Tool 10

"HearPlanet" and "Nasa3Dsun" are 2 apps that sound interesting. "HearPlanet" gives an audio guide to historic places and "NasaSun" gives the student a "bird's eye" view of the sun. On an iphone, an alert sounds whenever there is a solar flare.

Tool 9

Jing could be used to clarify instructions, directions, descriptions....
Skype could be used to communicate with pen pals once they have been established with letter writing or email.

Tool 6

One way to use this is to post a math word problem. Children solve the problem using their own unique solution. Discuss the different ways to solve the problem.
Post an image of a political candidate. Students present pros and cons of the candidate, followed by a discussion of opinions.

Tool 5

Tagging makes it simple to find related websites for students to use.

Tool 4

Reading a variety of other teacher's blogs presents new information and new approaches.
Reading blogs from outside the education field is a way to read about interesting topics.

Tool 2

The teacher/student relationship plays a vital role in a child's development as a student and a person. Technology in the classroom is a part of a child's academic development. Blogs are a good way to share ideas.

Tool 3

Here is my wordle. It's a great tool for publishing kid's poems.




Here is a WATER animoto. Lots of possibilities!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.