http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 10:34:08 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 10:34:08 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=409910 Prezi is a free, flash-based online presentation maker without slides. It is visualization of the entire presentation and being able to zoom in to any area in any sequence as needed. It is storytelling. It is a tool that allows "self-expression to take shape.״ Prezi has an easy-to-use editor. You are able to download the final results, and present without Internet access. You can create groups, so you can share and collaborate with others. Prezi allows you to zoom in, slide over, import images, play videos, display pdfs, and animate with Flash files. You can embed Prezis into blogs and websites. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=469639 This website can be used for mind mapping; it's a graphical tool for developing and organizing ideas. It's a Web application; no download is needed. This tool can also be used for collaboration. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=646799 ״Use shapes, arrows, sketches and text annotation to get your point across fast. Mark up photos, screenshots, maps, and webpages then share them with anyone you like.Skitch lets you:- Annotate: Add arrows, shapes and text to existing images- Create: Draw something new- Edit: Reposition, recolor and remove your annotations at will- Share: Send your sketches and annotations over Twitter and email- Present: Show your work in real time via AirPlay on Apple TV- Remember: Save everything to Evernote for laterUse Skitch to:- Sketch and share- Point out objects and locations in a photo- Brainstorm design ideas with your team- Identify a point of interest on a map- Annotate a screenshot of your awesome high score- Have fun!״This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=502250 The learning objectives address the need for building vocabulary in order to communicate effectively through written communication using more descriptive vocabulary.This lesson requires student to take previous writing samples and asks them to make it more descriptive. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=566251 Classroom management strategies including: classroom consequences, procedures, setting up a classroom, and creating an effective classroom environment. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=554351 This is a stand-alone instructional resource for use in an elementary classroom (grades 3-5). It reviews decimal and whole number place value. The presentation requires input from the learner and provides feedbak based on this input. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=670637 Lesson plans for ESL students, teacher resources and tips. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436056 These are lesson plans meant to accompany the "Going Green in the Andes" lesson packet on recycling in Peru and Ecuador. It explains how to carry out the activities included in the lesson packet, how to access online materials mentioned in the lesson packet, and how to evaluate students' learning.I have also posted the lesson packet and video that accompany this lesson packet. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=544780 This site has comprehensive lists of common phrases and words, organized into categories. It has informal and slang guides, helpful for speaking to native French speakers. There are also many video and audio examples. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=673565 Students recognize patterns in place-value, show the standard form of a 5-digit number, write the number in expanded form and word form, and apply their knowledge and evaluated for accuracy using individual white boards.