Project Ideas
 
 
Project Powerpoint:  Check out this powerpoint for ideas as to how you can utilize the technology tools listed below during your classroom instruction.
 
 
 
Online Timelines

 

Online Graphing Tool:

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

 

Online Comic Strips


http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/

Example: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/?comix_id=123672623C335049

http://www.toondoo.com/



 

Picture Tools


http://skitch.com/-- allows you to capture a screen shot..and then annotate over the image before saving and sharing it.

www.fotoflexer.com

 

Polls / Surveys

Slideshows

http://animoto.com/education:  When you sign up for an education account, you get free access to full length slideshows.  You can also get a code to create 50 student accounts.

Photostory 3 --already a program on our computers


Voicethread:  www.voicethread.com 


Example:http://voicethread.com/?#u421092.b1639275.i8665962


PREZI:  www.prezi.com

Example: http://prezi.com/redtlbo2oiqh/angel/

STORYBIRD:  www.storybird.com :  This website allows students to create a short picture book.  However, you have to use the illustrations provided at the site.


Online Posters / Webpages



Online Graphic Organizers--allow students to brainstorm collaboratively.


http://mind42.com/Studentscan work collaboratively on the same organizer.

Online Flashcards--can be dowloaded to ipod for mobile studying.

Helpful Tools:

http://www.wordle.net/    This site allows you to create a word cloud by typing information or cutting/pasting.  The activity can be used to help students identify themes/main ideas of stories.  It can also be used to help improve word choice when writing essays.

www.jeopardylabs.com-- click on "start building" and create a short password.

 
Last Modified on October 18, 2011