The American legion Department of Michigan Scholarships!

What:  Several different Scholarships available in Michigan

Website/URL: http://www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships.html

Cost:  none

Mainly for: 

 Michigan's High School Sons, Daughters or Grandchild of Veterans Planning to Attend a Michigan College.

 

Scholarship for students already enrolled in a post secondary institution

What:  $10K Scholarship

Website/URL: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship

Cost:  none

For: 

• Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
• Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Scholarship opportunity for women in science

What:  Scholarship for Women

Website/URL: http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/

Cost:  none

For:  Women entering college fall 2017

Great opportunity for women seeking a full tuition scholarship for an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity.   The ideal candidate will be an ambassador for their field. They are looking for someone passionate about discovery who shares their excitement with others.
To apply, submit a three–minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science you are passionate about.

• Deliver a mini lecture, not a personal statement, as if you are teaching or lecturing an audience.
• Don’t spend lots of time introducing yourself—just jump right into your topic.
• Your video should be three minutes, no longer.
• You can discuss any topic in science you like, not necessarily your field of study.
• Upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo, and make sure the video is set to public.

Eligibility

Please note that you must be in college in fall of 2017 to be eligible. The videos will be reviewed by a board of sixty women who hold higher degrees and work professionally in science and engineering.

Smoothboard Air- Super cool way to interact/monitor multiple devices in the classroom

What:  Interactive Streaming Option for BYOD

Website/URL: http://www.smoothboard.net/

Cost:  Free Download to try and then $19.99/License 

Why:  Great for Monitoring and/or projecting teacher screen to students

Okay- I have to admit I haven't personally tried this out but I viewed this video and thought about the benefits of this application.  This would be great in any classroom with byod or 1-1 devices.  It helps the teacher manage/monitor what the students are doing and it is interactive so that the teacher can teach and students can save notes right from the screen.  I would love to give this a try....maybe this summer with my own kids :-)  I will keep you posted!

Lingro Website- Great for ELL learners and English as a Second Language

What:  Language Translation Website

Website/URL: Lingro - http://lingro.com/

Cost:  Free 

Why:  For those that are learning English and need to associate native words to english

This is an easy site to use for language translation.  It offers many languages but still lacks a few (such as Arabic).  This is a great resource for those who want to associate native words to new words they are learning. Again, very user friendly!  I am hoping for a Google Extension soon!!!

Create a quick or comprehensive assessment in minutes!

What:  Quick/Easy site to Create/Give Quizzes

Website/URL: Quizizz - http://www.quizizz.com/

Cost:  Free 

Why:  Great Site for quick assessment!

When I say quick , I mean literally it might take you 10 minutes to create a quiz, assign it and have the results as soon as the students have it completed.  Granted, all questions are multiple choice but what a great way to give a quick assessment.  This site seamlessly interfaces with Google Classroom.  Assign as a quiz or homework or print it off if the students don't have a device.  See the video above for a quick tutorial to get you going!

UPDATE:  5/31/2016- Now import questions from a csv!  Awesome!

Cappex- Seriously important site for high school students to look at - tons of links scholarships

What:  College & Scholarship Information

Website:  Cappex

Cost:  Free 

Why:  Why not-  This offers a huge list of scholarships as well as complete information on College Searches and requirements.  

So far I am fairly impressed with this site.  Even though I entered my 12 year old daughter's birth date in the system it would accept it - I am guessing you need to be in high school to actually sign up for an account. I created an account for myself and that I would graduate fairly soon.  It offers a comprehensive search on colleges and their requirements for getting into their college.  The thing I loved most about this site it that there is an abundant amount of information that links to numerous valid scholarships.  While I have 3 children that will be attending college during the same years (twins +1--everything times 3), we will need all the help we can get.  I am definitely bookmarking this to revisit when it is time.  Highly recommended for those with college aged students. 

Demos Math Graphing Online- what is better than that?!

What: Desmos- On-line Graphing Calculator

URL/Link: https://www.desmos.com/

Cost:  Free

Why:  Awesome Graphing Features for 8th-12th Grade 

This a great site for graphing options for students with a teacher login that includes lessons that teachers can make their own.   Desmos also allows teachers to make a series of slides with interactive elements. On the flip slide when students create a graph, desmos offers feedback on alternative solutions for creating that graph.  

Quiz Hub- Limited Free Quizzes for every subject

What: Interactive Quiz Website

URL/Link:  http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm

Cost:  Free- Limited - School Site available

Why:  Great for Summer

This is a great site.  It is limited for the free portion with only a select amount of quizzes available.  I still think it is a great resource for summer learning.  You could have your own children use this site during the summer months to keep up on academics!

Calendars 5 App - why didn't I buy this years ago!!!

What: Best Calendar App for your device!

Link to the Calendars 5 App is here

Cost:  $6.99 (Well worth the $)

Compatable:  iPhone, iPad, iPod

Why:  Actually see your events on your calendar in one view

Hands down this is the best calendar app out there.  I downloaded it while it was free. Now the cost is $6.99 - and I would pay for it knowing how awesome it is with the overall view. Sync all of your calendars into one app/one view.  Highly recommended!  Stay tuned for a how to video on Calendars 5.

Using Videonot.es Taking Notes in Google Drive while viewing a Youtube Video

What: A tool to take notes in google drive while watching a youtube video

Website: Direct Link Here

Link to Video is here

Cost:  Free 

Why:  Super Easy & auto saves in Google Drive

This is a great option for flipped classrooms and/or for the student who is watching a video to learn something. It seamlessly interfaces with Google Drive and Auto Saves.  How much easier could that be?  Check out my video for a quick 4 minute tutorial and please subscribe to my channel for more! 

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What: Chrome Extension:  Extensity

Website: Direct Link Here

Link to Video is here
Link to Chrome Web Store

Cost:  Free 

Why:  Super Easy & Quick to turn extensions on/off

Please watch the video above and subscribe to my channel Teacher of Tech  for future posts!

Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract

  

What:  Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract

PDF/Website/Source:  Michigan.gov- Direct Link

Cost:  Free 

Why:  Outstanding rules to discuss with your teen driver

This is a great idea for those with new drivers in the home put out by the State of Michigan.  This contract lets your children realize  your expectations. It also spells out the parent exceptions as well.  This is a great contract to go through with your teen children.  

QR Code Creator for adding a QR Code about yourself or Website

What:  QR Code Generator

Website:  http://www.qrstuff.com/

Cost:  Free (paid version offers scan tracking and other benefits)

Why:  For Resumes, Cover letters, & Business Cards

This QR Creator is the easiest and the best out there that I have found.  I tried several sites and found this to be the best.  When you create a Digital Business Card, once the code is scanned it brings up the contact information you want to share---including your photo, information you want shared and any websites/links.  It will also give the scanner the option to save to contacts on their phone.  This is super easy to do.  Just put your information in and create the code.  Download and save- print on labels to add to the back of a business card.  Many options and very handy.  If you wanted to keep track of the number of times it is scanned you can pay for monthly access to reports.   

Geography4Kids Super Site on learning geography with integrated videos!

Website:  Geography4kids

Direct Link to Site:  http://www.geography4kids.com/

Cost:  Free

What: Interactive Geography

Want to learn more about the Earth Structure, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, BGC Cycles or Climates? This site has all of the explanations thoroughly explained with integrated informational videos on each area. Overall a great resource for learning Geography!

Super Cool Science- Matter, Atoms, Periodic Table, Elements, Reactions, and Biochem

   

Website:  Chem4Kids.com

Direct Link to Site: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
Cost:  Free

What: Super Cool Science Site!

What do you want to learn?  Matter, Atoms, the Periodic Table, Elements, Reactions or Biochemistry?  This site has it all and super kid friendly and easy to navigate.  Worth a look if you child is learning about any of the above areas.

NUMBERNUT.com Bookmark worthy!~

Website:  NumberNut.com

Direct Link to Site:  http://www.numbernut.com/index.html
Grade:  K-12 (Need to be able to Read)
Cost:  Free

What: Interactive Math

This site is defiantly worth a bookmark!  It is designed to let the user choose the skills they want to brush up on. Next year my children are going into advanced math classes and I think this is going to be a great program to put them on this summer to keep the skills in place.  It is also great for the younger student that wants to be challenged with higher level learning online.   

New Typing Game on ABCYA- Cluttergrams Keyboarding

Website:  ABCYA.com
Direct Link to Game: Cluttergrams
Grade:  Anyone learning to type
Cost:  Free

Guaranteed fun for kids learning to type.  Words fall from the top and the kids choose a word to type out.  Once the word is typed it disappears and give them point for typing the word.

Articulation Station - Speech App for early elementary

Articulation Station
-Or_ Click here for the link to the Articulation Station Website
Excellent for Speech work
Cost:  $59.99
-or-Free with in-app purchases for each letter for $3.99

This is an excellent app for students working on speech. Helps teach your child how to pronounce the sounds in the English Language with engaging activities.  It is pricey but well worth the money.

One of my Favorite Extensions- Hover Free

Extension Name:  Hover Free

Extension Link:  https://goo.gl/pmVIdq
What is does:  auto magically enlargers images

Cost:  Free

Browser:  Chrome

This is one extension I couldn't live without.  Hover Free is an awesome extension that works in the background without any prompting.  Simply go about your normal searching, etc and when your cursor is over an image it auto magically enlarges the image for you to easily see.  Love, Love this extension! 

Another Great Scholarship Opportunity- 500 Word Essay- Must be 13

Website:  http://goo.gl/BDBs7M

Deadline:  March 16, 2016

Who:  7-12 Grade 

What:  Up to $2500 for Seniors

$500 for 13 and older

BONUS:  Teachers of Students who win receive $250 for classroom 

Great opportunity for a 500 word essay on reflections on themes, characters, and settings from Harper Lee's American Novel, To Kill a Mocking Bird and be able to make connections to their own experiences. Ready, set, GO- Due March 16, 2016!  Good Luck!

Due February 29, 2016 Buick Achiever Scholarship

Website: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/

Awesome scholarship for seniors, current college students.  Possible up to $25000/year!  Wow- get going on this one.  It's real and worth a submission!.  There will be  50 recipients of the Buick Achievers National Scholarship.  Recipients will receive an award of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program. The scholarships can be used toward the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses.  Hurry up~The application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 29, 2016.