Coonley Tech News

“Insert Learning” https://insertlearning.com/ Insert Learning allows you to turn web pages into interactive lessons (5 lesson limit in free account)

“Read Aloud” is an extension that will read web pages in up to 40 languages https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/read-aloud-a-text-to-spee/hdhinadidafjejdhmfkjgnolgimiaplp?hl=en

“Mercury Reader” removes ads and distractions from website (leaving only text and images) https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mercury-reader/oknpjjbmpnndlpmnhmekjpocelpnlfdi?hl=en

“Flippity” turns Google Spreadsheets into flashcards, games, random name generators and more https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/flippity/dfbobfdggfmgobahloidifclkfnbllai?hl=en-US

“Whisper” send pop up messages to students while they are in Google Classroom https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/whisper-by-edtechteam/pmcialgbdmhkmfmacfhlgmadgdpmceca?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

“Kaizena” Leave audio feedback for students on Google Docs https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kaizena-voice-comments/kfcmpbkmmdlcnepmeojihblcllopielg?hl=en

“Nope” This Chrome extension when clicked will send a fake phone call to your phone so you can get out of conversations! http://nopebutton.com/

“Block and Focus” allows you to increase your productivity by blocking websites you set https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/block-focus/dcpbedhdekgkhigjgmlcbmcjoeaebbfm?hl=en

“Strict Workflow” allows you to set a timer that will block specific websites for 25 minutes and then open them for 5 minutes for a break. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/strict-workflow/cgmnfnmlficgeijcalkgnnkigkefkbhd?hl=en

“Unshorten Link” allows you to take a URL that has been shortened (bit.ly, goo.gl, etc.) and shows you the full URL so you can determine if you trust the source https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/unshortenlink/gbobdaaeaihkghbokihkofcbndhmbdpd?hl=en

“Kami” is a PDF and document markup extension. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kami-pdf-and-document-mar/iljojpiodmlhoehoecppliohmplbgeij?hl=en

Interactive Periodic Table of Elements in Pictures and Words http://elements.wlonk.com/ElementsTable.htm

Designing Lessons for Accessibility https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2016/09/02/dos-and-donts-on-designing-for-accessibility/

Template Palooza! http://creativeedtech.weebly.com/templates.html

Historical Tweets Templates http://www.alicekeeler.com/2018/02/05/students-tweet-historical-figures-mrsashleybfort/

Authors on Twitter (and who Skype) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QoxdpYkKzcbtO1wAKiXDsIalE5DCILwOaLOJSqGENZM/mobilebasic

GSuite for Music Educators https://sites.google.com/view/GSuite4MusEd

A Poster that Explains ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/download/explaining-adhd-to-teachers/

Brain Teasers for Kids and Adults http://brainden.com/

Wordless News http://wordlessnews.com/

6 Ed Tech Tools to Try https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-tech-tools-2018/

If you liked this, you’ll love these (spreadsheet of tools) https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/160c9a4112dc1dd5?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1

iPad Apps for Students with Special Needs https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/01/a-handy-chart-featuring-over-30-ipad.html?m=1

Tech Tools for Engagement https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OKdCnY1kGAUtHSqiBvveRa70RJNejEED3wVZco8WCrk/edit

A Spreadsheet of Tools https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iDGo-BHedhe0DRZU1E5hLVcgk0_qwSBbAVo3bi-pBxw/htmlview?usp=gmail