Tools You Can use
Thea Turner
tturner2@dentonisd.org
Poll Everywhere
http://www.polleverywhere.com/
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Poll Everywhere is an easy and fun way to
gather live responses in any presentation
or classroom
• it works with texting, web, or Twitter,
• its simplicity and flexibility are make
polling a hit with teachers and students.
• Poll Everywhere is free for audiences of
40 people or less
Creating a Poll
http://www.polleverywhere.com/
• http://vimeo.com/42658303
QR Codes
"Quick Response"
• A Quick Response Code is a digital image that can be scanned without the
beam of light needed to scan barcodes at the supermarket. It's used in
advertising and marketing for smartphone users.
• Can be used for scavenger hunts, quizzes, research, etc.
• http://www.classtools.net/QR/
• http://www.qrstuff.com/
Socrative
http://www.socrative.com/http://www.socrative.com/
• Engage the class using any device & save paper
• Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to
engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games
via smartphones, laptops, and tablets- any device with internet access.
• Teachers login through their device and select an activity which controls the
flow of questions and games. Students simply login with their device and
interact real time with the content.
Socrative-Creating an activity
• http://www.socrative.com/video-page
Remind 101
https://www.remind101.com/
• A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with
parents WITHOUT GIVING OUT YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
• It’s a great way to send out assignments, a bonus question, congratulations,
rewards or reminders, etc.
Getting Started w/ Remind 101
https://www.remind101.com/
• Create an account (name, email, password)
• Have students & parents text the number provided to you & @ message
code.
Let Give it a try!
• Text the number: (469) 671-2934
• Add message: @645c0
Blog
• Engages conversation/dialogue
• Reflects learning and understanding
• Less-Restrictive creative outlet
Weebly Websites
http://www.weebly.com/
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Reflects student learning
Higher level thinking
Enriches Creativity
Extended Learning
It free & fun!
Weebly Websites
http://www.weebly.com/
Example:
http://alphabetblocksresearch.weebly.com/index.html
Thank you for coming!