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Google Docs and the Dreaded Research Pap…
06-03-2013 Hits:4547 On Education
Laura Robertson

Google docs has transformed the writing instruction of the classes I teach. Prior to our school's adoption of Google Aps, I gave significant feedback on the margins of student papers....
Read moreThe Problem with ICT Specialists
When it comes to the discussion of ICT in our schools and embedding it within the Australian Curriculum we may have it wrong or at least as educators we need…
Are We Really Connected?
In the 21st century there are many wonderful things about education that teachers and students should celebrate. One of these things is the use of technology. Technology has allowed both…
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What The World Needs is Individuals.
As I enter my 21st year of teaching it gives me pause to reflect on education and my own approach to teaching. I find myself rebelling against tradition and authority…
This is How Democracy Ends - An Apology
Almost a year ago, I offered my time to the middle school at which I was employed to give a two-night presentation that promised to ease parents’ concerns about the…
Wordle: Creating Word Clouds
Wordle is a word cloud web tool which creates graphic representations of frequently used words. Users can easily individualize their word clouds as there are many formatting options including…
Wiffiti - the Interactive Message Board
Wiffiti is an interactive real-time message board Wiffiti is a dynamic and interactive message board that displays real-time messages from various social media sources. Wiffiti is an excellent tool for teachers who want the…
What's so wrong with rewards at school?
Something I’m asked time and again, whilst doing training for schools, is how can we use rewards effectively with children who’ve experienced trauma? Well there are a few fundamental questions…
The PDF Toolkit
The PDF (Portable Document Format) file format is extremely useful for educators as documents can be viewed across all computing platforms. This is particularly helpful as the on-line access for parents and…
IPAD OR IPLAY?
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning What are the real differences between the iPad and tablets loaded with appropriate software applications for early education, like theiStartSmart®…
TECHNOLOGY WITH EARLY LEARNERS
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning There is growing recognition of the importance of incorporating technology in meaningful and authentic ways into classroom curriculum and day-to-day…
Flipsnack: An Electronic Flipping Book
FlipSnack is a free online web tool that allows users to convert PDF documents into Flash page flip books for the purpose of sharing literary work (stories, poems) and/or visuals (pictures,…
Pollmo - A Free and Interactive Polling Tool
Written by Lynda Hall Hits: 441
Pollmo is a free and extremely easy to use on-line polling tool. The unique feature of Pollmo is the visibility of a poll on any website. To see how it works, try the poll below:
In these three simple steps, an interactive poll can be created.
1. Visit the Pollmo website and complete the form.
2. When ready, click on "Add to my website"
3. Copy and paste either the embed code or URL onto your website or blog. You are now ready to collect results!
Sample Classroom Activities:
1. Introductory Unit Activity - teachers can use a Pollmo poll to gather information about what students already know about a topic.
2. Formative Assessment tool - teachers can use a Pollmo poll to determine whether or not students are understanding new material.
3. Students can create a Pollmo poll to research a particular topic. E.g. a Psychology class can determine patterns of behavior from among their classmates to see if they are similar to published results.
4. Professional Development - to better cater to the needs of the attendees, workshop presenters can use a Pollmo poll to gather necessary information to potentially adapt their presentation.
This post originally appeared on The De-tech-tive 4 Teachers.
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