Column B: Organizing
You selected one of the tools in the Column B to explore.
- Explore the key features of the tool(s) you selected
- Think about and discuss how the tool might play on your own personal strengths and support your productivity.
- Now add the name of the tool you explored in the Cool Tools section of your 3. Planning Document to rate it and brainstorm ideas of how it can be used.
Row 1 - Bookmarking options
Row A. Bookmarking (Diigo, Wakelet)
Bookmarking
There are amazing tools that will save your favorite websites so that you can access them on any device that you are using. You create an account at a website like Diigo or Wakelet, save your favorite sites (bookmark) on their website so that you can access them at school, home, etc.
Diigo
Diigo is a bookmarking tool that allows you to save your favorite websites and access them on any device you are on. Diigo.com website Learn how to use Diigo to save your bookmarks Video demo 4.41 min Install the browser extension and easily save bookmarks when browsing on the Internet.
Wakelet
You can gather links, images, and more into one organized collection in Wakelet. Wakelet Website Share your collections with your friends and teacher. Wakelet Demo 3.25 min
Row 2 - Study Tools
Row B. Study Tools (Quizlet, Wolfram, GeoGebra, GCF LearnFree, MeL)
Study Tools
There are very good FREE study tools available on the Internet. They might be video tutorials and/or step-by-step instructions often with screenshots of each step.
Quizlet
| Quizlet is a fun way to study vocabulary in lots of different ways. | Quizlet website |
| How Students Study Using Quizlet 4.10 minute Video Tutorial |
Study or play games (Match, Gravity, Live) |
Wolfram Alpha
| Find the answer to almost everything using Wolfram! | Wolfram Alpha website |
| Take the Wolfram Tour to learn how to use Wolfram |
Wolfram Alpha is for all ages! |
GeoGebra
| GeoGebra is free math tutorials, calculator and graphing tools | GeoGebra Website |
| Tutorials Page |
GCFLearnFree
| GCFLearnFree is an online educational website focusing on technology, job training, reading, and math skills | GCFLearnFree website |
| 200 + Free How-To Videos on educational topics |
Many step-by-step tutorials |
Michigan eLibrary's Learning Express (FREE to Michigan residents)
| Learning Express has a large library of skill practice tests. | Michigan eLibrary website |
| Search for a topic or narrow it down to Middle School by selecting School Center then Middle School |
Create a login and password to save your place while taking the practice test or to save the results. |
Row 3 - Timers & Blockout Distractions
Row C. Timers (Classroom timers, Classroom Screen, Pomodoro) & Blocking out distractions
Timers
Classroom Screen
| Teachers and students can use the timers. clock, random name picker, drawing, QR code, etc on their computer. | Classroom Screen website |
| You can even customize the background screen with pictures or a solid color. | You can switch the instructions to 50+ languages |
Classroom Timers
| Access lots of fun and free timers |
Pomodoro Technique
| The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that can be used for any task. | Video Demo 5.47 min |
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At the beginning of each day select the tasks you need to complete and put them on a to-do list.
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Pomodoro Timer |
| 5 ways to use a time to increase your productivity | Web article |
Blocking out distractions
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Online page to type with no distractions. Simple tools on the side
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ZenPen |
| Use the Microsoft Office Focus techniques. Use View - then choose Focus. You can set the background color easily to be easy on your eyes. | Web Article |