Your technology specialists (Christy and I) are taking in the TIES conference today and tomorrow. (I am blogging this as I wait for the keynote speaker to start) We felt the best use of our time and your's was to split up and hit as many sessions as possible. We selected our breakout sessions based on the technology we have in the building, technology our students have access to and what we know you are trying to do in the classroom.
After the first session, I am mind blown as to how many tools there are to enhance what we are already doing in our classrooms (and they aren't all apps). The key word is enhance! We are the students best tool. We integrate technology to engage the students and enhance their learning experience. Not to replace us. Technology can not replace a good teacher.
Two tools to look into:
Capzles.com - this is an online presentation tool. The information is arranged in a timeline format. Students can import photos only. Which means no more reading the screen while they present.
Dipity.com - This is an online timeline tool which is designed less for presentation and more for grading. No more handwritten, hand drawn outlines showing the life of so and so or the events of the major event. Students design and email you a timeline with pictures and text.
Stay tuned for more ideas from TIES!!!
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