AGPS+Tools

Low Cost or No Cost Tools

1. Twitter: Twitter is a social networking platform used in/for education. Follow the right people and resources will abound. Twitter Homepage

100 Ways To Use Twitter in the Classroom

Twitter Tool Video-PD

How to Use Twitter in the Classroom

Educational Hashtags and Chats

2 . Voki: Voki is a tool where students and staff can create talking avatars. Check out their lesson ideas and some of the cool examples from their webpage. Voki Homepage

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Voki Tutorial

3. Edmodo: Edmodo is a social networking site that is operated in a controlled environment. Teachers can connect with others in their subject area, and students can connect with their teachers. This site is engaging to most students because of its similarity to Facebook. Edmodo Homepage

4. Wikispaces: Obviously a good tool. Embeds multiple types of media and allows multiple editors. Teachers can assign students to research specific information or create/find media on a topic. Then students can use the Wiki as a resource to learn from others. A couple good examples and ways to use wikis in the classroom are below. 50 Ways to Use Wikis in the Classroom

AGPS Geom. Wiki

Buhler Legacy Wiki-Elem/Middle School

5. Wordle/Tagxedo: Creating word clouds can be great ways to get students to present thoughts. Wordle Homepage

Tagxedo Homepage



6. Wall Wisher: A great lesson starter or closure activity. Set up a wall in seconds and get students to respond to questions, scenarios, or just about anything else. Wall Wisher Home Page

7. Popplet: Popplet is a great FREE alternative to Inspiration. Not as robust, but free and fast to use!

Popplet Homepage

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