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Create screencasts and screen recordings with this free online service. It is very simple. A great way to develop video tutorials for your students and colleagues.

The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells..."

Free audio stories of public domain literature, poetry, and stories. Grouped by categories, and able to be listened to directly on the website, no download needed. Also includes iTunes link to iOS friendly versions of the audio stories. Useful website for creating your own digital literacy center at the elementary level, or for secondary teachers to provide remediation for students.

Upload all major file formats and convert them into online publications. Can be used to: -Create digital books, e-zines, etc. -Students can become "published" authors -Alternative strategy for reports and presentations -Develop and share tutorials, study guides, etc. -Embed projects into a class site, blog or wiki -Connect with others that share your interests

Upload all major file formats and convert them into online publications. Can be used to: -Create digital books, e-zines, etc. -Students can become "published" authors -Alternative strategy for reports and presentations -Develop and share tutorials, study guides, etc. -Embed projects into a class site, blog or wiki -Connect with others that share your interests

Quizlet is a great platform for both teachers and students to create study guides and reviews.

Design your own Wired Magazine cover. Imagine the fun and innovative ways you and your students could use this.

Compilation of several surveys that looked at social networking. Respondants were students, parents, and school district administrators.

ways for students to learn how to survey

Flashcard tool to help learners study

A website that can assist you in studying materials where others have already created flashcards.

Link for Google Forms

Easy for gathering a bulk of information at once.

A website you can use to create surveys or quizzes and add collaborators.

Link for Google sheets

Easy spreadsheet maker.

A website you can use to create a spreadsheet and add collaborators.

This site allows such a fun way of teaching. What child does not like cartoons? ToonDoo is a way for teachers to create a cartoon or comic strip to tech a lesson. This is a sure way to capture and keep a students attention.

comic strip website

Easily combine webpages, photos, presentation files, etc.so that you and your students can create interactive guided presentations and virtual tours.

Make PPTs, slideshows, animate and narrate over slides, text and graphics.

Create your own learning games. This is a great too with ADHD and literacy difficulties. Can be used with high functioning students.

This site gives a huge supply of blank graphic organizers. Students can benefit from these organizers because they can put all of their ideas on paper and then are able to see the big picture. Teachers can create their own for the lower grades to introduce a new topic. They are good for giving an overview of a lesson.

great concept mapping site