Your Goal: Find one of these sites that can work for your classroom and play with the tool. Sketch a rough lesson plan (2-3 sentences) to share at the end of the class. You may wish to copy down usernames or passwords and email the entire idea to yourself at the end of the class. Alternatively, post your idea as a comment at the end of this blog segment.
ETC. Sites
ThisisSand is primarily a game (you may need to have it unblocked by your network admin). But it allows students to use sand art in an expressive way. Here are some examples:
Symmetry (math, art)
Sedimentary Layers (geology applications)
Positive/Negative Space (art)
This is an easy app that allows you to record messages, memos, tape yourself for audio assessments, etc. Students need a webcam to use this.
Visual Webbing
There are a variety of visual webbing tools right now. Here are twoI have found useful.
Student Mixes
GotBrainy lets you combine ideas with text to illustrate a point.
Bubbl.us is an online mind mapping and brainstorming tool
FlashCardMachine Allows lots of personal practice and study
Toondoo allows student cartoons to be created on a subject
Professor Garfield Although a bit gimmicky for upper level students, I appreciate this site's Internet Safety tutorials, developed by the State of Virginia
Museum Box Help kids organize ideas on a topic in a visual exhibit
Designed by MIT, this program requires a download, but it is well worth it for students who have an interest in storytelling or programming. Take a look at the gallery and see if you can find something ready-made
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