https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler About Me-Resources-Activities en-us 2019-02-21 18:55:28 UTC 2025-04-15 20:33:54 UTC hello@padlet.com apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334351212 Hello! My name is Alyssa Kohler and I am an elementary teacher. I’ve wanted to be a teacher for a very long time. I love kids and working with them everyday. I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends. I love being outdoors and going on hikes with my dogs. 

]]> 2019-02-22 21:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334351212 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334351462 2019-02-22 21:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334351462 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334353396 Class Dojo is an online behavior management system intended to foster positive student behaviors in the classroom. Students can earn “Dojo Points” based on their classroom conduct. It is used to keep parents up to date on student progress and what is going on in the classroom as well.

]]> 2019-02-22 21:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334353396 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334355022 The Purdue Owl website has many writing resources and instructional material. It includes an APA and MLA style introduction as well as several writing exercises.

]]> 2019-02-22 22:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334355022 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334361958 At Bubbl.us you can create mind maps and graphic organizers. Below I created one that goes over Universal Design for Learning. I could use this to introduce the meaning of UDL and the different parts that it includes. ]]> 2019-02-22 22:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334361958 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334362818 Nearpod is an interactive classroom tool for teachers to engage students with interactive lessons. Options include open-ended questions, polls, flashcards and "draw it". Below I created a Nearpod over the Digestive system and would use it as a supplemental material in sciences class.]]> 2019-02-22 22:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334362818 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334364129 Edublogs is basically just a blog created for educational purposes. I made one for my class and their parents. It includes the classroom schedule and what to expect in the classroom. I included activities we will be doing in the classroom as well as some resources we will be using. ]]> 2019-02-22 22:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334364129 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334365188 2019-02-22 23:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/334365188 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/343972295 Powtoon allows you to make animated presentations and explainer videos within minutes. It’s free, fun and easy to use. You can use their library of styles, characters, and backgrounds, or upload your own. Below I created one that I would show on the first day of class. It tells a little about myself and goes over a few classroom rules and expectations.

]]> 2019-03-21 19:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/343972295 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/343975583 2019-03-21 19:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/343975583 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/344605420 I will use Snapchat throughout the year to introduce a new topic, or give instructions or reminders to the class. Below I prepared a short clip that I would have my substitute show them if I were out of the class for the day. In this particular clip I told them what I expect from them and gave a couple reminders on upcoming events.]]> 2019-03-24 20:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/344605420 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355239126 Teachers Pay Teachers is an online marketplace,ace where teachers buy and sell original educational materials. I will most likely purchase materials for my classroom on this website.]]> 2019-04-29 23:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355239126 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355241159 The Discovery VR app allows for students to go on Virtual Field Trips. Teachers can use the assignments that are already made up on the app or create their own questions.]]> 2019-04-29 23:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355241159 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355243266 This iPad app helps teachers with classroom management by helping them keep track of grades, attendance, and student behavior.]]> 2019-04-30 00:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355243266 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355244200 Ozobots are robots used to teach coding and creativity. There are two ways to code. You can Color Code with markers or stickers or use OzoBlockly.com on a tablet. Ozobots are suitable for grades K-12.]]> 2019-04-30 00:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355244200 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355257398 Vocaroo.com is an online voice recorder. You simply Click to Record and Click to Stop. You will either need Adobe Flash on your device or open the website through the Puffin Browser, which is what I do. ]]> 2019-04-30 01:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355257398 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355257902 QR Codes can be used in the classroom to enrich the content that you teach. This can be done by adding QR Codes that link to additional resources. You can link a PDF, video, or website. QR Codes can be used to help with homework or be used in classroom activities such as a Scavenger Hunt.

]]> 2019-04-30 01:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355257902 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355259079 Haiku Deck is a free app that makes presentations simple, beautiful, and fun. I will use this application in my classroom to make presentations more fun and engaging.]]> 2019-04-30 01:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355259079 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355260368 Puffin is a web browser that I will use in my classroom on several different occasions. I will use it in place of Adobe Flash. It allows applications to open such as Vocaroo, while Chrome and Safari does not allow this.]]> 2019-04-30 01:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355260368 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355267966 ThingLink allows you to enhance images or videos with additional information and links. You can add text or a link to website, choose pictures from your gallery, take a photo or video and record audio. Below I created a ThingLink over the food chain. ThingLink can be used for all subjects but in this case I would use it in science class.]]> 2019-04-30 02:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355267966 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355270687 Educreations is an app that turns your iPad into a recordable whiteboard. I will use this in my classroom to change up how I deliver instruction. It can also be used when I am out of the classroom. Below I created a lesson that goes over the layers of Earth.]]> 2019-04-30 02:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355270687 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355282370 Below I used Adobe Spark to create a newsletter that will be available for both my students and their parents. In it I included the weekly schedule, the breakfast and lunch menu, spelling words, and upcoming events.]]> 2019-04-30 03:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355282370 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355546254 iMovie is a video editing software. You can make a trailer by following a template or make your very own movie by combining videos, photos, and audio. Below I created a superhero themed trailer that goes over adjectives. It is titled “Super Adjectives” and was designed so students can have fun learning about adjectives as well as have a visual of what they are.   ]]> 2019-04-30 17:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/355546254 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356011583 Voki is a fun tool that students can use for homework or projects. With Voki you’re able to customize the appearance of your avatar and what they say. Below I created an Voki Avatar of myself that I would show my students on the first day of school.]]> 2019-05-01 23:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356011583 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356015478 Khan Academy is an educational website with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. They have short lessons in the form of videos. It also includes practice exercises and materials for educators.]]> 2019-05-02 00:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356015478 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356021657 Students will be awarded 15 extra credit points if they enter a project into the Science Fair at the end of this semester. ]]> 2019-05-02 00:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356021657 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356022560 Receive extra credit for completing a report or poster over current events. ]]> 2019-05-02 00:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356022560 apkohler1s https://padlet.com/apkohler1s/AlyssaKohler/wish/356023334 Students will have the opportunity to earn back points by doing test corrections. Corrections must be done in the classroom within a week of being given back. Students must correct the problem and explain what they did wrong in order to receive half of their points back.

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