York Ed Tech Council

"This non-technical article will give you novices [non-expert instructors] out there some basic guidance in choosing a programming language that is appropriate not only for your students' needs, but for faculty and staff interested in online basics."

PollSnack is the easiest online tool for polls & surveys, allowing you to create and conduct market questionnaires without having to learn complicated software. Also, the reporting is very simple and straightforward, with results being displayed in real-time. With PollSnack you can: - customize the look of your poll and survey widgets - create polls and surveys in any language you wish - embed polls in your website - store your data securely for an indefinite amount of time - export your data as CSV

"An Hour of Code for every student - Computer Science is a foundation for every student. Help introduce it to 10 million. All it takes is one Hour of Code."

Migrant iGoogle tabs/settings to igHome before iGoogle disappears on November 1, 2013.

Google Custom Search of sites for children.

"Students with learning disabilities often have trouble with study skills like getting and staying organized-a crucial executive function skill-and remembering what needs to happen and when."

"Free Web-Based Project Management Software & Time Tracking System & Expense Tool"

InfuseLearning provides a platform by which teachers can seamlessly engage every student on any device. Make informed decisions at the point of instruction with real-time, student feedback.

"an online game meant to help teach "American English" to kids between the ages of 12-16 in more than 30 countries. Meant to provide players with a view of American life and culture different from the typical portrayal in movies, "

Makes the connection between podcasting and reading comprehension.

Library Of Congress Unveils Massive Common Core Resource Center http://t.co/jPGSAm8s

ThinkBinder is an app for real-time collaboration. ... Learn more about ThinkBinder. Discuss. Chat. Share. Collaborate.

Otixo lets you connect your online "Cloud" services to manage and share your files. To add a new provider, select a service on the right where you have an active account.

"PowerMyLearning.com is an acclaimed free online platform for K-12 students, teachers, and parents, developed by the national nonprofit organization, CFY. CFY has unique expertise in selecting the most effective digital learning activities available on the web and making them easily accessible and usable in one trusted place. This expertise comes from more than a decade of experience working directly with more than 50,000 students, along with their teachers and parents, in more than 100 schools across the country. A free account grants access to a world of smart and engaging resources… * 1,000+ thoroughly vetted academic games, interactive simulations, and videos * Easy-to-find activities tagged by subject, grade, and Common Core Standards * "Playlist" feature to sequence activities and individualize learning by student or class * Lesson plans to incorporate activities into instruction * Detailed reports for teachers, parents, and students * Badges and Playpoints to reward student usage * Flexible platform that can be used in school, after-school, at home, or anywhere in between With PowerMyLearning, students and parents can discover fun and stimulating activities to reinforce classroom learning and spark new areas of interest. Teachers can take advantage of the free instructional resources and use this tool to help meet the specific learning needs of their students. "

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