Wednesday, April 25, 2012

EdCode

Here is a site you might be interested in bookmarking and checking back regularly for new updates.  edCode is a website created by a physics teacher that also has an interest in EdTech.  The focus is create and provide free open source EdTech resources to teachers.  Currently there are two tools available for free.

Flubaroo is a tool that enables "quick and easy grading of online assignments using Google Forms."  The purpose is to help teachers learn to save time and also gain insight into how the students are doing.  Flubaroo can be used for any assignment in and out of the classroom.  For more information, visit the website and see the video below.



 GR8POLL is a free tool that allows users to poll students using text messages, email or a web based form.  The tool is new and currently in testing, but worth sharing.  You can request to be a part of the pilot by visiting the link above.

To learn more about the Open Source Development of EdCode, click HERE.