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ParlaySocrati Seminar App: Allows teacher to pose a question and have students respond. Easily connects to Google ClassroomOnline Classroom Discussion/Socratic Seminars
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AnchorPodcast Creator- Easy for student useCreating Podcasts
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NewselaReading App: Grade-level reading of nonfiction articles; vocabulary words are included along with reading questions; can differentiate articles by lexileNon-fiction reading selections
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NoRedInkA grammar and writing program that is fantastic! Each student is able to adjust the content so that it is of interest to them, and they learn grammar at their own pace. It is easy to create class lists, and if you have the premium version, you can track student growth through the data that is collected. It also shows you when a student is stuck on a concept, for easy remediation. It frees the teacher up to work alongside students and remediate or extend learning so that all student needs are met.
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Padlet
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NearPodReal-Time Lessons & Assessment App- allows you to formatively assess students synchronously while students are completing the lesson; Allows you to create polls, quizzes, drawing, open-ended questions, VR field trips, A bulletin board where students can collaborate, Fill-in-the-blank questions, matching pairs, and a time to climb interactive gameOnline Real-Time Lessons
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ReadTheory
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Explain EverythingDigital Whiteboard to communicate ideas- combine videos, documents, images, etc. and allows users to use voice and annotations; also allows you to record videos with voiceoverTutorials; student-created tutorials; teacher-created materials to share with students; story/book creation; short film creation; gif making; brainstorming sessions; note-taking; use of voice & annotation tools to brainstorm, to edit & collaborate, to inform others;
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GimkitOnline Quizzes- teacher or student generated quizzes; allows teachers to see student assessment data individualized by studentStudents can answer teacher-generated quizzes; students can collaborate and contribute their own quiz questions; assessment data is provided for each student
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breakout eduClassroom Escape Rooms
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Go Open Open Resources for Michigan Educators
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remind.comTwo-Way Communication ToolUse for communication with students/class and parents
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Smoree-newsletter creatorE-Newsletters to parents; weekly newsletters
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Google VoiceFree phone number
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3 Ways to Use Video ConferencingArticle that explains ways teachers can use video conferencing to help with student learning, including small group sessions; book club discussions with small groups, and parent communication
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MentimeterOnline Presentation App that allows presenters and auience to communicate; similar to NearPod but seems to be freePreparation for a discussion
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ehyde.comA no hands app- that randomly selects students from classesUsed so students will be more engaged; and you can randomly call on students using the tool
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socrative.comsummative & formative assessment tool- teachers create and assign quizzes and see data in real time
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edpuzzle.comenables you to work with video clips and ask questions/have students answer questions
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classdojo.comStudents can earn points for good behavior, competitions, etc. Students can then spend those points on things- helps with classroom management; can be shared with students and parentsClassroom management & record keeping tool- best for elementary and middle school students
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classcraft.comstuents create characters & can level up; students can complete quests & get pointsCan be used to gamify your entire lesson and/or curriculum
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minecraft education editiona game that is very versatile (a sandbox game), and people can do whatever they want with the resources available, which are blocks. They can use these to design anything. Can be used for students to demonstrate what they can do. They can also interact with others; other students can be in the same world & can work collaboratively with one anotherstudents can create a storyline, can do math & science lessons, can collaborate and interact with other students within one world
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Readability CheckerAllows you to put your text in and see what grade level it is at to see whether or not your students can understand itTo make sure your materials are accessible to all of your students
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creativecommons.orgProvides guidance and materials that are shareable
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ck12.orgAn OERTo find materials you can use, remix, etc. in your classroom
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https://www.oercommons.org/An OER
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Book CreatorAn app that allows you to create online books
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Loomscreencasting extension for Chrome that allows capture of audio, the computer screen, and webcam video to enable users to illustrate a concept or procedure.
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ScreencastifyScreencastify is a simple video screen capture software for Chrome. Record all screen activity inside a tab, including audio.
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screencast-o-maticScreencast-o-matic is a downloaded tool that allows you to film yourself and your screen at the same time. You can toggle between your webcam and your computer screen being the focal point
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Constructive Feedback Tutorial VideoHelps explain 4 levels of constructive feedback for students
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WabisabiInstructional Design & Formative Assessment/ Inquiry Learning site (Lee Watanabe Crockett)
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https://goformative.com/Formative Assessment Tool- allows teachers to see students' understanding in real time and the paid version allows teachers to track students' progress. Can connect to Google Classroom.Great for formative assessments & exit tickets
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readwritethinkInteractive resources that allow students to create their own graphic organizersgraphic organizers, reading, writing
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https://www.peardeck.com/Interactive PowerPoint Presentation that allows a teacher to present and students to respond in real-time; it also allows students to work at their own pace if necessary; allows a teacher to show results anonymously to class; can be used as an add-in to Google SlidesGreat for formative assessments; Lesson hook, formative assessment in middle of class or lesson, exit tickets Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f0s5nzhDDg
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Wevideo.comOnline video editor- can be used with any device
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simpleshowQuick & Easy explainer video /tutorial creator
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Interactive Choice BoardsThis article explains and gives examples (with links to more examples) of choice boards and menus. These can be used to develop more choice in student assignments.
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List of Apps to Differentiate LearningFantastic list of tech tools to use for any subject!
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https://www.activelylearn.com/Offers online resources & articlesMaterials & supplemental materials
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thinkfluency.comUsed to track student reading fluency
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