Send email and photos to people who don't have a computer Recipient receives email by printed fax

Easy-To-Use Computer for Seniors BigScreenLive is the answer to the internet for seniors. We provide software to turn a PC into an easy-to-use 'senior computer'. Our software is so easy we've had senior computer users in their nineties doing simple email and easy picture sharing with their families. We make the internet for seniors easy-to-use and fun.

PawPawMail was designed to simplify email to allow seniors / the elderly / aging parents... in short, anyone unfamiliar with computers to use a simple email system immediately.

ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS/LMS) and social networking environment designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind. ATutor Social is a social networking module that allows ATutor users to connect with each other. They can gather contacts, create a public profile, track network activity, create and join groups, and customize the environment with any of the thousands of OpenSocial gadgets available all over the Web. ATutor Social can be used alone as a social networking application, or it can be used with the ATutor Learning Management System to create a social learning environment.

This is a fantastic start page option for teachers and students. It has everything teachers want (widgets, privacy controls, booksmarks, calendar, RSS, mini blog(journal), notes, to-do, video, and more). The file upload is a big bonus. Students and teachers can personalize the designs and add/share tabs. You can make each tab public or private and grant specific privileges for the tools (widgets).invitIe students individually or bulk upload from a file.

Search engine specifically for education Topmarks claims that "All of the content on Topmarks is carefully reviewed by qualified teachers and regularly re-checked because of the changing nature of the web." via http://paulhami.edublogs.org

Specifically for the best EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS for CHILDREN Courtesy AccessTechNews: Watch Know is another collection of thousands of educational videos from across the Internet. The site is broken down into an easy-to-browse catalog. You can also use a standard search box to find videos. Although the site is gathering videos from all across the web from sites like National Geographic, many of the videos are drawn from YouTube. Most importantly, TeacherTube community members are a major part of the evolution of the site. Members are encouraged to not only upload educationally relevant videos, but also to make constructive comments and use the rating system to show appreciation for videos of value to one as an educator or learner.

Great blog by a K-5 literacy coach (OpenCourt) Covers a lot of topics ---class management to technology

Great blog by a K-5 literacy coach (OpenCourt) Covers a lot of topics ---class management to technology --and has engaged readers

Teachers can create an account for school. Provides practice and quizzes. Probably best for elementary or sped.

Teachers can create an account for school. Provides practice and quizzes. Probably best for elementary or sped. I also like SpellingTube which has videos created by students (UK accent) to reinforce spelling.

Analyzes video games and storytelling in snappy, compelling "lecture" presentation. Daniel Floyd has a series on video games and various topics available on YouTube.

Analyzes video games and storytelling in snappy, animated "lecture" presentation. Daniel Floyd has a series on video games and various topics available on YouTube.

Serious Gaming from NCTM/ ILLUMINATIONS \n\nCalculation Nation™ uses the power of the Web to let students challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. (USA & CA for now) At the same time, students are able to challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. The element of competition adds an extra layer of excitement.\n\n"The games on Calculation Nation™ provide an entertaining environment where students can explore rich mathematics," "Through these games, students are exposed to the same mathematical topics that they see in class as well as those that are recommended in Curriculum Focal Points."\n\nCan play against computer using a guest pass but must create an account to challenge other players. \n\nSquare Off--Perimeter and area, Factor Dazzle, Fraction-Feud, Times Square, Slam Ball.

per http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/1448\nThis list of "The 100 Most Iconic Internet Videos" is useful that it gives the general context for each of these viral videos, and gives some insight into how they became so popular

What social issues do you care about? How can you raise awareness?

Making sense of new media. This is a fabulous presentation with great ideas for educators to understand their role in this new media landscape.

How one teacher is using the iPod Touch in her classroom. Commentary on each on how various apps are used for specific learning goals.

How one teacher is using the iPod Touch in her classroom\ Commentary on each on how various apps are used for specific learning goals.

This wiki is where three different classes will work to compare different parts of our hemisphere and learn a bit about each other in the process. Canada-USA-LatinAmerica

This is such a great use of AAC and Ask. com to build questions. Also demonstrates use of intllikeys overlay and use of email. Could even use with twitter to do status updates for family and friends!

gReactions is a Firefox extension that allows you to read comments from all over the web to your posts, directly from Google Reader.

@coolcatteacher gReactions is a Firefox extension that allows you to read comments from all over the web to your posts, directly from Google Reader.

From @lthumann Straightforward plan for implementing GoogleApps for Education. I had planned to use the separate domain idea for my last district as well.