The subject of translating documents, words, lessons, etc...has come up several times in the last couple of weeks so I thought I would throw out some options! If you have a document in your drive that you would like translated you are in luck! Google has made this super simple. On a mobile device (iPad, iPhone, Android) I used to have this amazing app called World Lens. It was used to translate signs, menus, and other basic information. It was fabulous! It has since been bought out. Guess who bought it?? If you guessed Google (which you probably did), you are correct! I have to say they have also made some big improvements to the app. This is only a small representation of what is available to get you started!
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The goal of using technology in the classroom is not simply to gain the skills required to keep up with the ever-changing efficacies in our world; but also to engage our students so that they are receptive to the curriculum. Creating meaningful connections between the technology and the standards should be seamless. The internet provides opportunities and tools to make it simple and fun to do just that! One of these tools is Voki; customizable speaking avatars. There is so much you can do with this simple, but super fun tool! I presented ideas on the Web 2.0 and CScope page From Pinger: Doodle Buddy is a super fun drawing app. Finger paint with your favorite colors and drop in playful stamps. Connect with a friend to draw together over the Internet.WHAT MAKES DOODLE BUDDY SO SPECIAL?* Funny sounds paired with stamps are a blast!* Doodle and stamp all over your own pictures* Scribble inside fun stencils to draw perfect shapes. Get more stencils with Doodle Bucks!* Text Tool with resizable text and four fonts* Post your doodles on your Facebook page* Draw with other users via the Internet* Text chat back and forth with your drawing buddy* Send your drawings to friends via email* From a teacher's perspective Doodle Buddy is more than fun! I could think of a number of worthwhile activities to use the app in education. Here are 10: 1. Students practice writing addition and subtraction stories. 2. Students practice following directions (either verbal or written). 3. Labeling the parts of a plant. This could be a blank water cycle, life cycle, body systems, etc... 4. Use Hangman feature to practice spelling words. 5. Creating/Identifying Growing Patterns 6. Sight word Bingo - Or numbers, or addition, or anything else you want to do! 7. Practice Writing descriptions using complete sentences. They could also write facts and opinions and use different colors for each. 8. Practicing Prepositions. You could also take a picture and have the kids write ADJECTIVES to describe it. 9. Vocabulary Pictionary- Doesn't that sound fun? 10. Let students show their thinking on word problems. This is a lesson that I did with 1st graders that I thought I would share :) Doodlebuddy is such a versatile tool to use with kids of all ages; it is fun, simple to use and integrates seamlessly into any subject in your curriculum! 1. Find blank clock faces that you like. (I have uploaded 2 of the ones I used below) 2. If they are digital then take a screenshot on your device (press the home and sleep buttons simultaneously). If they are printed, simply take a photo. 3. Open the Doodlebuddy app. Sample blank clock facesWhat is screencasting?A screencast is a digital recording of what is on your computer screen along with narration. (also known as video screen capture) Why use screencasting?Screencasting is great way for teachers to create demonstration tutorials. The software allows you to record a movie of what you are doing on a computer. Along with your movie, you can record voice-over audio to provide a series of instructions. Some examples of uses for Screencasting for in the classroom are:
Tools for screencasting
Teachers have the ability to create their own assessments in Aware. These tests will not appear in the campus or district data in Aware. The data is only viewable for teacher data analysis. The file below contains step-by-step instructions for creating a test from scratch :)
Administering your newly created testTo collect the results of an assessment, teachers can choose between a combination of several methods. Teachers have the option to print answer documents, enter the student answers manually, have students take the test online, or use response pads. The file below contains step-by-step directions for administering the test for each method.
Grade your quiz with Flubaroo!Step 1: Create an Assignment Step 2: Create an Answer Key
Open up the form, fill it out with the correct answers and submit it. Be sure to enter your name too, so you can identify this entry later on as the answer key. Not sure how to find or open the form you just created? Click here for help. 1. Log in to Google Docs - http://drive.google.com with your Gmail account. 2. Choose - Create > Form 3. Name your quiz and include any information about the quiz that you wish.4. Start adding questions.5. Once complete, you may change the theme/design of the page.6. Choose the method that students can use to get to your quiz: |
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