International Ed Tech Guy

Stripgenerator is a cool online tool for building comic strips.  This is a great way for students to retell, explain or synthesis learning in a creative way.  Simply go to http://stripgenerator.com/ and register – it is free!  (*The Activation email might go to your Spam so check there if you don’t get it right away)  Once your account…

See on Scoop.it – Technology for Kids in the Classroom ThiSo. You’ve tried flipping your class, and it didn’t go well. Or you’ve heard about flipping and want to try the approach, but you’re pretty sure it won’t work in your school. Don’t give up yet — wit ChristopherBell‘s insight: This is good sound advice.…

I’ve been using Haiku Learning for nearly two years now and I am AMAZED at how easily staff implemented. It has all the tools a good Learning Management System would have. It has discussions, wikiprojects, video, audio, youtube and google integration, online assessments, grade book and so much more. I highly suggest you try Haiku.…

See on Scoop.it – Technology for Kids in the Classroom Technology is a critical partner in education. This site provides information on educational technology, technology integration and technology coaching. The site is built by Christopher Bell, the International Ed Tech Guy (https://internationaledtechguy.com) ChristopherBell‘s insight: This is a site I am constantly updating with helpful links,…

Mind mapping is a great way to start thinking about a topic, planning projects or simply brainstorm.  MatterMap is the latest technology in this field.  This is a very robust site.  It provides a place for students to capture quotes, put in citation information and manage findings.  Then it allows users to develop their own Mind…

See on Scoop.it – Technology for Kids in the Classroom Gather, organize, and publish information from the web. See on www.mattermap.nl

Exams are always stressful.  Want a new and exciting study guide?  Want to create study guides that your friends will love?  Try out ExamTime!  This is a place where students and teachers are building study guides to make exams less stressful.  There are literally 1000’s of study guides for you to choose from.  You can…

Looking to update some of those older resources?  HippoCampus is the place.  Loads of great videos, presentations and tutorials from NASA, NOAA, KHAN and many more.  There are resources for everything from Algebra, to Government, History, Biology and Earth Sciences.  By creating a free account you build a ‘playlist’ of resources for students and provide them…

A friend showed me this nice little extension for Chrome.  If you are trying to record audio for feedback (especially Formative feedback) Kaizena. Kaizena allows you to comment or RECORD audio feedback.  It is very easy to install – go to the Chrome Store and get Kaizena.  Then relaunch your browser and open a Google Doc.…

This is something you  might show your students.  The Hemingway App provides students and writers a way to critically analyze their writing.  It works by simply writing or copy/pasting into the application page. It provides a Readability Rating, counts words sentences and paragraphs and identifies common errors.  It is a super easy tool to use and helps…