3DToad.com

This may be one of the coolest websites that I have stumbled on for quite some time. 3DToad.com has several 360 degree views ranging from disections to guitar chords. To make things even more interesting, they offer 3D toggle view. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks like all one needs is a pair of 3D glasses and the images become even more lifelike.

Looking for Some Great iPad Apps for Education?

Check out these links:


Appitic
EdTechTeacher iPad Apps
Apps for Children with Special Needs
Fun Educational Apps
Apple Education Apps

Using Google Chrome and Chrome Apps Yet?

Nearly a year ago Google Chrome, a Web browser, jumped on the App bandwagon by creating the Chrome App Market, which allows users to download and embed Apps within the browser itself. While the main use for these Apps were intended for use with the Chrome Book, they can also be used and synced in Google Chrome on all computers installed with the browser.

In short, Chrome Apps are links to interactive websites (Web 2.0) that can be installed inside Chrome. This allows for easy navigation of specific sites on the web. Not all websites have app links, but that's because these links to many of the best interactive websites (e.g. Planetarium, Periodic Tables, Calculators, Word Games, etc.).

Take a look at these for yourself by installing the free Google Chrome web browser. Feel free to email me at markwhite@willardcityschools.org for more information.

The image below is a screenshot of a Google Chrome tab containing several installed apps.

Technology In-Service Day Survey Link

Take the online survey Here.

Prezi - Presentations with Flair!

Have you checked out Prezi.com yet? This a great Web 2.0 website for creating some super presentations.

Here is a tutorial for setting up an educator or student account.

Here is another tutorial that someone posted in Google Docs that may be of some help to you if you are new to Prezi

Using QR Codes

Do you know what this is?

It's a QR code.  QR stands for Quick Response and it gives you instant access to online information using your cell phone or other networked devices. So far, companies are using QR codes to advertise, but the teacher in me is coming up with other ideas of how to use QR codes in education. Here's one idea...How about hosting a scavenger hunt by generating QR codes and placing them in spots around the school building for students to scan with their smart phones, iPods or iPads and gathering information. Or how about a virtual field trip? Any of you have some other great ideas? Share them.

You can generate your own QR Codes here.

Take a Classroom Poll

I have shown this website to several teachers and administrators in the past, but for those of you who missed it, here is a great website for polling students or staff members.

http://www.polleverywhere.com/