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This a great resource for schools or classrooms that don't contain video editing software. As far as online video editing goes this is as good of an option as you are going to find. Students and teachers can sign up for an account and be up and editing in no time. The site contains many tutorials for how to use the online software.

Before a student is allowed to film they must first complete the planning process of a treatment, script and a storyboard. Storyboard Pro is a great freeware software that helps students with the creation of their storyboards. This website contains a number of tutorials to help students get started with the software. This could be used in grades 6 and up. Con: some schools may not allowed this to be downloaded and installed on student computers

A great website that is free and creates surveys in many different formats.

Grade Level: 6-12 This website allows students to create their own music. This is great when dealing with the whole issue of copyright infringement. For students who are more interested with the audio side of video production this could be a bonus opportunity. Con: Their isn't anytime in the video production curriculum to go over new software. This would have to be something students learn on their own. Luckily the website is very user friendly.

Getting files into the right format is a big deal in video production. Many formats are not accepted in the software we use (adobe premiere , etc.). Before importing some files may need to be converting to an adobe friendly format. Zamzar allows users to upload the file and will send them a copy in their email.

3- 12 Online Presentation Software | PowerPoint Online | Web Presentation for student needs, all web-based, instead of having to save to a computer or flashdrive. Con: May need to adjust coming from PPT, not as many features.

Grade level- 7-12 CC- Students can create a presentation as to how they would approach teaching a unit on the Ming Dynasty. Overview- This web-basd form of powepoint has more bells and whistles that takes presenting information to a new level. Cons- Needs some time to get used too.

Save your space on your flash drive or perhaps share the time that it would have taken to create an awesome presentation. By using Slide Rocket, you can save your presentation to your account and access your presentation anywhere that has an internet connection. This could be used by teachers for instruction and can also be used by students to display their original work. You won't have to hear "I have it saved on my computer at home". K-12

K-12 Great for a class/ group collaboration in and outside of the classroom and great for personal use! Con: District permission, public to everyone, anyone can add or delete information.

K-12 Make phone calls, video chat, can be used for classroom activities and personal use. Con: Must register and download program, and new district permission.

K-12 Secure online class forum for teachers and students to extend learning outside of the traditional classroom. Con: Probably need your district's permission.

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This website is one of the best technology resources on the planet. If you are in the technology field, you will visit this site often.

Create high-quality videos and give them an online home.

9-12 This tool can be used by teachers to guide students through computer programs-among its many other capabilities. I have recently used this to demonstrate for my colleagues a "how to" for setting up their grade books using engrade. One downside to this -for me- was that it took me a lot of trial and error before I realized how to properly use the software. Check out the video for how to use Screencast on the home page.

Grades 11 and 12 A great website if you are searching for answers to your Microsoft Office questions. It is has a great knowledgebase.