A Virtual Networking Game for Kids
ZooKazoo is an online environment of imaginary and adventurous destinations where children can safely hang out, have fun, and make their world a better place.
Flash games and tools for teachers. The random name-picker alone makes this site a winner. Graphic organizers and custom quizzes put it over the top. [via Vicki Davis]
NOTE: These activities alone will not encourage higher order thinking
Practice English and math skills with factsheets, worksheets, quizes, games (some can be played on a Wii).
NOTE: These activities alone will not encourage higher order thinking.
Games for Wii, available from the Wii Shop Channel. WiiWare games are downloadable directly to your Wii in exchange for various levels of Wii Points. Just make sure your Wii is connected to the internet, and you can play new Wii games in seconds.
FitDeck is a unique deck of 56 playing cards containing illustrations and instructions describing over 50 different exercises, stretches, and movements.
Virustotal is a service that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by antivirus engines.
Create an online magazine. Collaborate with friends. An alternative to blogging.
Possible classroom connections
-Practice the writing process.
-Alternative strategy for book reports and research papers/ presentations.
-Role play a newspaper bureau or magazine publisher.
-Fund raising.
-Spotlight a cause.
Today's Meet gives you an isolated room where you can see only what you need to see, and your audience doesn't need to learn any new tools like hash tags to keep everything together.
"What we believe in: Clean, quality, easily accessible, educational software for every school and child regardless of geographic location or economic class. What we don't believe in: Games, advertising, fees, spam or gimmicks."
These are web applications that let you create private (or public, though for educational uses I'm primarily interested in ones that allow you to create "walled gardens") networks to share blog posts, images, videos, websites, and chatboard conversations.
Literary podcasts are a great way to hear about new stories and explore all of your old favorites. This list details where you can find some of the most popular literary podcasts, including podcasts based around classic literature, poetry and contemporary works.
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