
Tech Tuesday Tools!
April 7, 2015
Tool of the Week!
Wheel Decide is a tool that makes choosing a student or reward more fun! Check it out - there are pre-made wheels and you can also modify or make your own. It would be awesome to have students spin a wheel full of comprehension questions! You can also embed Wheel Decide to your blog! Here's a sample one: What Genre of Book to Read?
Tip of the Week!
Here are a few shortcuts that will save you some time when creating new items in Google Drive:
Create a....
Document, Shift + t
Presentation, Shift + p
Spreadsheet, Shift + s
Drawing, Shift + d
Folder, Shift + f
Form, Shift + o
App Gallery
Rover
Rover is a free educational browser that allows you to stream flash content to your iPad. Through Rover, you can access Raz-Kids, BrainPOP, Starfall, and many other sites that do not operate correctly through Safari.
Flashcards
Create and save your own flashcards for any subject area or use any of the sets that others have created. Students can create cards to help them study for upcoming tests and quizzes, or to practice spelling and vocabulary.
Sphere
Sphere makes your iPad a 360-degree portal to just about anyplace you would like to go. Great for virtual reports and field trips. This app is pretty awesome!
More Free QR Stories!
Free QR Stories! Remember to have your students re-create their favorite part of the story by using the Piccollage or DoodleBuddy iPad App. This is a great way to help them reach higher learning and makes a great independent workstation.