After playing around with Google Reader, I started subscribing to a few RSS feeds that might be applicable to my field. I started by typing in education and found a few interesting feeds, and then I moved to educational technology. That's where I hit the jackpot.
Free Technology for Teachers is a frequently updated and highly useful site that shares technology that is great for classrooms of all types and levels. It's where I discovered
StudyBlue, a super handy site where you can make flash cards for FREE and use them on your phone or computer!
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| Screenshot of front of flashcard |
One of the really cool aspects of
StudyBlue is that often when you type in terms, other cards that have already been made are recommended to you, so you often don't even have to start from scratch. The note cards can be accessed from phones or other computers, and the program can be accessed using a web browser, so it doesn't have to be downloaded (which is handy for elementary schools where you have to have administrative privileges to install
anything on the computer).
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| Screenshot of back of flashcard |
The notecards can also be printed as a review sheet and the program keeps track of which cards you get correct so you only end up practicing the ones you need to practice. This program has the potential to make reviewing and practicing tons of fun, even in the elementary classroom!
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