Looking for something new to try in your classroom? Here are some web tools that other schools have found success with:
The Google Art Project includes digital images from 17 of the world’s greatest museums. View artwork with incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces.
http://www.googleartproject.com/
The Reel app helps you quickly upload and share presentations. Each presentation is given a unique URL which allows the creator to poll an audience for their impressions.
http://www.reelapp.com/
The Bounce app is an easy way to critique websites. Bounce instantly takes a screenshot of any website and allows the user to add notes on the image – which then can be saved or shared through Facebook and Twitter.
http://www.bounceapp.com/
The Spur app is a “fun and easy way to critique your visual design.” Just paste a URL (or upload an image) and you’ll be able to use seven different tools to help you find what’s working (and what isn’t!).
http://www.spurapp.com/
Scribble Maps use the Google Maps database to create instant maps that teachers or students can customize, draw on, and share.
http://scribblemaps.com/
PrimaryWall is a web-based sticky note tool designed for schools that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real-time. Create an instant digital wall to toss up notes or use as an instant discussion tool.
http://primarywall.com/
Aww is a web whiteboard, which is also touch-friendly, that allows you to easily draw sketches, collaborate with others and share them with the world.
http://awwapp.com/
Cool new tools. However, I tried to use primary wall, and it kept crashing. The server on their end has issues. :/
Posted by Anne Rogalski | 01/04/2012, 9:10 AM