Free IWB software, coding, and a comic – Top 3 of the Week
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The secret to VLACS’ success may be that it does things differently from most virtual schools. It puts a focus on building strong student-teacher relationships. It breaks up traditional courses into specific skills and abilities, called “competencies,” that students master through a personalized blend of traditional lesson plans, offline projects and real-world experiences. Source: Inside the…
Write About is an online writing tool offering digital publishing and sharing, writing prompts, and writing collaboration. Write About – Digital Writing for Classrooms is a comprehensive writing platform for schools. There is a free version for teachers to use with up to 40 students, but there are also several payment options that offer more features….
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FlipQuiz is a free, online tool for creating Jeopardy style quizzes. Once you sign up, you can create boards for free and run them in your classroom. The tool is easier than trying to use presentation software or a spreadsheet. There are pro features available if you are interested in other features such as copying boards from others,…
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This is part 8 of 13 things to do before the first day of school. I’m a firm believer that a checklist, while not the solution to all problems, can be instrumental in organizing an efficient day. Research at John Hopkins University shows the value of a simple 5 step checklist for inserting an IV….