VERY COOL tool to get a human-readable version of the Google Calenar in Word. Many teachers are starting to use Google Calendar embedded in their web pages but Google truncates the events after so many are added. This tool will expand the box for any day that has multiple events added.
"Mikogo is an easy-to-use cross-platform desktop sharing tool, ideal for web conferencing, online meetings or remote support.
And you can download
the full version for FREE!"
Readability™ is a simple tool that makes reading on the Web more enjoyable by removing the clutter around what you're reading. Follow the steps below to install Readability™ in your Web browser."
"The Molecular Workbench™ (MW) is a free, open-source tool that creates and delivers visual, interactive simulations for teaching and learning science and engineering."
Students post questions to their course page, which peers and educators can then respond to. Instructors moderate the discussion, endorse the best responses and track the popularity of questions in real time.
Piazza’s platform is specifically designed to speed response times. The site is supported by a system of notification alerts, and the average question on Piazza will receive an answer in 14 minutes.
At Stanford, the first to start using the service, more than half of the undergraduates are registered users.
a computer science professor at Princeton, started using Piazza for her programming systems class last semester.
Piazza gave the students a community, especially in the middle of the night, when the instructors were sleeping,” Professor Rexford said. “The students were more interactive in general, and it was a time saver all-around.”
"PrimaryWall is a web-based sticky note tool designed for schools that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real-time"
Designed for elementary school students AND the site has built in documentation!!
"Capture your child's voice and imagination with our creative story building tool and share them with friends and family.
* Encourages creativity and self expression
* Helps reinforce reading and writing skills
* A GREEN alternative to books
* NO ads, NO merchandising, NO external links
* Made with kids in mind!
* It's Fun and it's FREE for everyone!"