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Kids can read poetry online.  There are also poetry podcasts and games.

Kids can read poetry online.  There are also poetry podcasts, lessons, and games.

Extension for firefox that adds a talking toolbar

From Paul Hami's blog: Here's a quintessential free Web 2.0 application that consists entirely of user-generated content that is shareable, searchable, and often downloadable. As its name suggests, slideshare hosts slideshows; and anyone can create a free account and upload to slideshare. Uploads can include PowerPoint, pdf, or OpenOffice (odp) file formats. Uploaded files on slideshare can be tagged to facilitate topical searching. As well, slideshare facilitates comments, favorites, etc. It also provides forums for specific communities built around shared interests. This summer, slideshare became even more powerful by introducing the concept of "slidecasts". You are now able to upload audio commentary and/or musical accompaniment. The audio file must be hosted elsewhere on the net, but this isn't difficult to do, and there are several sites where audio files may be hosted free of charge. Our Media and MediaMax are two examples.

Including word problems, logic puzzles, interactive manipulatives, clean interface, grades K-12

Create your own group to use this site as a way to motivate your students to publish their work and share with the school community.

supported text, pictures, video, explanations

Classroom resources across the curriculum searchable by category, supported with pictures, videos and informational text

These games are more arcade-like, but still educational across a variety of subjects.

Read short stories and comment on them.  There is a version for olderstudents and adults as well as a kids' version.

A good overview of the 21st century skills students today require.  As teachers, our challenge is to make sure the curriculum addresses these skills so students are prepared for the world beyond school.

Downloadable drawing program for kids with some high-quality features.

Downloadable drawing program for kids with some high-quality features.  Very much like KidPix with sound effects to go with each tool.  Very simple easy to use interface.  Great program.

store all types of media files.  25 gb account is free.  A way to send large files to others.

You put in the problem and the website will give a written explanation for how to solve it.  It will also solve algebra problems so you can check your homework.  No speech or animation, so you have to read the explanation that results.

Example of online textbooks from South Africa

A free collection of creative activities to do with digital photos, such as creating a movie poster, "framed" piece of artwork, collage, etc.  Integrates with Flickr or you can upload your own photo.