A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet

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Have a great end of the school year!!

~Julie

Easy Way to Create a How-to-Do Page

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:01:42 -0400

Set up your lesson, email your link and your page is ready to go! Here's a sample tutorial on creating a Google Form: http://www.tildee.com/HGd7zh

Free Anonymous Web Hosting

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:00:43 -0400

Here's a really easy way to publish a webpage without having to register: PasteHtml. Simply paste you HTML code, formatted text, plain text in their box and click "publish page". You can also take a snapshot of a page webpage and store it online. Here is a sample I made to show you what it looks like:
http://pastehtml.com/view/awxl6ljem.txt

Wonderful Listing of Web 2.0 Tools to Support Technology Standards

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:07:53 -0400

I found this site on Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators and it is very helpful! Presented in a very easy-to-use chart, each technology standard is listed with the web tools which support that standard. Whether you are a newbie to Web 2.0 or not, you will really enjoy Web 2.0 to Support the Nets.

Explore the Web using the Dewey Decimal System

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:03:32 -0400

Looking for a unique way to browse the web? Try Dewey Digger, a search engine which divides the web by Dewey Decimal number. Simply click on a Dewey number and you'll see a list of subject areas to search:

Once you pick your subject, you will be brought to a screen which gives you the choice of 27 different ways to search your topic. Choices go way beyond Google, by adding educational search engines such as ERIC, EBSCOHost, WolframAlpha, ScienceDirect and the Library of Congress. More choices, YES.

Looking for the Meaning of a Word?

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:02:14 -0400

MetaGlossary provides definitions from various sources across the web. They currently have over 2 million terms, phrases and acronyms. Looking for synonyms? You'll find them here as well.

Swap Books with other Readers

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:01:40 -0400

Recommended by USA Today, Bookins provides free shipping to send any books and a flat rate of $4.99 when you receive an order of books. The trades are arranged by Bookins, so you don't have to contact anyone. The site claims the only 100% "trade risk-free" guarantee, which assures you will receive payment and/or "quality items".

A Cool Way to Brainstorm

Sun, 22 May 2011 21:25:52 -0400

Here's another great online mindmapping tool which allows you to drag, drop. edit, and connect different objects such as images, text, maps and more

Farther Than the Eye Can See

Sun, 22 May 2011 21:24:47 -0400

Looking for a movie to show at the end of the school year? This one is full of inspiration. "Farther Than the Eye Can See" is about Eric Weihenmayer's climb to the peak of Mount Everest. What makes him so special? Well, he's the first blind person to accomplish this feat. Excellent movie!

The Unconference That Rocked

Sun, 22 May 2011 21:24:00 -0400

I attended edcamp Philly on Saturday, which was held at U Penn. What a wonderful experience it was to meet people with the same interests in education and technology. I traveled with a friend who, although a true nervous newbie was interested in learning about how this thing called the Internet has turned our world upside down. It was fun to hear her talk about Twitter (So I can twit you?) and take notes in a spiral-bound notebook while everyone else had a laptop, iPad or Smartphone. By the end of the day, I personally came away with a wonderful fundraising idea, (Thanks, Arlen) ways to save huge $$ in our tech budget, (Thanks, Rita) an interesting discussion format called "Things That Suck" (Thanks, Dan!) and learned more about Google Docs from Laura. The day ended with a Web 2.0 smackdown, where people came up to the podium and shared a favorite Web 2.0 tool. To close the event, they raffled off many wonderful gifts. I was thrilled to win a copy of "Snagit". Thank you all for making the 4 hours roundtrip worth every mile!

Organize Your Videos with Squrl

Sun, 15 May 2011 19:52:20 -0400

Manage your videos in one spot and then watch it on the iPad, PC. iPhone, or TV. The Squrl App will search for videos, allow you to bookmark videos and make collections of your videos. Watch the short interview with Squrl's co-founder Mark Gray:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRdgqSVti_g

New Technology Aids Children with Motor Problems

Sun, 15 May 2011 19:50:35 -0400

TAP•it (Touch Accessible Platform Interactive Technology) is a portable interactive screen which aids children with different disabilities. Students with fine motor delays, visual challenges, hearing impaired and developmentally delayed will benefit from this classroom tool.

Great Interactive Experience For Kids

Wed, 11 May 2011 22:22:34 -0400

With exhibits, games, interactive books and live classes, Fraboom Online Children's Museum is a wonderful site for kids aged 6-12. The site has wonderful kid-friendly graphics and is easy to navigate. Thanks to iLearn Technology for the site!

Infographic Shows How We Brought Bin Laden Down

Wed, 11 May 2011 22:21:44 -0400

A New Look at the Digital Book

Wed, 04 May 2011 20:26:20 -0400

Push Pop Press software developer Mike Matas is responsible for creating the first full-length interactive book for the iPad. How interactive, you might ask? Well, you can blow on the screen at the windmill to make it move. Certainly sounds more exciting than a Kindle, wouldn't you say? Thanks to Dr. David V. Loertscher for the tweet.

Resources About Osama Bin Laden

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:47:41 -0400

I have updated and added to my section on terrorism with subsections on Osama Bin Laden and September 11th.

Design and Share Graphs For Free

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:36:21 -0400

A few weeks ago, one of my teachers asked if I could find a free online charting program that her kids could use. She wasn't sure if there were any free programs out there, but sure enough, I found one. Chart Tool allows you to design bar charts, pie charts, line charts, bubble charts and radar charts.

Have You Been Laid Off? Try 52 Teaching Jobs in 52 Weeks!

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:35:29 -0400

Danver A. Chandler has put together a blog entitled 52 Teaching Jobs in 52 Weeks for all those teachers who have lost their jobs and are looking to transition into another field of work. Some ideas include: governess, education coordinator, social worker, educational sales and circus teacher.

Related resource: Jobs For Teachers, my own section, which includes resume templates, job interview tips and job search information:
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/reference.html#jobs

Digital Citizenship Wiki is Very Comprehensive

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:21:19 -0400

Jason Ohler. author of "Digital Community Digital Citizen" has created a wonderful wiki which covers the many elements of digital citizenship. Originally meant to be a companion to his book, the wiki can also be used as a resource for digital citizenship. Categories include character education, copyright, fair use, cyberbulling, digital literacy, information literacy, media literacy and much more. There are hundreds of links which can help guide you and your students. Jason welcomes contributors to his wiki; just email him at jasonohler@gmail.com to receive an invitation to join.

Brainstorming Online With Mind Maps

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:33:54 -0400

Looking to collaborate online? Whether you'd like to brainstorm with your students or colleagues, Mindomo offers you the ease to create great mind maps.

The Importance of Libraries: An Infographic

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:32:53 -0400

Auschwitz Revisited By Irving Roth

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:12:26 -0400

Holocaust survivor Irving Roth takes a group of college students to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and talks about his experience there. This is exceptionally moving and should be used in history classes.

Salman Khan:Let's Use Video to Reinvent Education

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:07:48 -0400

As founder of the Khan Academy, Salman Khan spoke about how his interactive videos have been helpful to people and why teachers should consider sending their students home to watch their lectures at home. This TED presentation was taped this month. Here's a direct link to the Khan Academy, where there are over 2,100 educational videos, covering math, science, test prep, humanities and other subjects: http://www.khanacademy.org/

Writing Letters of Recommendation

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:43:35 -0400

I've just added a new section on the site which shows how to write a student recommendation. There are several examples of letters of recommendation as well.

Another Way Of Using Go!Animate

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:31:10 -0400

Librarian Tiffany Whitehead created this short video about overdue books using Go!Animate.

Five Tests for a Good Thesis

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:02:56 -0400

Springfield Township Teacher-Librarian Joyce Valenza has provided an incredible guide for thesis development, which includes "Five Tests for a Good Thesis", a cartoon created with Go!Animate. This is an excellent site for your students to utilize!

An Infographic About Creative Commons and Copyright

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:40:17 -0400

Here's a great infographic which explains the Creative Commons license by using cartoon characters. It's easy to understand and your students will find it very helpful. You can download it and print it out to display in your classroom.

Jon Stewart's Daily Show Presents CRIBS: Teacher Edition

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:03:59 -0500

Very funny!

Apture Has Been Added to My Site

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:41:49 -0500

With a few lines of code, Apture allows you to highlight text within this page and immediately explore more content about that text. Confused? Take a look at the video on their site and then try highlighting something on my blog.

http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers#

Kids Learn About Finances

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:03:05 -0500

With a list of lesson plans, worksheets, activities, quizzes and more, CreditScore is a wonderful site to use to teach your students about credit. There is enough here to cover every topic, including debit/credit cards, Federal Reserve lesson plans and money management.

Create Topic Bags & Organize Stuff

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:09:23 -0500

Teachers, students & researchers will appreciate how cool BagTheWeb can be. It's a great way to organize information you have collected on the web for yourself or your website. Thank you, Jeff Thomas (Tech the Plunge) for introducing us to BagtheWeb.

OTHER PROGRAMS which organize and collect information: SimplyBox, Evernote, Springpad & InSlices.

What's Happening in Education & Technology

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:07:53 -0500

Edudemic is a "7,000+ person global community designed to keep educators, administrators, and everyone up-to-date on what’s happening in the world of education and technology." There is a section of "How To", ideas for "In the Classroom", current items "In the News", "Tips & Tricks", "Top 10 Lists", guides and a job board. There are RSS feeds for daily access through your reader. Thanks to Greg Limperis, Technology Integration in Education for info about Edudemic's site.

Bill Gates: Why We Need to Care About State School Budgets

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:33:31 -0500

What's Happening in Education & Technology

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:30:57 -0500

The Importance of Data

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:30:28 -0500

School administrators can obtain education data, research and tools to assist them in creating policies to "result in higher student achievement." In addition, Data F1rst has interactive polls, videos, and of course, lots of data. A grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has funded this site.

A Tool to Assist Students with a Thesis

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:28:46 -0500

Tom March has designed the ElectraGuide, which takes students through the process of building a thesis and making an online outline for their project. The instructions are simple; the student fills in 6 answers to the questions and then clicks "Build a Thesis." If they are content with the thesis statement, they click "Make an Online Outline" to continue.

Learning From Mrs. McRae

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:15:39 -0500

Ossining High School teacher Jillian McRae is the subject of this film documentary by Israeli native Nitzan Ofir. We've all heard the statement "those who can't do teach". Ms. Ofir says her film firmly rebuts that statement. Currently looking for backers, the project has 28 days to go and has raised $850.00. (They need $15,000 to make the film) The project shows a lot of promise. You can find more information on the film here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theteacher/the-teacher-ms-mcrae

Outside My Window Connects People Through Photos

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:11:03 -0500

Students at Evergreen Valley High School in San Jose, California started Outside My Window in 2003, hoping to make new friends from around the world through photos. "This network helps people see the worlds as other people see it- the first step toward understanding and friendship." I took a look at the gallery of photos and was very impressed. Perhaps your students would be interested in contributing to this wonderful project.

9/11 Memorial Interactive Timeline

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:45:56 -0500

The 9/11 Interactive Timeline presents the events of that fateful day with photos, audio of passengers, videos taken by witnesses and news reports. The timeline begins at 5:45 a.m. that morning, when hijackers passed through security in Maine (security camera photo) and ends that night at 8:30 p.m. with then President George W. Bush addressing the nation. There were many especially touching moments, such as flight 175 passenger Brian Sweeney leaving a voice mail message for his wife after he found out that the plane was hijacked, and flight attendant Betty Ong (flight 11) describing what was happening on the plane. This is a must-see for your students.

Dr. Seuss' Birthday is March 2nd

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:43:35 -0500

I have put together a huge listing of resources for Dr. Seuss, including lesson plans, printables, projects, puzzles, games and books. Happy 107th Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Nominate a Hero

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:22:40 -0500

Do you know an extraordinary educator? Wouldn't you love to be recognized? Register on Classroom Heroes and others can support the hard work you do every day. Classroom Heroes is a project of the National Education Association.

42 Sites to Get Free eBooks

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:12:28 -0500

I've been a busy little bee, adding to my website, section by section. My latest update is here, where I've listed 42 sites where you can download free eBooks. There are also 5 eBook search engines listed here.

"How To" Science Activities

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:45:18 -0500

The Museum of Science + Industry Chicago has a wonderful section devoted to science activities. Here's a few which are available: How to Grove a Garden in a Glove, How to Cook Food Using the Sun, How to Construct a Worm Farm, How to Make Recycled Paper and How to Make Slime. I'm sure kids will enjoy this site!

Access Bookmarks Wherever You Are

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:49:33 -0500

It's the quickest way to save your favorite sites and has a very easy interface. Watch the video below and see what I mean. I'm planning on using Only2Clicks to reorganize sites for my students.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aJVlOs89Fk

Capture, Annotate and Share

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:48:25 -0500

I've been using SnagIt screen capture at work. Although it's not a free program, it has so many great features. At home, I've tried several trials of programs and just never found anything I liked as much as SnagIt. BUT....alas, today I learned about Awesome Screenshot from Richard Byrne's blog, and this FREE program has just about everything I need! Some features include capturing a selected area of a page, the entire page and annotation with rectangles, arrows, lines and text. You can also blur out information you don't want your students to see. Here's a great way to do a handout for your class or a tutorial. Although sizing your image capture is not an option, I'm ok with that; Photoshop is always waiting in the wings. Just install the browser plug-in (Chrome and Safari only right now) and you are ready to go! I'm excited to get started with Awesome Screenshot.

Teacher Tenure Necessary, Says Teachers' Unions

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:05:13 -0500

Here's an NPR radio interview from last Friday which was with Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. It runs a bit over 6 minutes and covers the future of teacher tenure in our public schools.

Organize Notes, Sites and More in One Spot

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:04:31 -0500

I have been using SimplyBox for a few years now and have really liked it, but as I'm always looking for a better way to organize, SpringPad caught my eye when I read about it on the Educational Technology Guy's blog. I set up an account and started using it to compare the two programs. What I found was that SpringPad's clipping of websites produced a much better result for me. Another perk: You can access your information on their mobile app, which is available for the iPhone or Android phones. Organization has never been this much fun!

Make Your Own Personal Dashboard

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:03:25 -0500

Netvibes allows you to gather all your favorite stuff off the web and put it on one page, which they call a dashboard. Every time you open your dashboard it will update for you. Netvibes allows you to have a public as well as private dashboard, where you can manage and update your Facebook and Twitter accounts right there. With 180,000 widgets to choose from you are able to cover every subject you can think of, including science, sports and movies.

WiseGeek

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:02:35 -0500

Search over 120,000 articles in 27 categories for answers to your questions. I opened the Technology and Gadgets section (3,065 articles) to find a HUGE two-column list of questions, such as " What is a megapixel?" "What is a digital notepad?" and "How do I recycle a cell phone?" Other categories include The United States, History and Government, Finance and Investing and The World. There is also a blog and widgets you can put on your website. WiseGEEK looks like a very helpful site.

24 Famous People Who Have Been Teachers

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:57:25 -0500

John Adams (Former President)
Alexander Graham Bell (Inventor)
Dan Blocker (Actor-Bonanza)
Billy Crystal (Comedian-Actor)
Sheryl Crow (Singer-Songwriter)
Tony Danza (Actor)
Roberta Flack (Singer)
Robert Frost (Poet)
Art Garfunkel (Simon & Garfunkel)
Sir William Golding (Author)
Dennis Green (Former Minnesota Vikings Football Coach)
Andy Griffith (Actor)
Lyndon B. Johnson (Former President)
Stephen King (Author)
Kris Kristofferson (Singer-Actor)
Spike Lee (Movie Director-Writer)
Kal Penn (Actor)
Mr. T. (Actor)
J.K. Rowling (Author)
Gene Simmons (KISS)
Sylvester Stallone (Actor)
STING (Singer-Songwriter)
Oprah Winfrey (Talk Show Host-Businesswoman)
Ron Wood (Rolling Stones)

Valentine's Day Resources For Class

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:20:03 -0500

I've put together a nice list for you to use on Monday. Mainly for young students, there a a few activities you can do in middle or high school. Have fun!

If you are enjoying the site, please pass on our link to your friends and colleagues: http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/index.html

Media Specialist...Teacher-Librarians- Check Out These Resources

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:33:58 -0500

I've expanded this section to include media center management, blogs, lesson plans library magazines, organizations and sites.
Well, after all, I AM a media specialist.....

15 Free Alternatives to MS Office

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:33:53 -0500

AbiWord- open-source word processing program runs on Windows, Mac and most Linux systems; layout looks like MS Office.

Atlantis Nova- basic word processor for Windows computers; download required.

GnomeOffice- suite of apps which can be used for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations; for Windows computers.

GOffice- offers word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and desktop publishing; use right in your browser.

Google Docs- if you have a Gmail account, you can use the documents section to create documents, presentations, forms or drawings; download your file as a Word document or RTF; (rich text file) use in your browser and save in your Google Docs.

Jarte- "A free word processor based on the Microsoft WordPad word processing engine built into Windows."

KOffice- online open source software includes KWord, KSpread and KPresenter; works on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Lotus Symphony- Windows download; includes Lotus Symphony Documents, Lotus Symphony Spreadsheets, Lotus Symphony Presentations.

NeoOffice- made for Mac computers; includes word processing, spreadsheet and presentation; download required; also available for Android smartphones.

Open Office- looks just like MS Office 2003; download required; (about 148 MB) Windows only.

OxygenOffice- more professional version of OpenOffice; has templates and clip art; download required.

QJot- word processor for Windows which can open MS Word files; you can save the program on your flash drive to carry with you.

SSuite Office Software- free downloads for Windows computers; many different free versions available.

ThinkFree Online- share and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations on or offline; convert a file to pdf format; edit a MS Office document online; manage files from your mobile phone with an account.

Zoho- like Google Docs, with writer, spreadsheet, presentation offered for free. Zoho writer allows collaboration.

New Teacher Forum is up and ready!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:32:17 -0500

Yesterday I found out about a really easy way to embed a forum on my site: Tal.ki. I registered through my Twitter account, (there are many other choices) copied the code to embed the forum and poof! All done. I welcome all of you to participate by asking questions, commenting and starting discussions.

Top 100 Technology Blogs For Teachers

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:38:42 -0500

Looking for technology integration ideas? This list of 100 blogs should be a great place to start. If you want technology integration resources on a smaller scale, here's my section on this site.

The JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:38:03 -0500

Four interactive exhibits highlight this wonderful site, which has biographies of J.F.K. and his family members, speeches, a media gallery, an online research center with digital archives and a lot more. It's an amazing tribute to the youngest man ever elected as president of the United States.

Fake Facebook Wall Generator

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:33:34 -0500

With Facebook blocked at your school, how can you get students to create fake walls? MyFakewall is a great alternative which looks like Facebook and can be used by students to create walls for famous people in history. Here's one which was made for Christopher Columbus. Looks like a fun way for kids to do a biography on someone! Thanks to Free Technology For Teachers for the post.

Libox Offers No Limit to Your HD Media Storage

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:32:57 -0500

As a free service which "syncs your media collection across your computers and streams it to any browser or mobile device", Libox looks very inviting. It claims that it does not add, copy, delete or upload any files to the Internet, just that it remembers where you have them stored on your hard drive. The only question I have relates to the security which is available at that free price. Download is necessary.

The Photo Encyclopedia Which is Constantly Growing

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:02:01 -0500

With over 44,000 articles and close to 662,000 photos, Fotopedia is the first collaborative photo encyclopedia. I tried a search on the Wright Brothers and received many results for pages and photo, including other choices for search terms, including Wright Brothers Day, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Wright Brothers flights of 1909. Just like with a Google search. you have to be careful what you click on, because Frank Lloyd Wright was an architect, not one of the Wright Brothers who built a plane. Since none of the results matched what I was looking for, I then clicked on Wright Brothers flights of 1909, which brought me to a question: was the Wikipedia article below relevant to the article I wished to create? It also asked me if I wanted to add photos. There was a map of Kitty Hawk at the end of the article. This project is a collaborative effort; people are constantly adding things to the encyclopedia. This made me see that this project was far from complete, as it couldn't give me what I needed in this search. Perhaps a different topic would have yielded better results. Patience, I told myself. This is a great concept; it just needs time to build its collection. It's on the back burner for now and I'll revisit it in a few months.

Positive Discipline Strategies Yield Quick Results

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:57:27 -0500

Here's a helpful video from Edutopia which can help teachers hold their students accountable for their behavior.

Sift Through Your Text and View the Word Cloud

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:56:35 -0500

Here's a program I'm sure will assist English Language Learners with vocabulary. Once you enter your text, WordSift analyzes it and creates a word cloud of the most used words. You can select individual words and WordSift will provide you with images, videos and a visual thesaurus (word web) for that word.

Change Plain Presentations With MyBrainShark

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:55:34 -0500

Take your plain PowerPoint presentation and add your voice. Narrate. Upload a video and describe it. Or just add your voice to photographs. That's what MyBrainshark will allow you to do. Then you can share your presentation with the world. A free account will let you do all these things. MyBrainshark Pro adds features which I feel will appeal more to businesses than educational organizations.

90+ Videos For Tech. & Media Literacy

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:24:51 -0500

Scoop.it Collects Inofrmation For You

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:24:01 -0500

Sounds easy. Create a topic and Scoop.it will proceed to find you links on the Internet which are related to your topic. If you are interested in trying out the free program, click here for an invitation. Thanks to Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a Cyberhero for the post.

http://cyber-kap.blogspot.com/

Tha Scantron Alternative

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:34:58 -0500

Tired of those expensive Scantron forms? Worrying about the machine breaking down right in the middle of your grading a test? With Dataport, teachers can have "bubble sheets at their fingertips!" The best part is that it is free. Currently, the site is accepting people through invite only, but don't despair; if you answer their short survey you will be given priority over the wait-listed people. Why not give it a try?

The Civil War in Four Minutes

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:33:06 -0500

Here's an excellent video which tells the story of the Civil War with animation and music which is perfect for that time in history. Thanks to Ken Halla, history teacher and blogger. (U.S. History Teachers Blog)

Students Will Like This Multimedia Encyclopedia

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:32:23 -0500

I posted this Wednesday on Twitter, and noticed that many people are talking about it. Here's my take: With short visual presentations, I feel that Qwiki will be more interesting to students than Wikipedia. But just like Wikipedia, entries can be edited by registered users, so information might not be as reliable. So, that said, you can always create your own Qwiki for a class.

TEDBooks Debuts

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:31:15 -0500

Available as Kindle single downloads, TED Books are a bargain at $2.99 each. They are just long enough to read at a single sitting. You can find The Happiness Manifesto, Homo Evolutis, and Beware Dangerism on Amazon.com. If you don't own a Kindle you can still read these books on your smartphone or iPad if it has the Kindle App loaded.

Blogging for Elementary and Middle School

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:53:28 -0500

Here's a really easy, safe site for your students to blog. Kidblog.org was designed for elementary and middle school teachers and students, and requires no student email addresses. The interface for the blog is very easy to navigate and teachers have control over privacy settings, i.e. who can read the student posts, post approval etc. Mashable.com rated Kidblog the #5 social media tool for teachers.

How Do You Use VoiceThread in the Classroom?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:51:56 -0500

Here's an actual VoiceThread with teachers talking about ways that they have used the online program in their classrooms. I personally used VoiceThread last summer in a class I took online. It is very easy to use. Thank you Shelly Terrell for sharing on Twitter.

Taking Notes Just Became Easier

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:50:19 -0500

Created by high school senior Shantanu Bala, Quicklyst aids students in the taking of notes by assisting them with organization. Other features include access to Wikipedia and the Merriam-Webster dictionary and the ability to study using a Kindle, smartphone or iPad. Teachers will also find this program useful when taking notes at meetings or PD workshops. Getting started does not require registration. Thanks to iLearn Technology for the post.

ThinkQuest International Competition 2011

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:03:10 -0500

Want to challenge your students? The ThinkQuest International Competition will allow them to utilize critical thinking, communication and technology skills as they solve a real-world problem. Entries can be as a ThinkQuest Project, Application Development or Digital Media Event. There are several age divisions, covering up to age 22. The early submission date is April 27, 2011, with winners being announced on June 22, 2011. With great prizes to be offered, this competition is sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation. Click here to view the tutorial.

Looking to Share Certain Parts of Your YouTube Video?

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:58:24 -0500

SnipSnip.it allows you to use parts of a YouTube video in class. It's an easy three step process:

1. insert your URL
2. snip
3. your new URL will appear for the "snipped" video

Understand Life Outside Your Home

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:26:41 -0500

If It Were My Home is a site which shows how life is in countries around the world. Students can use the country comparison tool to see how people live in other countries compared to theirs and the visualization tool to understand how disaster impacts lives.

Readable Results From Twurdy

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:59:52 -0500

Here's a great search which provides results by reading level. Using Google's search engine, Twurdy "reads" pages and rates the readability level of that page. EXAMPLE: I searched "information literacy" and waited roughly 40 seconds for Twurdy to process my search. Results? Eight pages which were color-coated (shades of the same color) from easier to read to harder to read. I was able to change the chart to show approximate ages for each web page result. By the way, in case you're interested in how Twurdy got it's name, the site says it "comes from a play on words with the question "Too Wordy?"

The 3 A's of Awesome

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:14:00 -0500

Neil Pasricha talks about attitude, awareness and authenticity and how optimism will help you lead an awesome life. His blog, 1000 Awesome Things won the 14th annual Webby Awards and each day presents another awesome thing in life. Examples: "the smell of a library", "when someone already highlighted your textbook". Neil's book, The Book of Awesome, can be purchased here:
http://www.amazon.com/Book-Awesome-Bakery-Finding-Brilliant/dp/0399156518/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295402682&sr=8-1

Click! A Brief History of Computing

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:01:19 -0500

LIFE Magazine has put together a great slide show which shows us how computers evolved.

Concerned About the Environment?

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:51:09 -0500

Shout invites you and your students to get involved by sharing, collaborating and interacting with others online. The website provides online events, access to Microsoft's Partners in Learning Network and six areas referred to as "shouts", which includes connecting live with experts in the field. Partners in this venture include the Smithsonian Institution, TakingITGlobal and Microsoft Partners in Learning.

Makeuseof.com's 20+ Free Calendars & Planners

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:59:15 -0500

I love this site because they always have such great information. Makeuseof.com has posted "Best of" and "How to" lists, provides guides, including The Complete Guide to Twitter, An Idiot's Guide to Photoshop and more. This 20+ listing provides downloads for 12 page calendars, one page calendars, a monitor strip, (yes, a year-at-a-glance calendar which you can stick above your monitor) a bookmark calendar and much more. These are hardly ordinary calendars; they are creative and colorful. I'm sure there is something for everyone here.

Stories About Primary Sources

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:37:41 -0500

Awesome Stories offers a large collection of document which cover biographies, trials, sports, religion to name a few topics. Started in 1999, the site uses experts who approve the stories, and teachers who have given their input as well. Lesson plans, slide shows, videos images and audio clips are stored in their archives. Awesome Stories has been recognized by the National Institute for Literacy, CNN, NPR, USA Today and others. The best part of all is that it's free.

Collaborate on a Photo Album to Produce...

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:56:17 -0500

...a muvee (it's their term for movie) with music. Students can use this when working on a project, as it's a great alternative to PowerPoint. Visit their site to view a video about Shwup.

Answer Garden

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:54:45 -0500

Answer Garden is a "minimal tool for maximum feedback." It's great for online brainstorming or you can use it as a poll. See my website to add your thoughts:
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/index.html

Gifted Classroom Ideas

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:50:57 -0500

Byrdseed Gifted is a website created by a gifted teacher named Ian (no last named given) who shares lesson ideas, links/resources, technology articles and social emotional articles. He also has a free pdf entitled "Improve Your Gifted Classroom: 7 Ways in 7 Days."

Meet, Share & Collaborate

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:49:57 -0500

Teachers will find that the Adobe Education Exchange is THE place to go for learning how to integrate Adobe software into the classroom. With lesson plans covering everything from educational practices to math to eLearning, there is something for everyone. It's free to join and well worth it!

Here's a Site Like TED Talks

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:02:48 -0500

The 99% website has articles, tips, and videos which deal with creativity on some level. Here's a sample below, with Jay O'Callahan, who talks about how storytelling "taps into our imagination".

http://the99percent.com/videos/6857/Jay-OCallahan-The-Power-of-Storytelling

School Library Media Kids for K-6

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:01:23 -0500

SlimeKids is a cute site which is great for elementary media specialists to add to their resources. Divided into sections for games, book reviews, book trailers, authors and reference, it is easy to navigate and is very visually appealing to young kids. It can also be helpful to those media specialists who needs ideas for setting up their own school library media center website.

How to Make an Infographic

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:33:53 -0500

In November, I had a posting about how useful infographics could be in the classroom. There is a nice section on my website for creating infographics and a listing of resources for infographics. Today I came across a video which shows how the Golden Parachutes infographic was made in Photoshop. It was so good I had to share it with you. The completed project can be viewed here:
http://www.wallstats.com/blog/how-to-make-an-infographic-video/

An Encyclopedia with a Video Twist

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:32:27 -0500

Encyclomedia is a video encyclopedia which offers free video clips with everything from Martin Luther King, Jr. to The Great Barrier Reef. Interesting concept.

30 Hours of Free Professional Development

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:18:03 -0500

Edublogs is sponsoring the first Teacher Challenge, which gives teachers the opportunity to "kick start their blogging". There are beginners' and advanced activities, depending on your level of expertise. Collaboration will take place on an open discussion forum. Are you a pro at blogging? You might want to sign up as a mentor.

The Truth About Alcoholism

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:16:56 -0500

This is a great infographic to use in junior or senior high health classes. It was produced by Medical Insurance.org.

Argument Wars

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:16:22 -0500

Compete against another lawyer in a Supreme Court case. Five cases are available to choose from. Students will enjoy Argument Wars.

Today's Updates and New Stuff

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:42:35 -0500

Math Teacher Resources (updated & new)
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/hs-resources2.html#Anchor-Mathematics-5185

Media Specialists' Resources (updated & new)
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/hs-resources2.html#Anchor-Media-52467

Science Teachers' Resources (updated & new)
hs-resources.html#Anchor-Science-53377

CopyPasteCharacter is Awesome!

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:37:43 -0500

I don't know about you, but I have found it annoying to add certain characters or symbols to a document or webpage because I can never remember the keyboard combination for that character. CopyPasteCharacter has around 130+ popular characters, and all you have to do is click on the character you need and it is automatically on the clipboard and ready for pasting! ☺

Got a Flip Camera?

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:38:44 -0500

I found this great presentation in a newsletter I regularly receive from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Tom Barrett shows 45 ways to use video in your class. The presentation is here. I also have a new section of resources for using digital video in the classroom here: http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/technology.html#dvideo

The Project Continues...

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:37:29 -0500

I am happy to announce that I have totally redesigned the site map page! With so many links, it was a tedious task, but it's just the beginning. I have been adding, updating and correcting day and night. (well, it seems that way)

updated ---Business Education
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/hs-resources.html#Anchor-Business-11481

new ---Create Comics Online
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/technology.html#comics

More Updates and New Stuff

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:15:36 -0500

UPDATED:
Clip Art, Fonts, Graphics, Icons, Stock Photos
Fundraising Resources

NEW:
Digital Storytelling

Check the site map to see what has been updated or added!

In With the New, Update the Old.......

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:02:47 -0500

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you enjoyed your week off and are ready to get back to the classroom on Monday. Here is a list of the changes I made to the web site this week. More to follow:

updated
Free Resources page under miscellaneous and storage
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/free.html

Social Networking Tools- addition of many Twitter and Facebook resources for teachers
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/technology.html#socialnetworking

new
Backchanneling Resources
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/hs-resources2.html#backchannel

Forensic Science Resources and Lesson Plans
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/hs-resources2.html#forensic

Problem Solving Resources
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/hs-resources2.html#probsolv

Technology Integration
http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/technology.html#techintegration

Anne Frank, The Graphic Biography

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:12:51 -0500

If you would like to introduce your students to The Diary of Anne Frank, this graphic biography is a great place to start. Here's the direct link to the book: http://goo.gl/YF77c

Greeting Cards and Updates

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:05:26 -0500

In case you've already noticed, I haven't been posting as much as usual. That's because I am taking this holiday vacation to update my web site, something I really need to do. In the meantime, I thought I'd pass on a cute site which you can use for making greeting cards, slideshows, collages, photo albums and scrapbooks. Smilebox has over 1,000 templates and music for you to use.....and it's FREE. Hope you all have a safe, happy, healthy new year!

12,000 Newspapers From Around the Globe

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:19:49 -0500

The world's 400 largest cities are represented on Newspapers24.com, with just about every language covered. This is a great resource for any world language teacher.

Tech Ease Provides Assistance for Teachers

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:06:33 -0500

With an easy-to-use interface, Tech Ease makes it easy for teachers to get answers to common questions they might have. There are tutorials, chat, information about sharing, saving, scanning and managing technology in the classroom. Thanks to Educational Technology Guy for this resource.

Teaching Students About Plagiarism

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:55:59 -0500

Here's another great video short made on xtranormal's site--- "The Principal and the Lazy Plagiarist". Perhaps some of your students can relate to this young man. I'm always looking for new ways to show my students what it means to plagiarize...

Where Did the Presidents Go to College?

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:53:24 -0500

Do your students know that ten of our presidents did not graduate from college? Or that our current president, Barack Obama graduated from Harvard Law School? This wonderful infographic is a great way to teach classes about which presidents had a law degree, medical degree or business degree, as well as what political party they were affiliated with.

Google Body Browser

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:46:07 -0500

Anatomy classes will find this amazing: 3D rendering of the human body.
Zoom in and out; explore all systems of the body. HTML5 allows you to view the rendering without needing Flash or Shockwave. Viewing must be made in Google Chrome.

Wanna See Why Google Docs is Awesome?

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:45:13 -0500

Take a look at the collaborative document process..........

Explaining RSS

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:05:39 -0500

Many of you have asked what exactly RSS is and why it is such a great tool. RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication" and it acts as a news feed for all the sites you wish to follow. Let's say, for example that you have close to thirty sites that you follow on a daily basis. Going to each site would take loads of time, but if all your sites let you know when they were updated via this news stream, wouldn't that save you loads of time? You bet it would. The first thing you need is a reader. Here are some choices: http://hebig.org/blog/002955.php (If you have a Gmail account, use Google Reader.) Every time you come to a site you would like to subscribe to, they must have an orange or blue RSS symbol or something that indicates you can subscribe to the site. Here is a video from Common Craft which explains RSS in Plain English. (see article link)

Famous Failures

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:23:44 -0500

Are your students in need of a bit of self-confidence? Are they feeling like failures? Show them this short video and I bet they will think differently.

First Nomination, First Runner Up!

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:19:36 -0500

I am so proud to announce that tonight I won an Edublog Award as First Runner Up for the Best Library Blog. The other librarians nominated with me are all incredible educators and I am humbled just for being nominated. Thanks to all who voted for my blog! Here is a list of all the winners.

Smallest Library in the World

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:18:18 -0500

Somerset, England converted an old red phone booth into a library. The collection is a little over 100 books and music CDs. Take a look here to see people lined up outside the "library" waiting to go in. Incredibly quaint, don't you think?

Looking For Beautiful Photos?

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:39:12 -0500

National Geographic's Image Collection has over 11 million images which covers the world from the end of the 19th century to the first decade of the 21st century. Categories include animals, history, people and culture, science and space and underwater.

Free Web Tool Listing is Excellent

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:38:23 -0500

As a member of Classroom 2.0, I come across interesting articles all the time. Although this list was originally posted in 2008, I'm sure there are many of you who will be finding out about these tools for the first time. John Costilla has divided his list into a dozen categories, including organization and collaboration, Google, (yes, a full section just for Google) templates and lesson plans, online libraries and activities. If you are new to Web 2.0 or the Internet searching/research and want a great list to start with, this is the one for you.

University of Wisconsin-Stout Offers Two Great Courses For Media Specialists

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:25:05 -0500

I was very fortunate to take two terrific courses online which were taught by Winona, MN Media Specialist Mary Alice Anderson. Not only was Mrs. Anderson thorough in her lessons, she was always available through e-mail to answer any question I had. The first course I took was "Innovations and Opportunities for Media Specialists" and the second one I took this past summer was "Teaching Information Literacy Using Primary Sources". As a media specialist, I found these two classes invaluable. I'm able to utilize the information learned and work collaboratively with my teachers. Each course is 3 graduate credits. If you are a classroom teacher interested in online courses at Stout, you can browse their list. I rarely recommend classes on my blog, but Mrs. Anderson's classes were excellent.

Say Thanks to Our Troops

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:21:28 -0500

A great project for your students is to send a free printed postcard to the troops who are serving overseas. All they have to do is select one of the online designs (made by young kids) and add their message. After hitting the send button, the postcard is off in the mail. Let's see if we can warm their holiday season away from home. Xerox is partnering with a list of other companies to support Let's Say Thanks.

Watch Documentaries For Free

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:48:06 -0500

With over 200 films including "Sicko", "The Men Who Killed Kennedy", "Supersize Me", "Bowling For Columbine" and "Eyes on the Prize", Free Documentaries.org is a great resource for any high school classroom. I hope the site is not blocked in your school.

WebQuests Can Spur Student Interest in Class

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:17:49 -0500

Our digital learners are always on the Internet. They are connected to their phones. So it would seem only natura lfor them to participate in a webquest as a learning experience. I have put together an extensive listing here which explains how teachers can locate webquests online, the webquest creation, templates, lists and subject-specific webquests by grade. I'm sure everyone can find something to use.

January 20 Webinar-Tech 4 U: Technology Programs For Every User

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:59:35 -0500

Middle school librarian Megan Fink will talk about web applications which teachers can use in their classrooms or after-school programs. Cost is #$39 for YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) members, $49 for other individuals and $195 for group registration.

If you enjoy this website, please vote for us: Edublog Awards- http://edublogawards.com/2010awards/best-librarian-library-edublog-2010/

LiveSlides Makes Web Conferencing Easy

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:57:01 -0500

In 3 easy steps, you can make a presentation to an unlimited number of your colleagues. The best part is that there are no downloads necessary. Merely upload your slides, pick a URL and send the link to the people you want to view your presentation. Oh, and it's FREE. LiveSlides is worth a look.

Your Virtual Research Assistant

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:52:42 -0500

Zotero is a site which I highly recommend to my students and colleagues who are attending graduate school. Since the program "lives in your browser", you simply download the extension and then restart your browser. Zotero assists you in collecting, organizing, citing (it extracts the bibliographic information for you!) and syncing your information between many computers.

Let's Crate

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:46:43 -0500

With only three steps, you can upload your files and share the link with your friends. Let's Crate allows you up to 20 MB per crate. It's a great way to share files with colleagues, students or parents. Thanks to David Andrade (Educational Technology Guy) for the post.

Writers Can Write and Connect on Figment

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:21:32 -0500

Young people who enjoy reading and writing should take a look at Figment. Beginning today, this free platform will be up and running on the Internet, and kids are invited to write poems, short stories or novels to submit and share with others online. Collaboration on projects is also encouraged. Work which is uploaded to the site will receive feedback. Thanks to Joyce Valenza for tweeting about this.

Photos of Baby Animals on Zooborns

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:20:34 -0500

From aardvarks to zebras, Zooborns showcases the cutest photos of baby animals on one site. Browse by animal or sort by zoo and aquarium. Even your students will be crying out oooh's and aah's when they see these adorable creatures.

Another Online Bulletin Board For Collaboration

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:34:46 -0500

Stixy allows you to create "Stixyboards" and share them with your colleagues. Drag, drop and release documents, photos or notes into the free-form design, which is very easy to use and navigate. You can then share your Stixyboard with the people you choose, keeping each of your Stixyboards separate from each other. The adding of tags helps you to sort your list of Stixyboard later. Stixy offers a lot of flexibility, in that you can change colors, fonts and font sizes with a quick click of your mouse. For other collaborative tools, click here under my Web. 2.0 list: http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/technology.html#collaboration

A Few Little-Known Educator Discounts

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:24:05 -0500

I was talking with some colleagues the other day about all the discounts that are out there for us through NEA. Surprisingly, not many of them were aware of the two special dollar saving deals I am about to share with you. First is the product discount for educators from Bose. Yes, THAT Bose. In fact, pricing is so secretive that you have to call this number to inquire and place your order: 1.800.353.4207. http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/about/education/educators_direct_group/index.jsp

The National Educators Discount Program from FedEx/Kinkos will give you 15% off on most of their products and services. Simply fill out the online application and you will receive your card in the mail.https://psg.kinkos.com/educator/

You can find a more extensive listing of discounts on NEA's member benefits site.

Edutopia's Weekly Giveaway

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:13:06 -0500

Edutopia's bundle of Google books will be given away to five winners at the end of this week. This package is worth $109.85 and isis geared mainly towards middle school age students. (Google Tools for Teaching and Learning covers grades 3-12) Good luck!

100 Awesome Search Engines For Bibliophiles

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:12:25 -0500

Love to read? Can't wait to get your hands on the next book? Check out this huge listing of search engines which will assist you in finding your books. There are 9 categories, covering subject areas such as sharing and swapping, literature, online books, shopping and research.

Footnote Has Over 70 Million Original Documents

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:56:52 -0500

Locate information by historical year, or browse their 8 collections, including The Civil War, The Holocaust Collection, Vietnam Wall and the Newspapers Archive, which houses historical comics and vintage ads. Footnote is a wonderful site!

Visit 76 Different Museums Without Leaving Your Classroom

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:56:03 -0500

I've put together this long list by dividing it into 4 categories: Art & Our Culture, History, Miscellaneous, Natural History and Science & Technology. With school budgets being slashed every day, isn't it nice to take your class on a virtual tour where it won't cost a dime?

The Week in Rap Form Flocabulary

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:41:34 -0500

One year ago I mentioned the site Flocabulary, which uses hip-hop music to teach students vocabulary. Well, here's their sister site The Week in Rap, which gives a review of the week's news stories through rap music.

Daily Infographic

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:40:50 -0500

I don't know about you, but I am a very visual person. This site presents information in the form of a giant graphic and these 'infographics' are excellent. With 24 categories, you are sure to find something to use in the classroom. Thanks to Michael Zimmer of the Pursuit of Technology Integration Happiness for the tweet.

Caption and Subtitle Videos

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:29:52 -0500

Created by a group of volunteers, Universal Subtitles allows you to add captions to your own video or a video you import from YouTube and other sources. Hearing impaired students as well as ESL students will benefit from having subtitles imbedded in their class videos. There is no download and it's easy to use. Best of all, it's free to use!

What Do Other Countries Serve Their Kids For Lunch?

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:14:14 -0500

Here's a look at 11 sample lunches from around the globe, including Japan, China, India, South Korea, United Kingdom, West Africa, France, Tailand, Taiwan, the United States and Italy. This is a very interesting blog segment from Tripbase.com.

5 Alternatives to PowerPoint

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:13:09 -0500

Well, I'm back from my mini vacation........

ReadWriteWeb's channel ReadWriteBiz had a great posting today on other web-based alternatives to PowerPoint. (If you are a Mac user, you probably have used Keynote) The 5 listed are Prezi, SlideRocket, 280 Slides, Google Docs Presentations and Zoho Show.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:35:25 -0500

Here are some ideas for elementary school teachers, including coloring pages, books and even a turkey hunt. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Everyone Loves Free Stuff

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:34:39 -0500

I've compiled a page of all sorts of free stuff, including software, worksheets, tech stuff etc. which are all FREE.

Search 30,000 Digitized Images For Free

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:33:55 -0500

With subjects as diverse as African-American Cartoons, American History, Clothing and Dress, Fur Fashions, Native Americans and Slave Ships, these 80+ year old images are part of an incredible collection. This picture collection was created in 1915.

Another Great Collaboration Tool

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:33:10 -0500

Writeboard allows you to write, share and revise a document with others. Other collaborative Web 2.0 tools can be found here: http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/technology.html#web20

Bing vs. Google

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:32:00 -0500

Try your search with Bing vs. Google, and your results will be shown side by side. I tried about ten searches and the results were varied. Sometime Google brought more results; sometimes it was Bing. See for yourself.

University of Wisconsin-Stout's Newsletter

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:24:22 -0500

I've taken a few classes from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and found their tech tips newsletters to be filled with wonderful
resources. I had been receiving this information via e-mail, but anyone can access the newsletters online. Although they don't have an RSS feed for the page, you can always stop by every month to read online. They also have archived their newsletters back to 2008.

EduTecher's Change the World Challenge

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:06:13 -0500

EduTecher is a wonderful site with instructional videos, links and a blog. Find sites by subject or grade level. Click to learn about how we can change the world. (The 1 cent challenge ends on Thanksgiving Day.)

Rare Book Room

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:04:17 -0500

Around 400 books can be found here, from issues of Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac to original handwritten scores from Beethoven and Mozart. You can also view a first edition of the Sonnets by Shakespeare. The Rare Book Room is a 'rare' find.

My Most Popular Twitter Posts So Far....I Just Started Tweeting

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:05:59 -0500

Although I usually post 1-2 items on my blog every day, there are dozens of things I haved shared on Twitter because it is so much easier to do from any Internet-ready computer or smartphone. Each day has seen around 20 posts. The most recent popular ones are below:

The Future of Tech According to Kids: Immersive, Intuitive, and Surprisingly Down-to-Earth | The Committed Sardine http://su.pr/1SFtpl

Don't Leave Schools Without School Librarians- http://goo.gl/ZIz8P

Top 100 Tools for Learning 2010 http://bit.ly/cZDsH2

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Internet-Using Educators- http://su.pr/9TIVvA

Creative Ways College Students Cheat in School- bet my high school kids know these: http://su.pr/7lyhW3

A Sign of the Times

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:36:12 -0500

My Nominations for the 2010 Edublog Awards

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:35:02 -0500

Best Educational Tech Support Blog: The Edublogger

Best Individual Tweeter: Larry Ferlazzo

Best New Blog: Hack Education

Best Resource Sharing Blog: Free Technology For Teachers

Best School Administrator Blog: Connected Principals

I am honored to have been nominated myself this year for the category of Best Library/Librarian Blog. Thank you, Michael Zimmer, blogger of The Pursuit of Technology Integration Happiness!

My Twitter Stream is Now on My Website

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:59:05 -0500

Since I post many things on Twitter which I do not enter on my blog, you can follow all my Twitter streams when you visit my website!

Homework, Study & Research Help for Your Students

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:56:47 -0500

I have a very extensive listing for homework, study skills & research help on my school's media center website. The section is divided up as follows: homework, miscellaneous links, research help, study skills and test taking. One of my favorites: BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper, which began 14 years ago when BJ's site was hosted by Discovery Education. Now that he has graduated college, he has another site for students who are heading to college: BJ Pinchbeck's College Companion. Both are excellent sites! My school site too! I mean, three!

Checking a Word Document for its Reading Level

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:20:01 -0500

How many times have you written a handout for your students and wanted to make sure that it was on their reading level? I put together a guide which walks you step-by-step through the process for Windows and Macintosh computers.

Home Libraries Aid Students in Their Academic Success

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:24:47 -0500

Tom Jacobs has written an article which tells how important it is for a family to have a home library. Twenty-seven nations provided statistics for a study he writes about, which showed that in "China, a child whose parents own 500 books will average 6.6 more years of education than a comparable child from a book-less home". The researchers also reported that "regardless of how many books the family already has, each addition to a home library helps the children get a little farther in school". Here is the full article.

Project Information Literacy Report on College Students' Research Skills

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:23:34 -0500

Hack Education's site has an eye-opening review of Project Information Literacy's report "how college students evaluste and use information in the digital age". Although students said that they utilized research skills they had learned in high school, only 11% said thaey consulted a librarian. Another suprising thing was that when collaborating on a project, very few students said that they had used Web 2.0 tools. Wow. With such a plethora of free tools out there (here's a list I put together: http://www.jgreller.net/Teachers/technology#web20) I find that hard to believe. But I'm also shocked at how many of my high school students don't even know how to search for a book in the library media center.

Teaching Students How to Evaluate Websites

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:47:58 -0500

It's very important that students understand how to tell if a website is credible or not. Too often, Google is the trusted search engine and students feel if a site is listed there it can be trusted. Below is a video I have used to show students what to look for when they are on a given website. After you preview the video, I have listed several websites which are hoaxes. Give your students a list which includes the sites below with some real sites. (I chose those which didn't have the best design but were legitimate.) See if your students can tell the difference between the real sites and the fake ones. My students had a lot of fun with the exercise.

The Fake Sites:

Buy Dehydrated Water- if your students don't know the meaning of the word "dehydrated", they will believe this is a real site.
http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/

Dog Island- with photos, rates, press, products and a weather forcast box, this site really looks like the real thing. Can your students see through the slick design?
http://www.thedogisland.com/

Driver's License Search- everyone in your class will be fooled until they get to the end of the license search.
http://www.license.shorturl.com/

Sellafield Zoo- where wildlife has a half-life.....because it boasts it's own nuclear power plant!
http://www.brookview.karoo.net/Sellafield_Zoo/

The White House- the links connect to the REAL White House, so will your students understand how to spot the differences in the URLs?
http://www.whitehouse.net/

Yoga Kitty- a step-by-step guide to enhancing your life and your kitty's life through yoga. They even have a store where you can buy a Yoga Kitty mousepad or mug.
http://www.yogakitty.com/

Asia for Educators Provides Resources for all Levels

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:55:45 -0500

With resources organized by time period, Asia for Educators covers from 4000BCE to the 21st century. Modules include Living in the Chinese Cosmos, The Mongols in World History and East Asia in Geographic Perspective. There are timelines, primary sources, lesson plans and links for professional development courses.

Nominations Open for 2010 Edublog Awards

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:54:59 -0500

With 23 categories, including best individual blog, best class blog, best teacher blog and most influential blog post, this year's nominations require only two steps: write a post on your own blog which links back the Edublogs Awards homepage and email Edublogs the link to you post. I will post my nominations within the next few weeks. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 3, the voting ends Dec. 14 and the award ceremony is Dec. 15.

Search Histories & Timelines on History World

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:52:28 -0500

Here's a site where the aim is to "make world history more easily accessible through interactive narratives and timelines". Currently there are 300 narratives and around 10,000 events on the searchable timelines. History World is written by author Bamber Gascoigne.

Free Video Training From KATE

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:51:36 -0500

The Kentucky Academy of Technology Education is offering free training on their site for the following programs: Microsoft's Access, Excel, Office, Outlook, PhotoStory 3, PowerPoint, Windows,Windows Movie Maker and Word. Other tutorials on Google applications, interactive classroom boards or pads are included and more. Tutorials are for different grade levels. If you are interested in using Audacity, the free podcasting tool, you can view short video guides to help you learn how to use it.

Historyteacher.net

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:19:32 -0500

Maintained by history teacher Susan M. Pojer, this content rich site has tons of resources and is divided into sections including war in Iraq, American History AP, U.S. History & Government, history research tools, for history teachers, historical resources, video podcasts, web quests, historical societies/institutes, media research center, European history AP and global studies. If you teach history, Historyteacher.net is the site for you!

Digital Wish

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:18:51 -0500

If you are looking for grants or gifts involving technology items, Digital Wish offers many opportunities. You can join the web site as a teacher or as a donor. Donors can choose from the wish lists of hundreds of schools throughout the country. Teachers can browse the grants which are available, search the 24 subject areas for lesson plans which implement technology or read stories on their blog about how teachers are using technology in the classroom.

My Day Job...

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:45:56 -0500

This is the website which I designed and maintain for my students in 7th-12th grade. Thousands of links include a "What's New" section which is updated weekly.

Virtual Cell Animations

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:32:07 -0500

The Molecular and Cellular Biology Learning Center has put together an archive of animated colorful cellular and molecular processes. Major funding was provided by the National Science Foundation, with additional support from Maya®, the Academy Award winning 3-D animation and effects software and the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. Honors classes in high school would benefit the most.

The Educator's Reference Desk

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:31:23 -0500

Choose your grade level or browse by subject area, including information literacy and interdisciplinary. There are currently 2,000 lesson plans here.

The Gateway to 20th Century Skills

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:30:41 -0500

40,000 plus educational resources here!

Animated GIFs Are Easy to Make Online

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:01:14 -0400

As an avid Photoshop user, I have used it to make my animated GIFs. With Picasion, anyone can make an animated GIF online for free. You can upload your images from your computer or import them from Flickr or Picasa Web.Picasion also makes it really easy to then post your GIF to Facebook, MySpace Digg etc.

Uncompress Your Files Online

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:00:27 -0400

Wobzip scans your compressed file for any viruses. You can unzip files at school, work or anywhere you have an Internet connection. Yes, that means uncompressing that file from a URL.

Almost Every File Format in the World!

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:59:43 -0400

Wondering what that strange suffix is at the end of your file name? You are bound to find it on this site, from A-Z. Very useful bookmark for the future.

Using Political Cartoons in the Classroom

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:56:14 -0400

I originally mentioned this site in March 2008, but it deserves another nod. With close to thirty columnists and bloggers and an array of cartoonists from all over the globe, this is an excellent site for students to be introduced to current events. Everything from the Republican takeover to the rescued Chilean miners are presented as cartoons. The site has a teacher guide, which provides lesson plans for elementary, middle and high school students. Daryl Cagle's Political Cartoonists Index is well worth a look!

13 Alternative Search Engines That Find What Google Can't

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:55:29 -0400

Many of my students think that all they need is Google to solve all their searching. Not. Sometimes you might need to search for a certain type of music you saw on tv, or clips from hundreds of video/television providers, covering world news, business or sports. Two of the most interesting engines on this list includes Quotiki, which searches quotations, and What's Open, which provides a map interface and lets you know how late a store, a mall or a restaurant is open. What's Open is fairly new, so they are adding locations every day.

Just How Massive is Google, Anyway?

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:47:54 -0400

You love them. I wish I had purchased their stock when they first went public. Here is a fact-filled poster with information you probably didn't know about Google.

What 1 Gigabyte of Storage Looked Like 20 Years Ago

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:47:09 -0400

Yes, that's the "older" storage on the left......and today you can store 1 gig on the little card being held on the right. Amazing how two decades changes things!

36 Unique Beautiful Resume Designs

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:13:10 -0400

Back in June of this year, I created a section for teachers who were looking for work. Today I came across JobMob, a site which has the most creative and beautiful resumes I've seen.

eCalc Offers Math Help Reference Sheets

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:12:15 -0400

Students will love these help sheets, which cover algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. There is an online version or downloadable pdf for each of the six sheets.

Bought a Kindle or a Nook Yet?

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:17:41 -0400

Check out this poster, which shows books vs. e-books in a blow-by-blow, fact vs. fact showdown. Who's the winner after round one? You'll just have to see for yourself.

Top 100 American Political Speeches of the 20th Century

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:16:52 -0400

This list was compiled by professors from the University of Wisconsin and Baylor University in Texas. Full text is available and you can download a pdf or Flash version.

Interactive Look into the Future

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:53:14 -0400

This article orignally appeared in the June 2010 issue of Scientific American. Zemi Media created an interactive version here, which shows "12 events that will change everything." Some of those events include: Polar Meltdown, Cloning of a Human and Nuclear Exchange.

YouTube Videos Blocked at Your School?

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:52:14 -0400

DownloadTube.org has created an easy way to get YouTube videos when your school has blocked the site. Just enter the URL for the blocked video and check what you'd like to convert the video to, including Windows, (.mpg) Macs, (.mov) Flash, (.flv) or iPone/iPod. (.mp4) I tried it and it works very well, but the only downside id the watermark (see above logo) remains on the upper left side of the screen throughout the video. Tomorrow I will show you how to get that YouTube video through SchoolTube. To be continued.......

Need Ideas For Your School Newspaper?

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:01:48 -0400

I've compiled a list of great resources under "Writing For a School Newspaper." I've thrown in newspaper samples from various schools.

The World's Resources By Country

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:01:05 -0400

This poster, from The Mint.com, displays a world map showing a resources from each country. Students will be able to see for example, who produces the most diamonds in the world. (it's Russia)

Cool Math Sites

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:03:14 -0400

No matter what math subject you teach, you will find stuff on this site. Cool Math Sites covers grades K-12 with puzzles, blogs, links lists, interactive whiteboard resources, lesson plans, real life applications, webquests, podcasts, videos and so much more. Several awards have been given to this site. Thanks again to Kathy Schrock for the suggestion.

Use SpeedyMarks to Create Visual Bookmarks

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:16:29 -0400

The 'ABOUT' page on the SpeedyMarks website says that you can "quickly open your favorite websites." Students who are doing research can easily gather their information by just clicking "Add" at the top left part of the screen. This will store the sites on the computer the student is working on. Storing the sites on the SpeedyMarks server requires registering, (FREE) but it will allow students collaborating on a project to access their 'marks' wherever they have Internet access. You can choose a background color from many choices. I left mine with the default black since it looked the best to me.

How to Avoid Creating a Snooze-Worthy PowerPoint Presentation

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:51:08 -0400

I saw this on the 10,000 Words blog and thought that many people would benefit from these six suggestions. If you use PowerPoint a lot in the classroom, take a look and see how to keep your students interested.

Bullies

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:14:23 -0400

All this talk about bullies made me create a pathfinder on my school's website.

10 Steps to Better Lesson Plans

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:04:38 -0400

Here's a great article that Kelly Tenkely wrote about lesson plans for TheApple. Kelly's blog, iLearn Technology is a super resource you should check out.

Vocational Information Center

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:03:50 -0400

Search for a career, technical education or related vocational learning resources here. This very a very extensive site! Thanks to Kathy Schrock's sites of the school days for this link.

100 Ways Google Can Make You a Better Educator

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:19:16 -0400

The Online Education Database has compiled a list of ways that Google can enhance your teaching experience. I personally have used Gmail to show students how they can open a zipped document from MS Word (.docx) if they have a Gmail account. (zipped filed are blocked in our school) Many assignments have been saved.

Docs Teach Offers Over 3,000 Primary Sources

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:18:24 -0400

With a list of activities to choose from, or the ability to create your own, The National Archives Experience has designed a website which is chock-full of incredible resources. Teachers can also find information on professional development workshops.

Help Your Students Become Smart Consumers

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:14:37 -0400

You Are Here is a site which was created by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to teach kids about being smarter consumers by " demonstrating the effects of advertising and the benefits of business competition." The site is very user friendly, with separate sections for students, teachers and parents. The student section is set up like a virtual mall, which is something they will enjoy.

Ten Excellent Research Resources to Use Instead of Google

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:01:53 -0400

Your students love Google. But if they have to locate trustworthy, educational sites for their research, they need to understand that Google merely finds the sites; it doesn't review them, make sure they will offer reliable information and give them resources which will acurately cover their topic. Here are ten great resources (I spoke two days ago about LibGuides) your kids never knew existed: (all links are on this page: http://goo.gl/iLIG )

Academic Info-subject guide descriptions provide relevant sites.

Bubl- selected Internet resources covering all academic areas.

Infomine- annotated academic sites and subject databases

Infotopia- educator selected sites

Intute- annotated academic sites

IPL- information you can trust

iSeek Education- search a topic or ask a question

LibGuides Community- over 100,000 pathfinders from thousands of libraries

SurfWax- search your topic and find similar, broader or narrower ones

Sweet Search- selective searches for students

Teaching the Dewey Decimal System

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:15:23 -0400

I love this game because it is the only interactive Dewey game I can use for my junior and senior high school students. Future Library-Media Council members practice from level one to the top level, which is called "Master of the Universe". When each level is completed, the student can print a certificate. Spanish version is available. Order in the Library is highly recommended.

LibGuides is an Incredible Resource!

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:15:09 -0400

What is a LibGuide? Think of it as a pathfinder; a guide which contains recommended sites etc. which would be useful for your topic. There are currently 1,675 libraries worldwide which are part of the LibGuides Community. Colleges, public libraries, K-12 libraries and special libraries all contribute to this incredible online community. Looking for World War i websites? Check out the Garibaldi Secondary School in Canada.

Google Templates Offer Thousands of Choices

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:03:17 -0400

Okay, seems I am on a "template kick". I'm sure a lot of you are aware of Google's incredible template collection and I just want to remind you that it keeps growing every day. Anyone can add a template to the gallery, and the categories cover everything from calendars to lesson plans. I'm going to be using a pre-made form for my school's website (http://www.rpps.net/RPHS/mc.html ), which I also designed and manage.

Using Games to Motivate Students

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:39:47 -0400

It's no secret that kids love to play games. When you can teach them something AND they are having fun, it's a win-win situation. I've put together a section with various game templates and links to sites with thousands of subject area games. There's even a template for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire which has sounds from the show embedded in the template!

The Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:21:16 -0400

The Library of Congress has obtained a photographic collection of close to 700 highlighting Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. These images are high quality and represent the young enlisted men in their uniforms. Small and large jpeg files as well as uncompressed tiff files can be downloaded. This is an excellent resource!

Here's a Blog for Math Teachers

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:36:27 -0400

Mathematics and Multimedia is a blog specifically for teachers of mathematics. The site also has math links, and a long list of free E-books for algebra, calculus, and geometry. BONUS: a list of 33 free math software programs.

What Would You Like to See?

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:26:19 -0400

Perhaps you are doing a unit on the book, "To Kill a Mockingbird", or teaching your students about the Vietnam War. Let me know, and I'll provide you with a string of reliable resources to support your curriculum. Just let me know: jgreller@gmail.com .

Lego Bricks in Education?

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:19:58 -0400

Sure enough. The Lego Education site has lessons for robotics, energy, structures, math and early learning. The lesson plan clearly spells out what materials you will need, duration and resource links. Nice job!

Cyberbullies Must Be Stopped

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:45:57 -0400

In light of the latest incident involving a student at Rutgers whose privacy was invaded, causing him to commit suicide, I have added more resources to my section on cybersafety and cyberbullying.

Google's URL Shortener

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:37:14 -0400

It was bound to happen. Google now offers a URL shortener. If you'd like to choose from 1-9+ character shorteners, go to the URLShortener.org.

The Nautilus Expedition is Amazing

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:32:44 -0400

Follow scientists 24/7 and watch them discover underwater volcanoes, explore shipwrecks and whatever comes their way. Your students will be glued to the computer screen.

Your Mobile Phone as a Scanner?

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:02:23 -0400

Yes. All you have to do is register on their site, then take a picture with your camera and it is saved as a pdf file.

The Complete Shakespeare Site

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:01:29 -0400

You'll find annotated editions of text, study prompts, essays, video, links to other Shakespeare-related site on the Internet and a very extensive teacher's guide. The Interactive Shakespeare Project is hosted by the College of Holy Cross.

Free Storage Up to 10GB

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:03:31 -0400

Forget the USB drives. Humyo Free offers access via the web only, with no support. Humyo Premium will give you 100GB of online storage which has extra secure SSL encryption for $6.99/month or $69.99/year. Your choice.

PosteRazor Makes Posters From Smaller Pictures

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:02:06 -0400

Take one letter size picture (8.5 x 11) and make it as large as you want, just by using this free program. PosteRazor saved me $$ when I needed to print a fund raising poster. It is very easy to use.

Online Pronunciation Dictionary Covers 258 Languages!

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:23:48 -0400

Forvo is the "largest online pronunciation guide in the world." Students in world language classes or ESL students will benefit from Forvo.

Infomine Offers Scholarly Internet Resources

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:26:38 -0400

Imagine a virtual library which provides information from databases, electronic journals, online library card catalogs and more. Infomine is a wonderful resource for teachers who are taking courses to further their education, or students in college. Search by ten different categories.

Search Credible Uses Resources You Can Trust

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:23:07 -0400

With 27 different ways to search your subject, Search Credible offers resources such as EBSCO Host, ERIC, Google Scholar, WolframAlpha, Yahoo and the Library of Congress.

Professional Development Resources

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:29:34 -0400

I've put together a comprehensive list of professional development resources, many of which can be done online. Of course you will see a few from New Jersey, as that is where I live.

Please Check to See Which RSS Feed You Have for My Site

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:02:55 -0400

If you are following the feed called "Guide to the Internet" via Julie in Google Reader, you are now being redirected to the correct working feed. HOWEVER, this will not last much longer and will be deleted by Feedburner. The easiest way to correct this problem is to CLICK "subscribe" at the top of this page and add that new feed to your reader. Then, delete the first one. THANK YOU for everyone's patience as I worked to fix this problem. It's something I wouldn't have had so much trouble with if I had not designed my own website.

Technology Teachers: This Poster is Great!

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:44:32 -0400

The Periodic Table of the Internet was created by Wellington Grey to showcase some of the most popular sites. The design is a familiar one which most of saw in chemistry class.

Technology Teachers: This Poster is Great!

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:44:13 -0400

The Periodic Table of the Internet was created by Wellington Grey to showcase some of the most popular sites. The design is a familiar one which most of saw in chemistry class.

Listphile Has Many Uses in the Classroom

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:36:46 -0400

Create social lists, atlases, databases and so much more with Listphile.
Take a look at their demo video and learn how you can take advantage of this very cool online program.

My RSS Feed Finally Works!

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:08:20 -0400

YES, this time it's for real. This newbie finally worked out the kinks, so please click the orange icon above and subscribe! NOTE: the site is also filled with thousands of resources in addition to the blog, so bookmark the site map for easy access to your topics. Anything I have just added will say "NEW".

Create Funny Logo : Make Your Own Personal Search Engine

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:39:48 -0400

Choose from 34 company designs, including, Google, Yahoo!, and Facebook. Just enter your name, pick the style and you are done! I made mine (above) with Google's style.

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet

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Easy Way to Create a How-to-Do Page

Free Anonymous Web Hosting

Wonderful Listing of Web 2.0 Tools to Support Technology Standards

Explore the Web using the Dewey Decimal System

Looking for the Meaning of a Word?

Swap Books with other Readers

A Cool Way to Brainstorm

Farther Than the Eye Can See

The Unconference That Rocked

Organize Your Videos with Squrl

New Technology Aids Children with Motor Problems

Great Interactive Experience For Kids

Infographic Shows How We Brought Bin Laden Down

A New Look at the Digital Book

Resources About Osama Bin Laden

Design and Share Graphs For Free

Have You Been Laid Off? Try 52 Teaching Jobs in 52 Weeks!

Digital Citizenship Wiki is Very Comprehensive

Brainstorming Online With Mind Maps

The Importance of Libraries: An Infographic

Auschwitz Revisited By Irving Roth

Salman Khan:Let's Use Video to Reinvent Education

Writing Letters of Recommendation

Another Way Of Using Go!Animate

Five Tests for a Good Thesis

An Infographic About Creative Commons and Copyright

Jon Stewart's Daily Show Presents CRIBS: Teacher Edition

Apture Has Been Added to My Site

Kids Learn About Finances

Create Topic Bags & Organize Stuff

What's Happening in Education & Technology

Bill Gates: Why We Need to Care About State School Budgets

What's Happening in Education & Technology

The Importance of Data

A Tool to Assist Students with a Thesis

Learning From Mrs. McRae

Outside My Window Connects People Through Photos

9/11 Memorial Interactive Timeline

Dr. Seuss' Birthday is March 2nd

Nominate a Hero

42 Sites to Get Free eBooks

"How To" Science Activities

Access Bookmarks Wherever You Are

Capture, Annotate and Share

Teacher Tenure Necessary, Says Teachers' Unions

Organize Notes, Sites and More in One Spot

Make Your Own Personal Dashboard

WiseGeek

24 Famous People Who Have Been Teachers

Valentine's Day Resources For Class

Media Specialist...Teacher-Librarians- Check Out These Resources

15 Free Alternatives to MS Office

New Teacher Forum is up and ready!

Top 100 Technology Blogs For Teachers

The JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Fake Facebook Wall Generator

Libox Offers No Limit to Your HD Media Storage

The Photo Encyclopedia Which is Constantly Growing

Positive Discipline Strategies Yield Quick Results

Sift Through Your Text and View the Word Cloud

Change Plain Presentations With MyBrainShark

90+ Videos For Tech. & Media Literacy

Scoop.it Collects Inofrmation For You

Tha Scantron Alternative

The Civil War in Four Minutes

Students Will Like This Multimedia Encyclopedia

TEDBooks Debuts

Blogging for Elementary and Middle School

How Do You Use VoiceThread in the Classroom?

Taking Notes Just Became Easier

ThinkQuest International Competition 2011

Looking to Share Certain Parts of Your YouTube Video?

Understand Life Outside Your Home

Readable Results From Twurdy

The 3 A's of Awesome

Click! A Brief History of Computing

Concerned About the Environment?

Makeuseof.com's 20+ Free Calendars & Planners

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