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A wiki to support "Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works" book...excellent resource of web 2.0 tools and how to use them in the classroom

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StoryMaker is a simple tool for creating digital stories. Using audio, pictures and text you can create storyboards, slideshows and much much more.

free mind mapping software

free software for mind maping

Open Source Living is a dynamic archive of Open Source software (OSS) spanning all major platforms, inclusive of small to large scale projects. It aims to introduce and inform new users about viable OSS alternatives to corporate, closed source software.

Videocue is the perfect way to create your videoblog or podcast. 1. Write the text of your presentation. 2. Drag and drop your media icons (such as an iSight camera, photographs, movies etc) to the storyboard on the right of the edit window. 3. Edit the media with the controls below. You can adjust the position, transparency, scale and rotation of the image. You can even add a special border around the media to give it an individual look. 4. Click the Play button to rehearse your presentation.

Awesome Mac application for creating and editing videos for blogs or podcasts. Pro version includes fullscreen prompter. Just purchased it and can't wait to use it. ($39.99-Videocue; $89.99-Videocue Pro). Free, fully functioning trial available for download that allows 30-second video.

Panwapa, created by the educational experts behind Sesame Street, is a multimedia, global initiative that is designed to inspire and empower a new generation of children, ages four to seven, to be responsible global citizens. Researchbased materials come in a range of media platforms, including online, video, and print.

In my second grade classroom, we will occasionally read articles from Ranger Rick during guided reading lessons, and during this particular week we just happened to be learning about an African mammal on the brink of extinction. One group of students had an assignment to write a letter to the world telling why this animal should be saved. As a teacher who routinely integrates technology into the classroom, my students are often curious about ways to share the knowledge that they gain. One particular student was especially curious about sending the letters to someone through email, so I decided to look up some information on the web. Within minutes, I had found a website with information about the animal and efforts being made to save it. For the following week, instead of taking part in indoor recess, this group of students chose to spend time learning more about this endangered animal on the computer. Watching them, I could see how much they were enjoying learning. I didn't think it could get much better, but I was wrong.

Our Bookmarklet is a free tool to help you avoid having to manually cut and paste a URL for the web page you want to make a Bubble Comment on. Now you can simply click on our Bookmarklet anytime you come to a webpage you want to create a Bubble Comment on, and then just start recording your comment. It's so simple, we're sure you're going to love it! To use our Bookmarklet, simply drag the following link to your Bookmarks Toolbar or Links Bar or right mouse-click on it and select "Add to Favorites."

Several different courses for teachers to learn how to apply web2.0 in the context of the classroom - all the courses and tools run in a moodle platform.