summer conference smackdown
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Technology tools introduced to staff during summer conference.TRANSCRIPT
2014 Summer Smack Down
Suzanne Stott Colbert
edshelf
Name
Name
Name
Renee Olivieri
Linoit
Jennifer thorndyke
Yvette Jobe
PasswordContacts
Deepak Sharma
Remind101
Michelle Edwards
Infographics
Infogr.am.com
Matthew Mayo
RewordifyDifferentiating Instruction in Seconds!
How many times have you asked yourself how can I easily differentiate my
instruction for my different leveled readers?
Point browser to rewordify.com Works in any browser Works on any computer, tablet, or phone No app to install No username/password needed
The basics
Rewordify.com:Makes it easier to understand hard textSaves timeTeaches words a new way (not a dictionary)
Reasons for using
Type or paste in text Enter a web URL
Examples of web URLs:www.example.comwebsite.eduhardwebpage.com/hardpage/text.htm
How to use
Sees words -> rewordifies the words Sees a URL -> rewordifies the web page Different from Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.
Not a search engine
Go to rewordify.com:
Demo
Then, press “Rewordify Text.”
Demo
You’ll see this:
Demo
The phrase “replete with” was replaced with “full of.”
The word “lexical” was replaced with “word-based.”
Notice the highlighting over the replaced words:
Smart Highlighting
Hover your mouse over the highlighting:
Smart Highlighting
lexical
The original word appears under your mouse cursor. If you’re on a tablet, just tap the highlighted word.
At the top of any page, click “Settings.”
Flexible Learning
Choose the “Reverse Loud” option
Smart Highlighting
Scroll down and click “Save settings.”
Smart Highlighting
Enter a web site, like www.nytimes.com
Works on web pages
The whole web site is rewordified
Works on web pages
Classic books are readily available for you already rewordified
Ah… Wait.. There’s More! Classics
100’s of ebooks waiting for you… Click a book title
Ah… Wait.. There’s More! Classics
Once the book comes up, click settings:
Ah… Wait.. There’s More! Classics
That’s Cool… But What Can I Do with it?
* Small groups in your classroom based on reading abilities.* Small virtual groups inside of Edmodo - No one knows they have a “different” version. (Works GREAT!)* Great extension activity for all levels to help grow their vocabulary as homework/projects, AIG services, 504, IEP.* You can finally bring informational text from any source to all of your readers at once.* Watch your students vocabulary soar!
Advantages:Completely freeNo ads (ads on rewordified web pages will show)No personal information collectedNo username/password neededFaster understandingClear understanding of what hard words mean
Wrap-up
Home page demos “Details” link – from any page “Contact” link – from any page YouTube channel – instructional videos Blog: rewordify.blogspot.com
Help available
Cara Patterson
PollEverywhere
Natalie Mercer
Flick
The easiest way to share!
Introducing...Flick!
What is Flick?➢ Quickly share files, photos, notes and documents from
one device to another.
GetFlick!
The easiest way to share!
Flicktop:
GetFlick!
The easiest way to share!
Use the function keys to choose the type of files you’d like to Flick.
GetFlick!
The easiest way to share!
photos & videos from camera
roll
notes from within the app
contact information
GetFlick!
The easiest way to share!
Use the “open in” feature of other apps
Keynot
e!
Pages!Google Drive!
PDFs!
GetFlick!
The easiest way to share!
Flick to one device...
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Broadcast to many!
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The easiest way to share!
Here’s How!
1. Open Flick App on all devices!
GetFlick!
The easiest way to share!
Here’s How!
2. Be sure you are on the same wifi network!
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The easiest way to share!
Here’s How!
3. Open file on “master” device and➢flick to one device or➢broadcast to many
GetFlick!
The easiest way to share!
Here’s How!
4. Tap file to Save!
Joseph Hayes
Audioboo
Happy