Resources provided by the REMC Association of Michigan
Celebrate 100’s day with a bit of technology. These free online tools allow students extra enrichment when celebrating the 100th day of school.
The 13 Colonies is an interactive map that leads the students on a scavenger hunt as they learn about the history and characteristics of the colonies. Students are provided immediate feedback.
21Things4Students is an online resource to help students improve their technology proficiency as they prepare for success in the real world. Teachers value 21Things4Students because it's experiential, relevant, applicable and adaptable. Students say they love this class!
Find, create, and edit digital images following appropriate copyright laws
Avoid plagiarism when selecting the right digital images
Students learn how to edit digital images: crop, resize, add effects, create a creative commons license, respect copyright and plagiarism
Use a selfie or photo of yourself to create a digital media self portrait
Gather, evaluate, and use digital images and information to produce an innovative product
Students learn to express themselves through presentations as an alternative to writing with a focus on Collaboration
Students work in small groups with each group member responsible for creating two slides for the group presentation.
Learn through simulations and interactive resources
Students learn to use Google maps, then explore virtual map resources for geolocation to chart a course from home to school, and the the difference between absolute and relative location.
Students use virtual games and mazes for learning about different subjects.
Learn to use a variety of Study tools (Quizlet, Spelling City, Khan Academy, WolframAlpha, Text Compactor, Evernote, Educlipper, Student News Articles)
Collect, organize and analyze data using spreadsheets, graphs, and charts
Students create a music playlist spreadsheet, learning to sort, rename, freeze rows, delete and undo, and add sheets
Use Column, Row, Cell, Header in a spreadsheet activity
Format a spreadsheet: align text, highlight cells, add a border, fit contents, insert rows and cells, merge cells, change font size and type
Use spreadsheet functions and formulas: sum, count, max, min, ave
Learn about charts, chart types, and create one