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Tuesday Tools ED 505 Tuesday night class will post a review of their favorite tool from the Edutopia Back to School Guide handout here.

Dr. Fowler--I love the [|LiveBinders] site. It allows you to create online, virtual binders with web sites, ppts, pdfs, and more. It also lets you store on an online shelf. Here is an example of one that I made. media type="custom" key="6762919"

Mary Schellhammer- I liked [|Simple Diagrams] because this site allows you to add your text exactly where you want to place it with an assortment of shapes. This site could be a good tool for children as young as 2nd grade all the way through college for writing papers or notes in an organized manner.

Roosevelt Jackson- I love the answergarden site. I am interested in the site [|answergarden.ch]because it lets the students engage in posting thier own answers of a question. This encourages the importances of individuality in the classroom.

Angela Cox-- I love the voicethread site. I like this site because it allows you to get aquainted with your students by recording a voice message or typing a message to your teacher and fellow classmates.[|voicethread]

Haley Buchanan-- I really like wallwisher.com because I feel that it would be fast and effective way to get answers from coworkers, friends, and students to find new ideas and activities.wallwisher Kaley Hayden- Because I am in the process of creating my own classroom tip #5 "Find What You Need" popped out at me. I have spent no telling how much money on enhancing my classroom. Websites like Donors Choose help teachers to get the things they want without having to spend money out of their own pocket.

LaMareshia Johnson-I chose [|wallwisher.com]. I love the site because you can create a wall that can be written on by your students. Damon Townsend- I really like the site [|edutopia.org.] The primary reason I say that is because the site gives teachers a place to discuss their own issues with other, like-minded teachers. Also, the site serves as a place for teachers to access for ideas. Jenni Thomley- I like the [|Marshmallow challenge] site. Being a phys ed major, I am intrigued by challenges and love competition. It allows students the chance to do something creative and fun, while also having to think of new and innovative ways to create something. Katie Linder- Want to organize a fun class project with your Kindergarteners but can’t seem to find the money to fund it? Well, search no more! DonorsChoose is a website where teachers can post requests for projects. Do you need pencils, a felt board, or a microscope? Just post your request on DonorsChoose. People will donate one dollar, five dollars, or maybe even one hundred dollars. Once your “funding price” has been met, the materials will be sent to you! How much easier can it get? Courtney Reynolds [|www.answergarden.ch] I think that the website [|answergarden.ch]is one that could be helpful for teachers. Not only would this website be a great resource to use for students in the classroom and for parents to use to help with communication. A teacher could post a question like “what kind of cookies do you want at the Christmas party?” The students (or parents) could go on and answer the questions so the teacher would know which kind of cookies the majority preferred. Sara Fair - The [|Marshmallow Challenge] is fun exercise to use to “Break the Ice” in the beginning of the school year. It is very simple but very challenging at the same time. This challenge encourages the team members to interact with others and to share their creativity. This activity will help to build collaboration skills in your students.