Padlet

Padlet is a cool interactive tool where you post anything you want on a blank wall that can be shared and collaborated on. I think this tool would be great for many assignments in the classroom and its great because the students can easily contribute to the discussion.

To make a new wall, you can either sign up or just start a new one with out an account. I got an account because its free so might as well.

So how do you do it? To post you simply double click onto the wall and add text, picture, articles, or video. You can also just simply drag and drop. It's easy!

Heres a few helpful videos if you are still confused.

http://padlet.com/

How to use Padlet


and here is my Padlet
 Ms Cryders Classroom

Prezi

Today we learned about Prezi, a fun and unique alternative to boring slide show presentations. What are the benefits to Prezi? The possibilities are basically endless, you can take your audience on a unique ride, not only going linear, but also up, down, side to side, as well as zoom out and zoom in. Prezi allows the user to put photos, videos, and music into their presentations. Its great for projects, presentations for lessons, to your boss, or what ever you need to present on. There are countless ways to make one and you are able to put a little bit of you into the presentation by being able to be creative with the project.

I would use Prezi as a way to teach a lesson, introduce a project, or make a book review/report. There are many other uses for Prezi.

Glogster. Not to be confused with Blogger

I am currently working on a Glogster, which is glog (short for graphic blog) that can create interactive posters. So far I have messed with linking things to the glog, but I find it somewhat annoying because I am unable to copy and paste the link. I have to put the website I want to link at the bottom of my computer screen to be able to copy the link word for word. It is also somewhat slow. But it does have some good things about it. First, it is free. Can't beat that. Second, it has many different options to put on your glog including text bubbles, posters, and other decorative items. Im noticing it may be making my computer run slower also.

Welp Ill get back to working on my glog, see ya.


the Glog