https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq Seventh Grade English Teacher en-us 2020-10-11 14:59:29 UTC 2023-10-12 11:04:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819725450 The idea behind Global Read Aloud is that every year a book is picked for teachers to read aloud to their students over a six week time frame. There are a few different books chosen based on age groups. There are online discussions about the book, and during this time, participants try to make as many global connections as possible. Here is a link to the Global Read Aloud website.]]> 2020-10-11 15:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819725450 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819746297 Here is a link to a video discussing Global Read Aloud.]]> 2020-10-11 15:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819746297 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819748262 Quizlet is an online learning tool for studying. The website allows you to make flashcard sets, play games, and utilize other features to help memorize information. Attached is a link to an example of a seventh grade english Quizlet set.]]> 2020-10-11 15:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819748262 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819752747 Kahoot is a game based learning tool. It is interactive and engaging for students. Teachers can make Kahoots as a way to review before a test, see what information students are struggling with, or just as a fun activity for the class. Students can join the Kahoot made by the teacher by simply entering in the game PIN. ]]> 2020-10-11 15:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819752747 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819758209 2020-10-11 15:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819758209 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819759021 This online tool allows students to make e-books that can be downloaded, shared through links, and even sold. The website includes many helpful resources, and teachers can create classroom libraries. Students can insert anything into their ebooks, such as pictures, video, text, audio, drawings, and other embedded content. ]]> 2020-10-11 15:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819759021 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819764065 2020-10-11 15:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819764065 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819764507 Wix is an easy to use website creation tool. There are many designs to choose from and free backgrounds are provided. It's a great resource for people who have never made their own website before. ]]> 2020-10-11 15:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819764507 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819768094 Google Docs is similar to Microsoft Word, but with some added bonuses: more than one person can collaborate on the same document, and other people can make comments on it. There are other cool resources with this tool, such as voice typing and an explore feature. Google Docs can be accessed through Google Drive. Here is a link to a video explaining Google Docs. ]]> 2020-10-11 15:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819768094 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819775619 This tool allows peers to anonymously provide feedback for each other's work. After their work is submitted, students are randomly assigned to evaluate classmates' work. Students are then able to view their feedback and rate the level of helpfulness of the comments. ]]> 2020-10-11 16:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819775619 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819782023 Teachers can use Twitter to find other teachers who are participating in Global Read Aloud by searching the hashtag #GlobalReadAloud. Teachers could then follow or message each other on Twitter in order to connect. They could help brainstorm ways to get the most out of the Global Read Aloud experience. ]]> 2020-10-11 16:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819782023 hayleyfreeman02 https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819788758 2020-10-11 16:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleyfreeman02/fh08u411nww33yvq/wish/819788758