Chatterpix is an app that allows you to turn a picture into a fun video for students. I used the app to make a picture of myself welcome my students to their new school year. Chatterpix is effective because it is a good way to get information to the parents and students. It is engaging because the funny way it makes a picture talk, grabs the students attention. It is efficient because it not only introduces what I expect from my students, but it shows them what I look like. It enhances my classroom because it is a fun way to introduce myself, rather than just handing them a written introduction.
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Smore is a website that educators can use to create online newsletters. I used Smore to create an open house newsletter, giving parents basic information about the school year. Smore is effective because it is an easy way for parents to access all the important information at once. It is engaging because it has pleasing visuals and shows pictures of me. Smore is efficient because it is very easy to use and navigate. It enhances my classroom because it is a fun way to handout sometimes boring information.
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Concept Maps are a way to graphically organize and structure knowledge in a succinct way, while encouraging meaningful learning. I used it to teach a first grade standard about counting. The concept map is effective because it can help organize thoughts. It is engaging because it incorporates new activities into the lesson plan. It is efficient because it is easy to read, follow along, and understand. It enhances my classroom by making the lesson easy to read and understand.
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Resource Evaluation allows future educators to write an evaluation of a technology tool that can be used in their future classroom using the 4E's framework (effectiveness, efficiency, engagement, and enhancement). For mine, I evaluated Kahoot. A Resource Evaluation is effective because it helps educators know if a resource is worth using in the classroom. It is engaging as a teacher because we can find out how valuable a resource really is. It is efficient because it allows educators to see if this resource will help their students succeed or not. It enhances my classroom because I will only be using the best resources for my students.
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Twitter Chat is a way educators can participate in a chat with other educators and professionals, about their subject area/grade level. In my twitter chat, I spoke with other educators about how google suite can be incorporated in the classroom. Having a twitter chat is effective because everyone in the conversation is learning from each other. It is very engaging because you are talking to so many different types of people. It is efficient because they only take about an hour, and you can choose which one you want to join. It will enhance my classroom because of the things I will learn from other educators.
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Nearpod is an interactive instructional tool used to teach lessons. I used my nearpod to teach students a first grade standard about the elements of a fairy tale. Nearpod is effective because it teaches an entire lesson. It is engaging because it includes interactive questions for students to complete. It is efficient because it allows educators to put all the information they need to teach, in one place. It will enhance my classroom because it makes teaching more fun than just using a powerpoint.
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The production badge uses your knowledge in production media, to enhance an educational experience. I used an editing app, to connect pictures together into a video, with a musical background and narration. This was effective because it made teaching the lesson more interesting. It is engaging because it grabs the students attention. It is efficient because it teaches a short lesson quickly. It enhances my classroom because it is a fun way to teach a students a quick lesson.
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This website allows you to create a jeopardy game that aligns with your specific subject area and grade level. I made a game that uses first grade math standards. Jeopardy is an effective tool because it can assess how much the students have learned. It is engaging because it makes students compete academically. It is efficient because it can be played as a review game before a test. It enhances my learning because it makes my classroom a fun place to be.
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Piktochart is a website that allows educators to create a personalized infographic. I used my infographic to teach students how to stay safe on the internet. It is effective because it gives students only the most important information. It is engaging because it allows you to add cute graphics that draw students attention. It is efficient because it gives the students all the information on one sheet, rather than going through a powerpoint. It will enhance my classroom because students will be able to keep these infographics with them, which means they will be more informed on topics.
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The Board Game badge was earned by creating a board game for your chosen digital citizenship lesson plan. My board game used situational questions to teach students about how to be a proper digital citizen. Incorporating a standard specific board game into your classroom is effective because it gives students a fun way to learn about a topic. It is engaging because it brings out students competitiveness. It is efficient because while students play the game, I can spend time focusing on the kids who need more help. It will enhance my classroom because it will make the use of my time more effective.
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