Sites and Tricks
by Mark Littlefield
Metro Nashville Public Schools ELD Technology Integration Coach
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Site #39
November 3, 2011
Dozens, if not hundreds, of awesome games that use math thinking skills. Very fun and very addictive
Site #38
October 7, 2011
This site is pretty simple and entertaining. Students can draw various objects to help the animation of their stickman.
Site #37
May 18, 2011
Various activities on reading
Site #36
May 11, 2011
This site will show you step by step instructions for drawing the basics. Learn shadows, arches, cityscapes, etc.
Site #35
May 5, 2011
This is just a fun site to use. Simply click anywhere on the screen and flowers will grow.
Site #34
April 6, 2011
There are almost 40 different graphic organizers to choose from. You can click and then print the pdf. Also, use mouse mode with Interwrite Workspace and draw on top of the PDF.
Site #33
March 16, 2011
Ever wanted to send a message to all of your parents at once via text? Want to send out an audio recording via phone message? Sendgm.com will do that for you.
Site #32
February 23, 2011
Do your students get stumped while writing? This site will give students clever endings, settings or characters to write about. It's great for your ESL students who might have a hard time getting started.
Site #31
February 9, 2011
Remember Mad Libs from the 80s? This site has a section called Crazy Tales that will create funny stories out of your selected parts of speech. Great for the ESL students.
Site #30
January 19, 2011
Oswego is a school district in New York. They have many interactive games that are easy to use and teach valuable math skills. There is something for everyone.
Site #29
January 5, 2011
Learn the basics of typing. No language is needed in order to use this site. You can follow the animated prompts and learn how to type.
Site #28
December 29, 2010
This is a valuable site for teaching fluency. Students can practice speeches in the computer lab or in the classroom. Great for generating confidence with EL students.
Site #27
December 15, 2010
Copy and paste text into this site. The website will then play back the words at the desired words per minute settings. Great for practicing fluency.
Site #26
December 1, 2010
This is a fantastic site that will allow you to create posters out of normal sized pictures. Simply upload your picture and then choose the size. Print it out and then put it together.
Site #25
November 17, 2010
This site allows you to create an avatar that has human and animal characteristics. You can print it off or email it to a friend. It's completely free and doesn't require a log-in.
Site #24
November 10, 2010
I know that most kindergarten teachers cover the weather almost every single day. This is a great site to use if you have a projector. It covers the weather, day, date and month. Great to use with a smartboard.
Site #23
November 3, 2010
You can collaborate and create discussions at Todaysmeet.com. Your room will have a unique url. It can be open for a week, month, or even a year. It's free and doesn't even require a log in or a username.
Site #22
October 27, 2010
This is an unbelievable math site. It also covers science, vocabulary, and geography. You can create a webpage unique for your class with student names and passwords. Also, students can use the homepage individually for review, or you can use a projector for whole class instruction.
Site #21
October 20, 2010
If you need some quick math worksheets, this is the site to use. It's great and easy to navigate.
Site #20
October 13, 2010
If you need to create an aware or certificate for a specific student or accomplishment, this is the site to use.
Site #19
October 6, 2010
This site allows you to work on listening skills with your students. It's great for whole class instruction or single students on a computer.
Site #18
September 29, 2010
This site allows you to record your computer screen. No download or install needed.
Site #17
September 15, 2010
This site is good for physical science. Learn how to build some contraptions and see them in action.
Site #16
September 8, 2010
This site will test you to find out how many words per minute you can type. Enjoy it!
Site #15
September 1, 2010
Fix a Discolored Projector
This video will show you a trick that might fix your discolored screen. If it has a purple tint to it, this might help.
Site #14
August 18, 2010
This site is a fun site to use for painting. You can splatter paint with your mouse.
Site #13
August 11, 2010
Classtools.net provides teachers with templates, games and many other tools. We are focused on the Random Student Picker for this tutorial. Enjoy it.
Site #12
May 26, 2010
Puzzlemaker.com is a great site that allows you to create word searches, crossword puzzles, cryptograms and hidden messages. Watch the short video to see how to create a hidden message word find.
Site #11
May 19, 2010
Wallwisher is essentially an online post-it-note webpage. Use it to brainstorm ideas.
Site #10
May 12, 2010
Google squared is a great way to get some general information about a specific topic. It's easy to do, and you can export your creation to an Excel document.
Site #9
May 5, 2010
Worlde.net is a free site that allows you to make some awesome word collages. It doesn't require an account and it prints full page without any advertisements.
Site #8
April 28, 2010
This video shows you a great website that you can use to create student ID badges for the class.
Site #7
April 21, 2010
Email to Text
This video shows you how to send an email message that parents will receive as a text message. You'll increase the chances that information will get to parents.
Site #6
April 14, 2010
This site will let you bypass the chances of someone answering their phone and it will connect you directly to their voicemail. You can call from any phone, but it will only connect you to a person's cell phone.
Site #5
April 7, 2010
This video shows you a great site called fodey.com. On this site, you can create a newspaper article that looks like it really was written in a newspaper.
Site #4
March 31, 2010
Screenshot
This video shows you how to take a pictures (screenshot) of your computer screen and save it as an image that can be emailed or printed.
Site #3
March 24, 2010
Makebeliefscomix.com is a free website that allows you the freedom and control of a comic strip. When you are finished, you can print your comic strip or email it to a friend.
Site #2
March 17, 2010
Excel Trick
Have you ever accidentally put everything in horizontal columns and you meant to put them vertically? It's an easy switch that doesn't take a ton of cutting and pasting. It can be done in about three clicks and takes about 20 seconds.
Site #1
March 10, 2010
Worksheetworks.com is a free website that will create worksheets that are easy to use. Just click on the subject and the topic and print it out. It has everything from handwriting to geography