Teachers+-+Web+2.0


 * ~ [[image:apple.jpg width="131" height="109"]] ||< =A continually updated list of resources available for teachers and their students (most of them free!). Check back often for new additions. Add cool ideas you have tried in your classroom using some of these tools to the "Why Didn't I Think of That" page.= ||
 * [[image:195763_236319149718584_4947689_n.jpg align="center" link="http://www.awesomestories.com/"]] || "AwesomeStories is a gathering place of primary-source information. Its purpose - since the site was first launched in 1999 - is to help educators and individuals find original sources, located at national archives, libraries, universities, museums, historical societies and government-created web sites."-- awesomestories.com

Free membership. Lesson plans, videos, images, and historical documents. Designed to support national and state educational standards. || A free online course creation and facilitation service to add a web–based component to courses, or host an entire course on the Internet. You even choose your own URL, so students can find your page easily. Use embedded links to add descriptions. Have students create maps of locations they are studying, and tag or label area landmarks. They save the link and email it to you as an assignment, or embed in a powerpoint. Sample: Day 1 Washington DC Trip: [|scribblemaps_dc.jpg] Sample: [] || Visually powerful, yet simple presentations with this easy to use application. Requires free account activation. Anyone can be a writer, share information or ideas, and publish work for a global audience. A vast database of published materials. Free lesson plans and education resources. Includes games and interactive tools to engage students, activities for families, and tools for adult learners. Sponsored by the Verizon Foundation. **__Video__** conferencing tool. Download this free application to truly bring the world to your classroom. || An open source __**Voice**__ chat software that can be used for voice communication with a group || Another __**Voice**__ chat software that can be used for voice communication with a group || Share files, a common calendar, host web meetings, poll your group. Set up your group in just minutes. Windows Live Tutorials || || Community of free, legal, and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses ||
 * [|21st Century Learning Resources by Adam Garry] || Tools from the Dell presentation on August 3rd. ||
 * [[image:coursesites.jpg width="186" height="54" align="center"]] || A great way to incorporate blended learning into your classroom.
 * Create up to 5 course websites, free.
 * Weave multimedia into class content.
 * Assess performance and manage grades.
 * Engage students in social learning. ||
 * = =[[image:button_big_pete.gif width="124" height="105" link="http://www.pppst.com/"]] = ||= A collection of FREE educational presentations in power point format, interactive activities for students, videos, clip art, and much more. Use the power points available, or get inspired to make your own. Also provides links to technology/web tutorials. ||
 * [[image:scribblemaps.jpg width="76" height="112" link="http://www.scribblemaps.com/"]] ||= Scribble Maps allows you to rapidly create custom maps without an account. Maps can be exported as jpeg files, widgets, printed, embedded into your website or blog. A useful tool for geography lessons and field trip information.
 * [[image:scribblemaps.jpg width="76" height="112" link="http://www.scribblemaps.com/"]] ||= Scribble Maps allows you to rapidly create custom maps without an account. Maps can be exported as jpeg files, widgets, printed, embedded into your website or blog. A useful tool for geography lessons and field trip information.
 * [[image:scribblemaps.jpg width="76" height="112" link="http://www.scribblemaps.com/"]] ||= Scribble Maps allows you to rapidly create custom maps without an account. Maps can be exported as jpeg files, widgets, printed, embedded into your website or blog. A useful tool for geography lessons and field trip information.
 * [[image:http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs238.snc1/8527_144732731298_62047336298_2826591_3607862_n.jpg width="77" height="77" link="http://www.360cities.net/"]] ||< Explore the world with the amazing photography and panoramic views offered in this web tool. Studying "The Great Wall of China"? Take your students there ||
 * [[image:qwiki.gif width="104" height="63" link="http://www.qwiki.com/"]] ||< Technology that transforms static information into interactive stories. Put any place in the search box and it delivers pictures and historical information ||
 * [[image:mouse.jpg width="84" height="65" link="http://www.microsoft.com/multipoint/mouse-mischief/en-us/learn-more.aspx#FAQ"]] ||< Works like the clickers but instead you Involve everyone with a mouse ||
 * [[image:piclits.gif width="96" height="96" link="http://www.piclits.com/compose_dragdrop.aspx"]] ||< **PIC-LITS**
 * Useful for ESL instruction
 * Vocabulary, word forms, and sentence structure.
 * Create poetry pieces individually or as a class project ||
 * = media type="custom" key="8262906" align="center" width="120" height="120" ||< **SCRIBD - A Social Reading and Publishing Site**
 * students publish their original works
 * find original content, including "how-to's", government documents, and presentations among hundreds of other categories
 * [|Scribd 101 Handbook] ||
 * = [[image:bookglutton.png]] ||< Reading online. Teachers can attach study questions to a specific paragraph. ||
 * < [[image:aTube_Catcher.jpg width="87" height="87" link="Photo, Video and Gaming"]] ||< **aTube Catcher** - a simple freeware application that allows you to download videos from social sites like YouTube, Dailymotion, MySpace, Google, Yahoo, etc. and export to many formats (MPG,AVI,MP4,3GP,3G2,WMV,PSP,MOV,FLV). ||
 * = [[image:Shelfari.jpg width="144" height="96" link="http://www.shelfari.com/widget?WidgetId=40209"]] ||< **Shelfari** allows you to create a virtual bookshelf. What a cool widget to place on your classroom blog or website ||
 * = [[image:KETfieldtrips.gif width="166" height="74" link="http://www.ket.org/trips/"]] ||< Before planning your next field trip, think about the time and money saved by taking your class on a **virtual field trip**. A huge collection of locations to choose from ||
 * = [[image:edu_site_sets_logo2.gif link="http://www.eduhoundsitesets.com/"]] ||< Collection of topic-based online resources ||
 * = [[image:polleverywhere.gif align="center"]] ||< Gather live responses from your class with their cell phones. Free trial membership ||
 * [[image:voki.gif link="http://www.voki.com/"]] ||< Voki is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, in email messages, or digital classroom projects. ||
 * = [[image:encyclomedia.gif width="161" height="39" link="http://www.ket.org/encyclomedia/"]] ||< **Download** interactive videos, (to USB or desktop, then re-mix the video if needed to personalize the lesson). ||
 * [[image:TICK.jpg width="76" height="83" link="http://kate.murraystate.edu/tick/"]] ||< TICK, Technology In Classrooms of Kentucky, is a repository of instructional lesson plans, activities, and resources for teachers in Kentucky, built and maintained by KATE ||
 * [[image:http://www.mangahigh.com/static/images/ext/mangahigh_logo_sd.jpg width="126" height="105" caption="Fun Math Games only at Mangahigh.com" link="@http://www.mangahigh.com/"]] ||< Game-based Math learning site. Founded by an experienced team of mathematicians and game specialists who strive to balance game play and education. Educators can create their own experience and manage student progress. ||
 * media type="custom" key="8857314" align="center" ||< **Thinkfinity **
 * lesson plans
 * interactive games
 * after school and home activities to suggest to parents ||
 * [[image:neok12.gif width="185" height="50" link="http://www.neok12.com/"]] ||< ====An extensive collection of free educational videos, games, puzzles, and quizzes for K - 12 students==== ||
 * [[image:moodle.gif width="175" height="90" link="http://moodle.org/"]] ||< Course management system for educators who wish to create online courses.
 * alternative education classrooms or homebound students
 * provide more advanced lessons for higher achieving students
 * perfect for those students who need extra help ||
 * < [[image:classpress.gif width="182" height="56" link="http://www.classpress.com/index.php"]] ||< Virtual classroom in a secure environment. Unlimited access to students. ||
 * [[image:skype.gif width="88" height="86" link="http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home"]] ||< ** Skype **
 * [[image:mumble.png width="224" height="78" align="center"]] || **Mumble**
 * [[image:talk_logo.gif align="center"]] || **Google Talk**
 * = [[image:WindowsLive.png width="187" height="24" link="https://login.live.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&rpsnv=11&ct=1301255084&rver=6.1.6206.0&wp=MBI&wreply=http:%2F%2Fmail.live.com%2F%3Frru%3Dhome%26livecom%3D1&lc=1033&id=251248&cbcxt=hom&mkt=en-US"]] ||< Simple and effective way to work and communicate in groups.
 * = [[image:WindowsLive.png width="187" height="24" link="https://login.live.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&rpsnv=11&ct=1301255084&rver=6.1.6206.0&wp=MBI&wreply=http:%2F%2Fmail.live.com%2F%3Frru%3Dhome%26livecom%3D1&lc=1033&id=251248&cbcxt=hom&mkt=en-US"]] ||< Simple and effective way to work and communicate in groups.
 * [[image:NationalArchives.gif width="123" height="72" link="http://docsteach.org/"]] || More than 3000 sources to select from, the National Archives helps you bring history to life for your students
 * Ready to use interactive tools
 * Create your own activity ||
 * [[image:bookdrum.jpg link="http://www.bookdrum.com/"]] || Your favorite books... beyond the page. Bringing books to life with video, maps, music, and other media. An excellent visual tool for classroom reading.
 * class discussion
 * research setting and place of class reading material ||
 * [[image:wa.gif width="216" height="41" link="http://www.wolframalpha.com/"]] || A "computable knowledge engine", not a search engine. ||
 * [[image:google.gif width="161" height="84" align="center"]] || These applications require a free google account. Listed below are just a few examples. Log in to Google and make it work for you!
 * [|Google docs] Create and share your work online and access from anywhere.
 * [|google earth] Explore the world from your desktop, laptop, or mobile phone.
 * [|google sketch up] Explore, explain, and present ideas in 3D
 * google goggles - A downloadable image recognition application. Use pictures to search the web. Snap a picture with your smart phone and use the free google app to research and learn more! Great for field trips.
 * google search stories ||
 * [[image:voicethread.png width="134" height="40" link="https://voicethread.com/"]] || Fee Based - Create a collaborative multi-media slideshow around almost any type of media including voice, webcam, photo, or text in a safe environment. Access is restricted to educators and students to ensure safety. ||
 * || Free reference site for students, teachers, and parents ||
 * [[image:banner.gif width="277" height="31" link="http://www.123certificates.com/"]] || Easy to create certificates for rewards ||
 * bubbl.us ||  ||
 * [|John Ross Teach Learn Tech] ||  ||
 * [|OER commons] || Find free to use teaching and learning content from around the world ||
 * [|FreeReading] || High quality, open-source free reading intervention program for grades PK - 6 ||
 * [[image:Curriki-Logo-violet.gif link="http://www.curriki.org/"]] || K-12 open curricula community ||
 * [[image:logo-en_transparent_26950.png link="http://www.jamendo.com/en/"]]
 * [|John Ross Teach Learn Tech] ||  ||
 * [|OER commons] || Find free to use teaching and learning content from around the world ||
 * [|FreeReading] || High quality, open-source free reading intervention program for grades PK - 6 ||
 * [[image:Curriki-Logo-violet.gif link="http://www.curriki.org/"]] || K-12 open curricula community ||
 * [[image:logo-en_transparent_26950.png link="http://www.jamendo.com/en/"]]
 * [|Story Bird] || collaborative story-telling ||