4 New Tools That Make You Cool!

Jamie BaugherSpotswood Elementary School

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Why I’m Cool… Teacher for the last 7 years

Have taught 2nd and 4th graders

Student at ODU Earning Master’s Degree in Library Science

Harrisonburg City School District

Have a pet turtle and cat!

Why did I come to this session?To learn about Voki, Blabberize, Piktochart, and

Powtoon.

Ready to be cool?

Why are these tools so cool?Let me tell you…

www.voki.comEasy to use avatar creator for students and

teachers

www.voki.comExample 4th Grade Voki:

4th Grade Virginia Studies SOL: VS 7a The student will demonstrate knowledge of the issues that divided our nation that led

to the Civil War: Nat Turner led a slave revolt against plantation owners in Virginia.

http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=11622630&height=267&width=200

www.voki.comOther Ideas

English SOL 3.5d The student will compare and contrast settings,

characters, and events.

Incorporate Voki into a book talk.

Science SOL 4.3f The student will investigate and

understand historical contributions in

understanding electricity.

Create a Voki of a famous scientist.

History SOL USI.2b The student will

describe and locate the geographic regions of

North America.

Students can create a mock explorer using

Voki.

Voki Nitty–Gritty Yay! Nay

!• Free accounts

• Nothing to download

• Variety

• Very easy and fun to use

• Tutorials

• Boosts student creativity

• Easy to share

• Creation of accounts

• Can cost $$

• Junky Login

• 60 seconds

www.blabberize.comFun way to make things come alive!

www.blabberize.comExample Blabbarize

3rd Grade History SOL: 3.11 The student will explain the importance of the contributions of Abraham Lincoln.

Openclipartvectors, (2014), Abraham Lincoln [digital image], https://pixabay.com/en/abraham-lincoln-president-washington-153928/ CC-BY

http://blabberize.com/view/id/1309203

www.blabberize.comOther Ideas

Science SOL 4.6A The student will investigate and

understand weather conditions including cirrus,

stratus, cumulus, and cumulo-nimbus clouds.

Have clouds speak to describe themselves.

English SOL 5.5C The student will read and

demonstrate comprehension of fictional

texts by describing the development of plot and

conflicts.

Get the book cover to do all of the explaining.

History SOL 3.12A The student will recognize the importance of laws and

explain the purpose

Have the President or Statue of Liberty speak!

Blabberize Nitty–Gritty Yay! Nay

!• Free to use!

• EASY

• Private or public

• Who’s in control?

• One picture use

• Create accounts

• FAQ’s page/Information

• Premium accounts?

Those tools were cool! Now what?Now to a video making and handout making

tool!

www.piktochart.comEasy handout tool!

www.piktochart.comExample Picktochart

www.piktochart.comOther Ideas

English SOL 3.5H The student will read and

demonstrate comprehension of

identifying the problem and solution.

Forget about the worksheet or posters!

History SOL VS 5B The student will identify the roles of various people during the American

Revolution.

Create a compare/contrast

infographic.

Science SOL 3.5A The student will investigate and understand the relationship

between producer, consumer, and decomposer

Show the chain of events!

Piktochart Nitty–Gritty Yay! Nay

!• Free, Free, Free

• Templates!

• Infographic showcase

• Ease

• Different presentations

• Just the basics

• Time

• Extra $$ for features• $120 for classroom

www.powtoon.comEasy video making tool!

www.powtoon.comExample Powtoon

https://www.powtoon.com/show/dZuU2iKNanJ/mrl/

www.powtoon.comOther Ideas

History SOL VS 7A The student will explain the major events and the

differences between the North and South

Let’s watch a video explaining the differences!

History SOL USI.3B The student will locate where American Indians lived

Create an in depth video about various American

Indians.

English SOL 3.4G The student will use word reference resources including glossary,

dictionary, and thesaurus.

Show the chain of events!

Powtoon Nitty–Gritty Yay! Nay

!• Free!

• Student engagement

• Simple

• Educator Pricing

• Templates for free!

• 45 second videos

• 5 Youtube exports

• Time

• Confusing (premium)

Questions?Now you are cool!