TechTools+Post+2


 * TE 831 Tech Tools Post #2 - Due Sunday, June 16 **

For the purpose of this class, "Tech Tools" are free resources available to K-12 for use in their classrooms and with their students. Throughout the course of the semester, TE 831 students will search for, use and report back on different tools. This page is intended to be a wealth of practical information. In addition to posting tools and information, students should also read their peers' posts and try out as many tech tools as possible this semester (and beyond!).

**Directions:** For each tech tool post assignment (there are 2), every student must identify a tech tool they know of but haven't had a chance to use it much OR one they found by searching the web and/or talking with colleagues. They must try it out before posting. As much as possible, it'd be nice to avoid duplication of tools but first and foremost, students should try a tool/program that they're interested in and one that will potentially benefit their students. For the second post, students may choose a tool a peer reviewed in the first post and try it out for themselves, or students may try something new.

For each tech tool post, students must create individual (new) pages. On this page, they should post at least one link(s) to the resource. Students must also write a 200-300 word abstract that explains: 1.) what the resource is and its educational purpose(s)/applications; 2.) the web address; 3.) what grade(s)/content area(s) in which it might work best; and, 4.) what the student's experience(s) with the resource has been (i.e., pluses, minuses, specific applications, etc.). //If this tool allows people to create actual products//, students should include at least one example of their uses/products and/or others' uses/products.

See the examples on the Tech Tools page for more information.

**Title your page: Your Name - Name of Tech Tool** (e.g., Erica Hamilton - Join.me (desktop sharing tool))


 * Tag your page: ****TechTools2** (NOTE: the tag must be typed exactly like this - with caps and lowercase letters and no spaces; otherwise it won't show up here.) You might consider copying and pasting this into the tag, just to be sure. And, be sure to check that your page shows up on this page after you've titled, created, and tagged it). For directions on how to create a page and tag it (which will post to this page), watch former TE 831 student, Maria' Broz's screen cast directions HERE.

Jessica Kulman-Weebly Rachel Upholzer- Storybird- A New Literacy Tool for a New Generation Edward Nelson-Scoop.It Lorie Kryk - Toontastic Abby Ward - Geoboards Maura Foley - Garage Band William Stremple-Zunal (WebQuest creator tool) Laura Hopper- Grammaropolis Marcie Hughes - NeatChat Jamie Vandenburgh- Kidblog Kristi Lippert - Morfo 3D Face Booth Amanda McCristal - Bubbl.us Antonio Aguillon- Zotero Julie Terry- Padlet Ashley Whaley - Educreations Karen Carey - YummyMath (Math Activity Forum) Lisa Rose- Bubbl.us Stephanie Papak - Livemocha Lisa Hansen-Prezi Steven Weaver-Puppetpals Teresa Thompson- Group Maker