Wallwisher July 27, 2009
Posted by anne marie in ELA, Web 2.0.Tags: message board
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I have been wanting to write about Wallwisher since learning about it during a workshop this past spring. Wallwisher is basically an online message board maker– kind of reminds me of the message boards we all had hanging on our dorm doors at college, except this is virtual and no special markers needed! One of the nice features of Wallwisher is that there is no registration needed and once you create a board all that is needed is for members to click, write and post- very simple, very intuitive, very fun! Once you create your message board you are given the URL for that board to share with people who you want to invite to comment on your board. I have used this as a way to have students make comments/respond to specific articles/topics. I also hope to use this as one of our wiki assignments this year. To initiate class discussion it is very effective to present the message board using the SMART Board. I should also mention that in addition to writing a response participants can also add videos, pictures and music to a post. Also be aware that there is an option that allows you to preview any posts before applying them ot your wall- YEAH! Below is an example of a Wallwisher. ENJOY!
Geometry Notebook Lessons July 27, 2009
Posted by anne marie in Math.Tags: geometry
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Last night I discovered the jackpot of Geometry Lesson created using SMART Notebook by Jillian Dunkleburger. There are over 50 premade lessons that Jillian shares on her site. So if you are a geometry teacher using a SMART Board you will definitely want to check out this amazing resource. A HUGE THANK YOU to Jillian for sharing her hard work for others to use. ENJOY!
Virtual Sand Art July 27, 2009
Posted by anne marie in Fun, art.Tags: art
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I discovered a really cooooool site that allows you to create virtual sand art called Thisissand.com. I remember as a kid going to the beach with my family and one of the fun activities we did was going to a beach vendor to create sand art in a bottle– what fun memories!! Thisissand.com is just plain fun and here is a warning– it can be very addicting!! In addition it is very easy to use– just left click and you will begin to drop the virtual sand on the blank canvas. I should mention that you click on the gray box in the right hand corner of the screen for the directions. Press “C”to change the color of the sand , “E” to erase the drawing, “M” to mute the sound (yes it even sounds like sand falling!!). Screen shots will save your creation or you can opt to save your creation to the art gallery. The sand art below is an example from the art gallery. This could be a very fun, collaborative art activity using the SMARTBoard.ENJOY!
Photovisi July 26, 2009
Posted by anne marie in Web 2.0, art.add a comment
I just recently discovered Photvisi- a very fun, very easy site that allows you to create some one of a kind collages using your photos. There is no registration, simply create and save (or take a screen shot)- very easy. The collage above is an example of a Photvisi that I created of pictures of Darren, Felicia and Timmy. You are given 18 different templates to create your collage. This would be a great way to visually review or introduce a lesson or simply document an important classroom event. ENJOY!
DUMPR July 24, 2009
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Another site for some fun and creative ways to enhance your images is DUMPR . In their own words “Dumpr is where you create marvelous photos to share with your friends.” You do not have to create an account unless you want to save your creation to your computer. So you can head over to their site, create a one of a kind photo creation, embed or take a screen shot of it to add your to your blog, wiki or Notebook Lesson. Below is a Rubrick’s Cube of my adorable Violet that took me 3 minutes to create. ENJOY!
Create your own Rubik’s Cube
Image Chef July 24, 2009
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For those of you who have not yet explored all of the wonderful, fun options available to you at Image Chef it’s time you did!! Image Chef allows you to create some very unique, one of a kind logos, word art, image effects, etc. Once created it allows you to embed your creation into your blog wiki or you could take a screen shot to add it to your Notebook Lesson. So if your looking for something to dazzle your students head on over and check out all the fun things you can make at Image Chef- ENJOY!
Here are two quick creations I made using the frame and word mosaic features.
GeoNet- fun geography game July 22, 2009
Posted by anne marie in history/social studies.Tags: geography
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GeoNet is a wonderful site from Houghton Mifflin that offers some challenging geography games. Players are given a choice of answering questions regarding a U.S. or World map and then given choices of different regions to explore. Once you pick a region you are then given 6 categories to test your knowledge and skills. Players also can select between two levels of difficulty. This game works wonderfully on the SMART Board- ENJOY!
Super Math Games July 22, 2009
Posted by anne marie in Math.Tags: Math
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Discovered this wonderful math site called Super Math Games that offers 4 really fun math games that inspire critical thinking to learn specific math skill grades 5-10. The site gives you the option of playing the games online or downloading them to your desktop. There is Decimal Detective, Bridge It (recognizing geometric shapes), Fraction Junction and Golf (reviewing angles). Click on the link to each game and a drop down menu will appear with options. All of these games would be a great class review using the SMART Board. ENJOY!
Kindersite July 21, 2009
Posted by anne marie in Fun, Games.Tags: Educational games
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Kindersite is a great resource for educational games/activities for students ages 7-12 in the areas of Mathematics, Art and Music, Languages, Science, etc. ENJOY!
Virtual Forest Field Trip– AMAZING!! July 21, 2009
Posted by anne marie in Science.Tags: Forest, Science
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This morning folks are tweeting about this cool website UPM -Forest Life that offers the most AMAZING virtual field trip deep into the life in a Finland forest. This trip is offered in five different languages including English, Dutch and French. You are taken on this tour by Bob Taylor. Make sure you turn up the volume so you can enjoy all of the wonderful, magical sounds from the forest. This presents wonderfully on the SMART Board– very FUN! So put on your viritual hiking boots and begin your educational journey into the forest- ENJOY!
