Full Description
20 of the best web tools to enrich classroom experiences
Among thousands of emerging online learning resources, which are the most engaging? Few educators have time to find those that engage and allow students' creative content expression while meeting core area standards. Steve Dembo and Adam Bellow, recognized innovative educators, take away the guesswork with Untangling the Web.
Discover 20 free websites and tools—flexible enough for kindergarten through high school use—and learn how to leverage technology to transform classroom experiences. More than a "how-to" guide, you'll receive access to:
A web site with videos for richer, in-depth exploration.
An online community where you can connect and collaborate with educators.
Advice, tips, tricks, and bite-sized anecdotes from ed tech leaders.
Add these 20 tools to your teaching tool kit and you'll energize student learning, foster collaboration, and infuse creativity into your classroom!
"Steve Dembo and Adam Bellow have created a clear and deeply helpful guide to help teachers invigorate their classes by having students create, curate, and collaborate using the web."
—Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA
"This is THE must-have book for teachers looking to expand their digital tool chest. This book will help teachers of any skill level bring new and exciting tools to their classroom."
—Nicholas Provenzano, TheNerdyTeacher.com
Contents
Preface
Icon Key
About the Authors
1. Curation Tools: Where Did I Put That Awesome Resource?
2. Artistic Tools: Unleash Your Creative Side
3. Presentation Tools: Life beyond PowerPoint
4. Social Networking Tools: Talk, Text and Learn Together
5. The Best of the Rest: A Grab Bag of Incredible Tools for Schools
6. Bonus Section!
Continue the Learning Journey
Glossary
Index
