ThingLink allows students and teachers to upload images and tag them with links, docs, and more. You can place markers on an image to dive deeper in to a subject, organize information, or increase student interest. I know many that have used this to give their kids info, but many more that have assigned Thinglink creation as formative assessment, especially for concepts that are best explained through graphic organization.
QR codes are a great resource in the class. I use them often for activities and formative assessment, like reading and station notes, but really the possibilities are endless. QR codes are great, yes because the give students access to different sites and link in a new and exciting way, but they also help us as teachers. When students have to use codes to scan for information, it is much easier to judge how far along they have come. My stations are able to flow much better with codes instead of the traditional carousel style because I can judge better what students are struggling based on their frequency of scans. On the Chromebook they are super simple to use, too. Have students download a QR reader- I use ScanQR in my room. Then you can create codes using any link using the site www.qrstuff.com. Classtools is an awesome site full of random but great resources for formative. You or your students can use the site to develop Pacman games, create news headlines, build social media profiles, and more. The site contains templates for a variety of activities that can be used as quick formative assessment, while being fun for the students. Check it out some of the screen shots below and allow yourself some times to explore this resources. It can be a little difficult to navigate but it is full of great stuff!
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October 2016
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