Components of a Digital Age Learning Ecosystem

This is an interesting article on the Components of a Digital Age Learning Ecosystem. It gives a short explanation of each of the ecosystem pieces as the author sees them.

If you are interested in discussing this topic, or anything else related to the use of technology in your class, please let Penney Matos know!

TED-Ed Lessons by Grade Level

You can now search TED-Ed lessons by grade level! This is super handy to help narrow down results that may be more appropriate for use in your class.

For more information, see this article at Edublogs.

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2015/09/27/ted-ed-lessons-by-grade-level-might-be-useful/

50 of the Best Google Chrome Extensions for Teachers

If you're looking for ways to make life easier for you and your students, check out te@chthought’s 50 of the Best Google Chrome Extensions for Teachers.

The list includes extensions and apps like Quizlet, Evernote's Web Clipper, Easybib, Lucidchart and more!

AppSmashing with Thinglink

This article has taken App Smashing to a new level. 

No one ever said you are limited to one app per project. In the example linked in this article, image products were created through a variety of apps then brought into Thinglink where interactive elements were added. These were then added to a Padlet page, an image made of that and brought in to Thinglink and each one linked to the picture. 

See Penney Matos if you're interested in exploring App Smashing!

Best Educational Websites 2014

Check out Larry Ferlazzo's Best Educational Websites of 2014 list. It's broken down by topic or subject.

PhET Sims

The University of Colorado has an awesome collection of online simulations covering topics including physics, biology, chemistry, earth science and math called PhET Sims. 

Use the links on the left side of their page for helpful resources.

Check out this page for an up-to-date, downloadable list of simulation compatibility by device.

Nearpod FREE Content

Nearpod allows teachers to construct presentations using the Nearpod website and deliver instruction to students by pushing content out to multiple devices at once. The teacher controls the presentation from a master device or computer, while students follow along on their own devices or computers. It's compatible with any mobile device (iTunes, Android, Windows), Chromebook, Mac or PC.

Nearpod has a gallery of pre-mad content that you can download, modify and use. Many, but not all, of this content is free.