Interactive+Creation+Tools

There are many free tools available for teachers to create custom interactives that are meaningful to your classroom/lesson plans. I am linking them here and will organize some tutorial sessions so that you can learn more.

CLEAR The Michigan State University Center for Language Education adn Research (CLEAR) hosts many tools for the creation of classroom interactives that go far beyond PowerPoint presentations. Among these tools are a Podcast creator, a slick Jeopardy creator, interactive "worksheet" generators, and so much more. Using these tools, your possibilities of reaching all learners increases and is a real boon to attempts to integrate technology into your lesson plans. Remember, we are trying to get beyond the projection of PPT presentations and videos.

ReadWriteThink ReadWriteThink hosts a wealth of interactives that are ready to go. The site includes the lesson plans of other educators who have already successfully made use of each interactive. A great jumping off point for adding other meaningful interactive activities to your whiteboard toolbag.