Google Documents

We all love Google Docs! But did you know that templates are available for use?

You can also have students upload projects here and send you the link. This prevents your inbox from getting too full and prevents any issues resulting from having different versions of software. To do this, go to the GoogleDocs page, and click on the "Upload" icon. Follow the steps from there.

Prezi - An alternative to PowerPoint

You can create more exciting presentations using Prezi. Students are also able to create presentations using this website.

Sample Prezi Presentation

YouTube instructional clip

Animoto - Animated Presentations

You can upload pictures here and set them to music. You select the pictures and the music, and the website takes care of the rest. For a sample presentation, click here.

Make your own slideshow at Animoto.

Newspaper Clipping Generator

WARNING: Student use should be monitored. A cigarette packet is an available image.

You can generate your own news articles using this image generating website. Allow students to publish their findings in the form of a newspaper article.



Other images available from this website include:

• A clapper board
• A wide variety of talking animals
  

Sign Generator

WARNING: Student use should be monitored. A vodka bottle is an available image.

RedKid allows you to generate images. Some examples are below:

Virtual Notepads

Meeting Words and Type With Me are both virtual notepads that are synchronized as people type. You can see text in real time. This could be used in a computer lab to allow students to ask questions, and the teacher could respond immediately. Or you could use these to have an online discussion.

Wallwisher - Online Post-It Notes

Post-It notes have gone green with Wallwisher. This is an on-line bulletin board where students can write post it notes. Uses could include:

• Have students submit questions during class



• Use in a computer lab



• Use as a ticket out the door



• Check for understanding



• Have students respond as a homework assignment



• Students post a link to an article related to class discussion

The limitation of this website is that students can post anonomously.

Word Clouds - Tagxedo

Word Clouds (like Tagxedo) can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Introducing vocabulary




• Sparking interest in new topics




• Use it as a tool to find the most commonly used words in students' writing assignments




• And much more!

Voki - Talking Avatars

This is a Voki. Either you or the students can record their voices.