Symbaloo ... easy access to online resources!

Symbaloo is a free visual bookmarking tool that gives you access to anything you bookmark from any computer or mobile device.

As soon as you set up an account (it's FREE!) at symbaloo.com, you can begin building your first webmix.

The secondary campuses in our district recently transitioned from Novell to Active Directory. Our elementary campuses will follow suit this summer (2014). That may not mean much to many teachers, but one BIG difference will be that users no longer have the Novell delivered application window. I actually set up my own Symbaloo with links to the online resources that I use regularly. Here's a screenshot:

Yes, I'm THAT girl. I created my own cute little icons for websites. I can't help myself! If you would like to use some of my icons, download this file to your computer, unzip, and enjoy!

Are you looking for an easy way to share online resources with your students? Symbaloo is a GREAT way to start!

How will YOU use Symbaloo?

Animoto Education Accounts

If you don't already know about Animoto, then you'd better check it out now! Animoto is an online video creation tool that allows anyone to create extraordinary, professional looking videos from your computer, tablet or smartphone.


The process is incredibly simple:

1. Insert photos and/or videos (upload from your device, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
2. Customize your style (select a video style, choose music, add text, etc.)
3. Share and Enjoy! (download the video, embed it, or share via Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, or more)

Education Accounts

Educators can apply for a FREE Animoto Plus account for use in the classroom. The regular price of this pro account is $249/year. Educators can get free accounts at animoto.com/education/classroom. Don't miss out!

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Education Account Expired?

Your Education account will expire somewhat frequently, but reapplying is easy.

1. Receive email stating that your account is about to expire. Click the link to reapply.
2. Sign in to Animoto, if necessary.
3. Click your name > Account
   
   
   
   
4. Don't fall for the tricky-tricky giant Renew Now button. Instead, click the link UNDER that button.
   
   
   
5. Click the Apply Now button.
   
   
   
6. Complete the application with your information and click Sign Up.
   
   
   
7. You will receive an email confirmation with your promo code. Go back to your account information and enter your promo code.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Check out some of the ways our community is reaching out and saying "THANK YOU" to teachers this week:

• RaceTrac: FREE any size coffee or fountain drink all week long, limit one per day, scan key tag in store to receive offer
• Chick-fil-A: Tuesday, May 7, 10:30am-close, one FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich for all Educators, Teachers, Faculty & Staff (must have valid school ID)
• Chipotle Mexican Grill: Bring your school ID to any Chipoltle on May 7th from 4pm to close and get a buy one/get one free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos.
• New York and Company: all nurses and teachers can receive a 30% discount in stores through May 8, 2013 (must have valid ID - business card, badge, pay stub, etc.)

I know there are more deals out there, right? If you know of any, add them in a comment below!

Keep in mind that teacher appreciation discounts are available throughout the year from businesses like Microsoft, Apple, Office Depot, Staples, Barnes and Noble and more. So don’t limit your rewards only to this week of recognition. Check out this list of 90+ everyday discounts for teachers!

10 Top Time-Saving Tech Tips

I love sharing tech tips, and I also happen to love reading (and listening to) David Pogue! Don't miss this 5(ish) minute tech talk. I promise you'll learn something new!

Tech columnist David Pogue shares 10 simple, clever tips for computer, web, smartphone and camera users. And yes, you may know a few of these already -- but there's probably at least one you don't.