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Technology that you can use.By: James GillespieFor a copy of the presentation go to http://tiny.cc/gillespie or search #gillespie on twitterTo use this PowerPoint click Start Slide Show from the beginning. If you find something interesting click on it and you will be redirected to the correct link/website. *If viewed at school, some sites might be blocked.Link to my blog. I will add more content weekly.What is my name?PentagonPentagonPentagonHexagon

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PentagonHexagonOregonIs Technology good or bad?Think about these top Mathematicians.PythagorasEuclidNewtonEinsteinChalk, Dry Erase Marker, YouTube, iPhoneTypes of TechnologyTeachersEvery Teacher Should UseAiding LessonsCenterHomework

StudentsProject BasedReference BasedCollaboration

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General Stuff:Every teacher should use these regardless of subject or grade level

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Mail Chimp helps me know if parents are reading my emails.

BlockPoster: You can take any picture and turn them into a poster as big as you want (within reason)

TeamViewer: Allows you to connect your home computer with your school computer.VLC: Allows you to watch videos not supported by windows media player.

FireFox: A free web browser which allows you to get on the internet.

FastDial (Add-On) allows you to save/organize bookmarks. Sync(Add-On) allows you to sync bookmarks between computers/phones. Types of TechnologyTeacher (Todays Focus)Every Teacher Should UseAiding LessonsCenterHomework

StudentProject BasedReference BasedCollaboration

For a copy of the presentation go to http://tiny.cc/gillespie or search #gillespie on twitterAiding Lessons:help createhelp supportcapture attentionengage students

Infographics can be found over many topics. Search Google images.

This is a simple infographic.

For a copy of the presentation go to http://tiny.cc/gillespie or search #gillespie on twitterTagxedo & Wordle can be used to make introduce new vocabulary or review an chapter.

Sign Generators: quick ways to capture students attention.

Seconds to make and theres a better chance that they actually read it rather than read a generic slide.

WebComics: Use when you have more than what will fit on a sign generator.

MathFail.com: Good ideas for lessons from picturesTake your own pictures or have the students submit their own. Most students have a camera on their cell phone.

Prezi: A better way to give a PowerPoint presentation.

All of the info is here. Different sizes with twists and turns added.Types of TechnologyTeachersEvery Teacher Should UseAiding LessonsCenterHomework

StudentsProject BasedReference BasedCollaboration

For a copy of the presentation go to http://tiny.cc/gillespie or search #gillespie on twitterCenterThis is tricky. You have to give up some form of control to your students.

Well defined goals and objectives.

Be prepared to have students smarter than you.

Most importantly: It has to be effective and current.

Learn and Use at least one calculator activity.

Click here to be taken to the website.

This is an interactive lesson from Interactivate

Applet: Needs internet connection. Good for reviews.

YouTube: Start your own channel. Have students make tutorial videos. For a copy of the presentation go to http://tiny.cc/gillespie or search #gillespie on twitterFind Awesome teachers and use their ideas and lessons.Dan Meyer

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Interactive/Center: Starts with me posing a question about the area. I let them think it through and then give them the website.

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