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bored of PowerPoint? For years, Microsoft PowerPoint has been the standard bearer of slide presentation applications, but several Web-based alternatives have emerged. For the most part, the alternatives offer similar functionality to PowerPoint, sometimes more, sometimes less. One obvious advantage to Web-based presentations is that they're stored in the cloud, eliminating the potential for nightmare scenarios involving lost or corrupted thumb drives.

"In this article, I am going to cover some of the best free alternatives to using iTunes to sync iPod to computer without iTunes."

In this article, I am going to cover some of the best free alternatives to using iTunes to sync iPod to computer without iTunes.

$2.60 but worth it for the accessit brings!

"The following five creative strategies provide a catalyst for integrating flip cameras in science and math. These techniques also offer an alternative digital assessment of students' prior knowledge and experiences, understanding of concepts, and ability to make connections between concepts."

Some excellent educational content can be found on YouTube. However, many teachers cannot access YouTube in their classrooms.

for those arrr moments

There's no denying the power and popularity of the Google search engine, and in comparison to other similar search engines such as Bing, where results are based on page rankings and algorithms, they excel. But there are other ways to search the web, using what are known as semantic search engines. Using a semantic search engine will ensure more relevant results based on the ability to understand the definition of the word or term that is being searched for, rather than on numbers. Semantic search engines are able to understand the context in which the words are being used, resulting in smart, relevant results.

There is no iPhoto for Windows users, but these free programs could just be the next best thing. Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/71252.aspx#ixzz0oXfqI124

"The most dreaded word in school reading for students: book reports. Teachers assign them, viewing them as a necessary component of assessing reading comprehension. Book reports can be a contributing factor to 'readicide'. "Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, "

Some great ideas

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The use of word clouds in the classroom is quickly gaining pace because of the number of different ways in which they can be used to promote student learning. However, Wordle is not your only choice in this field, because a number of great alternatives have recently been released to rival it. Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/75426.aspx#ixzz0sD0FVkH0

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A mix of web apps that can help you make presentations that are fun, eye catching, and engaging (great for students too)!

So, how can you use Jing (or other capturing alternatives) in your classroom? Here are some quick ideas for you: You can create training videos for quick and easy access for students, or even yourself for refreshers, etc… Have your students record themselves solving math problems and then post on your classroom blog! Have your students record their presentations Have your students record themselves researching and presenting their findings Don't stick to the norm! Have your students get creative - create a timeline of an explorer's life and then present it via Jing!