Cool+Technology+Tools+for+Schools

=Cool Technology Tools for Schools= =__ workshopsmelisa.wikispaces.com __= =What are Cool Tools?= ATC defines "Cool Tools" as any new (or new-ish) technology, learning space or web application that increases student engagement, supports authentic learning, or provides social networking capabilities. And like the technologies themselves, this definition changes over time as both the technology and it's usage changes.

websites with reviews and lists of cool tools

http://www.alicekeeler.com/teachertech/2015/03/18/4-chrome-extensions-for-teachers-march-2015/

http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/08/21/12-great-ways-to-start-using-google-classroom-now/

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=PhotoStory3 - Digital Storytelling=

= Important PhotoStory3 web pages. =

Must have windows media player v. 10 or higher installed on the computer before PhotoStory will install. This is the download site for v.11 -- []

Download site - PhotoStory3 []

royalty free music sites

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=tutorials=

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=examples= []

[|http://itdp.providence.edu/Help/Video.htm#PSSamples] []

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[] Symbols

[] wants/needs

[] If I were in charge of the world

[] moment in time

[] how the moment was done.

[] bookreports

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[] discoovery ed. - united streaming - has photos

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__Ideas for Photostories__ __:__
 * Summaries
 * Writing and illustrating stories
 * Demonstrating figures of speech (alliteration, onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor)
 * Culmination of field trip
 * How to . ..
 * Earth Day Tips
 * Life Cycle of . ..
 * Time line
 * Biographies
 * All About Me/Autobiographies
 * A year in review
 * Number book
 * A letter to a new 2nd, (3rd, 4th, 5th) grader
 * ABC's of physical fitness, recycling, success . ..
 * A day in the life of . ..
 * A Tour of Our School
 * Water Cycle - story of a raindrop
 * Holidays/Cultures
 * How To Book
 * Book Reports
 * Field Trip Report
 * Scientfic Processes
 * Cook Book
 * My Hero
 * Computer Tips
 * Shapes book
 * Historical Person or Landmark
 * Famous Person (Biography or Autobiography)

=How Do I Create A Title Slide for my PhotoStory Creation?=

Open PowerPoint


 * Add any text that you would like on the slide (You can use WordArt if you want – instead of plain text)


 * Move the text anywhere you want it to be on the slide


 * Change the font style, size as necessary
 * Add any clipart or actual pictures you want to the slide

You'll probably want to create a bibliography slide the same way
 * Once you have the slide exactly the way you want it to look. Right click and select save as picture. When the box appears, it should automatically appear to save in the folder my pictures and at the bottom give you a space to type a file name. Save it there or in your photostory folder where your other pictures are. Type in the file name you want to call this picture and right below that line it says save as file type. Click on the down arrow by file type and change the file type to jpeg.
 * Click OK.


 * Now, go back into PhotoStory3 and at the "import picture" screen you will be able to add the customized jpeg pictures you created in PowerPoint.

=Other "COOL" Stuff=

=Websites= Nettrekker [|http://school.nettrekker.com]

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shape collage download the software free here []



block poster - make giant posters free []

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convert mp4 files to avi for use in movie maker - download program free here []

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[] Curriculum warning sign generator []

read webstuff out loud a couple of downloads necessary []

ieitherpad - collaboration tool [] same thing []

brainstorming - mapping -like inspiration []

jeopardy building made easy []

make and take quizes []

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[] class timer [] what time is it

=Equipment=

Document Camera Flash Drive DIgital Camera Flip Video Camera InterwriteBoard/Pad CPS SYSTEM Web Camera