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 * Workshop Resources **

Think outside the box as you would want your students to do...how can you make use of what you have. What will you do to help your students connect with their learning? How will you make a difference every day? Let's make a plan together!
 * periodic cart of laptops or iPads
 * a few computers every day
 * a few computers when you split a cart with another teacher
 * a classroom set of devices every day

=General=
 * NETS for Students
 * Essential Conditions article
 * Wallwisher- to share reflections while reading Essential Conditions (see below)
 * another option is Edistorm on the computers or Lino on the iPads

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=Formative Assessment=
 * Polleverywhere
 * submit via computer (@http://pollev.com), iPad or smart phone (text code of selection to 37607)
 * copy open-ended responses into Wordle for a graphical view
 * Socrative
 * submit via computer (go to __m.socrative.com__ ), iPad or smart phone (need Socrative app)
 * pre-planned quiz or impromptu questioning

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=Critical Thinking=
 * Google URL shortener & QR code creator website (if you are logged into Google account you can track your sites entered)
 * Inspiration or Google Draw - have students create mind maps, flow charts, plan collaborative projects &/or papers, etc.
 * Time-line builders (all good with slightly different features)
 * xTimeline
 * TimeToast
 * Dipity

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 * Wolfram|Alpha search and Educators page
 * Gale Database - subscription by our high school library (go to Library Catalog on internal website)
 * Yippy - suggested by the middle school - has categories of results
 * Sweet Search
 * Discovery Education (access this from district internal website)
 * Student access from student home page (cyhsstudent/student OR cymsstudent/student)

=Creativity & Innovation=
 * iMovie, Garageband Podcasts, Pages Newsletters, Keynote Presentation
 * Prezi - a sample
 * Glogster - a sample lesson plan

=Productivity=
 * Word vs. Pages vs. Google Document (now works nicely on the iPads!)
 * PowerPoint vs. Keynote vs. Google Presentation
 * Excel vs. Numbers vs. Google Spreadsheet (the spreadsheet results)

=Work Time - Let's Make a Plan!=
 * Use the remaining time to work on a lesson plan or activity using something new. Have a goal and try to complete, or nearly complete, your goal.
 * Some options:
 * Explore more on **communication**such as the use of:
 * Edmodo or My Big Campus - Facebook look-alikes but just for education - a great way to have students interact, stay connected, have an on-line presence for quick access, help with work flow in classroom, etc. (both have iPad apps for a quick shortcut but really work best on Safari to get full access)
 * Skype in the Classroom - how to get your classroom connected to others
 * Blogger - student blog accounts which we have through cypanthers Google account - ask for help to find it in cypanthers account
 * More interactive presentation technique for advanced users with Nearpod (great for iPads)
 * **Collaborative** tools such as Google Docs, Forms, Sites, Presentations, etc.
 * Develop a **project-based or problem-based** unit for your classroom to develop ALL essential conditions in your students.
 * Remember, this is about getting the technology into student hands and having THEM create, innovate, think critically, be productive, communicate, and research with skill.