Choosing just 10 technology tools I can't live without was difficult. My list is compiled of tools I need for not only the classroom, but for everyday life as well!
1. Iphone- smartphones have to be the most useful technology tool ever! You can call, text, access the internet, download apps, take pictures, and more! My Iphone serves as a little bit of everything for me, and I don't know what I would do without it.
2. LCD Projector- I live by this thing! I use this for bell ringers notes, play videos and even games like "Jeopardy" and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire".
3. Laptop- this is the reason I am able to take the online classes I love! Mine is small enough to carry with me anywhere.
4. MiFi- this is my instant WiFi that I can take with me everywhere. Every place I travel doesn't have free WiFi, so this is so helpful.
5. Microsoft Office- Microsoft Office has so many tools I use including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and event Outlook for email.
6. Socrative- this instant quiz maker and grader that students can participate with and I can get instant results is amazing!
7. Animoto- creating historical videos is such a great learning tool for my kids. They love adding the music and the words. I only wish the free version was as long as you want it to be like it was my first year of teaching.
8. Instagram/Facebook- these are technology tools I use for my personal life. I love them because it is how I keep in touch with old high school and college friends that I don't see everyday. I will say I am not a fan of Twitter and will be deleting that as soon as this class is over.
9. Interactive Maps/Map Banks-when discussing World History with my students, I like for them to know what area of the world I'm talking about. Interactive maps help me to explain things visually. I also can go to map banks, print maps,and have the students label and color them on their own.
10. ALEX-the lesson plan ideas here are helpful. I wish there were more for my subject area, but I like to use this for ideas and make them my own.
I didn't think of smartphones, but I definitely cannot live without my Galaxy Note. I love it! Microsoft office is definitely a lifesaver. Facebook keeps me connected, so after reading your list, I think I need like a top 20 list.
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