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QR Codes
• 2D bar codes
• Links to websites
• Scan with free apps on wifi devices
• To create: qrcode.kaywa.com
– Static: URL never changes
– Dynamic: URL can be changed (limit of 5)

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TinyURL
• URL shortener
• Make long links easy to type
– Generate random combo of characters
– Make your own!

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Google Forms
• Easy survey creator
– Collect student data
– Facilitate whole-group discussions
– Conduct formative assessment
• Example: tinyurl.com/mo33f23
• To create: drive.google.com
– Need a free Google account
– Upper-left: CREATE  Form

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Dropbox
• 2 GB of free online storage: dropbox.com
• Download app access files on devices
– Automatically syncs with online folder
• Public folder: Anyone can view docs
– But no one can edit them!
• Combine w/ TinyURL to share files w/
students

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Screenr/Jing
• Screen capture applications
• Record what happens on computer
• Free versions (5 minute limit)
– Video editing software for longer videos
• screenr.com or techsmith.com/jing.html

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• Send texts/emails to students safely
– Doesn't give out your phone number
• Great for whole-class announcements
• Can schedule messages to send later
• remind101.com

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Glogster
• Create interactive
digital posters
• Graphics, photos,
video, audio, text
• Great for student
projects

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• Mind mapping software
• Draw connections between ideas
• Color-coding for further organization