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About this site

This site was created as a clearinghouse of resources useful in classrooms and schools. The site is updated frequently to check the existing and add  new tools. The site is divided by the purpose of each tool.

How to use the site

Each page of this site provides links to tools.

Site Key
Tools that have a fee are noted with ***; tools that have free and premium options are noted as *.
Tools that also include an app are noted with red app symbol.
Each page lists the tools discussed with a quick link that opens in a new window. Tools are described and linked below the list.
Links to sources are the images of the source and they will open in a new window.
Quick symballoo link(s) to all resources are on the main sections of the site (please note that symbaloo links include sites not featured)
Tools on Display is a section for my currently favorite tool. Check it often

TOOLS ON DISPLAY

CHROME RESOURCES

MY FAVORITE TOOL

AURASMA TOOL

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Aurasma is a cool augmented reality tool that allows you to create overlay of images that are scaned using the app.It works as a very cool alternative to QR codes. SOme used may include book reviews, poster speeches etc. Try your Aurasma by scanning this image.

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MAKE YOUR OWN AURA
  • Download free aurasma
  • I made an account so that I would not lose my stuff – takes a second
  • On the menu on the bottom click +
  • Click device
  • On the top click +- this allows you to select an original image or take a pic for your overlay ( this is apic or a video that will play once someone scans over the aura
  • Click select and camera to capture trigger image - note- not all images work – they have to be clear
  • Once you take a pic position your overlay where thou want it to trigger ( make it size you want as well)
  • Name it
  • Done


My suggestion

Go ahead and record student videos first and place it on a camera roll. Then you can create auras.WN AURA

Free productivity and organization apps for teachers ( find these in app store)
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Evernote * app-Save notes, ideas, snapshots, recordings that you can sync with your computer or a smartphone. Research and class note taking, record voice memos, snap photos.

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Remind 101 allows teachers to safely and efficiently interact with students & parents about important classroom information and school activities. Subscribers sign up as a student or parent and choose to receive messages by text, email, or in our app.

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Dropbox * app- Install Dropbox on your computer and any photo, doc or video saved to it will automatically save to all computers, iphones, ipads or ipods.

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Inventory Fever  app - Do not want your library books, staplers and other stuff to walk away during the year. Try Inventory Fever app to easily inventory your class.

Mijana Lockard