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The Screen Actors Guild Foundation is proud to bring you Storyline Online, an on-line streaming video program featuring SAG members reading children's books aloud! Each book includes accompanying activities and lesson ideas.

OER and Engaging Online Learners

OER and Engaging Online Learners

Free software that adds visuals to your online conversations. Instead of typing at people show them what you're talking about...pronto.

Maps are one of our oldest forms of visualizing data about the world. One might say we'd be "lost" without them. flickr creative commons photo by [martin] From the early web-based Mapquest versions and later when Google Maps came onto the scene followed closely by Google Earth, online mapping and the use of maps by the general public has exploded.  Maps are now a mainstay for mobile computing and other endeavors online line that have a spatial component. The capability enabled by GPS  (Global Positioning System) allows our devices to know where we are in the world, what/who is nearby, and what information is available about places. We see many ways people use maps for personal use and are interested in knowing more about that and your ideas on how mapping tools might also be used for learning.  

California chapter of The International Association for K-12 Online Learning [iNACOL] Logo designed by Peter Reynolds.

Learning management system

Information on the OUSD Online Program

" Easy to post it, see it, and peel it off! lino is a free sticky & canvas service that requires nothing but a Web browser. Take a note right away wherever you are Access lino from your home, office, or even on the road and post a sticky note online whenever you need!"

"When your kids want to play online, put Firefox into Kid Mode! Protect your computer and delight your kid with a safe environment that's filled with fun and learning. Zoodles Kid Mode makes it easy for kids 8 and under to independently play online."

"We know how important it is to protect and educate young people on using the Internet and want to provide all of our users with a safe experience. When it comes to family safety, we aim to: * Provide parents and teachers with tools to help them choose what content their children see online * Offer tips and advice to families about how to stay safe online * Work closely with organizations such as charities, others in our industry and government bodies dedicated to protecting young people "

Collaborize Classroom™ allows teachers to extend their classroom discussions to a structured and private online community. Get 100% student participation. Save on monthly printing costs. Reduce grading time by up to 2 hours per week. *Yes, it will always be free!

"Organize Volunteers Online for Free"

"14 E-learning Resources to Help You Build Better Courses" Blog on creating better online courses

Online Curriculum to be used for 6-12

online graphical dictionary. Animated

"The California Student Bill of Rights Initiative is proposed for the November 2012 ballot. It will break down the barriers between students and all of the education options available to them in the classroom and online, leading to continued education or career training beyond high school. This action on the part of the people of California will ensure California students do not fall behind their peers in other states and position California for maintaining an advantage in the U.S. and global economy."

Professional development and content online

"50 Top Sources Of Free eLearning Courses" Article on free online courses

Renee Citlau Article

FreeRice is a product of the United Nations World Food Program and aims to raise awareness about hunger. By asking visitors simple trivia questions in English vocabulary and grammar, math, geography subjects, human anatomy and more, the site has raised enough funds to provide meals to over 10 million people. The site is nothing spectacular in terms of design, but given that it is first and foremost a charitable site, this shortcoming is certainly forgivable.