Cool+Tools

Technology Boot Camp 3—Cool Tools for Educators (M, S, P,W) / Rooms 250–252 Nick Sauers, Training Coordinator, CASTLE Leadership This will be a very fast-paced session where participants are presented with a wide variety of “cool tools” that they can easily use in their schools. Although the pace will be fast, we will provide resources to support future implementation of the tools.

[|Titanpad] -This is a great tool for collaborative notes. You can have up to 16 students working on the same document at the same time. [|Group 1] [|Group 2] [|Group 3] [|Google forms] -Screencast of how to create a google form. [|Sample form] [|Timebridge] [|Screenr] -Easily record a screencast [|Shareaholic]-Be sure to use the correct version for your browser. [|Wordle] -A tool that easily turns any group of words into a word cloud that can make a powerful visual representation. [|WatchKnow] -Teacher friendly videos [|Bit.ly] -One way to easily short long web addresses. [|TodaysMeet] -Tool for backchannel conversation. [|Online Stopwatch] -Easy way to use a timer on your projection screen. [|Flickr] -A HUGE collection of photos that teachers can use in their classes. [|Prezi-] Prezi is ann alternative to powerpoint and it is a unique way to present information. [|Class blogging without emails] Cool tools wiki-Huge collection of tools to use with students!