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Google Sky - 0 views

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    Google Sky provides picture of outer space taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Explore the night sky up close on any web browser on your computer. Use in various science classes to explore and learn about outer space.
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Library of Congress - Exploring the Early Americas - 0 views

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    One of the Library of Congress' educational resources, use their collection of eight interactive displays about the early Americas to have fun discovering and learning history. Activities include looking through interactive maps, investigating Mayan writings and artifacts, and learning history through paintings. Teachers can use these tools as part of their lesson plans to gain interest in the subject.
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Kaywa QR Code Generator - 0 views

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    Use this QR code generator to create links to websites that can be used on any smart phone or tablet. It is an easy and effective way to spread awareness and make available to anyone any site you would like to advertise. Use on projects for class or for clubs to present and provide links to further interest.
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WordsLike - 0 views

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    WordsLike is a free tool that helps you to find words synonyms and related words to the word that you search for. Definitions are provided for each synonym and clicking on a synonym will bring you to synonyms for that specific word. This tool is great for understanding new words and for finding words to spice up your writing.
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Moonberri - 0 views

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    Use this tool to privately transfer a file that is too big to be sent via email. Upload the file to Moonberri and send your colleague the link and password set for the file. The file can be stored for up to thirty days after uploading it. When files for school projects are too big to send and share between student collaborators, use this tool to keep every group member up to date and in the know.
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Whatfolio - 0 views

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    Whatfolio is a free service for creating online displays of your digital works. Templates include showcases for photographers, designers, personal websites, business websites, student work samples, and more. It is customizeable for your purpose and style. Use to create a portfolio and showcase your work for college or internship admissions.
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myHomework - 0 views

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    myHomework is an app that works on the majority of smart phones and is designed to help students keep track of their classes. Enter your schedule in day or block format and keep track of assignments and due dates. "If you're looking for one schedule and homework reminder service that you can recommend to all of your students regardless of which mobile operating system they use, myHomework is worth trying out" (Richard Byrne).
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Pathbrite - Portfolios for Education - 0 views

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    Pathbrite provides a free and simple way to create an academic portfolio. It provides a template where you can include transcripts, letters of recommendation, pieces of your work, etc. and showcase it in an exquisite portfolio. Pathbrite also maps out and individual's achievements against those of their peers in a Knowledge Graph. According to Pathbrite, "School admissions officers and employers rely on our Pathbrite Portfolio Platform to get a holistic view of candidates, and to better evaluate their readiness for and organizational fit to the opportunity at hand." Pathbrite can be used by high school students to create portfolios in applying to programs and colleges.
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Thing Link - 1 views

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    ThingLink lets users add interactive links to any photo and turn them into fun web experiences that drive engagement. Using ThinkLink, anyone can make interactive images. Adding text, video, sound, and other media to the picture, ThinkLink can be used as a unique learning device. Classes can also interact and collaborate on images. Teachers and students can add their own input and links to the image to create an educational masterpiece. Teachers can create images for their students to explore and contribute to. Students can do the same and can also use ThinkLink as a unique means for presenting information for any kind of project.
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ScreenCast-O-Matic - 0 views

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    Use this tool to take clips or videos of your computer screen. Great for making tutorials or projects involving technology. Make your video of the screen-shots and recordings using the free tool and then export it to the location of your choice.
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Google's World Wonders Project - 0 views

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    Using their Street View technology, Google brings the world to life on a computer screen. Anyone with internet access can now explore geological and historical locations from their computer. Explore locations from the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Antarctica, and the Great Barrier. With over 50 places you can virtually venture through, The World Wonders Project is a wonder in itself. Teachers can take their students on virtual fieldtrips to learn about geology, history, and the like in the world around them.
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Zeen - Digital Magazine-Maker - 0 views

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    Create a digital magazine pulling images, text, and the like from all over the internet or from your own hard drive.
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