Webtools that WOW!
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This document discusses various webtools that can be used for educational purposes, including TodaysMeet for backchannel discussions, Tagxedo for visualizing word frequencies, Remind101 for communicating with students and parents via text, PowToon for creating animated presentations, Kahoot for interactive quizzes, Twitter and Google+ for professional learning networks, and ThingLink for creating interactive images. It provides information on how each tool works and considerations for appropriate use by students under 13 years old. The document challenges readers to create a ThingLink highlighting 3 tools along with ideas, critiques, or past experiences using them and to share the link in a TodaysMeet discussion.
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- 1. Webtools that WOW! @elliemellie blogs.ksbe.edu/elcordei
- 2. Webtools • Educational use • U13 • Challenge blogs.ksbe.edu/elcordei
- 7. Backchannel Maintain an online conversation during a live event.
- 8. TodaysMeet gives everyone the floor and lets even the quietest students express themselves.
- 10. Under13? The Website is available only to individuals who are at least 13 years old.
- 11. Use TodaysMeet to share ideas and/or ask questions.
- 13. Represent the most prominent terms.
- 14. About Me Hint: Use synonyms: in google
- 15. What document is this? What are some of the themes?
- 16. Via Becky Perkins http://blperkins.blogspot.com/2012/09/literature-discussion-character- traits.html
- 17. Under13? Students do not need to create an account to use Tagxedo.
- 20. A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents.
- 21. Get out your cell phones!
- 22. Parent Text
- 23. U13 Student Text - sending invitation
- 24. Under13? Suggestion - send notice home to parents to look for email notification.
- 26. ! Teachers ! Flip your classroom, inspire, engage and delight your students! ! Students ! Have fun presenting your assignments with a Wow!!
- 30. Under13? Students may use PowToon with parental permission and teacher supervision, or using the account named “student account” according to that account’s specific terms of use.
- 32. A platform for asking questions in any subject, language, ability level or setting.
- 33. Let’s play! Navigate to kahoot.it.com
- 34. Under13? No mention of U13 in TOS. No login required. Asks for nickname.
- 36. “For educators who use this tool to build a network of people whose Twitter messages connect to their work, Twitter becomes a constant source of new ideas to explore.” William M. Ferriter @plugusin
- 37. Why It Matters Teachers who use a variety of social networks, especially those designed for professional learning, have increased access to instructional resources (Swanson, 2012).
- 38. Why It Matters Teachers who participate in social networks regularly are better prepared to create digital, connected learning experiences for students (ISTE, 2010).
- 43. ThingLink interactive images help students develop 21st century skills and enrich their enthusiasm for learning.
- 44. Teacher Sample
- 45. Student Sample
- 47. Under13? “We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use any features in the ThingLink service that would require you to provide Personal Data to us.”
- 48. CHALLENGE
- 49. With a Partner: ! 1. Create a ThingLink that includes 3 tools from today’s session 2. Create hotspots that include at least one of the following: a. Ideas for use in classroom b. Why you wont use tool c. If used before, how you used the tool 3. Share link to ThingLink in our TodaysMeet Hint - use www.picmonkey.com/