U.S. National Parks
The lure of National Parks would always be in my “retirement” plans.
The lure of National Parks would always be in my “retirement” plans.
A little beyond my comprehension at this point of the game, but several students were asking about it and I found some good resources to satisfy their curiosity for now. Google SketchUp is a free program that anyone can download with lots of instructional materials including videos from Google SketchUp to show some of its […]
Finding images on the internet for classroom use can be a problem due to reasons such as copyright privileges, inappropriateness, etc. However, keep in mind that most of the sites listed below do not have built-in filters for images. These image search engines should be used by students well aware of the school’s Acceptable Use […]
Bibliographies for 7th Graders can drive you insane–them as well. Use Easy Bib website and be able to create a bibliography using this website that references 50+ types of resources, even the newest thing–ebooks. Here, I can’t remember even the simpliest one–a book with one author.
I came across this post from Tammy Worcester‘s book Google Spreadsheets and Forms. Students are given directions on what cells to color in a Google Form format and the results in Google spreadsheet view, once sorted, is a pixel picture like the one below.
Listing of several internet sites for different age groups of students. Click here for 11 great resources from FreeTech4Teachers. Also another great site with posters to download CyberSafe.My/Home
Once you have a video that you would like to use on your blog, make sure it is the right size for your website. Step 1 (After locating a video): Open the embed options. Step 2: Select a video size that you think is close to the parameters of your blog’s main column. In this […]
See the video for how to create a custom Google search for students. JRSOWASH’S Channel
Info from Free Technology for Teachers…. Beyond Google — Click on this link for document to open in new window OR view below: Google is a great resource for combing the web. These tricks can help you find the best results, while saving time and making your life easier.
Creating a quiz with Google Forms is quick and easy. The results are easy to read and tabulate. When you create a quiz in Google Forms, it can be posted on your blog, the students take the quiz and their answers will appear in a easy-to-grade spreadsheet. Several things to keep in mind: 1. Make […]