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EdTech Tuesdays: GoNoodle
Give your pupils' brains a breather! Jennifer and Rich introduce a service that provides plenty of ways to get your class moving and ready for the next academic task. They show how to get started, and even demonstrate one of the dances,...
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EdTech Tuesdays: Scribble Press
Discover the fantastic app that allows students to transform their in-class writings to published, hard-copy material. This video will walk you through the pros and cons of using this application, including price, classroom uses,...
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EdTech Tuesdays: iPad vs Chromebook
If you're faced with the hard choice of deciding between an iPad mini or Chromebook for your personal and professional use, this video is definitely a must-see.
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EdTech Tuesdays: Reflector
Want to enjoy the freedom of walking around the classroom with your iPad while projecting, but don't have an Apple TV? You've just found your budget solution. Rich and Jennifer take a few minutes to introduce you to Reflector, an app for...
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EdTech Tuesdays: MyTurn (Tempo Tim)
Need a way to manage the use of tablets in your classroom? Watch as Jennifer and Rich explore this simple timer app, explaining how to use the different features while examining the pros and cons in order to help you decide if this tool...
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EdTech Tuesdays: Extraordinary Jenny Jones
Looking for an interactive storybook for your class? Get an overview of this particular eBook with a demonstration video. Watch as Rich and Jennifer try out the main features of this whimsical app, and explore how it can be useful in the...
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EdTech Tuesdays: FriendStrip Kids Pro
Comics in the classroom? Of course! For an overview of the FriendStrip Kids Pro app, and ideas for use in the classroom, you can watch this quick video. Jennifer and Rich take you step-by-step through how to edit a comic strip, and how...
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EdTech Tuesdays: Socrative
What do you think two apps that interact with one another can do for you? Find out in this explanatory video about Socrative. Rich and Jennifer take on the role of student and teacher to show you just how the Socrative apps can increase...
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EdTech Tuesdays: Kid's Journal
Looking for just the right app to get your youngsters writing every day? Take a look at this video to get an idea of what you'll get from the app Kid's Journal. Rich and Jennifer take your through the features and functions of this...
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EdTech Tuesdays: Wunderlist
Keep track of all the tasks, to-dos, and moments of inspiration that go along with being a fantastic teacher using Wunderlist. Rich and Jennifer offer an overview of how to use this free app and its primary functions, with real-time...
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EdTech Tuesday PD: Tellagami
If you're researching oral presentation apps for students, here's a great tutorial on the popular and free app, Tellagami. Follow along as Jennifer and Rich discuss the basic functionality of the app, including creating a personalized...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Tell Time
Third graders learn to read an analog clock to the minute by going through this interactive presentation. They view animated slides, try it themselves, and review vocabulary, all within the same website.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Bar Graphs
Mia teaches Sam how to create a bar graph, including forming a title, creating and labeling the axes, choosing a scale, and entering data. After viewing, data analysts can test themselves with seven follow-up questions and review...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Properties of Addition
Zoe from the StudyJams! crew brings the properties of addition to life by clearly explaining the meaning of the associative, commutative, and identity properties as she collects photos for an album. Listen to the included karaoke song...
Curated OER
Sinking Soda Surprise
I'm sure you've heard that there are something like 20 tablespoons of sugar in a can of regular soda. It seems unbelievable, doesn't it? This demonstration really does show how much sugar is present in a can of soda. First, Spangler...
Steve Spangler Science
Bubbling Lava Bottle - Cool Science Experiment
Here is one of the better Spangler episodes. Two young girls perform an experiment that results in the creation of a lava lamp! Water, oil, Alka Seltzer, and food coloring are combined in test tubes to create this effect. There is a lot...
Steve Spangler Science
Helmet Safety - Cool Science Fair Project
Here is a very important demonstration on why it's so important to wear helmets when doing any kind of high speed activity. A third grader's science fair project tested four different types of helmet: football, ski, skateboard, and...
Steve Spangler Science
Sinking Soda Surprise - Cool Science Experiment
I'm sure you've heard that there are something like 20 tablespoons of sugar in a can of regular soda. It seems unbelievable, doesn't it? This demonstration really does show how much sugar is present in a can of soda. First, Spangler...
Steve Spangler Science
Bubbling Lava Bottle - Cool Science Experiment
Here is one of the better Spangler episodes. Two young girls perform an experiment that results in the creation of a lava lamp! Water, oil, Alka Seltzer, and food coloring are combined in test tubes to create this effect. There is a lot...
Curated OER
ABC Phonics Song / Sounds of the Letters
Review letters of the alphabet, their sounds, and their hand signs! A singsong female voice states the letter and sounds it out as hand signs and letters are shown along with a toddler signing. A great way to go through letters and their...
Curated OER
Phonics - 'i' Sound
The letter "I" is introduced with single-syllable words that have the "I" vowel sound. After the words are shown and stated, young readers get a chance to see the words again and say them on their own before the voice repeats.
Curated OER
Phonics - 'A' Sound
Happy cartoon children chant letters in a conga line! The letter A then drops down on the screen and stays stationary while other letters scroll past to create eighteen different words. A female voice reads the words once, and when the...
Curated OER
Math at Home: Tips for Basic Addition Problems
Fantastic! This clip is wonderful for homeschoolers, parents who want to help their young mathematicians at home, or a teacher just starting out. Watch as Shey uses a manipulative to solve basic addition problems, and learn how easy it...
Curated OER
From The Farm To The Fridge Part I
More than an infomercial than an educational video, this presentation on dairy farming is produced by the Dairy Farmers of Florida, Inc. It does a good job of reminding kids that, before the milk appears nicely-packaged in the grocery...