Interactive+Class+Tools

**Objectives:**
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1.Use basic functions of the Interwrite Software. 2.Identify interactive resources that can be used in their classroom with their specific curriculum. 3. Plan for use of the resources within their classroom. 4. Be familiar with the different types of interactive tool hardware.

Introduction - Review of Literature
7 Tips for Using Interactive Tools

Research on Using Interactive Tools

Tips for New Users

Share your thoughts :
Question 1

Question 2

Results for Question #1

Results for Question #2

Interwrite Workspace Tips

 * Have students drag items around, or use the spotlight or highlighter. Writing clearly is difficult !
 * When stuck, use the mouse.
 * Change colors or tools for the students
 * Have a procedure for how students pass the Pad or walk up to the board.
 * Experiment and try something new
 * You don't have to make everything ! Find websites that you can use with the class.

Websites with Interactive Activities
Quia - review games for all content areas and grade levels.

Quizlet - create interactive flashcards as well as a click and drag matching game.

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National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - Interactive Math Manipulatives for PreK - 12

Online Elementary Math Activities

Math Warehouse - Secondary Math interactive Resources

Cut the Knot - Interactive Math Activities (all levels)

Interactive Websites for K-12 - All Subject Areas

Interactive Games and Activities for Kids - Elementary

Interactivate - Science and Math Resources

Scholastic Online Activities - All grade levels and subject areas

Teacher LED - ready made activities for Interactive board or pad. Most are Math and Geometry based.

TopMarks - Activities for all subject areas. Grade levels broken apart by England's system ( Key Staqge 1, 2, 3 )

Read Write Think - Student Interactives all grades.

PBS Interactive Games - For grades K-3.

Internet 4 Classrooms - List of Interactive Resources

Interactive Websites - Elementary resources gathered and organized by skill.

Engaging Technologies - site to jump off to other sites and resources

Teacher Tap - Long List of Subject Specific Resources

Shared Diigo List of Resources - All grade levels

eInstruction Community - must create a log in for