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lps.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object)

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:40:51 -0000

Tags: moon, space, astronomy, animation, interactive, science

Story Something: Create personalized children's stories instantly.

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:39:38 -0000

"Create personalized children's stories instantly.

Turn any time into story time. It's free.

1. Add the details about your children and family -- what do your kids call Mom? Dad? Grandma?
2. Tell us what kinds of stories your kids like.
3. Have new personalized stories based on your child's age and interests delivered to you automagically."

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"Create personalized children's stories instantly.

Turn any time into story time. It's free.

1. Add the details about your children and family -- what do your kids call Mom? Dad? Grandma?
2. Tell us what kinds of stories your kids like.
3. Have new personalized stories based on your child's age and interests delivered to you automagically." - Fred Delventhal

Tags: education, writing, personalized, digitalstorytelling, elementary, students, stories, storytelling

by: Fred Delventhal

Printable Graphic Organizers for Teachers, Grades K-12 - TeacherVision.com

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:59:27 -0000

Tags: graphic, Organizers

by: dani hall

Free Math Interactive | Estimating Distance and Angle | Turtle Pond

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:02:21 -0000

Tags: estimation, problem solving, Math Apple, free interactive, turtle pond game, distance, angles, directional and positional vocabulary

by: Denis S

FREE Kindergarten Measurement - Time Lesson

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:52:28 -0000

Tags: Math Activities, online math lessons, Kindergarten Measurement lesson, Telling Time lesson, learning, students, measurement

by: Denis S

pearltrees

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:53:08 -0000

Interesting site for bookmark management, sharing resources, discussions in a visual, webbing format.

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Interesting site for bookmark management, sharing resources, discussions in a visual, webbing format. - Randy Rodgers

Tags: web2.0, tools, collaboration, pearltrees, mindmap, web, mapping, bookmarking, navigation, cartographie, socialnetworking

by: Randy Rodgers

The Known Universe

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:35:09 -0000

A great video for the classroom.

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A great video for the classroom. - Tim Childers

Tags: video, universe, earth, stars, solar system, galaxy, milky way, sun, moon, planet

by: Tim Childers

25 Awesome Virtual Learning Experiences Online - Virtual Education Websites | AceOnlineSchools.com - Online Education

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:03:03 -0000

25 Awesome Virtual Learning Experiences Online

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25 Awesome Virtual Learning Experiences Online - Jackie Gerstein

Tags: virtual, learning, education, technology, virtual_tours, elearning, science, resources

by: Jackie Gerstein

Snagit Mac Beta

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:59:48 -0000

FREE, brand-new release of SnagIt screen-capture software for Mac!

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FREE, brand-new release of SnagIt screen-capture software for Mac! - Randy Rodgers

Tags: snagit, screencapture, free

by: Randy Rodgers

Free Intranet, Web Collaboration for your Company : Remindo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:58:36 -0000

Tags: intranet, collaboration, web, tools, web2.0, remindo, productivity, utility, mashup, PLN

by: Jennifer Dorman

Link Leecher - Free Online Link Grabber & Link Validator

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:51:54 -0000

Tags: links, URL, mashup, utility, productivity, LinkLeecher

by: Jennifer Dorman

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection | Google Maps

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:49:23 -0000

Tags: maps, history, education, rumsey, web_2.0, mashups, images, classroom, technology, learning, googleearth, Google_Earth, Google_Maps, socialstudies, social_studies

by: Jennifer Dorman

Bulkr - Download Flickr photos in bulk (Mac, Windows & Linux)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:47:27 -0000

Tags: teaching, flickr, bulkr, web_2.0, digital_storytelling, PLN, images, mashups

by: Jennifer Dorman

Our Top Five Website Picks for ESL Teachers

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:49:09 -0000

Tags: ELL, ESOL, ESL websites, ELL resources, ELL lesson plans, ESL, ESL Software, ESL Teachers

by: Denis S

ManyCam - Home - webcam graphics plus use your webcam with multiple programs simultaneously!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:41:06 -0000

Tags: manycam, videos, webcam

by: Heather Hurley

Shortie Awards

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:06:34 -0000

The Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival is for students ages 7-18 and their teachers.

Deadline April 9, 2010

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The Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival is for students ages 7-18 and their teachers.

Deadline April 9, 2010 - Fred Delventhal

Tags: digitalstorytelling, education, writing, film, video, teacher, filmfestival, competition, students, create

by: Fred Delventhal

Would Making Private Schools Illegal Fix Public Education in America?

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:06:31 -0000

Tags: school reform, education, edtech, 21st century skills, educational software, Steve Barr

by: Denis S

Math Snacks!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:22:31 -0000

Math Snacks are short animations and mini–games designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8.

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Math Snacks are short animations and mini–games designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. - Heather Hurley

Tags: math, videos, tutorials, interactives, games

by: Heather Hurley

Getting Started - 1 to 1 Schools

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:42:36 -0000

Once schools make the commitment to move to one to one, lots of questions arise about how to make that transformation. Within the past week, I have received multiple emails requesting my recommendations about what steps to take when moving to one to one. First of all, I must say I am extremely excited to receive these requests. Currently, less than ten percent of schools nationwide have one to one, and I think that is a sad statistic. Leaders of one to one schools and those currently making that transition are the trailblazers in education today. Their work has the potential to transform education in a way that hasn't happened in the past 100 years. My recommendations around implementation of one to one focus around two major themes. The first theme is addressing all of the issues that arise with such a major change. The second theme deals with the...

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Once schools make the commitment to move to one to one, lots of questions arise about how to make that transformation. Within the past week, I have received multiple emails requesting my recommendations about what steps to take when moving to one to one. First of all, I must say I am extremely excited to receive these requests. Currently, less than ten percent of schools nationwide have one to one, and I think that is a sad statistic. Leaders of one to one schools and those currently making that transition are the trailblazers in education today. Their work has the potential to transform education in a way that hasn't happened in the past 100 years. My recommendations around implementation of one to one focus around two major themes. The first theme is addressing all of the issues that arise with such a major change. The second theme deals with the... - Roger Zuidema

Tags: 1to1, technology, education, schools

by: Roger Zuidema

Stu's Quiz Boxes!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:16:21 -0000

Tags: jeopardy, download, education, quiz, stus quiz box, interactivewhiteboards, smartboard, smartboardresources

by: Heather Hurley