1:1/Blended Learning Resources
Tools for Implementation
The traditional classroom and the computer lab have distinct advantages and limitations. In the past, teachers have had to choose between the power of computing and the freedom of face-to-face interaction with a group. Putting a device in the hands of each student provides the best of both worlds. Teachers and students can now communicate and collaborate in ways impossible until now.
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Canvas -for grades 7-12
Communication & collaboration tools:
Answer Garden - instant participant created word cloud
Canvas -LMS for grades 7-12
Edmodo -LMS for grades K-12
Flipgrid - discussion Board using video
G Suite for Education -Google Apps for Education
Lino -interactive sticky notes
Menti - instant participant created word cloud
MPS Share -grades 7-12 only
Office 365 -MS Office online
Padlet - interactive sticky notes
Remind -send text messages
SMART Amp -collaborative workspace
Formative assessment & presentation:
Canvas - LMS for 7-12
Formative - create interactive quizzes with real time results using quizzes you already have created. (intro video)
Kahoot -create a quiz & play a game
Nearpod -interactive presentations
Quizizz -create a multiple choice quiz & play a game. Find more resources on the Resource Page
Quizlet Live -turn flashcard sets into a team game
Socrative -interactive quizzes & assessments
Word Clouds
Academic content support:
Provided by MPS:
Multiple Subjects:
- CK-12
- Edcite
- Edulastic
- Freckle
- Kahn Academy
- LearnZillion
- OER Open Educational Resources
- Rewordify -simplify text to any reading level
- SAS Curriculum Pathways
Math:
- Big Ideas -grades 6-12
- Code.org
- Desmos -calculator
- GeoGebra
- MathGames -though it's called MathGames it is actually practice
- MyMath -grades K-5
- MyOpenMath -grades 7-12
- NCTM Illuminations
- Prodigy Math 1st-8th
- Sumdog
- XtraMath
ELA:
- Common Lit
- EdTech Writing with Tech resource page
- Epic Reading
- Holt Interactive PDF graphic organizers
- Lit2Go
- My Shakespeare
- Newsela - lexiled reading resources
- NoRedInk
- Open eBooks
- Quill
- Read Theory
- ReadWorks
- ReadWriteThink
- Tween Tribune
- Word Generation
History:
- iCivics
- Google Cultural Institute -explore art, architecture & history with virtual tours & information from around the world
- Mission U.S. Interactive U.S. History
- CELLS Alive!
- Genetic Science Learning Center
- Gizmos -online simulations
- Glencoe Virtual Labs
- NASA Space Place
- Nova Labs- PBS
- PhET Interactive Simulations
- Ptable -interactive periodic table
- Smithsonian Education
- Virtual Urchin -microscope resources from Stanford University
- Google Chrome Song Maker -must use in Chrome browser
- New York Philharmonic Kidzone
- ArtsEdge Cross-curricular integration
Keep it civil, keep it safe:
Keyboarding skills:
Click here for a list of free websites to learn & practice typing.
Video:
Educreations -record video (Getting started with Educreations tutorial)
EDpuzzle -add interactivity to videos
List of free screencasting tools
PlayPosit (formerly eduCanon) -add interactivity to videos
Powtoon -animated video creator
TedEd -videos with lessons
Gamify
Connect with the World
Other free online tools:
Adobe Spark Page -web page builder
Diigo -online bookmarking
LucidChart -diagram maker
LucidPress -produce newsletters, flyers & more
Quizlet -customizable flashcards & games
Padlet -a blank wall to post on. Can be embedded in Canvas.
Rubistar -rubric creator
Scrible -online bookmarking & notation
SMART lab -games
Smore -board/flyer/newsletter/lesson builder
Wizer -digital worksheet creator