Appealing
• Educator account logistics
• Educator account function
URL
https://www.powtoon.com/

10. • Animation and Image Gallery
• Video and Music Upload
• Template variety
• Captivating
• Publishing
• Social Media Direct
• Internet
• Collaboration
• User-training
• Free version limitations
Strengths Limitations

11. Standards and Applications
VDOE ELA Writing 7.7
The student will write in
a variety of forms with
an emphasis on
exposition, narration,
and persuasion. k) Use
computer technology to
plan, draft, revise, edit,
and publish writing
https://www.powtoon.com/c/ePHViS5AugL/1/m

13. Questions?

14. Weebly in the Classroom
Grade Level and Subject
• Grades 6-12
• Multi-subject use
Description
• Website and blog
creation
• User vs Weebly
• Educator account
logistics
• Educator account
control
URL
https://www.weebly.co
m/

15. • Speed and Security
• Drag and Drop
• Info Buttons
• Advanced Features
• Easy to use
• Training
• Large Loads
• Migration
Strengths Limitations

16. Standards and Applications
VDOE C/T 6-8.3
Make responsible
decisions—grounded in
knowledge of digital
safety and security best
practices—that pertain to
various digital
communication tools and
methods.
http://www.eaglesnestlib.weebly.com/
https://www.weebly.com/editor/main.php

18. Questions?

19. SpeakPipe Sparks Originality
Grade Levels and Subject
• Grades 6-12
• Multi-subject use
Description
• Voice recorder
• Download and
shareable
• Educator account
logistics
URL
https://www.speakpipe.
com/

20. • Free
• User-friendly
• Compatibility with
Windows, apple, and iOS
• Retrieval options
• Processing speed
• Text-to-speech
• Limit
• Adobe Flash
Strengths Limitations

21. Standards and Application
CCSS ELA LITERACY
READING 9-10.2
Determine a theme or
central idea of a text and
analyze in detail its
development over the
course of the text,
including how it emerges
and is shaped and refined
by specific details; provide
an objective summary of
the text. voice-recorder/msg/6ptrdgu6hgr82ebd

23. Questions?

24. Critical Thinking with Emaze
Grade Levels and Subject
• Grades 9-12
• Multi-subject use
Description
• Presentation tool
• Easy-to-use
• Themes and easy editing
• Online documents storage
• Educator account logistics
URL
https://www.emaze.com/

25. • Web-based
• Template assortment
• PowerPoint Upload
• Direct editing
• Educators account
• Internet access
• Training
• Finicky
• No data import data
• Free version limitations
Strengths Limitations

26. Standards and Applications
CCSS ELA LITERACY
Writing 11-12.6
Use technology, including
the Internet, to produce,
publish, and update
individual or shared writing
products in response to
ongoing feedback,
including new arguments
or information. https://www.emaze.com/@AORLOFTRL/breaking-news

27. Questions?
Thanks for stopping by
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www.eaglesnestlib.weebly.com

28. Image and Photo Credits
• [Slide 1] Arnold, K. (2017). Stripes Background Colorful [PDF]. Retrieved from https://pixabay.com/en/stripes-background-backdrop-936506/.
• [Slide 2] http://www.canva.com/
• [Slide 2-Slide 22] Tammcd. (2017). LavenderStripes [PDF]. Retrieved from https://pixabay.com/en/stripes-background-backdrop-936506/
• [Slide 3] Images from PowerPoint 2016.
• [Slide 4] Edwards, C. (2017). MagArtKatPat. Retrieved July 29, 2017, from http://bit.ly/2v6N2Ij
• [Slide 5] Tulane Public Relations (2010, November 8). Howard Tilton Library Computers 2010. CC BY 2.0
• [Slide 6] https://www.powtoon.com/
• [Slide 7] Images from PowerPoint 2016.
• [Slide 8] Edwards, C. (2017). Modified Graphic Citations. Retrieved July 29, 2017, from https://www.powtoon.com/c/ePHViS5AugL/1/m
• [Slide 9] Fryer, W. A. (2010, December 31). Learning Culture Change the Critical Focus for iPad 1 to 1 Projects [PDF]. Retrieved from
http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net/Review%20images/MacFormat/MAC%20228/MAC228.show_feat.ipad_classroom083_1-420-90.jpg
• [Slide 10] https://www.weebly.com/
• [Slide 11] Images from PowerPoint 2016.
• [Slide 12] Edwards, C. (2017). Eagle's Nest Elementary School Library. Retrieved July 29, 2017, from http://www.eaglesnestlib.weebly.com/
• [Slide 13] Dougherty, J. (2013, February 10). Job: Director of Educational Technology at Trinity College (CT) [PDF]. Retrieved from
http://commons.trincoll.edu/jackdougherty/files/2013/02/ITS-web-image.jpg
• [Slide 14] https://www.speakpipe.com/voice-recorder
• [Slide 15] Images from PowerPoint 2016.
• [Slide 16] Edwards, C. (2017). Student Book Summary - Voice message [03:06]. Retrieved July 29, 2017, from https://www.speakpipe.com/voice-
recorder/msg/6ptrdgu6hgr82ebd
• [Slide 17] Pearson, M. (2013, May 9). Work in the Computer Lab [PDF]. Retrieved from
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Work_in_the_computer_lab.JPG/800px-Work_in_the_computer_lab.JPG
• [Slide 18] https://www.emaze.com/
• [Slide 19] Images from PowerPoint 2016.
• [Slide 20] Edwards, C. (2017). John Lewis Impact. Retrieved July 29, 2017, from https://www.emaze.com/@AORLOFTRL/breaking-news