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" Play Video Login at Mobile.DiscoveryEducation.com with your iPad Today using your Discovery Education username and password. Questions? email educationsales@discovery.com Download an Informational Flyer about Discovery Education and the iPad See Educator Reaction to Discovery Education on the iPad Watch live streaming video from discoveryedu at livestream.com Discovery Education's ground-breaking iPad web app is focused on student exploration of safe and appropriate educational content. "

" Welcome to Vocabulary.com, the quickest, most intelligent way to improve your vocabulary. Regardless of your education level or age, Vocabulary.com will help you to master the words that are essential to academic and business success. Simply answer the question to the right to get started!"

For an updated listing of presentations, keynotes, and workshops, go to DiscoveryEdSpeakersbureau.com. For information about booking engagements, contact Chrysti Hill at chrysti_hill@discovery.com or call her at 1-240-662-2831. To contact Hall Davidson, e-mail hall_davidson@discovery.com.

"The Tech Terms Computer Dictionary is a free online dictionary of computer and technology terms. The goal of TechTerms.com is to make computer terminology easy to understand. While definitions of computer terms can be helpful, explanations with examples are even better. Therefore, most TechTerms.com definitions include real-life examples of how the term is used."

I keep getting questions on how to create EPUB from InDesign, so am pointing out some resources on Adobe.com on how to create EPUB eBooks using Adobe InDesign. There are quite a few resources on Adobe.com, and you can use to bring yourself quickly up-to-date, and start publishing EPUBs. I'm adding links to a few videos and PDFs here:

Welcome to PD 360! This is the world's first and largest online, on-demand professional development platform for educators. We're glad you're here. What's new to v5.0: * Simplified reports, Focus Objective creation and organization, and user account management * Easier to use courses for effective structured learning experiences * Common Core Standards content and training videos * Improved community features * User Uploaded Video * Integration with Facebook and Twitter * Enhanced integration with Observation 360 And so much more! Feel free to explore all the new features. New to PD 360? Get free access to a library of over 1,500 videos on 97 topics from 120 experts and free lifetime membership to the world's largest community of verified educators-just sign up for a free 30-day trial on the right! For more information, contact us! 1.800.572.1153 support@schoolimprovement.com www.schoolimprovement.com

"Welcome to Aplusmath.com! This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. Visit our game room and play exciting games like Matho and Hidden Picture...Test your math skills with our Flashcards! Try out the Math Word Find puzzle. "

"Lessons Sorted by Subject Kidspiration Templates for all subjects http://www.inspiration.com/community/lessons-and-ideas SOL Inspiration Templates grades 6-8 http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/fairfield/marshall_g/INSPIRATION/Inspiration.htm Inspiration Templates for all subjects http://www.spart5.k12.sc.us/TechTraining/InspirationMatrix.htm Inspiration Video Tutorials http://www.inspiration.com/videos/Inspiration Language Arts | Math | Science | Social Studies | Inspiration Search Engine"

YourHomework.com is a free solution for posting homework and class assignments on the Web. Teachers can set up class files using the site's easy fill-in-the-blank templates; parents and students can access the posted information to stay up to date on assignments, tests, school and classroom events, and more.

group out of texas that has links to great ways of incorporating technology to the classroom. Web 2.0 and GPS ideas.

A company known for helping clients in the media and retail sectors digitize their publications has launched a version of its publishing platform for converting PDF-based books into interactive texts that can be accessed on multiple platforms for the education segment. YUDU Media has launched YUDU Education, which allows publishers to create course materials that can be optimized and delivered for Macs, Windows-based PCs, and Android and iPad tablets. The same technology can also simultaneously create an accessible edition of the same materials for users who use assistive technologies. Read more at http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/10/10/digital-conversion-service-publishes-accessible-multi-platform-textbooks.aspx?admgarea=News1#HUs7FcTbx8BE0aL9.99 

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"Let your clients explore scenarios and engage with results through interactive charts powered by real-time computation. " Video introduction - http://www.wolfram.com/broadcast/screencasts/cdf_intro

dictionary website with thesaurus and app for mobile devices as well as translator and spanish

" Welcome to dgrice.wikispaces.com Here you will find outlines and links from my workshops and trainings. Select one from the list below:"

"Welcome to the resource page for K-20 Virtual Instruction Tools. Alternate URLs: http://tinyurl.com/VirtualTools & http://goo.gl/vLsxD Please navigate the tools and resources provided by clicking the menu items on the left. Feel free to add comments to any page with additional tools or how you've used any of the resources. "

"Dr. Lodge McCammon is a Specialist in Curriculum and Contemporary Media at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation (www.fi.ncsu.edu). His work in education began in 2003 at Wakefield High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he taught Civics and AP Economics. He finished a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2008 where his work at The Friday Institute continues to bring innovative practices to students, teachers and schools. He developed a teaching and professional development process called FIZZ which encourages and models best practices in implementing user-generated video and online publishing in the classroom to enhance standards-based lessons. He is also a studio composer who writes standards-based songs, with supporting materials, about advanced curriculum for K-12 classrooms. More information, user-generated videos, and songs can be found at Lodge's website (www.iamlodge.com). Dr. Lodge McCammon explains how to create a Paper Slide Video."

"Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to motivate children to read with phonics. Our systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children. "

"Photo-editing, logos, web templates, filters, color palettes, screen capture & more at Aviary.com "

USMapExplorer  lets you build your own maps with different features like mountain ranges, earthquake data, tall buildings and MUCH more! Try our State Rankings. Data for reports is available on every State in the US, as well as for every Country in the world ! Maps4Kids.com is a great resource for fast facts about places in our world.