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"Each one of the "gems" listed here was recommended by an educator or someone who works in this field (or me!). They were selected as ones that are perhaps not as widely known as the Big Rocks like Flickr, del.icio.us, etc. Your goal here is not to analyze them all, just find one quickly that piques your interest. "

Another section, even more things to try!!

A simple but wonderful way to create names/words using Flickr. So easy!

Core Routines The core routines are a set of seven or so routines that target different types of thinking from across the modules. These routines are easy to get started with and are commonly found in Visible Thinking teachers' toolkits. Try getting started with with one of these routines. What Makes You Say That? Interpretation with justification routine Think Puzzle Explore A routine that sets the stage for deeper inquiry Think Pair Share A routine for active reasoning and explanation Circle of Viewpoints A routine for exploring diverse perspectives I used to Think... Now I think... A routine for reflecting on how and why our thinking has changed See Think Wonder A routine for exploring works of art and other interesting things Compass Points A routine for examining propositions

Google Educators pages, well worth the look, some really nice uses for Google in the class.

Nice pdf of websites that might help in any class wanting to embed tech.

Looks very flash and shiny! Will try with the Grade 7's for end of Year.

This was featured on "Free Technology for Teachers" Blog as a website that requires no registration. You just start blogging and you can make your post public or private.  Could be great for the under 13 group.

Broadcastr is a new site that lets you record audio for up to three minutes and then "attach" it to a map location. It also gives you the url address of your recording. This could be a great resource for English Language Learners and all students. They could write, and then record, reflections from a field trip, describe their home countries, talk about something that happened in a particular place in a work of fiction, and then attach it to that geographical location. In addition to being there for an "authentic audience" (someone other than their teacher and classmates), the link to the recording can be posted on a student/teacher blog or website.

Could be great for VIA

Want to video chat with others? if skype isn't the way this might be. (more than 3 locations catered for)

Projeqt is a very new application - you still need an invite to use it- that lets you create what you could call interactive slideshows. In some ways, I might describe it as a more sophisticated Prezi that's easier to create and less confusing to watch.

Like Prezi? but less confusing? sounds intriguing

Knovio might end up being one of the best Web 2.0 applications of the year. You upload a PowerPoint presentation, record a presentation with your microphone and webcam, and then it's done! It's free, and it is not open to the public yet, but I received an invitation about five seconds after I requested it.

Looks good, and now we have good mics!!! yeah!

http://l.aunch.it/tblq use this link to sign up people! First come first severed, fingers feet and toes.....If you can tell me the poem there is a prize!

Popplet is a new web app that is like Wallwisher on steroids. You can make an online "bulletin-board" with virtual "post-its" (called "popplets), just like in Wallwisher. And, except for the fact you have to register to use it, Popplet is just as easy and, in some ways, easier to use with a lot more functionality. With Popplet, you search for images and videos on the Web directly within the "popplet" instead of copying and pasting the url address (as you need to do in Wallwisher). You can draw within the "popplet" and it doesn't appear to have an limit on the number of characters you can use. You can connect the "popplets." You can also embed the whole thing.

Definitely looking further into this one!

I do see that it can be used to easily create Internet Scavenger Hunts and Webquests. It lets you create a "molecule" filled with "atoms" (the call each topic a molecule and atoms the different parts of the collection). You can insert a website and notes into each molecule, which will also show a screenshot or even a video. The task for each can also be described. And it's easy to move the "molecules" around. And, then, best of all, you can embed your whole "molecule" wherever you want, including on a class blog or website.

Love the image search tool!

If its out there, its in here. Check this for all sorts of stuff you might use/need/want.

Some excellent tech tips and links.

Just like the wii! really?

Miss Kelli, this one's for you