Tech Tip - Osmo Updates

Osmo
We have highlighted Osmo before in the update.  Osmo is a great tool for kids in elementary.  They have added a variety of other games since we last highlighted it.  Check out one of the new activities in the video below.

Osmo is a great way to get kids to interact with technology as well as use their hands.  It's a great learning tool!  Go to the Osmo website to see all the new things they have.

Tech Tip - Nearpod

Nearpod
We had a couple sessions on Nearpod at the MELT.  In a nutshell, Nearpod makes your presentations interactive for students.  It works great in a 1:1 environment.  You can watch the video below for a short explanation.

Tech Tip - Utah Education Network

Utah Education Network
This site is a hidden gem!  The Utah Education Network (UEN) has tons of resources for your classroom.  From lesson plans to an app search engine to a list of interactives.  There are TONS of things on this website for every educator.  Take a couple minutes today and browse through it!

Tech Tip - ThingLink

thinglink has become one of my favorite tech tools.  It has so many applications in and out of the classroom!  thinglink is a website and an app.  thinglink allows users to create interactive images.  There are so many different ways you can use this in the classroom.



Check out the 73+ Interesting Ways to Use ThingLink in the Classroom from Web 2.0 Teaching Tools

Check out my example!