First, I have to say that I am glad I have a computer in here. I am able to instantly bookmark all the websites she is giving. I cannot do paper/pen notes. I lose them, forget to apply them, can't read my handwriting--especially when you are in a big rush when the speaker is going 90 mph trying to pack you with as much info as possible.
I am just going to insert them in the blog as she goes:
Need an instant chat room? Takes about ten seconds to set up. Ideas for use: An art critique.
2. Jam Studio
Similar to Garage Band, but a free version online. You just can't record your voice. You are able to share the music you create.
A free drawing program similar to Kid Pix. Sharable.
4. Odosketch
Another free drawing program with some different features such as being able to play back a drawing (like a video).
5. Skitch
This program allows you to take a photo of yourself using the built in camera on your computer and then edit it with drawings.
6. Jing
I showed this in a previous post. Great for showing directions on a computer either by a video or a picture. You can insert text, highlight or add arrows.
7. Avatar Maker
Create an avatar similar to the Nintendo Mii. Use for "All about Mii" poems. Perhaps make a transparent background and insert it into a new background (like in a PowerPoint). Maybe make an avatar of a historical figure and insert into a PowerPoint with a fitting background and facts (i.e. Abe in the log cabin).
I already use this site with my class. Great tool to practice spellings words. There are loads of games there too. You can even save lists so they are preloaded and can be accessed on a student's home computer.
I have been using this with my class. You can save any list of words (i.e. student names) and create a short cut to it on your computer. I also have used this for site words on the typewriter feature. The kids love guessing the words and it helps to review our site words.
10. Flip a Coin
We did an interactive activity for a book give away using this site. Everyone stood up and either put their hands on their heads for "heads" of the coin or on their bottoms for "tails". If you guessed wrong, you sat down. Great for working on heads/tails with your students, make a selection, narrow down students etc.
11. Wordle
Put in a block of text or a blog url and it will generate a visually appealing word cloud. Ideas: Enter words generated from a class discussion (i.e. on friendship).
12. Storybird
Take art created by others and make up stories to the pictures.
Here is a quick example I did up:
On that note--I am off to the next session!
-Chelsie
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