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This is a demo website released by Google that is free to use and it gives a 360 degree view of the human body. Students can turn on layers to see bones, muscles, organs, and the nervous system. In addition, every time the student clicks on a body part, a label with the proper name of the body part appears. It is a great learning tool, but one problem that I found is that some web browsers such as Firefox do not seem to support the WebGL, which is a new standard for 3D on the web.

This is an interactive set of web pages which can be used by teachers to teach children about the Internet and how to navigate it. With the fast moving technology, such website will provide students with basic skills that they can apply for Internet searches, selecting information and knowing where to find information. The website is free and easy to navigate through.

ABCya.com is a free online resource, which incorporates computer educational games and activities for elementary students to learn on the web. They are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way for children to learn. Grade level lessons incorporate areas such as math and language arts while introducing basic computer skills.

Classroom 2.0 is an online community for teachers who are interested in education technology. Members share web 2.0 tools and learn through online events.

A great differentiation resource, this wiki has all of the information contained in our book and more. With templates for many of the related strategies discussed and everything you need to know and how to do it. A free web resource this really is a great, easy to navigate wiki for all to use for free - but no support is available - but none needed. Aesthetically the wiki has a very nice design and i believe students in High School and above might take some interest in this site. Published two years ago the content is right up to date and of good quality.

ABCya.com is free website that provides educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students to learn on the web. All games are free and are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way for children to learn.

Zunal allows for a free registration to create one free webquest This site is up-to-date since 2010. This site offers step by step directions to create a webquest and also provides answer to common questions about using Zunal. Students from grades 4 and up would be able use this web site. The information on the site is informative to help create a webquest and even few examples of webquests. Students get more involved and use higher-level thinking when using the tools to create a webquest. This site itself is well organized and colorful. Students would enjoy creating a webquest because he/she are able to work together in groups and use creativity.

Free classic literature at you fingertips on this beautifully designed web site. Very straight forward and simple to use, anyone at any age can find a classic here. Very little support offered as this is really just a list of books you can read electronically. I think its great because you can read all the classics and learn what good literature is here. Great for students.

Similar to Corkboard and Wallwisher, an online collaboration / message board tool.

Prezi is free to the public, although there are a couple different deals you can get as a educator if you wish to go a little further. With the basic public access (free), you can create Prezi's online, and then download them to present them offline. With EDU Enjoy access (also free), you can make content private, use your logo instead of Prezi's and get more storage online. If you wish to pay, you can download Prezi onto you desktop and create offline and also receive premium support. Usability and aesthetic appeal is great and very appealing to students of all ages! It can engage students more during a presentation and be an effective learning tool! Older students can also use Prezi to make presentations for class.

This website would be great to use for web quests. It is a website created for kids to obtain knowledge about historical figures and events. It is also categorized for primary to middle school. This site lists governmental sites that are kid friendly and and also allows students to upload reports as well. I find this site particularly useful because each age group as well as the educator have separate links that can be accessed and used for educational purposes. This site also provides visitors to make suggestions on how this site can be improved. I think this is extremely helpful because you get the opinions of the students as well. This site is essential when learning about laws and constitutional vocabulary that may sometimes not be fully explained in the textbook.

This website provides the students an opportunity to allow History to come alive!! This site promotes the content while integrating the technology that makes History fascinating and fun. Students can also access different museums as well as interact with historical figures and places This site would be excellent when using web quests and virtual field trips. This site is easy to manipulate and navigate and this site also provides the educator with tips and guides for lesson design. I believe this is an effective learning tool, especially when differentiating instruction. This site is completely free, and the content is age appropriate, especially when conducting student lead activities.

Portal to a collection of education sites.

This is a free website, which has a huge list of free tales. It is easy to use and it is meant for students in grade 3rd and up. It is a great resource, which can be used in a language arts classroom. Students can identify parts of speech and refer back to the tale of choice. It is great.