Math – Page 7 – Sylvia Anderson

March 3, 2017

Zunal Webquest Projects

Zunal is a free online resource for creating webquests with a template but better yet it is a repository of thousands of webquests created by teachers and shared with the general public ready for use. Webquests are designed as projects for small groups of students to work together in completing the assigned task. Click the image below for a chart categorizing webquests by subject matter and grade level. The examples listed are for grades 9-12.

chart — Search webquests by subject matter and grade level.

February 8, 2017

Padlet – Your Online Pinboard

Padlet is an easy to use Internet application that works like an online pinboard where people can express thoughts on a topic, brainstorm ideas, and share content like images, videos, etc. Posts to Padlet give you the option to list your name, nickname, or no name at all.

This service works online or through an app for mobile devices making it readily available with ease. Padlet boards can be shared with others through social media, links, qr codes, or embedded on your website as shown below.

More examples can be viewed here.

February 7, 2017

Kubbu – eLearning Web Tool

This is a free web-based e-learning tool designed to facilitate teachers’ work and enhance the learning process for your students. Teacher accounts are limited to 30 students and 15 activities at any time.

This web resource would be beneficial in a whole group interactive session or assigned to students individually in centers or through Google Classroom. Data can be collected on each student.

quiz slider - prepositions — Quiz Slider Example

Check out the sample activities and see how easy and useful this tool can be in your classroom.

match - word definitions — Dominoes Match Activity

Great tool for all subject matter.

January 24, 2017

Communicate and Collaborate Virtually

Created by two high school students in San Jose, California (and one college freshman), Stoodle is a free collaborative online whiteboard allowing students to connect with their teacher, tutors, or peers to work on homework assignments or illustrate a drawing to show their thought process in real time. It’s as simple as creating an account and sharing the URL. Communication occurs on a virtual whiteboard with infinite pages through voice conferencing and text chat, upload images, and annotate using basic drawing tools and colors. It works on desktops, tablets and iOS devices.

October 27, 2016

Nearpod for Instruction and Assessment

Get your students engaged by delivering interactive lessons containing videos, virtual reality, images and slideshows, websites, sways, and assessment tools like fill-in-the-blank, open-ended responses, multiple choice, and freehand drawings. Nearpod converts your already created PowerPoint lessons with ease and can also be assigned as homework in Google Classroom lickety-split. This is a one-to-one solution making good use of mobile device technology (laptops, smartphones, tablets). Free accounts are available and premium features come with a cost. This program packs a powerful punch for both teacher and students. Take a look for yourself and if the technology is there, chalk this one up as a must-use tool in your classroom.