Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Tech Integration Website Resources

 

Tech Integration Resources

Listed by Content Area




Created by Scott Aten, January 4, 2023
Many of you know Google Guru Eric Curts.  Recently he sent a list of integration resources organized by subject area.  I have taken a look at his list and have added them below.  

ELA/ELL/Languages

  • TinyWow AI Text Tools - Resource Link - Totally free AI-powered writing tool. No sign-up needed, and no limit on quantity created. Enter your text and have the AI generate an improved version. Specific tools include essay writer, content improver, paragraph completer, name generator, and much more. (Wanted to make you all aware of the existance of this tool)

  • SwiftRead - Resource Link - This Chrome extension is designed to help anyone read faster than their current speed. Additionally it may help the reader stay focused and on the reading task.

  • DeepL - Resource link - Free Chrome extension that translates any text you are reading, translates any text you are writing, and is over 3 times more accurate than other translation tools.

  • GZM Classroom - Resource Link - Free serialized audio dramas and other shows, aimed at middle grade students, with teacher resources including listening guides, explore board, and choice boards


MATH

  • Edia - Resource Link - Math practice website. The free version includes: Create practice & quizzes, Instant feedback, Auto-grading, Anti-cheating features, Video explanations.

  • Pine Tools - Resource Link - Great collection of useful free online tools for images, texts, lists, numbers, dates and times, colors, files, math, randomness, videos, and more.

  • PhET Mean Simulation - Resource Link - Explore the concept of mathematical mean with this interactive tool. Set water levels in cups, predict the mean water level, reveal the answer, add or remove cups, change water levels, repeat.

  • Arithmetic Game - Resource Link - Free math facts speed drill with options for addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, number range for problems, and duration from 30 to 600 seconds.

SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Felt - Resource Link - Free online tool for creating and sharing maps with loads of useful features including pins, routes, markers, clipping, data layers, polygons, text, notes, links, images, videos, sharing, and more. Lots of great ways for students to use this to create maps and show their understanding of content.

  • Metroverse - Resource Link - Interactive site from Harvard to visualize economic data and learn about cities.

  • Teaching with the News - Resource Link - Free lessons from Brown University to connect your classroom to headlines in the news.

  • Geoquiz History Edition - Resource Link - Online game where you place a marker on the map to guess the location provided. In "War Battle" mode, find locations of battles throughout history. In "Heritage" mode, find historically significant places.

  • MapChart - Resource Link - Free online tool to make a map of the World, Europe, United States, and more, color code countries or states on the map, fill in the legend and download as an image file.

  • New Google Sheets Timeline Creator - Resource Link - Students can now create and share interactive timelines right in Google Sheets that include titles, descriptions, dates, links, colors, groups and more.

  • GZM Classroom - Resource Link - Free serialized audio dramas and other shows, aimed at middle grade students, with teacher resources including listening guides, explore board, and choice boards


SCIENCE & STEM

  • Game Making Tool - Resource Link - This Google Doodle honors Jerry Lawson, one of the first black engineers to work in the video game industry. The Doodle lets you: Learn about Jerry, Play 5 different games, Create and share your own video games.

  • Bee-Bot Online - Resource Link - Help young students explore & learn basic coding skills by programming a virtual Bee-Bot on several mats including Alphabet, Community, CVC Words, Dice, School, US Coins, Shapes, Colors, and Size, and more.


GENERAL

  • Beep - Resource Link - Free Chrome extension for teachers and students to record and leave voice notes in Google Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets, Classroom, and Gmail. Unlimited number of recordings for up to 3 minutes long each.

  • ClipChamp - Resource Link - Free online video editor that includes: Unlimited watermark-free exports, Up to 1080p(HD) export resolution, Free audio, image, & video stock, Free filters & effects, Import media from Google Drive, Google Photos, local drive, and more, Record media with camera and/or screen recording, Works on Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac.

  • Yippity - Resource Link - Yippity is a free online tool that uses AI to help you study. Enter the text or web link for your study material. The AI will create a list of questions and answers from the text. You can now quiz yourself to see how well you know the content.

  • Google Chrome video series - Resource Link - New collection of 12 short tutorial videos on tips and tricks to get the most out of your use of the Google Chrome web browser.

  • Image Candy - Resource Link - Free online image editing tools including Background remover, Meme generator, Crop image, Rotate image, Add text, Video to GIF, and more!

  • PDF Candy - Resource Link - Free online PDF editing tools including editing, merging, Word to PDF, Split PDF, and more!



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