Deb Norton Tech

1.  Letha is using Screenleap . This site allows the teacher to share their computer screen with others by sharing a link. It works very simply and easily.  I've written about Screenleap before here .  This would also be a great way for students to share their screen on a large screen in front of the class. 2.  Samantha is using newsela to find current event articles for her students. This site allows the teacher to adjust the reading level according to the needs of the students. Some articles have quizzes for students.   3.  Brynn is using Thinglink with her students. I introduced this tool to our staff last week.  Thinglink is used to create an interactive image with hotspots.  You can read more about Thinglink here . 4.  Kerry and Valerie are having their students use Google Docs to publish their poems.  My latest Chat with Deb video was inspired by these two caring teachers. What great share outs from my col...

I first heard about Screenleap from a blog that I follow, The Whiteboard Blog.  You can read the article here .   Screenleap allows a person to share their computer screen with anyone without any logins.    Yesterday, my mom needed some help with her Nook, so I decided to give Screenleap a try.  I went to Screenleap.com and sent my mom the link I was given to share my screen.  My mom just had to click on the link in her email and she could then see everything I was doing on my computer.  I went to Barnes and Noble and showed her what she needed to know. I also tried Screenleap with my son, Robert.  He opened the link I sent him on his iPhone.  It worked perfectly.  Screenleap also works on an iPad.   With a free account you can share with 2 people. With a paid account ($15 per month) you can share with up to 30 people.  So if you ever need to help someone with a computer question, try sharing your comp...