Some of my favorite TECH TOOLS & SITES:
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything! - Great ideas for everything technology!
Teachers Guide on The Use of iPad in education http://zite.to/MHsCZf |
Student response system with cell phones, ipads, or computers:
http://www.socrative.com/ or http://www.coveritlive.com/ http://www.polleverywhere.com/ Audience response system uses cell phones or web, displays in real-time Great backchannel to use during meetings or a class: http://todaysmeet.com/ What is a backchannel? Click here. |
If schools embrace the power of twitter... Everything educators need to know about twitter!
http://titanpad.com/ TitanPad lets people work on one document simultaneously How to make a QR code: http://www.qurify.com/ or shorten your URL and make a QR Code at: http://is.gd/ Capture online video for free: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ |
Tools for the 21st Century Teacher

This handbook was created for the purpose of providing information to teachers in the 21st Century about several tools they can use in their classroom. Click the link to open a handout with a page to describe several tech tools with links to each.
Created in Spring/Summer 2010
Tools for the 21st Century Teacher - By: Michael Zimmer
Created in Spring/Summer 2010
Tools for the 21st Century Teacher - By: Michael Zimmer
Core Math Tools Home

Core Math Tools is interactive software tools for algebra and functions, geometry and trigonometry, and statistics and probability. The tools are appropriate for use with any high school mathematics curriculum and compatible with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in terms of content and mathematical practices. Java required.
Use by Teachers and Students - Core Math Tools can be saved on a computer or USB drive, making it possible to use without Internet access. Files can be saved and reloaded by students and teachers. Its portability allows easy access for students, teachers and parents outside the classroom. Core Math Tools will automatically check for updates when launched and Internet access is available.
General Purpose Tools CAS, Spreadsheet, Geometry, Data Analysis, and Simulation
Custom Apps Focused explorations of specific topics
Advanced Apps Focused explorations of advanced topics
Sample Lessons Problem-based lessons that employ Core Math Tools
Data Sets Wealth of data sets organized by data type
How-To Pages Help, hints and steps to do basic tasks
Use by Teachers and Students - Core Math Tools can be saved on a computer or USB drive, making it possible to use without Internet access. Files can be saved and reloaded by students and teachers. Its portability allows easy access for students, teachers and parents outside the classroom. Core Math Tools will automatically check for updates when launched and Internet access is available.
General Purpose Tools CAS, Spreadsheet, Geometry, Data Analysis, and Simulation
Custom Apps Focused explorations of specific topics
Advanced Apps Focused explorations of advanced topics
Sample Lessons Problem-based lessons that employ Core Math Tools
Data Sets Wealth of data sets organized by data type
How-To Pages Help, hints and steps to do basic tasks

A collection of wiki resources from the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE), University of Kentucky.
One-to-One Innovation Summit 10/13
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