Friday, December 20, 2013

Pic Lits



The site explains that:  "PicLits.com is a creative writing site that matches beautiful images with carefully selected keywords in order to inspire you. The object is to put the right words in the right place and the right order to capture the essence, story, and meaning of the picture."

Here is the link:  Pic Lits

Making an Personalized Map

This is a great tutorial for creating a personalized map with whatever data you want in it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqhFps6YiCw

Thursday, December 19, 2013

8 Coolest Kids

Not necessarily technology, but a good read:

This is an article I came across about some amazing kids and the fantastic things they are doing.

Scholastic Article

Math Magician



This is a site for Math Practice.
Here is the link: Math Magician

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Illuminations

 
 
This site is a great resource for Math Interactives and Math Lessons.

Click here to visit Illuminations.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Compiled List of eBook sites


This is a link to a site that has a list of online book sites.  Great place to send kids and parents to when there is a shortage of books to send home.

Here is the link.

Apps for eBooks




Collins has produced apps for some of their books.  Kids can listen to this eBook or read the book and record themselves. There is also a section for Reading Comprehension with the apps.  To find the apps,  search the App store for Collins.  There are several free apps.