Week 6

I can see myself using ScribleMaps and Google Lit Trips. When we read a book in the library I like to show the setting on a map (think I’ve mentioned that already). I could use ScribleMaps for that purpose. I especially liked that it measured and showed the distance traveled as the arrow was moved. Google Lit Trips was probably the most visually appealing site mentioned in this lesson. It could be used for a book talk , and teachers could use it for reading books in class – it even supplied questions. Liked the author’s picture and comments. Loved that it contained icons to click that revealed pictures (and facts) of places of interest on the trips. It will take some practice to become familiar with all the features and how to use them properly. It took quite a while for the math manipulative program to load, and it had a very basic, no frills look. I can see a problem trying to use it in school if it’s this slow at home.

Had no trouble navigating KidsZone, and the timing was good. Our kids could use some of the math problems for practice but I felt it would probably work better for older students. I will share WordSift with our LA teachers; it seems to be the ultimate writing prompt. Think it would really help to get students involved.

We use Son of Citation Machine in the library – still think it’s a miracle that in a matter of seconds it can produce the perfect bibliography entry. Another favorite is the Merriam Webster online dictionary. The kids love it because it will pronounce words.