Integrating Technology in the Classroom
I found an amazing map on e-learning that contained many technology resources for learning. I checked each one and made a map containing the ones that free, accessible at school and useful in our classrooms. I also added some "kid-friendly" sites and other sites that I thought were useful.I will be adding sites as I find them so if you are interested, bookmark this site and check back periodically. I hope these sites are as useful to you as they have been for me!
Images
Picture Editing
Picnik
This is very simple, self-explainatory and child friendly site. Offers many options that allow you to edit and create photos.
Aviary Pheonix
This site allows you to create and edit pictures. This site is more complex than others. Alllows you to make very creative designs but requires some software knowledge.
aPixIr
This site is for more advanced users. Allows you to create and edit photos.
Presentations
Yodio
This site allows you to add sound to your photos and instantly creates videos with your images. If you have an iPod Touch or iPhone you can add Animoto's application and use it on your iPod Touch or iPhoneGreat for:Individual or Group ProjectsStudents explanation of their workCreating Podcast
aAnimoto
Photpeach
Allows you to share or embed slideshows you create.
aPicasa
Google's photo editing and sharing application. Fairly simple to use.
Flickr
Simple way to edit and share photos. Great organization of photos.
Video
Educational Videos
Vocab Videos
Visual definition of vocabulary words.
Teachers TV
Resources and tips for teachers.
aWoopid
Technology for Dummies. Search any task you would like to complete on your computer and Woopid will provide a video tutorial.
aVideo Sharing
Metecafe
Allows you to upload and share videos. Also gives you the option of embedding video onto your website.I would not let students search this website. I only use it to upload their videos and embed on our website.
aLive Broadcasting
Bambuser
Use Bambuser to create a channel for your classroom. Broadcast news or anything else you want your viewers to see.
Live Stream
Creat a classroom channel or subscribe to a channel that is useful to what you are teaching.
Animations
Xtranormal
This site supplies you with props, sounds, voices, and animations to create video animations.Great for: Group or Individual Projects
aGo Animate
Create video animations and others can watch your animation channel.
Cartoons
Toondoo
Use props, backgrounds, characters and other resources to create a cartoon.Great for:Individual or Group Projects
aMaps
ScribbleMaps
Note Taking
Evernote
Langauge Learning Tools
Mingoville
Google Translate
Digital Dialects
Projects
Voicethread
Voicethread is a useful tool in the classroom or collaboration when students work from home. Voicethread is where students can meet and discuss topic (a video, images etc). There are five ways you can interact with the rest of the attandees: microphone, webcam, typing, mobile phone or by drawing.Great for:- homework-create a voicethread and have students add comments at home (or in the classroom).- collaboration- history and science teaching
Yodio
This site allows you to add sound to your photos and instantly creates videos with your images. If you have an iPod Touch or iPhone you can add Animoto's application and use it on your iPod Touch or iPhoneGreat for:Individual or Group ProjectsStudents explanation of their workCreating Podcast
aGlogster
Add images, sounds, audio, and video to create a glogster. Create anything from a research paper to a math rap song!Great for:Individual or group projects
Wordle
Extremely simple and creative site. Just type in text and Wordle will create your langauge art! Use for synonyms, word associations, etc.
ToonDoo
Use props, backgrounds, characters and other resources to create a cartoon.Great for:Individual or Group Projects
aMind Maps
Mind42
Create colorful and simple mind maps.
aGapminder
Gapminder is a animated way to show statistics or other data. It is a series of graphs that when played-show progresson of data over time. Very creative but a little more advanced.Great for:Social Studies projectsClassroom Examples:What country has the most people in the world? Create graphs on Gapminder and when played it will show over time.
Xmind
Somewhat simple mind map service. Drag and drop topics and other things. Add images.
Mindomo
Very simple to use. Offers several different maps and options to choose.
Communication
Skype
Skype allows you to video chat for free with anyone in the world.
aPalbee
Palbee a free video meeting service. It also allows you to record presentations. You can even enter your presentations to win cutting edge electronic gadgets.
Blogging
21 classes
Student-friendly blog site. Create a classroom, manage blogs. Create blogs with text and images.
aEdu blogs
Student-friendly blog site and very simple to manage.
aResearch Tools
Ask Kids
Kid-friendly search engine with safety features. Great for the classroom.
aWolframa
Type in any question, math formula, date, etc and Wolframa will present you with facts and answers. It will also provide maps, explanations, links, etc.Great for:Math Social Studies
Wikipedia
Woopid
Technology for Dummies. Search any task you would like to complete on your computer and Woopid will provide a video tutorial.
aCyber Slueth Kids
Broken down into catergories, easy for students to find information.
aBookmarking
Delicious
Store all of your work and bookmark s
Teachers
wiziq
Share lesson plans, tests, activities, etc with other teachers.
aWebsite Building
Yola
Webs