Pre-Training
A. First Site
1. Prezi
2. http://prezi.com/create-better-presentations/?gclid=CNiSzOWEtbcCFStp7AodwgEAsg
3. This site allows a user to be able to create presentations similar to those created by Power Point.
4. It comes with a 30-day demonstration and does not require purchasing Power Point. This could be handy for someone who does not have an advanced copy of Office.
B. Second site
1. PowToon
2. http://www.powtoon.com/home/
3. This site allows users to create animations that can be used as a possible alternative to Power Point.
4. Free site that does not require the purchase of software to be used.
Graphic Organizer
A. First Site
1. Free Mind
2. http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
3. Allows for the creation of graphic organizers
4. Free to use. Has a lot of tools to incorporate into the organizer.
B. Second Site
1. Mindmeister
2. http://www.mindmeister.com/
3. Allows for the creation of graphic organizers.
4. Free to use. Lots of features to add to the organizer.
Presentation
A. First Site
1. KeepVid
2. www.keepvid.com
3. Allows for the download of videos from sites like YouTube
4. Once a copy of the video is downloaded, an internet connection is not needed for video playback. Extremely helpful in classrooms so as not to wait for buffering.
B. Second Site
1. YouTube
2. www.youtube.com
3. Various short videos in a large number of genres.
4. YouTube has some extremely helpful demonstration videos that can be used during a presentation.
Authentic assessment activity
A. First Site
1. Yodio
2. www.yodio.com
3. Allows for the combination of pictures and audio to create a video
4. Free to use. Extremely easy to use
B. Second Site
1. Blurb
2. http://www.blurb.com/
3. Allows for the creation of a book online
4. Books can be published for a small fee. Numerous options available during creation process.

Gives a very good description of the processes required to build a computer from basic parts.

The website gives a very good overview of the basics to understanding the parts of a computer and how they work.

This website has a large library filled with videos on many different topics ranging in length from about ten minutes to over two hours. Portions of videos can be very effective when combined with other elements in a lesson.