Interactive technology...
One of the major benefits of using interactive technology such as websites, videos, and educational games in the classroom is that students engage with the content. Multiple learning modalities are reached through visuals, audio, and interaction with the material, and students have greater buy-in during direct instruction. Teachers can also use interactive technology to teach concepts where the materials may not be accessible within the confines of a classroom setting (McNally, 2012). The good news is that most of these technologies are accessible online and free for users.
There are millions of ways to incorporate interactive technology into your lessons. Here are just a few resources:
There are millions of ways to incorporate interactive technology into your lessons. Here are just a few resources:
scienceprimer.com - This website features interactive illustrations for students to engage with science concepts, check out the interactive illustrations on genetics.
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innerbody.com - Features interactive human anatomy systems with detailed views of these systems, organs, and their functions.
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sciencedaily.com - This website has the latest in science news, featuring very easy-to-read articles, videos, and images. Great for a quick read on current events in the world of science.
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Cube Creator from readwritethink.org - Use this interactive organizer to help students process and organize information after reading, or have students create a cube with questions and answers for an interactive way to quiz each other on the material presented.
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khanacademy.org - This website features online videos with explanations to various biology topics, also available as an iPad app through iTunes.
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bbc.co.uk/bitesize - Features online readable material, activities, and tests on a number of biology-related topics.
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howstuffworks.com - Interesting videos, podcasts, and readable material on any topic imaginable - great for debunking popular science myths, also available as an iPad app through iTunes.
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BBSRC Science in Society - This website has science resources for all age groups, including links to articles and interactive games on a number of biology topics.
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quia.com - Allows teachers to subscribe to set up an account where they can post online quizzes and games, such as flashcards and matching. The site also has a shared activities bank where you can access quizzes and games that other users have created and posted for free.
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brainpop.com - Animated video clips that break down even the most complicated concepts into simple, easy to understand explanations. Also available as an iPad app through iTunes.
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Don't like the smell of formaldehyde in the morning? Check out froguts.com to purchase online dissection labs for a number of different organisms including frogs, fetal pigs, starfish, and cow eyes.
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