1. Using Free Sites to Create Technology Based Projects All website links can be accessed from the following website: http://www.yadkin.k12.nc.us/webpages/bofthebo oks/links.cfm Lisa Wright January 3, 2014

2. If students are creating a project with any of these sites, make sure they put a plan on paper first to facilitate the process of creation. Main Standards: Writing CCRA.W.6 Technology TT.1.3 Can also be incorporated into Science and Social Studies topics.

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4. Alphabet Book http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/alphabet_org anizer/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/alphabet_org anizer/ Can be saved to continue at a later time or emailed to a teacher as a PDF file. Can also be printed. Can do words only (listing words beginning with that letter) or word and picture At the end, options include a word chart or a word per page. Uses: Word wall, spelling, vocab from a book

5. Acrostic Poem http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/acrostic/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/acrostic/ Has you brainstorm words first When you run your mouse over a letter, it suggests words to type to begin the line Can be saved to continue at a later time or emailed to a teacher as a PDF file. Can also be printed. Uses: describe vocabulary, people, characters, biography

6. Animoto http://animoto.com/ You need to create an account (watch younger students for creating accounts. Some song content is mature). 1.Go to create. Uploading pictures has been fussy lately. You may want to use clipart or ones the website provides. 2.Choose a style-Make sure it is not a premium (paid) style. 3.Choose “Make a 30 second video for free”. 4.You can change song by clicking on the song title. Preview them first. 5.You have a variety of ways to add pictures. Make sure ones you find are royalty free or use Microsoft clip art. The site also has a limited video and image library. 6.When you type words, you are limited to a certain amount of letters, spaces, and/or numbers.

7. Animoto continued 7.Preview the video. 8.Give it a title. 9.You have a choice to continue editing or produce. 10.To get an embed code (to add to websites) click more, then Embedded Video Tab. The entire box will need to be copied for the code. 11.Copy the code to a website html area. 12.You have to be signed in to your account to get the embedded code. All videos are saved under your account. Example: Ungifted AnimotoUngifted Animoto

8. Animoto Uses Uses: –to introduce themselves or their classmates. –illustrate their own poetry using digital images they find on Internet or ones they take. –present research information to the class. –illustrate step-by-step instructions

9. Biography Cube http://www.readwritethink.org/files/ resources/interactives/cube_creator/http://www.readwritethink.org/files/ resources/interactives/cube_creator/ Type in your name. Click on Bio Cube. Fill in the planning sheet for a character or real person Can be saved to continue at a later time or emailed to a teacher as a PDF file. Can also be printed. Uses: About Me, autobiography or biography summary, plan for writing about a person

10. Bio Cube Planning Sheet Topics to take notes on before going to create the cube: Person’s Name, Time Period,and Place Personal Background Personality Traits Significance Obstacles Important Quote

11. Blabberize http://www.blabberize.com Blabberize Cheat Sheet Uses: Recite poems, reports, summaries, facts with a related picture

12. Bubbl.us If you sign up for an account, you have a limited number of webs you can save. However, you can use unlimited and print. If you haven't signed in, click the large blue "Start" button in the center of the page. Again, keep in mind that if you have not signed in, you will not be able to save or share your work. Type your central topic into the yellow bubble. This is the start of your brainstorming tree. It should contain the most general idea you're considering, since sub-ideas and sub-sub- ideas will stem from it. Hit the 'Tab' button on your keyboard to create another idea on the same level-This will appear to the right of your main topic. Hit the 'Command + Enter' buttons (hold command, press Enter) to create an idea on a sub-level. This idea will show up as a different-colored bubble. Expand your tree by repeating the previous actions ('Tab' or 'Command + Enter') on different idea bubbles.

13. Bubbl.us Move, change, or delete ideas. If your ideas change, so can your brainstorming tree. The bubbl.us tree will automatically reposition itself to fit your ideas, but if you'd like a custom change, you can move bubbles around or delete them: To move a bubble, simply click and drag to reposition. Note: To edit an idea, simply click and re-type. Pressing Enter will allow you to expand your bubble vertically. To change or delete an idea bubble, hover over it with your mouse until a formatting pop-up appears. From here, you may connect it to another bubble, change the font size, change the color of the bubble, or delete it. Print. If you are signed in, Save your work. Click the arrow next to the "Save" button in the upper right-hand side of the workspace. Choosing "Save As..." will allow you to rename the sheet. (The default name is "New Page".) Note: There is also a box in the Save menu for automatic saving every 2 minutes. It is recommended that you leave this box checked to protect your work.

14. Bubbl.us Share your tree with others. You can share your brainstorming tree as a read-only file, or you can allow others to edit it. Read-only sharing: In the upper right- hand corner, the "Sharing" button allows you to share a read-only link to your tree on bubbl.us or embed the tree in HTML (for use on other websites). To share a read-only link, you will be prompted to either copy the link URL or enter email addresses of friends you wish to share with. Collaborative sharing: In order to work together with others on bubbl.us, the users you wish to share with must have their own bubbl.us accounts. Once you're sure this is the case, click the drop-down arrow next to the Contacts button on the right hand panel. When prompted, you must enter their names, usernames, or email addresses in the "Add Contacts" pop-up. Uses: Brainstorm research topics, Brainstorm ideas, Build a family tree, Create flow charts, Create outlines, Take Notes, Organize work

15. Book Covers http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/bookcover/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/bookcover/ Choose whether you want front only, full book jacket, or front & back cover, then whether it will be a color and blank ink printer. The only option is to print. It prints in pieces you have to put together. You can either type or draw, but not add pictures. The book Cover Guide shows them what the actual parts look like. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/in teractives/bookcover/guide/ http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/in teractives/bookcover/guide/ Uses: Make your own book cover, explain the genre book cover, redesign a book cover for any book, display books of a certain genre or topic, create cover for a writing assignment

16. Comic Book http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/comic/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/comic/ Start by naming the comic, adding a subtitle, and author(s) Choose a panel style Add from a limited selection; people or creatures, speech bubbles, and props. Also can type captions. Option to print, not save. Uses: Political Cartoon for Current events, dialogue/interview, product of research

17. Crossword Puzzle http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/crossword/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/crossword/ 1.First, type your name. 2.Next, choose the appropriate grade level. 3.Next, click on the tab for Create your own. 4.Type a name for your puzzle. 5.Enter the words you want to use. 6.It will show the array in the crossword. 7.Then you add the clues associated with each word. 8.Press finish, then print Uses: Spellng, vocabulary from a book Other lesson ideas shown here: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom- resources/student-interactives/crossword- puzzles-30068.html?tab=1#tabs

18. Doodle Splash/Literary Graffiti (hint: both are the same, but titled differently for age appropriateness.) http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/in teractives/doodle/ Grades K-6http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/in teractives/doodle/ http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interact ives/graffiti/ Grades 7-12http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interact ives/graffiti/ First, title the text (like part of a book you are reading) Then add group or individual name Then choose black or color ink printer. Then crate the drawing using shades of black or color. Choice of utensil thickness is also there. Next, type a summary of the text you are drawing about. Then explain your drawing by typing. Finally, type the significance of the drawing to the text. Only option after that is to print. Uses: Explain a drawing, draw a picture of a factual concept, doodle/graffiti journal, word glyphs, symbolism, relate to any text graphically

19. Flip Book http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/in teractives/flipbook/http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/in teractives/flipbook/ Lesson ideas: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom- resources/student-interactives/flip-book- 30054.html http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom- resources/student-interactives/flip-book- 30054.html Create up to 10 pages Add all labels before clicking the NEXT button. Add text to each label (Note: Copy and Paste will work.) You can free draw, use a template, change font and size. Print is the only option. It will print so that the bottom of the pages are staggered so you can see the labels. Uses: sorting facts into categories, beginning, middle, end of a story, create sections for a biography, science concepts, problem solving, sequencing

20. Flyer http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/Printing_Pres s/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/Printing_Pres s/ You have 5 formats to choose from Add you own saved images Type text with normal Microsoft font and size options Can be saved to continue at a later time or emailed to a teacher as a PDF file. Can also be printed. Uses: travel flyer about a researched country, How-to, fictional or true event, business advertisement, socio- economical topics

21. I Am Poem http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/ia mpoem.htmhttp://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/ia mpoem.htm Type in the requested information Click on the “Create my Instant I Am poem” button Print or copy and save into word. Add into power point and add pictures about the poem. Uses: biography, character analysis, describing scientific topics, animal research

22. Kerpoof Creations http://www.kerpoof.com/# 1.Spell A Picture (K-3) How to Make a Spell A Picture Choose a background, then spell out a word. Pictures that start with the same letter appear until the word is spelled out. Choose the picture you want and where you want it. Can only print. Great Lesson plan: http://www.kerpoof.com/edu/plans/ Spell_a_Picture/Spell_a_Picture.pdfhttp://www.kerpoof.com/edu/plans/ Spell_a_Picture/Spell_a_Picture.pdf If you sign up for a free teacher account, you can register and manage classes as well as have access to teacher tools.

23. Kerpoof Creations part 2 2. Make A Movie (K-8) How to make Kerpoof Movie Tall Tale Kerpoof Lesson Plan: http://www.kerpoof.com/edu/plans/Tall_Tales/Tall _Tales_2.pdf http://www.kerpoof.com/edu/plans/Tall_Tales/Tall _Tales_2.pdf 3.Make A Card (K-8) Print the scene, email the scene, Save as pdf. 4. Make A Drawing (K-8) Make A Drawing Print the scene, email the scene or save with an account. 5. Make a Picture (K-3) How to Make a Picture Print the scene, email the scene or save with an account. 6. Tell A Story (3-8) How to make Tell A Story Print the story or save with an account.

24. Kerpoof Lesson Plans http://www.kerpoof.com/teach?c=le sson_planshttp://www.kerpoof.com/teach?c=le sson_plans The standards are not updated, but have great ideas for incorporating the pre-designed creations into the curriculum.

25. Letter Generator http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/letter_genera tor/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/letter_genera tor/ Type your name, then Continue. Choose between a friendly or a business letter. Friendly: Gives blanks to fill in the heading, salutation, the body ( with writing tips), closing, a P.S option, and choice of 6 borders. Business: Gives blanks to fill in the heading, inside address, salutation, the body ( with writing tips), closing, and signature.

26. Letter Generator 2 Can print, save final product (no editing), or send through email. A save tab at the top allows you to save for later editing. Uses: Write letters from or to characters, letters to political leaders or businesses

27. Menu http://cookit.e2bn.org/activity/menu creator/http://cookit.e2bn.org/activity/menu creator/ Choose a template or create your own. Choose the number of courses and how many dishes per course. You will then choose a menu name, course choices, price, and description (Make sure you change the symbol to $ sign.) Browse recipes is there, but I would not suggest using this-a lot of broken links. Use the down arrow to list all choices. Print or save as a jpg. Uses: create a menu using food pyramid, create a menu using ideas from literature, menu of food choices an animal might eat, food from history, using adjectives and descriptive writing

28. Movie Poster http://bighugelabs.com/poster.php WARNING! Ads make this a free site! First, choose a picture to upload(make sure you have one saved first.) Decide which part of the photo you want to highlight if it must be Choose a style: Light, dark, or neutral Next choose the primary and accent text color using a color wheel. Then choose the title font and color.

29. Movie Poster continued Type a title, and two taglines. An example of how they could look is to the right. Add acting and production credits (be creative here!) Add a rating and release date. Press create. You can print, edit, save, or share (email is an option as well as social media sites) Uses: Describe a book as a film, feature an everyday object, explain topics/ words in depth with a picture,

30. Newspaper Page http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/Printing_Pres s/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/Printing_Pres s/ There are 5 templates to choose from. It will ask if you are sure that is the template you want. Add text to boxes. As you click in boxes, a text box will appear with various options. Images can be inserted from saved images previously chosen and saved. Clicking next will show a preview of the newspaper page. Options are to share, print, save as draft, and save as final. Uses: analyze themes, connect to current events, write elements of a story, explain concepts, write articles about a topic

31. Picture and words http://www.piclits.com/compose_dragdrop.aspx Works on all mobile devices. Sign up for an account. Choose a picture from the scrolling bar or click see more to choose a picture. DRAG-N-DROP: Drag words from the provided list and drop them anywhere you’d like onto the image you have chosen. After you drop a word, you can choose to capitalize it or use a different form of it by clicking on the small arrow that appears. As you change pictures, the available words change to better fit the theme of the picture. FREESTYLE: Type in your own words manually below the image and they will appear on top of the photo. Make sure not to type too many words on one line or they will get cut off. You can play with the space bar to manipulate the placement of the text on the image. If you get stuck, there is a list of keywords there to help. Save to personal gallery, blog or share, and email are the available options. It emails as an html link. Uses: can be a caption, a sentence, a story, a paragraph, a poem, a rap, a quotation, lyrics from a song to explain a photo LEARN IT tab on the home page has some lesson ideas. See WRITE IT, RHYME IT, or MASTER IT. MASTER IT is a complete set of plans and ideas for teaching ‘poetry’.

32. Profile Page http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/profile/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/profile/ You have the choice of a personal profile or a fictional character’s profile. Fill in the boxes for name, personal info, about me, latest blog, personal info. Tips for each section are located to the right. The wording is slightly different in the tops section for a real or fictional profile. Only option is to print. You will have to draw a picture once it is printed. Uses: Practice online safety with limiting personal info on a social network site, describe a fictional character or nonfiction concept/topic NOTE: Recommended for grade 4 and up!

33. Story Cube http://www.readwritethink.org/files/ resources/interactives/cube_creator/http://www.readwritethink.org/files/ resources/interactives/cube_creator/ You have the option of a mystery cube, story cube (story elements), or create your own. (the biography cube instructions are in an earlier slide) Enter your name, then choose the desired cube. Mystery cube: Use the following sheet to plan what you will type on the cube. Planning Sheet Story Cube: Use the following sheet to plan what you will type on the cube. Planning Sheet Your own cube: Use the following sheet to plan what you will type on the cube. Planning Sheet Can be saved to continue at a later time or emailed to a teacher as a PDF file. Can also be printed. Uses: Summarize story elements, put genres and explanations on 6 sides of create your own, vocabulary words, poetry techniques,

34. Superhero http://marvel.com/games/play/31/cr eate_your_own_superherohttp://marvel.com/games/play/31/cr eate_your_own_superhero Limited to Marvel character style. Select a base character outline. Type the name of your superhero. Download as a jpg image or print. Saves only to the site, not a place you want. Combine with a writing project. Uses: Describe an item that you research as a part of the superhero’s description/ powers, describe hero qualities

35. Tagxedo http://www.tagxedo.com/ Click on create (top right hand corner). Click on load (left hand side). You can choose a word file you have saved with words, a website, or type words in the box. Easiest: Add words to the add text box and submit. A ~ between words keeps them together. Change shapes by clicking on shape. There are a limited amount of shapes you can choose. Clicking on the circling arrow next to themes, font, orientation, and layout, or all at the same time. This changes each creation until you get the desired effect. There is a delay while it processes. Word/Layout option allow you to delve into the advanced features and choose features you do/don’t want. Under Save/ Share, you an print, or save by clicking on image tab (choosing a pdf option seems to work the best). Uses: Describe an item, book, character, or topic and relate the shape chosen to the theme of the words Moving your mouse over the words in the completed Tagxedo will make them appear closer and larger.

36. Theme/Shape Poems http://www.readwritethink.org/files/ resources/interactives/theme_poems/http://www.readwritethink.org/files/ resources/interactives/theme_poems/ Enter your name, then click continue. Then select a theme that your poem is about (like an apple shape for a poem about an apple). Brainstorm words or phrases into the 8 available spaces. You are limited to 25 characters per line. Press continue when all words/phrases are entered. On the next screen, put a title in the box. Rewrite your words in the poem shape using the brainstormed words on the page by clicking in the box on the shape. Press continue. Print, save draft, save final, or email are the options after completing. Uses: write about a topic or object and select a related shape, five senses description, personal memories, adjective practice

37. Timeline http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/timeline/http://www.readwritethink.org/files /resources/interactives/timeline/ Type a title and your name, then choose type of entry (date, time, event, entry, other) as how the timeline will be created. Click next entry to begin. Type the entry, Give it a title, then a brief description. Continue with Next entry, then finished when completed. Only option is to print, go back and edit, or start a new project, which deletes the current project. Uses: Create personal timeline, events in a story, sequential instructions of a topic, the order of how something grows/changes, life of a real person/book character, tracking extreme weather patterns

38. Trading Card http://www.readwritethink.org/files/re sources/interactives/trading_cards_2/http://www.readwritethink.org/files/re sources/interactives/trading_cards_2/ Enter your name, then click START. Type your topic at the top. Choose a fiction person, real person, fictional place, real place, physical object, event, abstract concept, or make your own. Fictional Person: 1.Description (source, appearance, personality) 2.Insights (thoughts, feelings) 3.Development (problem, goal, outcome) 4.Memorable Interactions (quote, action, interactions) 5.Personal Connection 6.Add a picture 7.Go to Finished SlideFinished Slide

39. Trading Card Options Physical Object: 1.Add a description (definition, using the senses) 2.Purpose (location and function) 3.Importance (use, effects, to whom) 4.Interesting Facts (additional information) 5.Personal Connection 6.Add a photo 7.Go to Finished SlideFinished Slide Real person: 1.Background (time period, location, role) 2.Major Events (describe event, response by person) 3.Development (problem, goal, outcome) 4.Memorable interactions (quote, action, interaction) 5.Personal impression 6.Add a photo 7.Go to Finished SlideFinished Slide

40. Trading Card Options Fictional Place: 1.Description (source, location, appearance) 2.Major Events (major events, effects) 3.Importance (significance, to whom) 4.Interesting Facts (additional information) 5.Personal Connection 6.Add an image 7.Go to Finished SlideFinished Slide Real Place: 1.Description (location, appearance) 2.Purpose (origin, time period) 3.Importance (events, effects, to whom) 4.Interesting facts (additional information) 5.Personal connection 6.Add an image 7.Go to Finished SlideFinished Slide

41. Trading Card Options Event: 1.Description (what, time period, location) 2.Cause and Outcome (cause, reason, result) 3.Importance (significance, to whom) 4.Interesting Facts (additional information) 5.Personal Connection 6.Add an image 7.Go to Finished SlideFinished Slide Abstract Concept: 1.Description (definition, feeling) 2.Cause and Outcomes (cause, outcome) 3.Importance (significance and to whom) 4.Interesting Facts (additional information) 5.Personal Connection 6.Add an image 7.Go to Finished SlideFinished Slide

42. Trading Card Finished 1.Click Finish Editing 2.You can make/add from file up to 8 cards at a time so they can be grouped together. 3.Click finish, then you have the option to print, save draft, save final, or share final. Uses: Describe characters, biography, event in history, scientific concept, place.

43. Travel Brochure http://www.readwritethink.org/files/r esources/interactives/Printing_Press/http://www.readwritethink.org/files/r esources/interactives/Printing_Press/ Click on Start, then Brochure Choose from 5 templates for the front, then the back. Add text to boxes. As you click in boxes, a text box will appear with various options. Images can be inserted from saved images previously chosen and saved. Clicking next will show a preview of the newspaper page. Options are to share, print, save as draft, and save as final. Uses: Write about a place for tourists, social media topic, current event, career info, explain a process, about community

44. Venn Diagram http://www.readwritethink.org/files/r esources/interactives/venn_diagrams/http://www.readwritethink.org/files/r esources/interactives/venn_diagrams/ Add your name, then project title. Click inside circle to label circle. Click on circle color to make bigger or smaller. Double click on circle 1 and circle 2 to change to category names. Can add more circles if needed. Click new item to add words. Can add description, but will not show on circle. Move the word into the correct circle. Click finish to view final project. Clicking the arrow back will allow you to edit. Restart will delete all work. Print, save draft, save final, or email are the options after completing.

45. Wordle HINT:cannot be used on Chrome books http://www.wordle.net/create Easy: Copy and paste text from word that you have typed or type desired words in the box. The more times you type the word, the bigger it will appear. Putting a tilda (~) between words you want to stay together will keep them grouped with a space between. Advanced: Using the “Advanced” feature in Wordle allows you to vary the size of specific words by assigning values to the words. Type the word, the type a colon (:) and the number size you would like your word to appear as. The value can be between 15-165 Assign high numbers to the most important words & lower numbers to the least important words The higher the number assigned to a word, the larger & more prominent that word or phrase will appear in the Word Cloud

46. Wordle continued Once you click Go and wait for the wordle to appear, play with the features above the box (font, layout, color) to find desired effect. Or you can click on the randomize button below the box. Make sure you save to public gallery. The add a name (first name only or made up username) or anonymous and a title. If you want to embed on a site, copy the code under the wordle. Or you may copy the url. If you do not save to public gallery, you will not be able to find your wordle again! Uses:  Create a card with words and wishes for the recipient  Describe a famous historical figure or book character  List titles and author of favorite books, spelling words, words related to a certain topic or book  Begin a lesson with a Wordle. Students discuss vocabulary and predict the important topics in a lesson. Students can create questions based on the Wordle.  Students analyze their own writing.  Record what students ate for lunch, put it into Wordle and see the most popular items. Discuss nutrition, etc.  Create biographies.  Pull out vocabulary from a story or lesson.  Create a Wordle to aid recall of science terminology.  Insert a Wordle into a Photo Story project.

47. Word Search http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/WordSearchSet upForm.asp 1. Enter the title for your word search The title will appear at the top of your page. IMPORTANT: Puzzle titles are limited to 49 characters. 2. Enter the size of your word search puzzle Your puzzle can be up to 40 letters by 40 letters and still fit on one page. The optimum puzzle size is 15 letters by 15 letters. 3. Word search puzzle options Puzzles where the words do not share any letters are faster to generate and easier to solve.http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/WordSearchSet upForm.asp Use each letter only once. Share letters occasionally. Share letters as much as possible. 3. Word search puzzle output type HTML. Choose this option if you plan on printing the puzzle directly from the browser. Text. Chose this option if you plan on cutting and pasting the puzzle to a different application. Lowercase Text. Same as "Text" except letters are lowercase. 5. Enter your words Separate your words with commas, spaces or type each word on a new line. Any character that is not a letter will be considered a space. 6. Check your puzzles Puzzlemaker uses a word filter to prevent the random creation of offensive words. After you create your puzzle, proofread it carefully to check for the placement of unintended words created by random letter combinations. You can regenerate your puzzle by selecting the "Back" button in your browser and pressing the "Create" button again.

48. Word Wall (Padlet) http://padlet.com/ Padlet is an online graffiti wall where teachers and students can have discussions, share web links, post notices, collect feedback, or watch and share videos. Padlet accounts are free and you can make as many walls as you like. Students do not have to create an account to post on your walls. The notes you post can contain links, videos, images, and document files. It is possible for students to post using any Internet connected device.

49. Setting up your Padlet To Begin - Click the + sign to create a wall Now, Click MODIFY WALL By double clicking anywhere on the wall you can begin adding elements to the wall. On the right side of the page change the following elements: Profile - Add a title, description and portrait Wallpaper - Choose your wall background from the preloaded images or upload your own. Layout - Choose Freeform or Stream (everything is chronological with Stream) Privacy If you want to save your Padlets create an account and under privacy make them hidden link. This allows only users that have the URL to edit the Padlet. Under privacy be sure to choose either can view, can write or can moderate Padlets can be password protected Post can be moderated Notifications - Choose email if you want to be notified if someone writes on your Padlet Address - Choose your URL or let Padlet choose one for you Share - Export your Padlet as a PDF, image, Excel etc. or Embed your Padlet onto your website. Generate a QR code and have students access the Padlet via phone through the QR code.

50. Students do not need accounts to create a Padlet, but can sign in using their Google account.Padlet Information can be added or edited with computers, tablets and phones - multiplatform capable Add text, pictures, videos, links, documents (use PDF if students/parents are viewing) Padlet walls are infinite in size Each sticky note is limited to 150 characters

51. How students access Padlet Once created, students can access by going to the url created by padlet or if it is embedded on your site. Students just double click on the wall to add comments. NOTE: You will need to tell students to add their name to their entry since there is no way to track.

52. Word Wall/Padlet Uses Class introductions – Ask students to post a brief bio, quirky fact about themselves, and/or favorite hobby to introduce themselves to the class. Icebreakers – Post an icebreaker question on a wall and invite students to get to know one another and build community. Inquiry – Before starting a unit of study, drive inquiry and ask students to post questions they have about the topic. Previous knowledge – Ask students to brainstorm everything they know about a topic before they begin studying it. Predictions – Allow students to predict how a book will end, what the outcome of a science lab/experiment will be, or what the impact of an event in history on other countries will be. These are fun to revisit once a book is finished or a lab is completed. Context clues – Post a picture of a person, culturally significant scene or moment from history and ask students to explore and discuss context clues. Finish the story – Post a story line and ask students to continue the story with words and images. Vocabulary development – Post words on the board and ask students to collaboratively add definitions, synonyms and pictures to help all students better understand the vocabulary. Label – Post a picture of a cell, piece of art work, or map and ask students to label the parts with names and information. Exit ticket – Find out what students learned and what they are still confused about. 105 Classroom Ideas

53. Formative Assessment Polls, Surveys, Quizzes (like the Senteo Clickers) http://www.socrative.com/ Like a Dry Erase Board (Needs to be used in Chrome) http://student.infuselearning.com/ Exit Tickets or Sticky Note Ideas (Used to be Wallwisher) http://padlet.com/ Feedback http://answergarden.ch/