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"When we're working with our K-8 students it is always a concern that students privacy and anonymity be maintained. Most sites require users to register so they can sign in to use the resource. Many educators will create an account and log students in to use a web 2.0 resource in the library, lab or classroom as a variety of sites provide for education accounts. The extra steps necessary to set up such accounts might take time that any librarian or teacher finds hard to locate in their busy day. Surely too a majority of us are quite tired of remembering every username and password we create for ourselves let alone keeping track of those of our students. We also wonder how many footprints we are leaving on the web. Below are some sites that can be used without creating an identifying username, email or password. All sites were tested, Some have examples on the example pages."

Lab Out Loud is a podcast, hosted by two science teachers, that discusses science news and science education by interviewing leading scientists, researchers, science writers and other important figures in the field.

It is not just for high school any more. This is a product that is widely used in our educational community and the kids need to be aware of what is happening in other arenas.

This site has virtual fieldtrips that teachers can explore. There is also a link to create, add and edit your own virtual fieldtrips.

"dotEPUB is software in the cloud that allows you to convert any webpage into an e-book."

Splash allows, for free, users to create an event. Users can track RSVP in real-time. Splash can be connected to the hosts' twitter feed to pull in relevant #conversations to bring your page to life.

Interesting tool. I have bookmarked an example of splash as well as this direct link to spash.

40 interesting ways to Use QR codes to support learning.

Readability turns any web page into a clean view for reading now or later on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

50 Educational apps for ipod touch

Safe share.tv This site provides a way to safely share Youtube videos.

"With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer? From super-effective search tricks to Google hacks specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time."

With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer? From super-effective search tricks to Google hacks specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time.

100+ google tricks that will save you time in school provides lots of great tips.

Great resource with a variety of web 2.0 resources for secondary teachers. Great exampl of livebinder (another free tool)

35 interesting ways to use Twitter in the Classroom

"a multimedia/multicultural wikispace for teachers and students,created by teachers and students"

This tools makes monitoring student behavior easy. Teachers can set up their class and monitor and make notes on behavior with their mobile device as they move around the room.