Poll Everywhere

Is using cell phones in school a bad idea? Check out this cool website that allows students to use what they know best in the classroom. TEXTING!!! What is Poll Everywhere? The fastest way to create stylish real-time experiences for events using mobile devices. http://www.polleverywhere.com/

Google Is At It Again!

Check out these great new tools from Google that can be used with your students!

Wonder Wheel and Timeline


Google Wonder Wheel

Google Time Line

Once you've entered your search term and gotten a list of hits, click "Show Options" at the top of your hit list. Click Wonder Wheel in the left column to help you narrow down your search and organize your search in an easy to navigate path.
Click Timeline in the left column to organize your hits by date (can you say "primary sources"?!).

Fifth Grade Book Trailers

Fifth Grade Book Trailers

Mrs. Cappiello's Second Grade Learns about Mount Rushmore

Shelfari

Check out this great new widget called Shelfari at http://www.shelfari.com/
Where you are able to create a visual shelf or your favorite titles and share them with your friends!

Tail Waggin Tutors

This summer at the Great Plains library students participated in a week long summer library program. The students were able to check out books, create a Wordle, make a PowerPoint of their favorite author, and read books to a very special friend. Check out the video to find out more!