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Apps for Outdoor Learning | Cool Tools
With spring in the air, students typically clamor to get outside—and teachers would often like to follow. April is an ideal time of year to explore outdoor learning opportunities, and these apps and sites can lead the way.
This Is a Moose
K-Gr 2—Moose is the subject of a film, but the director is not happy with his performance...
Who Broke the Wartime Codes?
Gr 6–10—Using a question-and-answer organizational format, each book begins with an account of a dramatic incident, followed by chapters that ask and answer questions about the subject's background, main events, and historical significance...
Cool Ways to Use Google to Inspire Your Students to Create Dynamic Worlds
Here are some practical applications of how teachers and librarians can use Google's Maps and Street View to create lesson plans and assignments on virtual tours of the streets of Paris, or map out some Civil War battles.
Cool Tools for Featuring Student Book Reviews
There's nothing like a book recommendation from a friend. Encourage students to share their opinions by creating a student-driven book review site. Richard Byrne shows you how in the accompanying screencasts.
Animation Made Easy: The best tools for student projects, from stop motion to GIFs
With accessible tools, you and your students can create your own simple animations to convey powerful ideas. Screencast tutorials will have you up and running with the latest "Cool Tools" from Richard Byrne, SLJ columnist and blogger at "Free Technology for Teachers."
Resources for Curating Video Collections and Creating Custom Courses
A good video can be a powerful way to help students understand new concepts. The challenge isn’t locating quality instructional clips—but rather organizing your selections. Making playlists in YouTube is one strategy, but there are better options. Try these tools for organizing and creating video courses.
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