Independent
Technology
Workstations for
Math
March 7, 2013
Fun * Authentic * Independent
Symbaloo EDU
WHAT IS IT?
Centralizes approved websites
for student use.
* Color code tiles by skill
* Link to your wiki/LC
* Assign a tile for the week
* Search/Copy webmixes
* App on the iPad as well
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
K-2 Math Interactive Sites
Haiku Deck
WHAT IS IT?
Beautiful slideshow where a
picture tells 1000 words. “Visual
Literacy”
App/camera/web images
Simple text with BIG or little
Forces you to choose words
App that can be viewed from
the Internet
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
Ben’s Geometry Words
Camille’s Geometry Words
Skitch
WHAT IS IT?
Draw, type or point to parts of a
photo. Great for labeling.
Pointing out vocab in the real
world
Identifying/naming activities
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
The Set Up for the Activity
4th Grade McKinney Math
Glogster EDU
WHAT IS IT?
Interactive posters where
multimedia can be embedded.
Set up CBL that takes several
days to complete
Upload supporting graphic
organizers, videos, photos to the
glog
Step by steps for success
Allow for exploration of topic by
hotlinking safe sites
Reglog for self check work
Follow their template
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
Infographic Workstation
QR Codes
WHAT IS IT?
Matrix barcode that can store
links to multimedia.
Directly link to a website from
an iPad/iPod
Direct link to the activity
Modern day gallery walk
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
ThingLink
WHAT IS IT?
A simple way to connect an entire
theme of information by
embedding photos, videos, or
other media.
Enrich/reteach activity
Embed to your wiki/ webpage
Connect to your personal
videos or existing ones
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
Polygon Workstation
Student created Product
Voicethread
WHAT IS IT?
Slideshow that allows feedback
via mic or text and allows users to
draw for emphasis.
Great for examples and
nonexamples
Great for process questions
when you want them to model the
procedure
Opportunity for nonwriters and
those afraid of vocab risk
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
3rd Grade Arrays
Popplet
WHAT IS IT?
Mind mapper that inserts digital
text, drawing, images or photos
direct from camera.
Centralize theme (MI/SD)
Add supporting photos,
snapshots, text or doodles to tell
your story
Brainstorm identification or
classifying TEKS are used
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
1st Grade Shapes
Kinder Decomposing Numbers
Collage Apps
WHAT IS IT?
Any collage tool that uploads
images into a single page.
Centralize theme (MI/SD)
Add supporting photos,
snapshots, text or doodles to tell
your story
Identification or classifying
TEKS are used
SHOW ME A SAMPLE:
1st Decomposing 25 Cents
FREE Apps
•Lobster Diver for number lines & fractions
•Counting Board (100s Chart)
• Flash to Pass
• My Math Flash Cards
• Math Flash Cards (Multiplication)
More Than You Care to
Know About the Sites ;-)
ThingLink Reference
Haiku Deck for Education Ideas
Voicethread
Popplet
Skitch
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