The Dirty 30: CLASSIC EDITION

Published on Jan 30, 2017

Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of technology in schools today? Are you frustrated because you learn something new and tomorrow something else is out? Check out these 30 free tools that you can turnkey in your classrooms, schools, or district, complete with how-to videos. You watch this at your pace, you try at your own pace, or don't try at all. It's up to you!

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The Dirty 30:
CLASSIC EDITION
For those just getting started in the world of Ed-Tech.
Superintendent Jay Eitner @Jay_Eitner | @EitnerEDU

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It's OK that you don't know about the 700 apps / extensions / websites that just came out this past week.


Start with these 30 that require little training and no money.

Incidents create policy.

Policies create regulation.
Regulations create paperwork.
Don't be 'that person' who makes more paperwork for all of us!

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Take Your Time

These are basic tools to get you started. Practice! 

Watch the videos!

Each slide has a quick video that gives you the basics! 
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Twitter

The best (and free) PD on the planet, 24/7. 

Instagram

IG = free positive exposure of student progress! 

Remind

Free mass texting service; paramount for schools today! 

Facebook for Classrooms / Schools

You have an entire parental audience on here; use it. 

Pinterest

Tons of great ideas + great ways to connect with your community. 

SnapChat

Easy, instant student communication. 

DropBox

The cloud stores it all! Just a click away! 

Smore.com

Think the flyer on the telephone pole, but free & with analytics. 

EverNote

Think DROPBOX, but much more storage options. 

Genius Scan

Create instant PDF files on the go. 

GradeCam

Stop buying scantrons! Instant grading & feedback! 

NewsELA

Current Events broken down into lexile levels. 

Voxer

A national walkie-talkies for  your PLN. 

Aursama

Heard of Augmented Reality? Start here.  

TeacherCast

For teachers, by Teachers. A great tutorial website! 

E-Maze

Stop using PowerPoint! 

HaikuDeck

Seriously, STOP USING POWERPOINT! 

PREZI

For real, STOP USING POWERPOINT!!! 

Periscope

Broadcast live, anytime, anywhere. 

IFTTT

One click controls all of your social media 

TURN OFF THE LIGHTS

Make watching a movie on your website easy again! 

TOO LONG DIDN'T READ

Shrink down any article online! 

Readability

Read an article on the web without all of the ads! 

Google Cultural Institute

Free field trips into the world's most famous museums 

Boomerang

Schedule emails to go out on a certain day and time. 

RocketWave

Scannable & microwavable notebooks! 

Grammarly

You have an English teacher with you 24/7 

ConnectED initiative

Get wifi hotspots for underprivileged students. 

LifeLine Initiative

Broadband in the home for 25 cents! 

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