Countdown-Online Clock
Countdown.onlineclock.net
The purpose of this tool is to be able to set a timer. This
tool was very useful, even though it’s not too user friendly at first. If you
play with it for five minutes, you’ll get the hang of it. Also, being able to
change the size and color is very helpful. You can make it bigger for students
that can’t see in the back or change the color if you have a student that is
colorblind.
Invention at play
Inventionatplay.org
The purpose of this tool was for thinking games and puzzles.
I am definitely not their number one fan. First of all this website is kind of
confusing (if it confused me, what would it be like for elementary students).
Secondly, it’s all shifted to the left side of the screen and it’s tiny. When I
got to “Puzzle Blocks” the puzzle wasn't set up to where a new user knew how to
use it.
Animoto
Animoto.com
The purpose of this tool is to customize a video. I like the
website, its set up very nice and user friendly. First thing you see on the
website is a slideshow they have as an example with a “Get Started” button next
to the slideshow. You definitely don’t have to scroll or click around like you’re
lost; it leads you to where you want to go. Once you start scrolling, it has
sections telling you what you could do on the website. The second section on
the website has three easy steps, 1. Insert photos & videos, 2. Customize
your style, and 3. Share & enjoy.
Self-Destructable Text Notes
Linkstore.ru/sn
The purpose of this tool is to tell your students something
and them having to pay attention because the note will disappear after a while.
It’s very nice that you can set a password and it gives you a link for your
students to go to to see the note. A downfall I found (or haven’t figured out)
is how to set how long it can be seen. If I used this in my classroom, I would
make this a habit for the students to do and it would be their “Bell Ringer.”
This was also user friendly with easy directions for use.
Fill Any PDF
Fillanypdf.com
The purpose of this tool is to create an interactive PDF. I
found this very interesting. You can clock certain words or sections so
students don’t get ahead or see the answers. You can also add text to the PDF,
if you forgot to put something or to add a little extra. You have the option of
putting a check mark or a wrong symbol.
Comicbrush
Comicbrush.com
The purpose of this tool is it’s supposed to kind of make a
comic book page. I didn't like this website, it doesn’t seem student or
educationally appropriate. The set up was confusing. To do anything you had to
sign up through email, which I wouldn't want my students to do. So I wouldn't
use this in my classroom.
Timezon
Snapengage.com
The purpose of this tool is to enable virtual teams to communicate.
This would be very cool to have in a classroom, but I couldn't figure out how
it worked. The homepage was set up very nice, but I didn't know where to go to
set it up. I clicked around for a while and felt lost. I did like the idea
though.
Pixton
Pixton.com
The purpose of this tool is to create a comic strip. I would
use this tool, but I wouldn't allow my students to. I could make the comic
strips school related or just funny one that are appropriate. The reason I
wouldn't let my student use this tool is because I feel like students would
make it into a tool used for bullying. All in all, I would use this in my
classroom.
Bubblus
Bubbl.us
The purpose for this tool is for brainstorming topics or
ideas. It could be very useful, but it needs some tweaks. You can only add
bubbles to the right or down. So you can’t go up or to the left, which isn't
helpful. If that got fixed, I would definitely use this tool in my classroom as
an assignment. I would have them do their brainstorming and when they are
finished, print of the brainstorming cloud and turn it in.
Quikmaps
Quikmaps.com
The purpose of this tool is to make a map. This could’ve
been very fun. As a new user, I didn't know if I was doing something wrong or
if the website was malfunctioning. I could’ve had students tell me directions
of how to get to school from a location or how long it would take to get to
school from that location. All in all, I actually couldn't get it to work.
