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- Authors: Reglio, Saal, Costello, Stroh - Group #5 - Tool Name: Watchknow - Tool URL: http://watchknow.org - Category: Educational media site -Tags: media, science, social studies, math, language arts - Grade level use: Pre-k - high school - Topics/Discipline: free on-line educational videos - Tutorial information: Found on the homepage is a button that provides a video demonstration on usage - Possible uses: cross-curricular, small group, individual, whole class, at home - Basics: The user can either type in a topic into the search box or choose from a variety of subject areas. After narrowing the subject, the user chooses a skill, from there the user selects a video to play. -Positives: It contains over 15,000 video clips which are cross-curricular and multi-aged. The site is easy, for an adult to navigate. -Negatives: An adult is needed to edit for content and age appropriate video selections.

Group 2: Wenzel, Getchius, McKane, & Hafermann Tool Name: Discovery Education URL: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ Category: classroom resources, assessments, lesson plans Tags: English, science, math, reading, writing, social studies Grade Level Use: K-12 Topic/discipline: English, math, science, reading, writing, social studies, and technology Tutorial Information: There is a help section in the upper right hand corner of the page as well as a contact us link at the bottom of the page Possible Uses: Teachers can use to create or edit lessons. Teachers can learn how to use media in the classroom as well as use some of the site's media information in creating lessons. Basics: Discovery Education allows teachers to utilize lessons and ideas to create new and improved lessons in the classroom. The site also has games available for classroom use. Positives: The site is easy to navigate and has a lot of useful information. The site also has a parent corner for parents to stay informed. Negatives: The school or teacher using the website must have an access log-in

-Authors: Regilio, Saal, Costello, Stroh - Group #5 -Tool Name: Congoo -Tool URL: www.congoo.com -Category: Information Portal -Tags: -Authors: Regilio, Saal, Costello, Stroh - Group #5 -Tool Name: Congoo -Tool URL: www.congoo.com -Category: Information Portal -Tags: Comprehensive, Real-Time News And Information, Including Access To Top Subscription Sites, Congoo News -Grade level use: All levels -Topic/Discipline: US, World, Business, Finance, Industry, Technology, Science, Media & Advertising, Politics/Law, Entertainment, Internet, Health, Sports, Culture -Tutorial Information: Need Help? Button is located at the bottom of the home page. There was not a formal tutorial to teach someone how to use the website. -Possible Use: Keeping up on latest news, build your own new portal, able to comment on stories, social networking -Basic Explanation: Website is broken down into categories listed above and there are related news stories in each category to read and comment on. There are news clips in each category to watch as well. -Positives: Website is easy to navigate, wide range of information on website that can appeal to a wide range of ages -Negatives: Advertising is sold on this website, encourages you to download netpass which gives you access to other websites -Grade level use: All levels -Topic/Discipline: US, World, Business, Finance, Industry, Technology, Science, Media & Advertising, Politics/Law, Entertainment, Internet, Health, Sports, Culture -Tutorial Information: Need Help? Button is located at the bottom of the home page. There was not a formal tutorial to teach someone how to use the website. -Possible Use: Keeping up on latest news, build your own new portal, able to comment on stories, social networking -Basic Explanation: Website is broken down into categories listed above and there are related news stories in each category to read and comment on. There are news clips in each category to watch as well. -Positives: Website is easy to navi

-Authors: Regilio, Saal, Costello, Stroh - Group #5 -Tool Name: Gcast - Tool URL: www.gcast.com -Category: Podcasting -Tags: podcast, podcasting, blogging, FREE, mp3, download, broadcasting, RSS, mp3, radio, independent media -Grade level use: Elementary School and older -Topic / discipline: Any subject that it would be useful to do podcasting for. Example: music, radio and broadcasting, speech class or speeches -Tutorial Information: There is a box on the left side of the main website page that says "podcasting 101." This has commonly asked questions on how to use the website and how to create a podcast. There is also a podcast describing the site above the "podcasting 101" box -Possible uses: Free hosting, record voice messages, mix music playlists / music, record music, record speeches -Basics: Create an account and log in. Anyone can record their messages or podcasts. People can listen on the website to other people's podcasts. The site also allows you to mix your own music. -Positives: Services are free, website easy to use -Negatives: Site is very plain, almost too plain. Context of website looks amateur.

Authors: Group 2 (Hafermann, Getchius, Wenzel, McKane) Category: Social network for book lovers Grade level use: All levels Topic/discipline: Language Arts, Literature and Composition Tutorial Information: "Help and Questions" link located at the bottom of the page once you log into your account. Help page has a drop down box that provides several different features for the user. In addition, you can ask the "shelfari community" questions. Possible uses: Journaling, book reviews, independent reading, reader's workshop, literature circles, social networking Basic explanation: Shelfari has the same concept of facebook, where as you are social networking with friends, however, you are able to keep track of books you have read, books you want to read and books you are currently reading. Another feature is that you are able to send e-mails, or look at your friends' bookshelf to see what they are currently reading or written reviews on. Positives: User friendly, provides a visual of all book covers, appeals to the younger crowd. Negatives: Users are able to post on other user's shelves, which could present a problem if the messages are inappropriate.

Group Members: (Group 4 Belcher, Kaufman, Knowles, Duffy) Category: Social networking site for book lovers Grade level: All levels Topic/discipline: Language Arts focus with cross-curricular potential Tutorial information: There are tabs on the homepage for Shelfari discussion groups which include FAQ's and a forum for asking questions. Possible uses: Teachers and students can create virtual bookshelves, join groups and invite friends. Book suggestions can be made, discussions, and networking. Basics: Users are able to create virtual bookshelves by searching for books or get ideas on what to read next through automatic suggestions or by joining a group. Positives: Ease of navigation, free, blog, media widget for both Facebook and MySpace Negatives: interaction with strangers, potential for misuse

- Authors: Reglio, Saal, Costello, Stroh - Group #5 - Tool Name: I Know That - Tool URL: http://iknowthat.com - Category: On-line multi-media -Tags: education, science, math, history - Grade level use: pre-school-5th grade - Topics/Discipline: research, skill practice, educational games - Tutorial information: There is not a tutorial, user learns as they attempt - Possible uses: Research across curriculum, remediation, acceleration - Basics: If the user is not a member, he can choose areas available. If he is a member, via the teacher/school, he can login in and go directly to his grade/class login content. -Positives: This site would be a nice tool to have as a favorite for a child who is a researcher, or needs either acceleration or remediation. With the student login, it is easy to navigate through the site. -Negatives: Difficult to access which resources are available to non-members vs. members.