The Rookie Teacher

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Great news…Yesterday I stumbled upon* a tool for students of all ages!
(*as seen on LifeHacker.com/5856460)

Announcify is a great little extension for Google Chrome and Android Devices and it works like this:  (a) transfers any website to a text page, (b) zooms in and highlights, (c) reads the text aloud.

<<note: While testing this extension, I ran into one problem…occasionally it will read aloud the html code from the webpage.>>

Ideas for Tomorrow

• Announcify listening center (all you need is a laptop & some headphones)
• Have students create websites then listen back to what they wrote
• Upload tasks/quiz/tests for accommodation

1. Download Google Chrome for WIN or MAC
2. Visit the Announcify extension on the Chrome Web Store
3. Download and enable the Announcify productivity extension

Please share how you are using Announcify as an educational tech tool in your classroom…post a comment below.

Let’s start by getting to know each other a little better….

photo: N.Dunn

My name is Natasha Dunn and I am one of the co-founders of Rookie Teacher[dot]ca.  I am a recent graduate from the Faculty of Education at Brock University.  I am an OCT Certified Teacher for the Junior-Intermediate divisions; with experience in Grade 7 (teaching Language, Math, and Geography) and Grade 6 (teaching the core subjects).  I have a passion for teaching and outdoor education using summer camp foundations, technology, and Tribes in the classroom.  I have over 10 years of summer camp experience working with children and families in Muskoka Ontario.  Find me on Twitter @yoMsDunn or visit my website MsDunnOnline.net.

photo: Travis Allison, Subtlevox Photography

My name is Andrew Blake and I am the other co-founder of Rookie Teacher[dot]ca. I completed my teacher education training at the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Ontario.  I’m an Elementary Teacher with qualifications in Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions as well as FSL. Currently I teach Grade 3 at a mid sized rural elementary school in SW Ontario. I also have taught Junior-Intermediate Core French, the Arts and  Intermediate French Immersion. Prior to that I worked at summer camp for 7 years and taught first aid and beginner horseback riding lessons.  Find me on Twitter @ABlakeTeach.