Tech Tools for Teachers Shanna Martin

Are you ready to get your code on? Because it's CODING TIME, baby! Woo-hoo! I'm so excited to share some seriously cool coding sites with you today! On this episode, we explore Code for Life and CodinGame! These sites are an absolute blast to use with your students! Get ready to have some fun and engage your students in the magic of coding all day long! Let's do this! YEAH!
Code for Life - Rapid RouterCodinGame
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Welcome to Tech Tools for Teachers, the podcast that brings you free tools that you can use in your classroom! This week, we're exploring Figma and FigJam, two design platforms that can take your classroom discussions to the next level.
Do you ever wonder if your students are truly engaged in deep conversations or just nodding along? Figma Design can help. This cloud-based design platform allows older students to learn graphic design, illustration, and software prototypes while working collaboratively on design projects. From logos to prototypes, there are all kinds of design tools available to make your classroom assignments more creative.
But that's not all. FigJam is another platform that can be used in most classrooms. This brainstorming and diagramming space is perfect for planning discussions and assignments. It includes fun tools like emojis, Post-it type notes, and Washi tape that make it easy for students to express their ideas and brainstorm together. The best part? Several people can work on the same project simultaneously, making it ideal for group assignments.
So join us this week as we explore Figma Design and FigJam, two innovative tools that can help your students express their ideas and engage in deep conversations. With endless possibilities, you won't want to miss it!
Figma DesignFigJam
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In this week's episode, we explore two tech tools that can help students practice their decision-making and argument-writing skills. The first tool is Quandary, a game-based website that challenges students to make decisions for a future community based on information presented in a graphic novel format. Students will need to use fact versus opinion to make the best decisions for the community. The second tool is ProCon.org, a nonpartisan site that presents both sides of various topics. Students can choose a topic of interest and explore the pros and cons as presented by researchers and professionals in the field. This site is recommended for older students due to the range of topics available. If you're looking for ways to help your students develop their decision-making and argument-writing skills, these tech tools are a great place to start.
ProCon.org - Pros and Cons of 100+ TopicsQuandary
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In this episode of Tech Tools for Teachers, Knight Lab presents two helpful websites for students to share their data in an interactive and visual way. The first website, Storyline JS, enables students to upload their data and explain the story behind it. The visual representation of the data displays the growth and decline of the data, allowing students to explain the reasoning behind each point. This tool is useful for student reports and presentations. The second website, Timeline JS, allows students to create timelines with images and information. This tool is great for a variety of classes and is a great way to demonstrate learning.
Timeline JSStoryline JS
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Join us this week as we explore the power of mathematical thinking and introduce you to an incredible resource that can be incorporated into any classroom. NRICH, created by the University of Cambridge, is a website designed to encourage mathematical thinking for students of all ages, from primary to post-secondary. With featured problems, activities, games, and news, as well as resources for teachers, NRICH offers a wealth of opportunities to build mathematical thinking into your daily routine. Whether you're a math teacher or not, you won't want to miss this episode as we delve into the world of NRICH and its many offerings, including online activities, printables, and supplies lists for hands-on learning experiences.
NRICH - Mathematics Resources for Teachers, Parents and Students to Enrich Learning
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This week's episode of Tech Tools for Teachers focuses on two online encyclopedia resources that can help students with their research: DK Find Out! and Fact Monster. DK Find Out! is a visually-friendly site for younger students with tons of visuals, videos, quizzes, and fun facts all in one place. Fact Monster is a comprehensive site with information on various topics, making it more suitable for upper elementary or middle school students. The site has fewer images and more ads, but students have access to games that are age-appropriate and might be great for free time. These online resources are a great alternative to traditional hardcover encyclopedias and a perfect tool for student-driven inquiry.


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