The following is a list of web sites that I find to be valuable resources for incorporating technology into the classroom. From reliable resource sites to video editing to lessons and learning tools for your students. Enjoy!
1. Prezi - The Zooming Presentation Editor
Prezi is a cloud-based presentation software that opens up a new world between whiteboards and slides.
2. Socrative
http://www.socrative.com/
Student response system, Engage audiences, Online pole taking without cell phones.
2. Socrative
http://www.socrative.com/
Student response system, Engage audiences, Online pole taking without cell phones.
3. Educational Videos and Games for Kids
4. Qwiki - The Easiest Way to Create Video : Qwiki
Create amazing interactive stories in minutes - with nothing more than your browser.
5. Free Visual Dictionary & Thesaurus | Online Dictionary | Associated Words | Syno...
Visual Dictionary
6. Wordia - help students to learn subject vocabulary through free learning games a...
A free resource that uses interactive video and games-based learning to teach students vocabulary. Educators can set school tournaments, and students can play fun learning games challenging classmates and other schools.
7. All My Faves | Education
Visual logo directory that specializes in the top 10 faves of each category. Making the internet an easier place.
8. National Geographic - Inspiring People to Care About the Planet Since 1888
National Geographic provides free maps, photos, videos and daily news stories, as well as articles and features about animals, the environment, cultures, history, world music, and travel.
9. Sweet Search
SweetSearch is A Search Engine for Students. It searches only credible Web sites approved by Internet research experts.
10. KidsClick! Web Search
KidsClick! is a web search site designed for kids by librarians - with kid-friendly results!
11. KidRex - Kid Safe Search
Official Site. Fun and Safe Search for Kids, by Kids.
12. Boolify Project: An Educational Boolean Search Tool
Boolify provides learners with a manipulative mental model for Boolean Web Search contruction. It can be used to teach and learn Boolean Web Search in a variety of settings.
13. Technology Standards PDF NETS for Teachers
Technology Standards PDF
14. The Five W's of Web Site Evaluation
Web site evaluation. Reliable sources.
15. Abiator's Online LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY Test 1
Learning Styles Questionnaire
16. Wallwisher.com :: Words that stick
Sticky Note Site - Post messages on a wall, just like you would on a real notice board. Have followers subscribe to the wall RSS feed to get the messages delivered to them automatically.
17. Online Convert
http://www.online-convert.com/
Convert media files online from one format into another. Great if you don't have the application to open up a student's work.
18. Books Should Be Free
http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/
Download books for iPhone, Android, Kindle & mp3 players
19. Learn it in 5
http://learnitin5.com/
Learn it in 5 is a powerful library of how-to videos, produced by technology teachers, for the purpose of helping teachers and students create classroom strategies for today's 21st century's digital classroom. These step-by-step how-to videos walk teachers through Web 2.0 technology, demonstrating how to use Web 2.0 applications like blogs, social networks, podcasts, interactive videos, wikis, slide sharing and much more.
20. QR Code Generator
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Bar code scanner generator to implement mobile devices into the classroom. (Scavenger hunts, voices to go along with projects).
21. Vialogue
https://vialogues.com/
Vialogue provides a space for users to hold meaningful and dynamic time-stamped discussions about video.
22. Listen to Youtube
http://www.listentoyoutube.com
Downloadable mp3 versions of audio from most YouTube videos.
17. Online Convert
http://www.online-convert.com/
Convert media files online from one format into another. Great if you don't have the application to open up a student's work.
18. Books Should Be Free
http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/
Download books for iPhone, Android, Kindle & mp3 players
19. Learn it in 5
http://learnitin5.com/
Learn it in 5 is a powerful library of how-to videos, produced by technology teachers, for the purpose of helping teachers and students create classroom strategies for today's 21st century's digital classroom. These step-by-step how-to videos walk teachers through Web 2.0 technology, demonstrating how to use Web 2.0 applications like blogs, social networks, podcasts, interactive videos, wikis, slide sharing and much more.
20. QR Code Generator
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Bar code scanner generator to implement mobile devices into the classroom. (Scavenger hunts, voices to go along with projects).
21. Vialogue
https://vialogues.com/
Vialogue provides a space for users to hold meaningful and dynamic time-stamped discussions about video.
22. Listen to Youtube
http://www.listentoyoutube.com
Downloadable mp3 versions of audio from most YouTube videos.
