I learned about the Free Technology Tools Blog last year, and I have to say it is probably the best site for teachers to stay informed on the latest online tools that can be utilized to improve and enhance students' learning. Here's my favorite five tools that I learned about as a result of reading this blog.
1) Zoho Challenge offers a practical way to administer tests online. It allows teachers to create tests with both multiple choice and free response questions. Another nice feature is the ability to set a time limit on the test. It also you to keep track of your students' individual and collective performances. Although, I haven't used it yet, I would definitely consider using Zoho Challenge for makeup tests and for teaching an online class, should I ever do so.
2) Rubistar is an awesome resource for creating rubrics that give both teachers and students more objective, clear, and open standards for grading. Looking at example rubrics on Rubistar helped me to create my homework rubric and participation rubric.
3) Weebly seems like a great way to create your own website. I've just started using it and I'm considering switching my classroom website to Weebly. Right now I'm using Google Page Creator for my classroom website, but it's being discontinued and is becoming part of Google Sites.
4) Cobocards is a very useful website for creating flash cards that can be used online. I was originally planning on making flashcards for my students by using Word, but this seems like a better way. Not only can these flashcards be shared with students; they can also be printed out.
5) emathematics.net has a lot of premade interactive exercises for students in a wide variety of mathematical topics. I plan on using these for students who need a bit more practice with a particular concept or type of problem. I tried out a few of the exercises and I like how it gives the student immediate feedback on whether or not they solved each problem correctly.
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