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**Quia **
Quia is pronounced //key-ah//, and is short for //Quintessential Instructional Archive//. Quia provides a wide variety of tools, including:
 * Templates for creating 16 types of **online activities** using your own content.
 * A complete **online testing system** with automatic grading, immediate feedback, and detailed reporting.
 * **Online surveys** for gathering student and teacher feedback.
 * A **class Web page** creator to share Quia activities and class announcements with students and parents.
 * Access to millions of **shared activities** and quizzes in over 300 categories

I love this for the vast amount of online activities that it has on so many subjects - especially for German! There are lessons, resources, games and other instructional activities that anyone can use. There are even more if you pay for a subscription, but I haven't done that yet! ~Christina

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QR Codes
QR stands for quick response. You will start seeing them everywhere. They are already out there if you know where to look. Follow this link for a better explanation and how to make a code and set up your smart device with a code reader. The 2nd video has some great ideas for the classroom.

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Poll Everywhere
Use your cell phone to poll an audience. Standard text messaging rates apply!