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Entries from May 30th, 2010

Did that cat just talk?

May 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Content- Cross Discipline

Here is a site that allows you to create a talking avatar- Talking Pets.  While it is similar to Voki, it does not embed and you do not need an account. You are limited to 200 characters.  I’ve shared a screen shot. Please click here to see the live version. (from Teachers as Technology Trailblazers)

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Upgrade PPT with Voicethread

May 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Content - Language Arts, Content - Science, Content - Social Studies, Voicethread

Here’s a Poe Voicethread from Alaina. She’s an 8th grader in North Carolina.  Her assignment was to research an American author and include background, as well as a critique of the work from her own and other’s viewpoint.  She’s a student of Sandra Ellis.  I met Sandra at and Ellis Island program last summer. This [...]

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Art and Music animoto style

May 29th, 2010 · No Comments · animoto, Content-Art

Lorraine Lukowski decided to showcase her K-3  art students’ work using animoto.  Her choice of music helped me to fell the enthusiasm in her classroom as the students created their projects!

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Books and blogs

May 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Content - Language Arts

Looking for a way to integrate reading and blogs?  Kristin Aquilino (a recent DENny award winner) is using her blog to encourage reading and literature outside of the classroom.  Please click here to visit her site.  Perhaps it will generate some ideas for the summer.

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