EdTech, Meet Project Based Learning (PBL)...

Last week I came across this amazing Google Doc that organizes edTech tools by the Project Based Learning (PBL) phase. I don't remember how I got to it, but I am so happy I found it.

Even if you don't fully implement PBL in your room, you will appreciate the massive number of tools listed that you can use for smaller projects and activities.

Don't forget to check out this hyperlink located at the top of the doc that provides lots more resources with great descriptions.

If you are looking for PBL ideas based by grade level and content area, make sure you check out this other hyperlink included at the top of the document.

Kudos to @jrkauss and @suzieboss for creating this fabulous resource!!

PBL Timeline Organized by Teacher and Student
Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2sthyfRZivcTV9aZFFJMk9UTjA/view

Two great resources I am loving...

It's been a while since I have had a minute to gather my thoughts, but I wanted to share two sites that I will be sharing with my teachers this week.

The first site, ReadWriteThink contains a plethora of pragmatic teaching games, lessons, resources, and professional development materials for any and all teachers. You can print handouts, as well as find lesson plans that you can tailor for your students. I particularly like the student interactives. These are online resources for students of all grade levels. The Comic Creator looks like a great tool for young and struggling readers. If you teach in a 2:1 or 1:1 environment, you will find lots great resources for your students. My daughter, who is in pre-K, loves Picture Match...she has to pick the letter that is making the sound in the picture.

IXL is the second resource I want to share with you. If you teach math, science, social studies, language arts, you will find games organized by grade level and topic. The BEST part of IXL's games are when you get a wrong answer, they provide a detailed (and visual) explanation. If you have the funds, you can purchase a license so students (and their teacher) can track their progress. However, the free parts look great too. I foresee using the questions as a warm up or closure activity. You could take screenshots of questions and incorporate the images into a Kahoot!