So I thought, hey I have already placed these Powerpoints in my Dropbox. I will just have the kids go through the slide show on the iPads. WRONG!!
The slides did not all format correctly, by just opening them from Dropbox. So I had to do some thinking…I knew there must be a way to do this.
Enter Slideshark app!! I downloaded this free (doesn’t that word free make you happy?) app and now my Powerpoints are accessible and formatted correctly. This makes me soooo happy! I will be able to differentiate my students learning so much more now.
Instead of everyone having to practice the same list and take turns, I can now direct them to the list most appropriate for them and they will practice all the words!!! Yay for Technology!!
My slides now can be utilized in so many different ways…on the Smartboard, on computers, printing them off into books to be sent home for practice…And now on my iPads!
I love learning about how technology can enhance teaching, not just be a tool for playing games. I have been inspired by Aylin’s technology posts over at Learning to the Core. She and Amanda have a great blog with lots of technology tips!
This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing. I will have to download the slideshark app later today.
Hunter's Tales from Teaching
I had never heard of slide shark until this morning!!! I've been saving files as PDFs, then emailing them to myself, then opening them in iBooks. I love your way!!!!
Bridget
Literacy Without Worksheets
Nice tips. ๐ I had never heard of Slide Shark so this will help me a lot! Thanks! ๐
~Brandee
Creating Lifelong Learners
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Oh wow- Slideshark sounds like a great app that I will likely be adding to my list of frequently used apps! I totally agree with the idea that technology should be enhancing student learning/our teaching- not just a spot to play games. Thanks so much for the shout out- totally made my day. ๐
Aylin
I don't have ipads but I now have a Smartboard. I'll definitely need to think about how to use it in a "real world way" like you said.
โ Tammy
Forever in First
Love this! I have them both. They make life easier.
Sandi at Literacy Minute
Lori this is pure genius! You are my new hero. (Not kidding).
Thank you thank you thank you!
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Susanna
Whimsy Workshop
I like that idea a lot- I also found an app you might like called Educreations- it's a recordable whiteboard and you can share what you create. I think that might work for blending words!
-Maria
Everyone deServes to Learn
Thank you, Bethany! I hope that you find ways to use Slideshark!
Thank you, Bridget! Placing Powerpoints and files in Dropbox, then using Slideshark for the Powerpoints is great!
Thanks Brandee! Slideshark was a huge help!
You are welcome for the shout out, Aylin! You inspire me to keep searching for ways to use technology in the classroom.
Tammy, you will like your Smartboard! If your students have trouble moving things on the board with their finger have them use a tennis ball instead. Much easier for them and it keeps dirty fingers off the screen!
I agree, Sandi, these two apps do make things so much easier!
Susanna, I understand your excitement over these apps! I was thrilled when I found Slideshark! Your hero comment made me laugh!
Maria, thank you so much for that app suggestion! I have to go check that out!
Thanks for sharing slideshark! I have not hear of this one before. Love learning new tech tools to use.
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You are welcome, Mrs. Goodwin! Slideshark correctly formatted my Powerpoint slides on my iPad so students can now use them. ๐