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My 4th and 5th graders last year were really into the Percy Jackson series. There are lots of lesson plans and ideas here that could be used to build on that interest and connect with multiple subject areas while doing so.

Zaption provides free interactive video tools and ready-to-use video lessons to engage learners. Our video platform is perfect for K-12, higher ed & training. This is a great tool to use for students who are visual learners and those who need to watch videos more than once. It also works great for those who need to stop and take notes while listening. AB

I knew we were using this for our math students because I put a link to Khan Academy on my library libguide, but I didn't realize it covered so many subjects. Here's an inspiring video about our ability to learn. Everyone can!

Here is a new critique of the Khan Academy, read about the hype and reality of the academy, and read a post from the founder of the Khan Academy, Sal Khan. I guess there are always two sides to the coin. I'll have to test it out myself to decide my opinion.

YouTubers, Authors, Philanthropists - John & Hank Green provide high quality educational videos in a variety of educational content areas. Economics, World History, US History, Literature, Astonomy, Chemistry, Politics & Government, - the list goes on! Very engaging and relvant videos for students. TLB

I think this is a great channel of video resources that my coworkers can use to change it up a little for students. They will find many topics/lessons that they currently teach on this channel. I will encourage them to use them in their classrooms, assign them for homework, assist with studying for a test or any other ways they see fit!

I would use this site to introduce concepts to students. These short videos are great attention getters. For example, I could use the video on Diseases to help students understand how far we have come in medical advances and to assist them in gaining an understanding of how easily diseases are transmitted. These could also be used as a flipped classroom format. Students could watch the content, take notes, and come prepared for the activity the next day.

Take your students on virtual explorations of museums, archives, and art collections from all over the world. Very interesting perspectives, resources, and relics available here!

Synergyse Google Apps Training is an interactive training system for Google Apps. It provides guided instruction inside Google Apps. *Free Trial Available*

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch come with assistive features that have changed the learning landscape for students with special needs. These innovative technologies allow every student to experience the fun and function of iOS. For some students, typing can be a challenge.

Great way to differentiate instruction for students who need more practice, or those who are ready to move in

Using a tutorial video to flip the lesson in math.

We have Khan Academy as an app on all of our 1-to-1 students' iPads.

Creative Commons offers many organizations' definitions of Open Educational Resources as well as links to explore these organizations.

If you are considering teaching an online course and using some or all Open Educational Resources, you need to consider the points in this article.

Free educational simulations covering a diverse topics designed by the University of Colorado available in various languages.