Teach Differently

I have been gathering feedback on SMARTMath tools for this post as I have a strong K-8 background, but wanted a 9-12 viewpoint. I have heard nothing but rave reviews about this tool from Math and Science teachers. What do you think? Do not take it just from me…ask around. Take a peak below at a short SMARTMath Tools demo.

Also, an FYI…..SMART Response 2010, with all of it’s new features, is now available for MAC AND Windows! I have seen this product grow in front of my own eyes. I critique all technology before adopting it, SMART included, but the Formative, Summative, and Instant assessment options are great for all teaching practices. Have this tool grade 150 summative assessments for you or ask an instant question to drive a current lesson or to truly seek the current knowledge of your customers (students).
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When will Google stop?  They keep on coming up with new and better ways for instant communication of varying forms.  Today, it was announced that you will soon be able to make calls via Gmail.  What relevance does that have for the casual and professional user?  I can see this replacing a lot of other tools in the future because of the ease of use and the fact that so many tools are under one interface.  For the K-12 market, I wonder if this will be an option for Google Apps or not?  I can see how many administrator, if included in Google Apps, will want this option unchecked.  Either way, a great discussion to have….Please see the video below for giggles if interested.

While at WEMTA I ran into an education video provider, SAFARIMontage.  I did not take much to see that this option easily, in my mind, overtakes United Streaming and Learn360 as the best educational video solution.

Try the SMART Recorder as an easy, free alternative to high priced screen capture tools. I fell in love with this after my first use. It was so easy and user friendly. Start, Stop, Save is all you need to do!

This slideshow comes courtesy  of Free Technology for Teachers

Another clip that can guide or give us a glimpse into the “Educational Future”.

Are we perfecting to 19th century education model in the 21st century?

Xtranormal is an interactive resource that allows students to share content in a text-to-movie format.  Check it out.  Do you see any integration ideas with this tool?

Xtranormal

*Link also shared on Teacher Information Page

Check this out to see where the world REALLY is…

What do you think?