Carol Morgan School

Download and save videos directly from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, Putfile and more. Simply copy and paste the URL. Note that you must run the Java applet in order to download. For classroom showing use the highest quality (biggest number like 1080p). For uploading to the Moodle, use the best quality that will keep the video under 20mb, as that is the moddle file size limit.

Bookmark collection of free online courses from many notable professors and universities. Suitable for personal learning, lesson plan ideas, relevant topic videos, or even possibly the basis for an advanced individualized for advanced students.

Animoto turns your photos and video clips into professional video slideshows in minutes. Fast, free and shockingly simple - we make awesome easy. Sign up for the free educator account. Make sure to keep pictures sizes small to reduce upload time.

Cool Tools for Schools is a catalogue of Web 2.0 tools organized by category such as presentation tools, collaborative tools, etc.  It also includes descriptions of each app.  

At the Waldorf School of the Peninsula computers are not allowed in the classroom and high tech gadgets are discouraged. Who would send their children to such a place? Would you believe that many executives from silicon valley companies like Google and Yahoo? This article challenges us to define engagement and makes us question what role computers should play in education.

"APPitic is an directory of apps for education by Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) to help you transform teaching and learning. These apps have been tested in a variety of different grade levels, instructional strategies and classroom settings."

21st century learning PBL resources. Just the right amount to not overwhelm. Includes link to PBL workshop which can be done as a self directed activity.

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