Verso

Verso is a free online delivery method for flipped content.  In addition, teachers can gather feedback very easily using Verso.  The unique feature found in Verso is the anonymity of the writing and feedback.  Although the teacher can view who writes what, students cannot.  So, students can view and respond to each other's writing in a safe and anonymous class environment. 

Teachers and students can use their Google account to login.  Students must provide a username, password, and class code to connect with their teacher's class:

After logging in, teachers can create an ACTIVITY consisting of files, links, and Google docs.

In addition, the teacher can specify the number of responses per student.

Embedded in the tool, are strategies to guide the teacher toward better questioning and deeper student learning.  See example here.

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Blendspace

Create lessons in 5 minutes?  Wow!  It is definitely worth a try.  Blendspace is a free web tool that allows teachers to organize content for a blended learning environment (the website says 5 minutes, but it may take a tad longer than that).

Begin by creating an account and clicking the  button.  Watch this 1 minute video to learn how to add elements to the created lesson.

The handy toolbar along the right side of the screen will allow you to quickly find and insert content into the blendspace:

Remember to click the  button to check the preferred PRIVACY and SHARE settings before sharing the blendspace with students

Search the blendspace knowledge base for further information.

2014 Posts You May Have Missed

In case you were rushing through the year and missed some digital resources that can be used in your classroom, see 10 Faith 4ward posts from 2014:

1. Connected Educators - Take time to grow your personal learning network and connect with other educators with tools such as Twitter.
2. Chatterpix Kids - Chatterpix Kids is a fun iPhone/iPad app with many possibilities for many curricular areas.
3. Journaling Apps - This post spotlights the Things to Think About app and the Write About This app.
4. Poetry Month - This post from April spotlights nine poetry apps.
5. Infographics - This post covers infographic design, ideas for using them, and tools to create infographics.
6. Flipped Classroom Resources - This post highlights two resources that embed interactivity into video - EdPuzzle and Educanon.
7. Book Creator - The Book Creator app is a tool that allows students to publish work in an epub format.
8. Brain Breaks with GoNoodle - GoNoodle offers a variety of brain break activities for any grade level.  Do not miss this post as this free resource is way too much fun!
9. Differentiation with Stick Pick - The Stick Pick app is similar to the old fashioned can of popsicle sticks, but teachers can utilize the Bloom's question stems found in the app to focus on students' various cognitive levels.
10. Tackk - Create flyers, presentations, projects, blogs, and lessons with this digital resource.