Brainstorming / Concept Mapping / Flow Chart Tools

Brainstorming / Concept Mapping / Flow Chart Tools

• Bubbl.us: Brainstorming Tool
• Gliffy: Online Diagram Software
• Mindmeister: Real-time Collaborative Brainstorming Tools
• Wiffiti: Text to Screen Tool

Example: Bubbl.us

Voicethread

Voicethread – Tool used to create online demonstrations or host conversations around an image, document, or video. The hosts post an image or video, and other contributors (i.e. students) can post text or audio in response to what they see. 



VoiceThread Simply Speaking from VoiceThread on Vimeo.


Examples of Voicethreads in Education

Guys Read

Guys Read – A web-based literacy program for boys. The site offers great book suggestions, author interviews, tips for reading, and more.

Read Kiddo Read

Read Kiddo Read – Booklists for various reading levels/age groups. A great way to help your students find the perfect book.

Current Events - Do Now

Current Event 'Do Now' Exercises - KQED Public Media's website has a small section of its Ed Space pages dedicated to short current events-based Do Now activities that teachers can use in their classrooms. Activities present a current events topic, some background information (both text and video), and a couple of discussion prompts.

Why Files

Why Files - A site that provides the science behind news headlines. Articles include graphs, maps, images, and graphics to explain scientific theory. This site is a great way to incorporate reading and literacy into your classes.