Kicking Around Ideas About Classroom Technology at MyClassHQ
Posted by Kenny on May 22nd, 2012
Popplet is a tool designed to visually organize ideas. Teachers and students can use Popplet to make timelines, graphic organizers, mind maps, storyboards, presentations, galleries, diagrams, and more! Popplet has a user-friendly vibe, and a fun interface which makes it an excellent choice for the elementary classroom. Fun Features:
• Easily insert content from Flickr, YouTube (please keep in mind that some videos from YouTube may not be appropriate) and Google Maps
• Collaborate with Popplet (adding a collaborator is quick and simple)
• View your Popplet in presentation mode
• Use Popplet with a SmartBoard or get the app for an iPad
Some Ideas for Integration:
• Encourage students to create a Popplet (as part of a PBL center, homework, etc.)
• Present with Popplet - incorporate it as part of a mini-lesson
• Create a Popplet as a study guide for an upcoming assessment
• (Grades 3-5) Generate an NJASK test taking strategy Popplet
• Use Popplet to introduce or provide closure to a lesson
• Create a picture prompt gallery for writing with Popplet
• Make a timeline to teach a historical concept
• Organize a digital word wall with Popplet
• Share and collaborate on PLC ideas
• Brainstorm on Popplet
Click here to watch a quick video demo about Popplet
You can create up to 5 Popplets at a time. Popplet works with these Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari (please note, some features of Popplet work in Internet Explorer but it is not recommended to use it with this browser).
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