Middle+school+tools


 * Create rubric and share with students **
 * Always have a plan/rubric before begin the project
 * Have step-by-step directions
 * Use peer-to-peer assessment

Library wiki
 * How to Collaborate with Classroom Teachers **

__** Tools to Use **__ Tagxedo Wordle
 * Scattered words
 * Beginning of unit: pre-assessment, introduction of unit objectives, summary of book
 * Don't need an account
 * can print right away and not save
 * Can print screen and save as .jpg (print screen and copy into Paint to convert to .jpg)

Big Huge Labs
 * Magazine cover
 * Summary of unit or chapter
 * Educator account easy to use. can enroll students and won't need email addresses
 * will hold student work

Mixbook
 * Online scrap booking or photo albums
 * Set up one account for all to use, then all mixbooks visible in one place
 * Can input personal photos or use image websites
 * space for large writing piece

Animoto
 * import chosen images
 * added text slides
 * music from the site (can use student voice recording)
 * all make into a video

PhotoStory
 * free, but needs to be downloaded
 * can only be used on PCs
 * import photos
 * record or delete on individual photos
 * add transitions and music

Adjectives
 * Forms **

Book Review templates

Mixbook plans



Storyboards

Animoto

Evaluation

Collaborative Lesson Blank


 * __ Student Examples: __**


 * Wordle: Future Plans **

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 * Big Huge Labs: 8th grade Civil War newspaper cover**

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 * Mixbook: Water Crisis from Around the World**

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 * Animoto: My Future**

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 * PhotoStory via School Tube: Slavery in the United States**

__ **ISTE Teacher Standards:** __ 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

__ **ISTE Student Standards:** __
 * Demonstrate creativity and innovation
 * Communicate and collaborate
 * Conduct research and use information
 * Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions
 * Use technology effectively and productive