Instructional Technology

Using Technology in The Classroom

Quick Links

Have you been wondering where the Quick Links button disappeared to? Although our district site has a new face and a new webmaster, you can still find that spot on the web to the Quick Links on my tech site here: Quick Links

Direct address is http://ajorda9.wix.com/techtools#!quick-links/cfmn

Just save the address to your desktop for easy access. Also for those of you who have ST Math, that icon/link has been added as well. Enjoy!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Great news! The Quick Links has been added to the bottom of the homepage, right next to the social icons. Can you say, Yay!

Take 3!

Each week, I will highlight 3 sites that you can check out to see if it's something you can use in the classroom. This week, the 3 highlighted areas focus on 3 ring binder teacher organization, info-graphics and vocabulary group writing. Check it out!

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LIveBinder

LiveBinder is an online 3-ring binder used to organize all your educational resources. Check out Edublogger's tutorial on what LiveBinder is and how to best use it.

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Canva

With Canva, you can create infographics, social media graphics and more. Check out CoolCatTeacher's blog post on ways to use it in the classroom. Follow her on twitter for even more great tips.

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Boom Writer

Boom Writer is one of the best group writing tools. Create and share amazing stories with a group of students or your whole class.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month!

Need some ideas to help celebrate?

Check out Scholastics 24 Great Ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month geared towards Pre-K through 8th grade. Need a list of great reads for HHM, check out the following site for a list categorized into sections for Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, High School 9-12 and Adult Reading. http://www.justreadfamilies.org/Reading/HHM.asp

Class Website in 30 Minutes!

Want to start a class blog or website but don't know how? Here's an easy step by step guide to get you up and running in 30 minutes or less!

Having a way to communicate with parents and students brings you closer together and can make your year go smoother. This guide is based on Edublogger's easy tools for educators. Edublog uses WordPress interface. There are other websites that teachers can use as well. Blogger, Wix and Weebly are just to name a few. Get started now and remember if you need help, just ask!

Create the perfect class website in 30 minutes or less.