Case Studies for Flipped Class

I don't know if any of you use the Buffalo University Case Studies, but they are great. They are typically for upper level high school or undergraduate classes.  However, with modification they have potential for just about anything.  I use them for Anatomy and Genetics.  They just emailed registered users today to let us know that they are now making case studies for the flipped class.  The first one launched today.  Thought I'd share that they are out there.  I will let you know how it works.

http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/

More tools for the toolbox

If you missed Saturday, there were some great new tools that we were able to add to our toolbox. There is a list on p. 7 of the first packet on the Challenger's Edmodo page, and then the second packet is chock full of good resources. Here is a list of some resources that Jill went over but are not listed on the packet:
Knowmia app (video making)
Quizlet (study helper)
Plickers.com (great for bell ringers-scan student responses with ipad)
Comic Heads app (students make comic strips)
Voki (use avatars to teach)
Superteachertools.net (random name generator, group maker, plus more)
Classtools.net (multiple resources: QR, name generator, etc.)

Comments from Saturday with Challenger center

End of year comments

I have noticed that the state department is running slower lately unblocking my you tube requests. You may want to send in the requests well in advance to even using the lesson if you are utilizing this resource.

I've also been having difficulty with Edpuzzle when students are pulling them up on their phones and tablets. I am using another method in which students will get to choose between bringing the answers to me in class by watching the video on you tube; or answering them on Edpuzzle. I love Edpuzzle so don't want to give it up.

My students have been slacking more towards the end of the year; and my video watching at home has decreased. We've got to keep them motivated to learn!!