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Interactive form for website evaluation

Great form for source evaluation.

"Create beautiful timelines - Tiki-Toki is web-based software for creating beautiful interactive timelines that you can share on the internet."

The Information Literacy User's Guide introduces students to critical concepts of information literacy as defined for the information-infused and technology-rich environment in which they find themselves. This book helps students examine their roles as information creators and sharers and enables them to more effectively deploy related skills. This textbook includes relatable case studies and scenarios, many hands-on exercises, and interactive quizzes.

"Learn five criteria for evaluating information on the web. "

Conducting Literature Circle with mobile devices such as the iPad, not only provides immediate access to a diverse selection of books, but also to reference materials, research tools, interactive maps, and a slew of creation and dynamic notebook apps. Within this single device, students can quickly check the meaning of a word, run a quick background check on a historic event, or articulate their understanding of text with a range of multimedia apps. Teachers can now easily differentiate the processes students can use to demonstrate understanding.

Great set of interactive games from Rice University helps students explore science concepts, learn about science careers, even conduct virtual science experiments.

Download free eBook versions of 37 literary classics like Romeo and Juliet, The Scarlet Letter, Jane Eyre and more! Each eBook download comes as an easy-to-use PDF file that can be printed or projected on your interactive whiteboard.

How would the champs of bygone Olympics fare against today's best sprinters, jumpers, throwers, and swimmers?

Have you heard of Prezi? Prezi is a free online program you can use to create presentations that are similar to powerpoints but more interactive. Here are some of the main differences with prezi: 1. It moves and is interactive.

"Population Statistics for Countries, Administrative Areas, Cities and Agglomerations - Interactive Maps - Charts"

Nice interactive that shows you how countries compare relative to many features and statistics. Can be done with world as whole, US or Japan. Includes such things as population, religion, causes of death, health, education, and more.

Slide along the timeline at the bottom of the map to watch how urbanization has increased the size of cities around the world from 1955-2015.

"SchoolsWorld is a brand-new, multimedia platform, providing innovative and informative content for everyone involved with or wanting to be involved in schools. Besides all the content from Teachers TV, there is something for everyone: videos, interactive games, work sheets, fact sheets, information and latest education news. There's also opportunity to get involved in great competitions and daily polls. With our team bringing more than 25 years of experience in education SchoolsWorld is passionate about connecting people to great education daily."

An amazing interactive video in 4 parts, created from images from the NY Times archives. At any point you can stop and explore the content in more detail.

Learn the fundamentals of digital citizenship through animated, choose-your-own-adventure interactive experiences, designed for grades 6-9. Invite students to explore digital dilemmas, make good (and not-so-good) decisions, and try out possible solutions through stories and mini-games - all without risking their real-world reputations. Discover how Common Sense Education's award-winning digital literacy and citizenship curriculum seamlessly integrates into blended-learning environments. Coming soon as an iOS app, Android app, and Edmodo app!

short interactive research modules from Rutgers University