Media and Technology for Educators

"Upload PDF files to the Active Textbook server and overlay click-to-view resources - called these hotspots - to incorporate teaching content from various sources."

"10 Websites for Foreign Language Learning "

"Turn your vision into reality by creating your own version of an existing PDF or textbook. Give it a dynamic touch, jot down notes, add video/audio clips, and discuss materials with your readers within your interactive content. Use Active Textbook to learn, teach or simply share your documents online - it's easy!"

"Create a paperless classroom by automatically create shared folders for students"

Easy way to shorten long URL for handouts, etc.

Anyone can play or describe YouTube videos for free using YouDescribe. Register to become a describer today for free!" Great resource for students with vision issues. Also a great service learning project- have sighted students add deecriptions to videos

"One of the benefits of allowing students to bring their cell phones into your classroom is that they can use them to give you anonymous feedback on sensitive questions and questions for which a name isn't necessary. For example, you might just want to take a survey of the average length of time your students spent studying for a quiz or how long it took them to complete an assignment. Here are four alternatives to purchasing clicker systems for your school while still gathering anonymous feedback from students."

"Best Websites for Teaching & Learning honors websites, tools, and resources of exceptional value to inquiry-based teaching and learning as embodied in the American Association of School Librarians' Standards for the 21st-Century Learn"

"inklewriter is a free tool designed to allow anyone to write and publish interactive stories. It's perfect for writers who want to try out interactivity, but also for teachers and students looking to mix computer skills and creative writing."

Great map tools !

website evaluation training

PBS video

Algodoo is a unique 2D-simulation software from Algoryx Simulation AB. Algodoo is designed in a playful, cartoony manner, making it a perfect tool for creating interactive scenes. Explore physics, build amazing inventions, design cool games or experiment with Algodoo in your science classes. Algodoo encourages students and children's own creativity, ability and motivation to construct knowledge while having fun. Making it as entertaining as it is educational. Algodoo is also a perfect aid for children to learn and practice physics at home.

"Nanoogo is an online platform for kids where they can creatively express their thoughts, showcase their fun projects, or share their dreams - freely and safely!"

Great resources