Symbaloo in the STEM Classroom by P Norman https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l Using this Web 2.0 tool in the elementary STEM classroom! en-us 2017-07-16 19:09:05 UTC 2025-12-29 20:07:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png WHAT IS SYMBALOO? normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178800098 Symbaloo is a Web 2.0 tool that allows users to easily organize and share internet resources in one single location. It's an awesome social bookmarking tool! This Padlet contains all the info you need to create your own webmixes for science, or any other subject.]]> 2017-07-16 19:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178800098 SYMBALOO IS AWESOME?!... SAYS WHO? normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178800700 Hi there! I'm Mr. Norman. I teach science and technology for upper elementary students, and my students love using Symbaloo! Symbaloo allows me and my students to neatly arrange and share our internet resources.]]> 2017-07-16 19:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178800700 HERE'S AN EXAMPLE! normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178800823 Click below to view this Symbaloo webmix dedicated to STEM resources for elementary teachers and students.  This is just one example, but you can search to find many more science resources on Symbaloo. Students can create their own Personal Learning Environment, and stay focused by accessing all resources from one platform.
https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAAVvf52QAA41-4ZQ4YA==]]> 2017-07-16 19:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178800823 HOW CAN IT BE USED IN CLASS? normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801666 For teachers, Symbaloo is a great way to:
  • Set up a class webmix
  • Arrange all your websites for a particular unit
  • Create a digital portfolio hub to showcase student work and share with parents
Students can:
  • Assemble websites used as research for group projects
  • Create a one stop shop for links to study resources
]]> 2017-07-16 20:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801666 HOW DO I CREATE MY OWN WEBMIX? normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801702 A webmix is your own collection of links which you select and arrange. Links are represented by tiles, which can be arranged by topic. A webmix is a great platform for staying organized, and it can be customized. Watch this tutorial to learn how to create your very own!]]> 2017-07-16 20:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801702 DOES SYMBALOO COST ANYTHING? normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801860 No. Although Symbaloo PRO is a purchase option to consider for schools and districts, the basic Symbaloo version can be used free of charge!]]> 2017-07-16 20:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801860 CAN I SHARE WITH OTHERS? normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801868 Yes! Symbaloo is a great collaborative tool to use in the classroom. This short video will guide you through the steps to share your webmixes.]]> 2017-07-16 20:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801868 HELPFUL TIP #2 normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801932 Cluster and color code! Symbaloo allows you to arrange and color mark related links. Click the image to learn how!]]> 2017-07-16 20:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178801932 HOW DO I SET UP A FREE SYMBALOO ACCOUNT? normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178802429 It's a piece of cake! The link below will walk you through the steps you will need to take to set up your own free Symbaloo account.]]> 2017-07-16 20:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178802429 HELPFUL TIP #3 normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178802530 Discover other STEM related resources by browsing!]]> 2017-07-16 20:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178802530 HELPFUL TIP #1 normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178804047 Symbaloo can be integrated with other cloud-based tools. For instance, create a webmix that houses all the Google Docs and Google Sheets that you want to share with students for a particular lesson.]]> 2017-07-16 21:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178804047 HELPFUL TIP #4 normanp21 https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178804053 Want to learn more about using Symbaloo? Click below to sign up for Symbaloo webinars on webmix basics, digital lesson-planning, how to create learning paths, and more!]]> 2017-07-16 21:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/normanp21/hbggcsmerl6l/wish/178804053