Ruth Sinker
K-8 technology specialist. Former public library technology coordinator. Lifelong learner.
Contents contributed and discussions participated by Ruth Sinker
Openclipart - Share and Use Images. - 0 views
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Includes online image editor!
What is Google Chrome OS? - 0 views
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The story of Google Chrome...
What Is a Web App? Here's Our Definition - 0 views
An Educators Guide to Successfully Starting a 1:1 Program - 0 views
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"To prepare for the transition to a 1:1 learning system, Passaic Schools have needed to undergo two key transitions; installing a brand new Wireless Network, and installing a new teaching method into their staff."
The Best Chrome Apps You're (Probably) Not Using - 0 views
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"...a lot of the apps that work inside Google Chrome still go under the radar. With that in mind, here are a few of our favorites you might not have seen yet."
Apps Status Dashboard - 0 views
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Performance info for Google Apps services
20 Google Docs Secrets for busy teachers and students. - Edgalaxy - 0 views
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"20 Google Docs Secrets every teacher and student should know."
The Five Best Tools for Creating Videos Without Installing Software - 0 views
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Intro and links to Animoto, Pixorial, WeVideo, PowToon, Widwo, and Weavly
Stupeflix - Make video slideshows with photos, music - 0 views
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Alternative to Photo Story. "Stupeflix is another web service that turns your pictures, videos, and text into professional looking videos. You can download your video to your computer as an MP4 or flash file."
9 Creative Storytelling Tools That Will Make You Wish You Were A Student Again - 0 views
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A selection of creative storytelling apps to help students discover their inner novelist, artist, and moviemaker.
SnackTools: Free Web Apps & Blog and Website Widgets - 0 views
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"SnackTools apps work with most blog platforms, CMS and social websites like Blogger, Wordpress, Tumblr, Joomla, Drupal, Webs, Weebly, Jimdo, Facebook, Hi5, Orkut, Ning. Technically, anywhere you can post a YouTube video, you can post a SnackTools widget as well."
Free Technology for Teachers - 0 views
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(...with some cool stuff for librarians, too!)
APPitic - 0 views
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Directory of 1,800+ apps for education that have been tested in a variety of different grade levels, instructional strategies, and classroom settings.
StudyBlue Online and Mobile Flashcards - 0 views
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"Make flashcards for students to study both online and on-the-go with Apple and Android apps. Students can quiz themselves from flashcards and track their mastery of key concepts. StudyBlue is free, secure and requires no extra work by your IT department."
Why It's Time To Focus On Skills (Not Just Cool Tools) - 0 views
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Focusing on transferable technology skills will make the integration of technology more meaningful and prepare students with skills they can take with them in the future.
edshelf: Reviews & Recommendations of Tools for Education - 0 views
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"edshelf is a directory of websites, mobile apps, and desktop programs that are rated & reviewed by parents & educators, for parents & educators."
More Mindset than Skill Set - 1 views
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One blogger's thoughts on playing with tech, making mistakes, and learning to accept that not everything works on the first try.
TinkerTags - 0 views
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"Take the first step in introducing children to computing and programming."
Digital Ways to Engage Your Students in Their Learning - 0 views
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A list of apps and web apps to help engage students in the classroom.