Web 2.0 starter kit

Free Web 2.0 tools for teachers Starter kit http://online.pubhtml5.com/evwn/vxzh/Wendy Torres

Lesson planning

Free tools for Lesson planningWatchknowlearnLearnzillon http://learnzillon.com http://www.watchknowlearn.org/

Watchknowlearn Watchknowlearn is an online source that allows you to search for educational video content and allows you to house that content in one location. This is a great site because who has time to go through all the junk on youtube for a video that might be a good fit for your classroom? What makes this site unique is that you can filter your search result so that the videos you find are very specific. You can filter the results by age and subject matter.

Benefits of using WatchknowlearnIt’s FREE! 24 hour access: Works on all browsers(can work on any device) Saved lesson planning time: No more wasting time on youtube seeing if a video MIGHT be useful for class Students don’t need a username or password to access content: just need the url There is also a section that has videos broken down by grade, subject and common core standards.

Learnzillion Founded by two former teachers in 2011, LearnZillion offers a free Math and English Language resources for grades K-12 that combines short video lessons, assessments, playlists, and progress reports. These videos provide grade-level appropriate, conceptual, visual explanations that can be used by both kids and adults. Each lesson focuses on a specific sub-standard, and can be organized by teachers into custom playlists for students. Teachers use LearnZillion videos and resources for everything from whole class instruction to small group and independent work, as well as for homework assignments and to enable parents to help support student learning at home. Example of a learnzillon lesson: https://learnzillion.com/assignments/EE56SF6

Learnzillion How it works:You create a free teacher account and after you sign up for an account, you can browse through the different lessons. You can also download printable resources that go along with the lesson. You can share thevideo lesson on an LCD screen and/or you can also assign the lesson to a class-so students can do it in the computer lab or at home. How do students access the lessons you assign: If you want the students to access the content so they can do it on individual computers, there are two ways that students can access the lesson you have assigned. (With login information or without login information) With login information: When you add students, it will give you an enrollment code. Students click on the student login page, type the enrollment code, and then they will come up with a username and password. After that they have access to any lessons you have assigned. Without login information: If you don’t want your students to have to login in to access the lessons, you can simply provide a url to the lesson. Students/parents will then be able to access the video lesson.

Learnzillon With login information: Without loginresources will Students can access information(quick code). work on any multiple lessons you have Students/Parents can see assigned and you can get the lesson and download Internet progress reports and material but, you can’t enabled access progress reports or device. grades. grades using this method. Yeah, and it Having is always students available access video because it is lessons online! Thousands of video resources for FREE!

Differentiated Learning

Tween Tribune Tween tribune is a free online resource run by the Smithsonian Institute. It will work on any Internet enabled device including smartphones and tablets. Tween tribune allows teachers to provide leveled articles to their students. The readability levels of all the articles are based on Lexile levels. Using this tool, teachers can assign the same content to students but the content is personalized based on the individual reading levels of the students. Articles range in interest levels, subjects and are also provided in English and Spanish. http://www.tweentribune.com/

There are two ways to use this site. If you have limited access to technology in your classroom, you could find an article by simply typing in some key words in the search box. Once you find an article you like, you can click on the corresponding Lexile level and then print out the article. You could print out the same article on different Lexile levels and distribute it to your students. Students can then read the printed article, and provide questions, commentary via student journals or tests.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijKmLvXBsDs

If you have more access to technology, you could create a free teacher account.• Once you create a teacher account, you can add as many classes as you want as well as add students to each class.• Students are assigned easy to remember usernames and passwords by the site.• Once you have added students to your classes, you can assign any article to a student, and assign the Lexile level to the article.• Students will then log in using their computer generated usernames/passwords.• They will see the articles you assigned and can click on the articles to read them. They can also provide comments on the articles and take pre-made quizzes about the articles.

Equity is giving everyone what they need to besuccessful. It allows teachers to meet studentswhere they are without alienating them byassigning them different content and materials.

Getting feedback fromstudents

Free tools for getting feedback from studentsQuizizz Kahoot Flipquiz Playfactile Wizer.mehttps://quizizz.com/ https://getkahoot.com https://flipquiz.me/ https://www.playfactile.com/ https://app.wizer.me

Quizziz vs Kahoot Quizziz and Kahoot are both free game based classroom response systems that allow you to gather feedback from students through any Internet-connected device including tablets, laptops and smart phones. Nothing to install. Can be used for whole class review sessions, or individual/team competitions. Can be used for multiple grades, and subjects.

https://quizizz.com/join/

Side by Side -Free -Free comparison -Works on any Internet Enabled Device -Works on any Internet Enabled Device -Students only need the web address -Students only need the web addresshttps://quizizz.com/join/ and game code to access the quiz and game code to access the quiz -Live results show up on the teacher -Live results show up on the teacher dashboard dashboard -Dashboard can be turned off -Question options are shapes not -Questions can use text and pictures -Can be used with an LCD projector or words. - You add images and videos for each without -Engaging and funny memes show up question. -Needs to be used with an LCD after each question is answered -Can duplicate and edit other teacher’s projector --Can duplicate and edit other teacher’s games/quizzes to make the content meet the needs of your class games/quizzes to make the content meet the needs of your class -Quizzes can be done in class or set up as homework -Quizzes can only be done in class. No homework option https://kahoot.it

When you play a Kahoot, your question shows up on the lcd projector and students answer on their devices.What is Whatshown on studentsthe see on theirprojector devices

Flipquiz• Flipquiz is an online review game creation tool. With Flipquiz, teachers can make jeopardy style game boards that are sleek and easy to use.• It is free, will work on Internet enabled device, students do not need a username/password.• To begin using Flipquiz, you must create a free account. After you have created your free account you can start making your game boards.• You can use it as a whole class activity (with an lcd projector), station/center, or as an individual review activity.

How does it work? First, sign up for a free account. Once you make an account, you can make game boards. On your board you are given five categories and five questions per category. Simply click on the boxes and add your content. For both your questions and answers you can add text, hyperlinks and online video files. You don’t have to use all five categories. Only the categories and questions you add show up on the game. Once you make your game, you click on presentation view. This will give you a website address. The web address is the only thing you need to access the game. No login required.

Playfactile ( formerly Jeopardy.rocks)• Playfactile is an online site that allows you to create jeopardy review games without the need for any additional software or the use of powerpoint.• Completely online, and works on any Internet enabled device.• Similar to Flipquiz, you create a free account, type your information and save the game.• No login needed to play the game, you just need the website address.• When you play the game, you will be asked how many teams are participating in the game, pick the team’s mascot and you will see a score keeper right on the screen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA2oMbf-icY



\"Okay everyone, today we will be filling out a worksheet to review what we have learned....\"Worksheets, the single, most boring, thing that exists in school.Be honest with yourself, when was the last time a student reacted like the picture belowwhen you mentioned worksheets?​

Never. The truth is while worksheets serve apurpose, their use in the classroom is anything but exciting.• \"They rarely ask a child to think creatively or to use higher-level thinking skills such as deduction, or analysis. These skills usually come from participating in activities that are hands-on in nature and actively involve the whole child in learning.\" - information taken from: http://www.scholastic.com/bro wse/article.jsp?id=1003

Wizer.me: Interactive worksheet creator that provides studentswith hands-on opportunities to provide feedback! Wizer.me is a free online tool that allows teachers to make interactive worksheets. Wizer.me uses Html 5 technology-which means that it will work on any Internet-enabled device including smart phones, tablets and iPads. To use wizer.me, first create a free account. Once you create your account, you will be able to start creating your online worksheets. You simply type the title of your worksheet, and then add the content you want. Example: http://app.wizer.me/preview/6WGS6P

Wizer.me calls this content \"tasks\" and there are currently 14 tasks thatyou can use-though more features will be added soon. There is no limit tothe number of tasks you add to a worksheet. Open Multiple Blanks Fill on thequestion choice imageMatching Table Sorting DrawText Image Video Link Embed Discussion

THE “TASKS” YOU CAN CREATE:•Open question: open ended questions that give your students a text box to type in their answers.•Multiple choice: multiple choice questions where student click on the right answer•Blanks: Students are given a number of sentences or passages that you have typed in and students mustprovide the missing words•Fill on an image: This allows you to upload a picture and students have to type in their answers on thepicture( example: label the parts of a plant)•Matching: This task allows you to type words to match ( example: match the words to their definition)•Table: Allows you to add tables easily to your worksheet.•Sorting: Allows you to add words in groups and students must select the ones that go with each group•Draw: Allows you to add a space for drawing. Students can use a stylus, mouse or their finger to draw.•Text: Allows you to add text•Image: allows you to add pictures to your worksheet•Video: Allows you to add youtube videos to your worksheet•Link: Allows you to add links to outside websites to your worksheet•Embed: Allows you to add anything that has an embed code( ex. google maps, vimeo videos, padlets, etc)intoyour worksheet• Discussion: Allows you to have a running thread(chat) on one worksheet

You simply click on the task you want and follow the directions on the screen toinput your content. Once you add content, you can click and drag the items sothey appear in the order you want them to on your worksheet. When your worksheet is completed, you can distribute it to your students. You can distribute it via url, a private pin, or if you have google classroom by classroom. (Note: Private pins and google classroom require students to log in to access the worksheet. Sharing the worksheet by url does not require a login though if you want to record the answers, a login is required.)

Sharing information

Sharing information

Free tools for sharing information with your students https://Pearltrees.com Pearltreeshttps://www.tes.com/lessons Blendspace Sutori http://sutori.com Sharing information

Blendspace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3SIsMKbVG8 This site enables the teacher to add content, assessments, and tracking information in one central location for students to access. Blendspace gives teachers the ability to individualize and customize lesson content to suit specific needs of their students. **Students only need the url to access information. No login required to access. Logins are only required if you want to get quiz results.*** Example: http://bit.ly/2n7UBdW

Pearltrees• Similar to blendspace, pearltrees is a Example: http://www.pearltrees.com/4teachers site that lets you store and collect all your content in one place.• With pearl trees you can create different folders for items and items appear as icons on one page. One pearltrees page can have multiple collections on it.• Students only need url to access. No login!

Sutori: (Formerly Hstry.co) Sutori is online tool that allows you and your students to create interactive timelines. With this tool, you can create timelines that include pictures, text, video, and audio clips. You can also add interactive quizzes and provide comments/feedback to any timeline. Works on any Internet enabled device. Example: https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-technology-1435

Easy to use interface: Click and DragItems that you can add to a timeline:• Text• Images• Videos• Audio files• A did you know factoid section• Multiple Choice quiz questions• Drag and drop quiz Forum: A discussion question that is posted on questions(where students move the timeline and students can provide items to match) comments for

Teacher and student accounts: To begin using Sutori youmust create a free account. Sutori uses a click and drag interface. If you create a timeline with quizzes and feedback options in it, then students will need more than just the url to access it. In order to record quiz and feedback answers, students must have an account on sutori .

CREATING A CLASS AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS• When you create a class, a class pin will http://viewpure.com/5fP0mOPT9ao?start=0&end=0 be created. Students will then use that pin to access any timelines you have shared with the class. Once students have the pin they can also add comments to any item on your timeline as well as submit their own timelines for grades/projects.

CLASSROOM IMPLICATIONS If you have an lcd projector in your room, you could project timelines you have created to your students. You can also embed your timelines into your class website, wiki, or school Learning Management System. Students can then access your shared timelines and use them to locate information for research or for notetaking for exams. Teachers can also take advantage of the 24 hour accessibility and have students view/review timelines from home. Students can then provide feedback on your timelines as well as create their own timelines for review and/or assessment. This tool is great for project based assessments!

SOME MORE INFO ABOUT STUDENT ACCOUNTS: For younger students, you may want to have them all use the same password for simplicity sake when they make their accounts. For younger students, you may want to create a template timeline, which they can copy into their own accounts. Once a timeline is copied, students can add their own content. When you share a timeline, students can add comments to any object in your timeline (They can’t change items on your timelines.) Older students can collaborate with other students on projects. They can invite people to work on their timelines via e-mail addresses. Anyone invited to collaborate on a timeline can edit and add content to that timeline

Examples of things you can do with Sutori: Elementary School Middle School High SchoolMorning routine: ( Teacher presentation) Science: Circuits (Teacher presentations) U.S. Government: (Teacher presentation) https://www.sutori.com/story/44648 https://www.sutori.com/story/electric-circuits https://www.sutori.com/story/us-government-system Sequencing/re-telling: (Teacher presentation) Math (Transformations) (Teacher presentation) How-to-guide in Spanish: (Student presentation) https://www.sutori.com/story/110180 https://www.sutori.com/story/transformations https://www.sutori.com/story/como-estacionar-un-vehiculo-Book review: (Fifth Grade: Student presentation) Art review: (Student presentation) en-paralelo https://www.sutori.com/story/72345 https://www.sutori.com/story/120630 Literature review (King Lear): (Teacher presentation): https://www.sutori.com/story/king-learThird Grade Science project: (Student presentation) Sequencing/re-telling: (Student presentation): History report: (Student presentation) https://www.sutori.com/story/46013 https://www.sutori.com/story/107219 https://www.sutori.com/story/1914-1945-significant-years-in- the-shaping-of-our-nation Social Studies project: (Student presentation) Crediting your sources: Primary vs secondary sources (Teacher Science presentation: Chemical reaction(Studenthttps://www.sutori.com/story/rosa-parks-9b8b presentation) presentation): https://www.sutori.com/story/digital-citizenship-crediting-your- https://www.sutori.com/story/reaction-action-the-six-types- sources of-chemical-reactions Documenting class projects: (Student presentation) Ancient Civilizations: Aztec, Inca, Maya (Teacher presentation) Mathematics: Graphing Rational Functionshttps://www.sutori.com/story/stop-motion-project-5th- https://www.sutori.com/story/aztec-inca-maya ( Teacher presentation) class-roxborough-weather-project https://www.sutori.com/story/graphing-rational-functions goo.gl/dGd21o