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Not your average valentine greeting

February 8th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Classroom

Tired of using glitter and doilies to create Valentine’s Day cards?  Colleen Reagan (and her third grade classes) created a digital card for their families with animoto.  Please enjoy their greetings.  

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Happy New Year!

January 30th, 2012 · 9 Comments · Classroom

Missed the New Year Celebrations? You can still enjoy the Project Before festivity. The Year of the Dragon is welcomed by Miss Jackie and Mrs. C’s class in this Animoto. From the looks on their faces, this will be a very good year! Special thanks to Miss Jackie for this charming Animoto.

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Become a Spelling Wizard

January 29th, 2012 · No Comments · Classroom

Here’s a free Scholastic site that allows you to quickly create a word scramble or search based on a spelling list.  You could use it in the class (on an SMART Board) or share the link for students to work at home.  While you can print the end results, there is no “Save” feature.

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Want a student response system that is not tied to a clicker?

January 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Classroom

  Check out Socrative.  This new site (currently in testing) provides students (and teachers) a can access from any internet device.  I’ve tried it with desktops, laptops, iPod touches, iPads, and smart phones.  The process works from the web or an app.  You can use their pre-made examples or create your own prompt or quiz.  [...]

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