LEARNING LANGUAGE THROUGH SONG
Posted on December 13th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
LINKING CHILDREN TO SCIENCE PROJECTS WORLDWIDE
Posted on November 28th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
GlobalSchoolNet.org links children worldwide for science projects and cultural experiences. A current project looks at the problem of plastic in the oceans.
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MUSIC TUTOR APP
Posted on October 29th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
“Music Tutor Sight Read” is a free app for Android phones and it’s getting Joy playing the piano again. The app offers quizzes so you get better at recognizing notes in sheet music. It helps if you’ve already had some music lessons and need a refresher. “Music Tutor Free” for iPhone/iPad is similar.
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BACK TO SCHOOL APPS
Posted on October 4th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
Some of these are for students, some for teachers. It will be obvious what goes with whom. — “Notability,” $4 for iPhone/iPad, lets you create notes, bring in pictures, music and video, and highlight your text. — “Nearpod” allows teachers to send surveys, ask questions and present slides. This has over 100,000 users. — “Schoology” allows teachers to share assignments, and lets students receive test scores. Already has 500,000 users. Are there that many digitally hip teachers? (iOS) (Android) — “Google Drive” is great for storing documents. Save stuff online at drive.Google.com. No matter what machine or phone you’re using, you can still access your stuff. — “Reminders” is Apple’s to-do list. It has a lot of tools for tracking […]
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CURIOSITY STREAM
Posted on August 28th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
CuriosityStream.com claims to have the world’s best documentaries from the BBC and other channels around the world, plus original programming. The first month is free, then it’s $3 a month if you want to continue. But you have to give them a credit card for the free trial — and we never like that.
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ECONOMICS VIDEO ENDORSED BY BILL GATES
Posted on July 2nd, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
APP HAPPY BIRDING
Posted on June 25th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
If you can’t tell the difference between a White-Breasted Nuthatch and a Blue jay, we’re ashamed of you. You probably could use the “Merlin Bird ID” app from the Cornell University Ornithology Lab. Non-smart phone owners can skip the app and get the information they want from AllAboutBirds.org.
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FREE SAT TEST PREPARATION
Posted on June 21st, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
ONLINE COLLEGE AND TECHNICAL COURSES
Posted on June 5th, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org has a ton of information about online courses at accredited universities, including graduate schools. It tells you the cost of tuition and the prospects of getting a job in a given field. It also lists the salaries for a host of jobs and has info about vocational training. Who knew a dental hygienist makes around $71,000 on average? (And they’re worth every cent.)
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5 TED TALKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE — AND OTHER NEWS
Posted on May 1st, 2015 by Joy Schwabach
Encylopedia.com lets you search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries and come up with different sources for subjects as diverse as global warming, horse racing and Vercingtorix, leader of the Gauls fighting Julius Caesar. “5 Ted Talks That Will Marginally Improve Your Life–” Search on that phrase to find some fascinating 15-minute talks. One is on body language, another on taking talking walks instead of sit-down meetings. The average person sits over nine hours a day — not good. MuchLoved.com lets you create a lovely tribute page on the web for free. Joy made one for her favorite aunt, who passed away this month at the age of 92. You can password-protect the site or leave it open. Others can send photos […]
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