JSTOR Understanding Shakespeare

 http://labs.jstor.org/shakespeare/
The Shakespeare Wars  by Ron Rosenbaum   was a turning point for me.  I loved the passion  with he described Shakespeare, and the passionate people who delve into the details of Shakespeare .  This   tool  gives student a glimpse into that passion  by allowing a search of  the JSTOR database  play   line by play line.I am so glad I am catching up on to Joyce Valenza's  blog!

Classroom idea :  As an introduction to the  art of literary criticism and exploration, assign each student a research project on the intricacies of their favorite line.

AP Historical Film Archive

AP Film Archive

https://www.youtube.com/c/aparchive


I found this news on Joyce Valenza  blog.   AP had made public via Youtube their film archive.  historical footage  from 1895- on.

Classroom ideas:   Too may to talk about- music, fashion sports of an era. Historical figures in context.

Seesaw

Seesaw    an app for building a digital portfolio

  I saw this on Free Tech for Teachers   and thought it might be  great  for  building a portfolio of language acquisition  in modern languages.   It might also be useful  in group projects, allowing each group member to discuss what they learned.

Apps for the Classroom

Here is a nice index of apps by  activity
http://edtechteacher.org/apps/

Classmint

Classmint  https://www.classmint.com uses the Cornell note taking system to make useful notes and studyguides.  The video below explains system.



Classroom idea:  I have been looking for a way  to increase the return  on student created  outlines  on chapters often assigned for Social Studies classes. This tool could turn the notes into  study guides.

Widbook

      http://widbook.com/   ( Thanks again to the Master Richard Byrne )

Here is a tool  that lets you find books that might interest you.   But  maybe better than  that is  the ability to  write and publish your own  ebook.

Classroom idea:  Students  prepare  short tutorials on  a  biology process.  After teacher assessment of the tutorials, they are put together as a  study guide.