CTAP Siskiyou Web 2.0

Great livebinder with a multitude of resources.

Mobile4Math has come out with Java-based apps for mobile phonesthat will graph functions (linear, quadratic, etc.), help students with the process of solving equations and inequalities, a qualitative graphing app, etc. The cool thing is that you can download the application for free or try them online using the Live Demo page.

Richard Byrne discusses two great ways to collect student work online, whether it be a Word or Google doc/presentation, etc. Powerful way to cut down on paperwork and filling your email Inbox.

New Tools Workshop wiki presents a page of great resources, including good information on copyright and Creative Commons.

I'm going to use this new web tool to create some tutorials this year. Sounds like a fun way to do it. 

3000 BBC clips divided into secondary, primary and by subject:

Organization site for urls.Bunch a set of links together into one url and share the link to view the sites. Switch between the sites using the convenient bar at the top of the screen. Great for making sets of resources. - Martin Burrett

Important blog post of district looking @1:1 computing, and the cost/advantages/disadvantages of iPad/MacBooks/Netbooks in a school environment. I was reminded of Jim Klein's Linux image for netbooks that helps run a faster netbook and is LOADED with 60 educational apps, including Open Office. Installation of image is done with a USB key and takes 4min.20 seconds Lots to consider.

Ready for the next generation of textbook creation that utilizes good pedagogy? Imagine a living, breathing, dynamic textbook that offers different assignments for each individual based on their learning styles, allows for student-created work to be posted and featured based on accuracy/creativity votes and having students all around the world discuss content and share resources in real time through an integration with Google's new social networking service Google +.  Imagine all of this in a new dynamically changing interactive living 21st Century textbook ecosystem. Brain Mannix  would like to use the Blackboard/Collaborate platform as an engine to bring students and teachers around the world together to make this happen. Check it out!

Wow...want to read about someone with courage and who has leveraged their PLN connections? Then read this post. Very challenging and encouraging.

More on ShowMeApp, including videos by Richard Bynre.

This app gives the ability to turn your iPad into a personal IWB! Allows you to record voice-over whiteboard tutorials and share them online. You can also drop images from your photo library and write on/around them. To see examples, go to ShowMeApp.com. Makes me wish I had an iPad2 to try it out :) 

The ultimate freeware encryption program, TrueCrypt is loaded with powerful features that users concerned with protecting data from prying eyes will find robust and comprehensive.Some use this with Dropbox to protect certain files or all their files.

Using Edmodo (specifically setup with schools in mind) - Ideas for using in Middle School/High School. Excellent  list generated by teachers.

Easy way to connect an iPad to a SMART board, giving the iPad lots of possibilities for education and mobile cmputing.

Lessonopoly, a free tool that lets you manage your classroom, find and share lesson plans, and connect with other teachers. Over 30,000 plans to choose from!

Collection of 29,000 free eBooks to choose from

Search for FREE books for Kindle books for kids :)

Check out this great use of Livebinders to help students add content to a curriculum. This teacher did it with 3rd graders...me thinks older students could do even more with it. Great collaborative application and think of the possibilities for PBL. 

Simple way to cut only the part of a YouTube video you want others to see. Can't download the edited video, but you can share them with a URL by FB, Twitter, etc. or embed it on a website or blog.. Nice tool!