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"14 Technologies Educators Should Watch in 2010 Tech vets go toe-to-toe on the latest tools that can improve instruction, boost productivity, or just help make users' lives a bit more organized. * By Chris Riedel * 01/20/10 Which technology tools can help improve teaching and learning? Which can boost productivity? Which are just plain useful for keeping organized? Education technology veterans shared their lists of apps intended to make life in and out of the classroom faster, easier, and, well, better. At the FETC 2010 conference in Orlando, FL last week, speakers Hall Davidson and John Kuglin were joined by Leslie Fisher for a game of one-upmanship as each gave a packed house the rundown on their favorite new--and not so new--apps, platforms, and gadgets in a session dubbed the "Sandbox Shoot-Out.""

"The KidTools software is made for children to support their success in school, home, and community. The software provides two programs to help students. KidTools helps students with behaviors by targeting behaviors, to change, making behavior plans, following agreements, and self-monitoring. KidSkills helps students get organized, learn new information and pass tests, plan to get homework done, and work on projects with other students. eKidTools and eKidSkills are for elementary students. iKidTools and iKidSkills are for intermediate/middle school students. The tools are easy to create and can be printed for use. All you need is a Windows platform computer and a place to save the tool records. "

"Welcome to CAST Science Writer, the tool that supports students in writing lab and class reports. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students. Check out the supports and help available in Science Writer described below. Or click the "Take a Tour" button above to see how Science Writer works."

"Technology provides a terrific way to remove the obstacles to learning. Fortunately, many of the tools available are free but what are they? I reached out to my PLN through Facebook, Twitter, Classroom 2.0 and Google+ to find out. Here are the fabulous resources shared by my PLN. "

"The Texthelp Web Apps provide support tools that will work within multiple browsers (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, Firefox) on mobile devices including iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, and other mobile devices, as well as on PCs and Macs. Users will benefit from having Read&Write GOLD features they are familiar with along with instant accessibility and mobility with these powerful web support tools."

Center for Learning and Performance Technologies "DIRECTORY OF LEARNING TOOLS" Unbelievable list!

"MyTalkTools Mobile Lite is a fully-functional version of MyTalk Mobile with 20 cell capacity, using one or two boards. Using the 20 cell capability offered by MyTalk Mobile Lite, users can gain comfort with the MyTalk Mobile Lite and MyTalk Workspace, our online (authoring) board building tool. Using MyTalk Mobile Lite, experience the ultimate in customizable communications. If you find that MyTalk Mobile Lite provides the right solutions, but you would like the increased capacity of 32,000 cells, consider MyTalk Mobile. MyTalk offers ease of use and time-savings in a portable, effective, and cool communication tool. MyTalk helps people communicate in a whole new way. "

"As an Instructional Technology Coach, I try my best to provide staff, students, and parents with the best tools and resources to assist with teaching and learning in the digital age. Below is a compilation of some of my favorite AT tools and resources. "

"here's my list of seven great note-taking tools for students and teachers."

"Welcome to CAST Science Writer, the tool that supports students in writing lab and class reports. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students. Check out the supports and help available in Science Writer described below. Or click the "Take a Tour" button above to see how Science Writer works."

"Welcome to the Tools for Life Database - Our Favorite Apps for Living, Learning, Working and Playing!"

Free digital tools for a UDL approach wiki

" I think you will enjoy discovering all of the new tools that these web sources will present. I guarantee that you will find something new that will amaze you as you explore. So get ready to dive into these web 2.0 treasure troves!"

"Find the right educational tools for your needs A discovery engine of websites, mobile apps, desktop programs, and electronic products for teaching and learning"

"Talking Mats is a suite of communication tools for children and adults with communication difficulties that helps them to participate more effectively in conversations and express themselves in a visual way. Choose from high-tech Talking Mats Digital, low-tech Talking Mats Original, or use them in combination."

6 Online Tools for Text to Speech you would not want to miss

"Top 10 tools to create digital books "

A simple tool that makes reading on the web more enjoyable by removing the clutter.

"Readability™ is a simple tool that makes reading on the Web more enjoyable by removing the clutter around what you're reading. Follow the steps below to install Readability™ in your Web browser."