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Cool Braille typewriter for creating braille sheets for students! You type in text and it creates a printable braille sheet of you message. You have to put drops of glue on the dots after you print it though so it might be a little time consuming. It would be good for teaching other students about being blind and using braille also.

http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/braille/

This is a data graphing program that allows students to put information into several types of graphs and instantly view the results.

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=220


 * __Five New Technologies to Try__**

1. Jing

2. Wiki

3. Blogs

4. Smart exchange for games and previously made lessons

5. Xtranormal


 * __Four Ideas to Share With Others__**

1. Having students create a wiki page to create a portfolio of their work. (post questions for them to do/ have them explain certain processes)

2. Have students create their own Xtranormal skit to explain certain topics in math.

3. Create a Prezi to introduce yourself to your students in the beginning of the year. Also have students create their own Prezi to share as well.

4. Create Wordles for posters when starting new units. (have students create them)

__**Three Principles of Universal Design for Learning**__

Multiple means of...

1. Representation

2. Expression

3. Engagement


 * __Two changes in Your Teaching to Reach All Learners in the Digital Age__**

1. More computer lab time in math class.

2. Create a wiki and have students create their own wiki pages to build a portfolio of their work.


 * __One Big Idea to Implement on "Monday"__**

Capture a demonstration of how to create a box and whisker plot to show students in the computer lab.