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This page contains links to tools that educators can use as they infuse 21st century learning experiences into the classroom. For assistance using these technologies, please contact your Model Schools Coordinator.

"Vyew allows you to meet and share content in real-time or anytime. Upload images, files, documents and videos into a room. Users can access and contribute at anytime. Why use Vyew? It's easy - no installations. It's compatible - PC, Mac, Linux, powerpoints, documents, images, videos, mp3's, flash files. It's FREE! - Our free version is free forever. Unlimited use with up to 10 people. What's the catch? It's ad supported. Conferencing features - whiteboarding, video conferencing, screen sharing, Voice-over-IP. Collaboration features - continuous rooms are always saved and always-on. Contextual discussion forums, voice-notes, track and log activity. Take A Tour Sign Up Free Log In Join a Meeting Learn More: FAQs Product Pricing Product Comparison Chart Complete Feature List Enterprise Appliance What people are saying I've used other prohibitively expensive online meeting software and this beats their pants off in ease of use/price/features. -Joel, Vyew Customer Recent News/Articles New changes to Vyew (Aug 1, 2011) New changes to Vyew (May 10, 2011) Crafting a Clear Message (online presentations) Vyew featured in Google Chrome's Web Store Better (Online) Presentations in 5 Steps Vyew 4 - Open to the Public Vyew 4.0 Interface Overview "

So what is BonzoBox? BonzoBox is an interactive web tool that allows people to build their own customized "BonzoBox" home page with links to their favorite websites.

"Wiffiti publishes real time messages to screens in thousands of locations from jumbotrons to jukeboxes, bars to bowling alleys and cafes to colleges. You can interact with Wiffiti from your mobile phone or the web."

onceptboard is an online feedback software used to place comments, derive tasks and ultimately achieve the release of your designs and concepts. But not only that: Additionally, your board offers a simple option for starting ad-hoc live meetings. You have the option to expand your drafts directly on the boards using sketches and drawings, and you can link web examples or place a screenshot right next to your draft. The discussion about a design or website feedback produces quick, high quality results and can take place internally, or even with the customer.

"This collection of links and applications highlights just the tip of the iceberg of educational resources that are available on the web. If you are interested in teaching yourself a new skill or learning a new topic indepth in your spare time, hopefully some of these will be of use."

urate Web content to make your own topic bags. Publish and share your expertise. Bagging is teaching and learning.

"Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to these and many other of life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry. In addition, we will introduce you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology. All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services. "

Google+ For Educators

Allows you to use your computer as a virtual telescope!

A variety of charts, tables, data maps and more from Google that are editable and can be embedded on a web page easily.

The best way to manage your tasks. Never forget the milk (or anything else) again.

y Files Want the ability to access, share and manage files from wherever you happen to be, without having to invest in expensive technology or IT staff? Cloud makes it simple and affordable to store and manage all your digital content - from financial, creative and productivity documents to image, audio and video files - right from your laptop, your smartphone or any other web-enabled device.

OKAPI! is a web-based application that allows you to enter a text sample and to format that sample as a set of Examiner and Student Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA) reading probes. The application also computes a readability index for the sample. OKAPI! can save you hours of work in creating correctly formatted CBA reading probes that include estimates of reading level. OKAPI! gives you a range of options. You can for example change the font-type and letter-size for the CBA probes. Additionally, you can specify that either the Spache or Dale-Chall Readability Formula be used to compute a passage's readability index.

Screencasting is a better and great way to showcase a procedure, to teach,demonstrate a service or to create video tutorials without having to write a content or an article. Screencasting tools are available both as desktop applications (Free and commercial) and web-based services. The good news is that there are a growing number of screencasting tools that are completely free to use; some do not even require a registration to let you get started.

1. Submit! Input a series of questions and answers. 2. Create! Get a QR code for each question. 3. Display! Put the QR codes around your school. 4. Begin! Students find and answer the questions. No programming experience needed - just cut and paste from a word processor Automatically generated as text files, no need for web access to read Be creative - different sizes, different places The team with the most correct answers in the time available wins

"Dabbleboard is an online collaboration application that's centered around the whiteboard. With a new type of drawing interface that's actually easy and fun to use, Dabbleboard gets out of your way and just lets you draw. Finally the whiteboard enters the digital age!"

"The simplest way to manage life, work and play."

BubbleComment... A service specifically designed to help you and your business or organization use video for variety of human-based interaction with others. Specific Features To Help You Visually Connect With Others Personalize Your Web-Based Marketing/Sales/Support/Education Easily Gather, Organize, and Manage Comments With One Tool