Show Me the Websites

Kahoot.it

• Teachers go to create.kahoot.it
• Students go to kahoot.it

Tips:

• Before you play tell the students about the game nickname.  They need to get an appropriate nickname ready.  It is important that they keep their nickname a secret and not give it away during the game.  It is more fun if they find out who won at the end of the game.
• Students may join the game at any time.  The game pin is at the top of each student screen.
• You can create your own game or search the public games.  If you "favorite" a game, it will then be in the "Me" tab.

Ways to use it:

1. Review:  if you re-teach after the answer is given, the students will be very attentive.
2. Introduce:  play a game on a topic that is new to the students.  You will be amazed at how much they pick up just from playing the game.  
3. Allow students to create a kahoot.it and play the game in class.

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Padlet

padlet.com  used to be wallwisher

http://padlet.com/lisaberg/backtoschool

Tips:

• You do not have to be logged in to create a padlet, but you can not change the background or permissions.,
• Students do not log in to post, which allows for anonymous posts.
• There are posting settings: password protect or you can moderate and approve posts before they are on the wall.
• New Chrome extension:  How to use it video

Ways to use it:

• Exit ticket/formative assessment
• Students collaborate/note taking
• Introduce information to your students by uploading documents, videos and text

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Screen-cast-o-matic

Screen casting is a great way to do a flipped classroom.  When you screencast, you capture your screen and your voice (with the use of a microphone---usually built into new computers).

Tips:

• You can download your video, upload to YouTube.  Then you can link it to Blackboard, Padlet or a blog.
• For free you can create a 5 minute video
• Pro account is $15 per year.  No time limit on video, upload to Vimeo or Google Drive, and you can edit your video.  

Ways to use it in class:

• Create instructional video for students on how to use a website or other technology.
• Create instructional video for your sub to show.
• Add voice to your PowerPoint or other lecture notes.  Upload to Blackboard or a blog.
• Students can create a screencast.

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