Websites for Interactive Lessons
Resources for Planning Interactive Lessons
1. Begin your search for online interactive activities here:
Note: Another strategy is to search Google for interactive activities. Search for your grade level and the skill you want to teach or practice. (ex. "2nd grade" fractions)
2. Then continue your search here:
Language Arts
Books Online
Math
Science
Social Studies
Add Photos or ClipArt to your slides: (Right-click copy, right-click paste)
Here, you can drag the selected clip art to the bottom taskbar where your Notebook slide is minimized. Hold your mouse there until the slide opens. When you release your finger, the clipart will appear on the slide.
Turn a photo into a puzzle using Puzzlemaker:
Download the software here: http://www.tibosoftware.com/jppcreator.htm
Note: Download the Freeware version of the Jigsaw Puzzle Promo Creator (v2.10)
Puzzlemaker directions
Great for building anticipation. Ideas for use include:
- The cover of your next read aloud
- A photo of something associated with a current or upcoming unit of study
Add an .mp3 sound effect or animation for more fun!
- LJUDO (Select English and then click Enter)
To download a sound effect, right-click on the download button for the sound and Save Target As to your H drive
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson Design Tips:
- Students are more likely to remember seeing actual photos instead of clipart
- Avoid using white backgrounds, since your eyes will tire more quickly.
- For internet links, link the URL to a screen shot of the website you'll be accessing as a reminder to yourself of the website.
- Go to the web site
- Press the PrtSc button on your keyboard
- Go to your slide
- Right-click paste
- Attch the URL to the image
Software Downloads:
- For SMART Board users, download the SMART Notebook software here.
- For Interwrite users, download the Interwrite Workspace ExamView Edition and Interwrite Content here.
- For mimio users, download the mimio Notebook software (version 6.X) here.