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OCR converter, convert pdf, jpg or tiff text to doc, rtf, txt or pdf files. 20 free pages per month. Makes those scanned text pages editable in your favorite application.

"Summer learning loss is a real problem. In fact, research suggests student lose more than two months of math knowledge during the summer, and reading skill loss is similar. Here, we've compiled a few resources to keep students learning through the dog days of summer, with a particular focus on math and reading."

In honor of the 30th anniversary of School Library Month, VideoAmy has produced a list of interesting and insightful videos and resources that explore the future of the school library.

Free account includes 1 GB storage, 15 export minutes per month (to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo and Twitter), 5 invites per project, and 390 licensed music titles. Supports "any" video format.

the U.S. Department of Education's Connected Educators initiative is launching Connected Educator Month in August 2012. Throughout August, there will be coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one's personal learning network.

"This movie has been put together as a summary of what I see as my role as a teacher. It includes some of the highlights of teaching over the last 12 months. It will be shared with participants at the ICTEV conference in Melbourne on May 26th where I will be honoured with the ICTEV Teacher/Educator of the Year Award 2012"

LD OnLine.org is the world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.

NGLC grants are made through multiple funding waves launched every six to twelve months. Each wave targets specific challenges that address barriers to educational success.

Tool for making infographics

Create free infographics.  Upgrade to education account for $3.33/month

We have featured the amazing, free education blogging site, Kidblog, in a series of videos this month. Although each video is certainly helpful on its own, this Slidebook, a new Slide Rocket tool, makes teaching and learning Kidblog easy.

Some considerations for an iPad program.

uses a web browser - students tell the teacher anonymously whether they understand the material or are confused by it - the teacher gets a continuous graph during the lecture. All responses are anonymous. 

Very simple and and easy-to-use live classroom polling tool. $3/month with UNLIMITED students!

From the website: "Welcome to the Visual Thesaurus, an interactive tool that allows you to discover the connections between words in a visually captivating display. Word maps let you search for just the right word and then explore related concepts, revealing the way words and meanings relate to each other. It's a word-lover's delight, with more than 145,000 words and 115,000 meanings organized in an innovative and intuitive design." However, it costs $3/month and $20/year to subscribe.

Printable moon calendar page either with month and year or blank. Include page of moon phases that can be cut out.

Listed by months, authors and illustrators birth dates are given. Use the search feature to find titles created by these people.

"Imagine an unconference. No keynote speaker. No proposal deadlines 6 months before a conference takes place. In fact, take it a step further and think of a conference where there is no need to pay a fee. This type of unconference is called an Edcamp and it's a trending idea in education around the world."

Easy to use tool for creating flipped classroom lessons. Use the built-in search tool to find videos, images, or social media posts, put them into a timeline, add text and/or polls, and share. Free account has very limited media storage, but not an issue if you only use embedded media. Paid service has educator discount and is only $2.50/month.

"This 18-month Initiative celebrated the work of public school teachers across the country. By recording, sharing, and preserving these stories, we called attention to the invaluable contributions teachers have made to this nation, honored those who have embraced the profession as their calling, encouraged teaching as a career choice, and helped to unify the country behind its teachers."