Multiple+Means+of+Engagement

Multiple Means of Engagement


 * **Study Skills:**
 * [|Head Magnet] "Headmagnet is a learning tool that helps you to memorize new facts quickly and maintain what you have learned. Headmagnet helps you to predict when you will forget things, so that you can review only what you need to." Based upon memory and cognition research - helps you learn what you need to learn. Take the [|tour here].
 * [|StudyHive.com] - create your own study cards or search the public decks. You will need to download Siverlight to use the site online (the link is available at the site). Syncs with Flashcards Pro app (free) for the iPodTouch, iPhone or iPad which allows you to study anytime.
 * [|CueCard] - an electronic flashcard program download with multiple features including ability to import audio and graphics. Keeps track of correct responses and can be printed out.
 * [|Study Stack] - create interactive web-based flashcards or use ones that are already created; if you use stacks that are already created, check them first as there are errors in several of the created stacks.
 * [|Flash Card Machine] - allows the user to create interactive web-based study flash cards.
 * [|Flash Card Friends] - online, interactive flash cards
 * [|Flash Card Exchange] - large online library of flashcards. Create your own, study online or offline. Can be downloaded to Word, & Excel
 * [|Quizlet]- described as an online tool for learning vocabulary
 * [|Cramberry] - clean and simple online interactive flash card tool. If you are looking for simplicity, this will work for you. No bells or whistles; just a simple user interface. (a $ .99 iTunes app is also available).
 * [|MyMentor]- create, share and study flashcards online; download flashcards in printable format.
 * [|Awesome Highlighter] - tool that highlights text on a web page; save the URL or email it
 * [|Pocket Mod] - Free, recyclable personal organizer and study guide, can be used in a variety of ways
 * [|Diigo] - Use the highlighting and Extract Annotations tools to collect important information for later review.

> > > > > > > [|EverNote] > [|NoteStar] - an Internet utility to assist in the preparation of research papers. Teachers and students can set up research projects with topics and sub-topics. Students may then take advantage of NoteStar's many features to collect and organize their notes and prepare their bibliography page. >
 * **Hints for using Micorsoft Word:**
 * Create note taking templates in Word
 * Use "Power of Color" within Word (background color, highlighting color and font color tools) to reinforce concepts, to determine salient points and for review
 * Use the "Organizational Chart" in the Diagram Gallery that is part of the Drawing Toolbar in Word to reinforce concepts and relationships which promotes learning.
 * In Word, press the Alt tab + mouse click within a word to access the Research pane. When you are online, you will instantly get a definition of the word.
 * **Writing:**
 * [|Writing Fun] - watch this [|screencast] to see how to use this interactive, online, structured writing tool to help elementary age students write descriptions, narratives, poetry, explanations, procedures, etc.
 * [|Wacky Web Tales] - an online "madlib" tool
 * [|Writing Fix] - Interactive Writing Prompts
 * [|Read/write/think]- Interactive digital activities (click the interactive links - there are many to choose from)
 * [|Online Note-Taking Tool] (one of the interactive Read/Write/Think resources)
 * [|OurStory] - online timeline tool
 * [|Mnemograph]- collaborative, online Time Line tools
 * [|ToonDoo]- Online comic strip creator
 * [|Make Believe Comix] - Online comic strip creator
 * [|Scholastic: Story Starters for Grades 1-4-6th] - Story Starters is a bank of writing prompts. Student spins the lever to get a writing prompt. To allow for even greater creativity, the student can spin wheels to change any part of the prompt.
 * **Collaboration:**
 * [|Google Docs and Spreadsheets] - allows students to collaborate on work from any computer including while at home
 * [|Zoho]- full suite of online, collaboration tools - word processor, presentation, notetaking (can insert audio), spreadsheets, planner. Users need to create an account!
 * [|Zoho Share] Create a centralized public space for sharing documents, all users need to create an account,
 * [|Zoho Chat]Zoho Chat - Make Group Decisions Faster, invite friend, all users need to create an account
 * Web-based social bookmarking tools such as [|Delicious],or Diigo- create class favorites that your students can retrieve anywhere to help them study
 * [|Titan Pad,] -[| Ether Pad] - "really real time" online collaboration, no signup required.
 * o[|ooVoo]- Share a video conference and your desktop with up to six parties
 * [|dimdim] - Conduct web conferences, share wepages, presentations, and white boards. No downloads required. Basic features are free.
 * [|Go 2 Web 2.0] - Web 2.0 tools to benefit the student with reading, organizational, and other difficulties.
 * [|Wikis] - provide group collaboration opportunities and study guides
 * Blogs - provide opportunities for written expression without time constraints and can use text-to-speech, spell check, grammar check etc. before posting. Blogs are great for students who are less vocal in class, for a variety of reasons, but still want a chance to participate in discussions
 * **Research Tool**s:
 * [|UDL Strategy Tutor]
 * Reference Portals
 * [|Bib Me] - Bibliography Maker
 * [|EasyBib] - Bibliography Composer
 * [|Research & Documentation Online] Download sample papers (MLA & APA styles) with Hacker & Fister's well-known guide
 * [|NoodleBib MLA Starter]
 * [|Citation Machine >]


 * **Note taking**:
 * [|UberNote] (for tagged notecards and notes)
 * [|Online Note-Taking Tool](an interactive resource from the ReadWriteThink.org website) - can print notes or copy and paste them into Word


 * **Search Tools**

> > > [|LibrarySpot]
 * [|Choose the Best Search Engine for Your Information Need]
 * [|Clusty](clustered search with vocabulary and category supports)
 * [|Quintura] (tag clouds suggest keywords and categories)
 * [|Soople] (busts out Google's features)
 * [|Yahoo Kids] (for grades 2-7 organized by topic
 * **Libraries:**
 * [|Internet Public Library] great resources on any subject for any age
 * [|Alabama Virtual Library]
 * [|Internet Public Library: Magazines]
 * [|HeadlineSpot]
 * Joyce's NewsWiki