| Why There are infinitely many tools to assist teachers with lessons. If you are teaching something, it's highly likely someone has taught it before or has a tool that could assist your lesson. Below are some helpful sites, apps, and tips to keep you from re-inventing the wheel. Tips for finding resources • When searching for web resources, add "interactive" to the end of your search (i.e. - "heart lung interactive") • Use Gooru, Blendspace, Diigo, or Lesson Paths for pre-made lists • Get educational app reviews & resources at Appitic, Mind Leap, Common Sense Media, and Twitter Feeds like #iosedapps, #eduapps, #ipadedu |
Assessment • Partner with someone else in your content area • Choose a specific unit (ex. Revolutionary War, Long Division, Evolution, 10 Commandments, Persuasive Essays) • Create a curated list using Gooru, Diigo, Blendspace, or Lesson Paths with resources for the unit - include at least two each that:  |
QR (Quick Response Codes) What: Bar code like pictures that link to websites, maps, links, and text when scanned with a reader.Chrome, iOS, Android, Web How: Generate these codes on sites like QR Stuff and SnapMaze or via browser add-ons. The blocky pictures represent the letters or urls in your message (a longer url or message means a more crowded picture). Why: Mobile devices can scan these codes and take students directly to the intended site, movie, map, etc. Teachers can use them to create stations around their rooms or develop scavenger hunts or guided tours around a particular area. It's also an easy way to post a big message in a small space. |
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