THING #9

Wow!  Finally found one, easy to use.  Many of the links took me to applications that were very difficult to use.  Many were not at active site any longer.  This one, I really enjoyed.  "image chef".  Very easy to use and had many features useful in a classroom.  Signs, notes, labels, poetry creator, list generator and sign generators.  Lots of great tools, and free.  You do have to establish an account; however, like I said, it's FREE.  First, creation here is, a sticky note that could be use to remind your students of,...anything really.  Daily assignments for instance.

Secondly, I created a decorative poster for the classroom.  Students could also make these for their journals or book covers.

This poster was created with a learning principle in mind.  You could reference it when students collaborate and you want to highlight the fact that two students worked the solution better or quicker than those working only.

Personalizing the classroom can encourage students to take more ownership and accountability for personal areas.  The individuals name could be replaced with the Group or the Classes name.  "The Freedom Writers".  Might help develop an identify with being a learner, instead of less desirable qualities.

As a parent, I can see the advantages of using these tools for your children.  Around the house, placing named areas for backbags after school, or where to hang jackets.  Morning and evening routine lists are also helpful for after waking or prior to sleeping.  All these help with routine and structure.

Overall, I really enjoyed "image chef".  It was easy to use and full of lots of extras.  Thanks -Clint