Communicating effectively requires the right tool for the job
We spend all day communicating, and we’ve invented myriad ways to do it. You can buy a stamp, press a button, rent a room or use a microphone. Choose wisely. Source: The appropriate medium | Seth’s Blog Seth can say so much in so few words, each post is amazing. This post reminds the reader…
Another archive of free illustrated children’s books
Source: Enter an Archive of 6,000 Historical Children’s Books, All Digitized and Free to Read Online | Open Culture This collection may be more of interest to history classes versus primary and intermediate classes. The books look really interesting, I really like Elfin Rhymes (mentioned in the article). Since these books are in the Public…
Create digital portfolios in Bulb
Source: bulb | Digital Portfolios for Education | Online Portfolios for Students and Teachers Portfolios are a great way to curate a student’s best work and as a tool for reflection. Bulb is a paid service allowing staff and students to create eye catching portfolios online. Looking through the example, Bulb can create some very…
Explore great works of art and culture with Google Arts & Culture
Source: Explore — Google Arts & Culture There are so many good sites on the internet, and just when you think you’ve found the best, another one comes along that’s even better. That’s where we are with the site Explore — Google Arts & Culture
Live polls and Q&As with Xprim
Source: xprim.valuraise.com/ I came across Xprim in my internet travels, and it took a little bit to figure out what exactly the site does. It offers polling of participants in a lecture or presentation setting, along with the ability to collect questions. The site is currently free, and could be used in place of Poll…
100 hundred fun facts about language from the Allusionist Podcast
This is the Allusionist, in which I, Helen Zaltzman, have talked about language and why and how we use it for 100 episodes! Today there’ll be a celebratory parade of language-related facts that you’ve learned from the Allusionist and I’ve learned from making the Allusionist, so some old facts, some new facts – well, the…
Game Builder lets you collaborate with friends to create 3D multiplayer games
Source: Create 3D games with friends, no experience required Game Builder on Steam is currently in beta for Windows and Macintosh and allows you and your friends to create 3D multiplayer games. I played around with it, and it’s not as easy to use as the article suggests. If you have a programming class with…