I think this website would appeal to kids to foster comprehension strategies--lots of visuals and good clear voice as students (grades 3-8--probably best) self select what they want to do (e.g., visualization).
Juxio--multimedia communication (facebook, twitter, email) Lots of potential here for communication--could, for example, send home for updates on class work (digital mulitmedia news letter).
If you are a techno addict, check out our class webpages for some great tools to use with kids of all ages! If you have any questions, email me at dermadyd@1000islandsschools.org. SMART Board links, too!
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Symbaloo allows you to set your own desktop to the websites you use most often. I see lots of potential for organizing your classroom computer for display purposes, particularly with young children.
Glogster is an online FREE interactive poster tool. Ability to add hyperlinked video, insert digital images and voice (mp3)--lots of ways to personalize. Great potential (e.g., introduce self in course, individual book reports, group projects). EASY to use.
I just found this this week!! I love it. I think I might use it for our WWII unit, or disUtopian book reports, or as a culminating activity for my postcards from the past/postcard to the future workshop! So many uses!!
Grockit is an online social learning community--good for test preparation for SAT, ACT, GRE etc. Of course, they are trying to get you to purchase theiri online test preparation program. Might be helpful to persons working with secondary learners.