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The History Place is a private, independent, Internet-only publication based in the Boston area that is not affiliated with any political group or organization. The Web site presents a fact-based, common sense approach in the presentation of the history of humanity, with great care given to accuracy.

Welcome!  Real World Math is a collection of free math activities for Google Earth designed for students and educators. Mathematics is much more than a set  of problems in a textbook.  In the virtual world of Google Earth, concepts and challenges can be presented in a meaningful way that portray the usefulness of the ideas.

"TodaysMeet helps you embrace the backchannel and connect with your audience in realtime. Encourage the room to use the live stream to make comments, ask questions, and use that feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen your points, and address audience needs."

This wiki is designed to give you a little more background on the Did You Know?/Shift Happens presentation.

Edmodo is a social learning network for teachers, students, schools and districts. Edmodo provides free classroom communication for teachers, students and administrators on a secure social network. Edmodo provides teachers and students with a secure and easy way to post classroom materials, share links and videos, and access homework, grades and school notices. Edmodo stores and shares all forms of digital content - blogs, links, pictures, video, documents, presentations, and more. Edmodo is accessible online or using any mobile device, including Android and iPhones. Edmodo has special institutional features for schools and districts that can be accessed for free by administrators.

"As you know, classroom management presents the most difficult - and most important - aspect of the teaching profession. Maintaining discipline and winning students' cooperation requires tremendous skill. Our book, "Classrooms That Work: A Teacher's Guide to Discipline Without Stress" and the resulting companion workshops for educators have been developed to provide teachers with the proven techniques and strategies they need to meet the challenges of today's teaching environment. These are based on theoretical and practical guidelines towards creating a democratic classroom based on mutual respect between teachers and students, as well as group problem solving. Thousands of teachers have already proven the worth of this book, using it every day in their classrooms."

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"WhoWhatWhen is a database of key people and events from 1000 A.D. to the present. Create graphic timelines of periods in history and of the lives of individuals. "

"Essay Info is for anyone who wants to improve the writing skills. Whether your purpose is to get better grades at school or just to enjoy the writing process Essay Info will lead you to your goal. It is intended mainly for college students and useful for those of you, who strive to write more clearly, gracefully, and efficiently. We are not limited to the information about the basics of academic writing. We bring to your attention hints on effective resume and cover letter writing, making a presentation in class and at work. At Essay Info you can find quick tips for making any writing assignment sound great. If you just plan to enroll to college, Essay Info will provide you all information you need on financial aid and finding money for your college education. We know everything about scholarships. We know how to apply and get one. We have a ready plan of actions for you."

The internet is teeming with free resources waiting to be used to enhance the classroom experience. Singling out the best ones, however, can be overwhelming and time consuming. At SimpleK12, we have meticulously scavenged the internet in search for the best free classroom tech tools. We're thrilled to present to you this list, HIDDEN WEBTOOLS: 11 Tools for 2011, and we hope it engages you and proves itself useful for all of your educational technology needs.

"LiveBinders is your 3-ring binder for the Web Collect your resources Organize them neatly and easily Present them with pride Best of all, it's free!"

"The Cyberbullying Research Center is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents. Cyberbullying can be defined as "willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices." "