Another Techie Tool Courtesy of my Obsession

Every summer I do the same thing. I sit at my computer, or with my IPad and I search the internet all day and sometimes all night, for cool new (or new to me) and free techie tools to use in the class. My husband thinks I'm crazy, and my M & M's (aka son & daughter) swear that I have abandoned them. But I can't help it. I am a woman obsessed! So here is my latest discovery.

Click to visit the site plus it's FREE

Boom Writer is like American Idol, but for writing, but why listen to me explain it when you can watch this nifty info video from their website!

I think the Oompa Loompas (aka students) will definitely enjoy the competition and the mystery. It will be like having your own classroom reality show. (In my best Reality TV Host Voice)Who will be the winner of the next chapter? Stay tuned for the next episode of Survivor Writer.

  

4th of July and a Great Techie Tool

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday today! I know everyone is probably out celebrating getting your BBQ, fireworks, and what not on, but I was super excited to find this Web 2.0 tool last night and I wanted to share it.

To get my students to read different Genres I do a monthly Techie Book Report that utilizes some kind of technology (I'm working on getting this ready to share with all of you) The Oompa Loompas (aka students) read a different genre every month and learn how to use a different techie tool to create a book report. This site is awesome for creating collages, posters, and scrapbook pages. Best of all it's FREE!! I loved to use Glogster before, but it's not free anymore and my school won't pay for it. (sad face) Go check beeclip out! If you love using technology in the class, or want an easy way to start incorporating it, this is a great tool.

Well I'm off to celebrate with the fam! Everyone stay safe today!