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"Have Fun with History A resource for students, educators and all lovers of American History" American History Teachers, homeschoolers, and history buffs now have an online resource full of American History streaming videos, activities, links and resources - because history is fun!

"The map as history The largest on-line collection of animated historical maps * For students: a learning tool to increase comprehension and retention * For teachers: a ready-made teaching tool to add visual impact in the classroom * For history buffs: new technology to add new perspectives Our on-line maps use animation, color and narration to bring history to life."

"The first one is about the Declaration of Independence and uses One Republic's Too Late to Apologize. The second video, which won an Emmy for Best Informational / Instructional Program in 2012, is about women's suffrage and it uses Lady Gaga's Bad Romance to tell this important story. These two music videos make great additions to any history teacher's history lesson."

"The Assistive Technology Oral History Project is an archive of pioneers in the field of assistive technology (technology for individuals with disabilities). It includes the histories of assistive technology (AT) specialists including occupational therapists, physical therapists, experts in blind and low vision, special educators, audiologists, rehabilitation engineers, software and AT device inventors, and more. "

"This textbook is the result of over a year of collaboration between several individuals. Garth Holman, the Social Studies department chair and 7th grade world history teacher envisioned this project as a way to engage students through the use of technology and help them see the "big picture" that is often lost, or ignored, in history classes. Beginning in the summer of 2006, Garth began working with a student teacher, Michael Pennington (Currently teaching at Chardon Middle School). Another member of this project was Angie White, an intervention specialist at Beachwood Middle School (now at Hilltop Elementary in Beachwood CIty Schools). Angie provided a strong knowledge of curriculum differentiation and techniques to include students of varying abilities. A project of this nature, allows students to disseminate knowledge in a digital format that is congruent to the world in which they live. Our students are digital natives and this new technological paradigm allows for the democratization of knowledge. Wiki technology and the ability to instantaneously communicate across cultures and physical boundaries means that nothing our students create is isolated. We not only want our students to learn, but understand how the puzzle pieces fit to create the world in which we live."

"Got a love of history, some extra time, no money, and an internet connection? Then check out these best 101 moments in history on video to relive at no charge. There are historical videos on the presidents, famous speeches, breakthrough moments in space exploration, along with moving moments in culture, all found easily on YouTube."

Great speech from a great user of AAC about his own personal history intertwined with the history of AAC

The Historical Scene Investigation Project (HSI) was designed for social studies teachers who need a strong pedagogical mechanism for bringing primary sources into their classroom. With the advent and accessibility of the internet, many libraries, universities and government agencies are housing their historical documents online. Simultaneously, there has been a push in K-12 history education to give students experiences that more closely resemble the work of a real historian.

Ask.com search engine for kids. Categories of Schoolhouse, Movies, Games, Video, Images. Schoolhouse has links to online learning activities in language arts, math, science, history

EyeSight by SightTech was developed to be the most intuitive magnification and color enhancement tool in iOS history. Designed specifically to assist low vision users, this new app allows anyone to magnify any printed material up to 12X, simply by using a few hand gestures with their iOS 5 device. Plus, users can toggle through 6 distinct color-contrast combinations to suit their individal preferences and visual enhancement needs.

blog written by someone with ALS using Tobii's eyegaze system

"# Organize frequently used text snippets. # Expand abbreviations as you type. # Launch programs with text shortcuts. # Auto-complete repetitive phrases. # Quick access to the Windows Clipboard History. # Correct spelling mistakes in any application."

EncycloMedia.com™ is a free video encyclopedia that covers everything you need to know or want to learn. If your passion is entertainment, fitness, health, history, nature, people, science, spirituality, religion, or travel - free video encyclopedia provides the access you need. And if you'd like to take a break and have a little fun, we have free videos that will make you laugh too."

"The Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities, established by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, has brought together government leaders, representatives from the publishing industry, individuals with print disabilities, representatives from two-year and four-year institutions of higher education and leaders in accessible technology. The Commission will study the current state of accessible materials for students with disabilities in postsecondary education and make recommendations to the U.S. Congress for improving access to and the distribution of instructional materials in accessible formats. This is the first commission in history charged with examining accessible instructional materials for postsecondary students with disabilities. "

"CK-12 has developed an online system for collaborative, custom-collated, self publishable educational content that can be adapted for individualized needs in a digital-age textbook known as a FlexBook. CK-12 website has titles for math, science, technology and history classrooms. To use these resources, simply create a free accoun and you can start to browse available titles and download them for use in the classroom.

"Our library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer."

"These apps are all educational in nature and will have you learning about math, science, geography, history, English, and foreign languages; help strengthen your skills with brain exercises and quizzes; provide reference material; and offer opportunities to boost your productivity so you can devote more time to your studies."

Conflicts/wars plotted on Google Maps

"Her list is titled, "20 Online Tools and Sites to Engage Students in Learning," and without any further ado, here it is! The Internet is loaded with tools and websites that teachers can use to engage their students in math lessons, language arts, history, art, music, and other subjects. Here are 20 online tools and sites to try throughout the school year:"