Provided by Dr. LaTonya Wyche Ricks
-
Instantly make cool videos automatically!http://animoto.com/
-
This is a free audio recording and editing program. Combine audio files, record your voice over songs...http://audacity.sourceforge.net
-
If you want to create your very own personal webpage, check out what Weebly has to offer! It's user friendly!http://www.weebly.com
-
Create PDF documents for FREE!http://www.cutepdf.com/
-
Create and share your work online.https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=writely&passive=true&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2F<mpl=WR_tmp_2_lfty&nui=1&utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-bk&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=google.docs
-
On jamendo, artists allow everyone to download and share their music. It's free, legal and unlimited.http://www.jamendo.com/
-
Similar to Snagit -- Add visuals to your online conversations.http://www.jingproject.com/
-
From this site, you identify a file on your computer, tell it what format you want it in, and it does the rest.http://media-convert.com
-
"A FREE web-based collaborative mind mapping tool for brainstorming and project-managment."http://www.mindmeister.com/
-
Sounds macabre, but is actually a journalism term for the where the pictures go after the newspaper runs the story.http://morguefile.com
-
Photo editing made fun!http://www.picnik.com/
-
This site contains a wide variety of audio files.http://podsafeaudio.com/
-
The Zooming Presentation Editorhttp://prezi.com/
-
Create an online sign-up sheet.http://www.signappnow.com/
-
Talk, chat, and video call for FREE!http://www.skype.com/
-
Type a word and watch what happens!http://www.spezify.com/#/red
-
Create your own surveys for FREE! User-friendly with simple instructions.http://www.surveymonkey.com/
-
This tool shows kids how they can construct longer and more detailed sentences.http://www.telescopictext.com/
-
Instant website thumbnail generator.http://www.thumbizy.com/
-
As it sounds, the site is for taking a long address and making it into a small one. Very useful.http://tinyurl.com
-
Create online forms for FREE!http://wufoo.com/
-
Another online converter like Media-Convert.http://zamzar.com
-
http://www.freepdfconvert.com/convert_pdf_to_source.asp
-
Great for students and easier than Wordle!http://www.abcya.com/word_clouds.htm
-
MESSAGE YOUR CLASS! A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. Free!https://www.remind101.com/
-
This is part of Gordon Worley's (Florida) excellent resources for those incorporating multi-media in their teaching.http://homepage.mac.com/worley/iMovie/index.html
-
This "project-based curriculum develops career and communication skills in video production, using Adobe tools.http://tinyurl.com/2zxn55
-
"A site built to give educators resources and guidance for a "world dominated by screens.""http://www.afi.edu/
-
Curriculum-focused wiki to allow teachers to share ideas and resources. The scope is impressive!http://curriki.org
-
Loads of great programs (Google Earth, SketchUp, Picasa, etc.) one can download for free.http://www.google.com/educators
-
This Yahoo Group has over 1400 members and has been around since July of 2000.http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/iMovie-List/
-
Many videos on multiple topics in several subjects, including video production, digital ethics, and online safety.http://nortellearnit.org
-
Tim Holt's video group for educators, with groups focused on great websites, video podcasting, Garage Band, Photo Story 3, ...http://vidsnacks.ning.com/
-
Community with forums and resources related to using Windows Movie Makerhttp://windowsmoviemakers.net
-
Training, Resources, Topics, Webinarshttp://www.stickyminds.com/
-
"Wikis are great tools for engaging children in learning, involving parents in their child's education, and sharing resources wihttp://www.wikispaces.com/site/privatelabel/k-12
-
Free Educational Videoshttp://watchknow.org/
-
Educational Videos and Lessonshttp://www.neok12.com/
-
Free cultural & educational media.http://www.openculture.com/
-
This program is a free download from Microsoft which makes arranging photos (with titles, voice-over, and more) into a slideshowhttp://tinyurl.com/3ygxmw
-
This free download allows you to do screen capture, highlighting, and voice recording VERY easily.http://qlipmedia.com
-
This media player has versions for both Mac and PC, as well as many of the Linux distributions.http://www.videolan.org
-
Microsoft's answer to iMovie. As with any video editing program, the more RAM you have, the easier this will be to use.http://tinyurl.com/53yvx
-
Tutorial for audacity's free audio recording and editing program.http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manual-1.2/tutorials.html
-
More tutorials for Audacity.http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manual-1.2/tutorials.html
-
Computer Basics Tutorialhttp://www.gcflearnfree.org/Computer/Topic.aspx?id=142
-
Web-based Gradebookhttp://www.esembler.com/gradebook-demos.html
-
Learn how to type correctly in just a few hours using all your fingers.http://www.goodtyping.com/
-
Learn how to create a Microsoft Office Excel workbook, how to enter and edit text and numbers, and how to add and delete columnshttp://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC012005461033
-
-
I-SAFE partnered with Microsoft to create an ‘On Demand’ system for Internet safety education. Check it out.http://ilearn.isafe.org/
-
Live, interactive, online internet safety training.http://vta.isafe.org/
-
Interwrite Workspace provides the tools to make the interactive classroom a reality.http://www.interwritelearning.com/support/wstutorials.html#vids
-
Here's the place to learn everything you need to know about Irfan View.http://www.indeavors.com/resources/tutorials.htm
-
From this site, you identify a file on your computer, tell it what format you want it in, and it does the rest.http://media-convert.com
-
Did you know that Netrekker provides tutorials and professional development? LOGIN REQUIRED!http://elementary.nettrekker.com/preferences/
-
This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before.http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/
-
Photostory tutorialhttp://www.jakesonline.org/photostory3.pdf
-
Create your first presentation.http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC101865831033
-
Learn how you can start with and modify a pre-designed publication in Microsoft® Office Publisher 2003http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC010362681033&pid=CR061832741033
-
Free training materials, The Learning Management System, Recorded Online Sessions, and more.http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/index.asp
-
Turning Technologies offers online tutorials for users who want to gain a basic understanding of product features.http://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/producttraining/onlinetutorials/turningpointforpctutorials/
-
Ready to start making movies with your computer? Find out the basics of what you need to have and know.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx
-
Have you heard the word? It's time to get up to speed with Microsoft Office Word 2007.http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC100664431033
-
Your document is complete, but it's begging for some visual sparkle. Make it less plain and more polished.http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC102311071033
-
An introduction to Project Based Learninghttp://www.edutopia.org/project-learning
-
For Kidshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
-
GREAT RESOURCE!http://betterlesson.com/
-
"Advancing learning through videoconferencing and other collaborative technologies."http://www.cilc.org/
-
Earth Live is a virtual earth simulation that allows you to test the effects of global warming, earthquakes, wild fires, ....http://dsc.discovery.com/discovery-earth-live/
-
"Thousands of articles, videos, slide shows, expert interviews, blog entries, and other resources highlight success stories."http://www.edutopia.org/
-
http://technology.usd259.org/resources/whiteboards/smart-lessons/elementary_lessons.html
-
Make your own flashcards!http://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/
-
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=108629
-
GLEF contains interesting and very high quality pieces about innovative schools, programs, and efforts.http://www.edutopia.org/
-
Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer spacehttp://earth.google.com/
-
http://havefunteaching.com/
-
FREE PROGRAMShttp://lifehacker.com/
-
Create your own online binder!http://livebinders.com/
-
Great way to integrate technology into your curriculum!http://www.misterteacher.com/minimovies/minimovies.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=577300&utm_campaign=On-Demand_2009-08-31+11%3a55
-
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) has transported these powerful teaching tools into the virtual dimension ..http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
-
Educational Videos for Kidshttp://www.neok12.com/
-
The free, online and content-screened library being built by and for teachers and students around the globe.http://nextvista.org
-
The PBS Teachers site has relaunched with new Web 2.0 functions and reorganized content.http://www.pbs.org/teachers
-
FREE Presentations in PowerPoint format & Free Interactive Activities for Kidshttp://www.pppst.com/
-
http://itech.pjc.edu/html/powerpoint_resources.htm
-
MESSAGE YOUR CLASS! A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. Free!https://www.remind101.com/
-
Find out about our FREE teaching resources and how thousands of educators connect, inspire and share.http://www.sharemylesson.com/
-
The easiest way to share and discuss presentations.http://silkslides.com/
-
http://technology.usd259.org/resources/whiteboards/smart-lessons/elementary_lessons.html
-
http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/material.asp
-
http://technology.usd259.org/resources/whiteboards/smart-lessons/EverydayMathSMARTBoardLessons.htm
-
GREAT Resources!http://www.solteacher.com/
-
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
-
Create interactive games and quizzes for your students!http://www.superteachertools.com/
-
Excellent Resource for Technology Integration!http://www.tammyworcester.com/Tips/Tammys_Technology_Tips_for_Teachers.html
-
http://www.teachertube.com/
-
Great online resources for teachers!http://www.teachersclubhouse.com/
-
VDOE: Free educational resources for everyone.http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx
-
VDOE: "A learning platform where teachers and students create learning projects, participate in a website competition, and more.http://www.thinkquest.org/en/
-
Largest, high quality video library with over 9,000 titles.http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
-
Free Educational Videoshttp://watchknow.org/
-
http://db.dadecountyschools.org/~davis/wordstudy/davis.htm
-
http://havefunteaching.com/worksheets/writing-worksheets/writing-prompts/
-
Educators learning from the Sound of Music.http://watchknow.org/Default.aspx?content=a0a5-353
-
"Experts debate the relevancy of brick-and-mortar schools in an internet-connected world at the NECC 2009."http://www.eschoolnews.tv/Esntv.aspx?Filename=BricksorClicksdebatekeynoteVer1_8f6e55c168674983930b9ebd84243fbc.flv
-
Wearable Technologyhttp://www.ted.com/talks/pattie_maes_demos_the_sixth_sense.html
-
http://www.nystromnet.com/index.cfm?fa=information.technology
-
http://members.whro.net/~tspencer/schedule2.htm
-
Check this out!http://i.techrepublic.com.com/downloads/dl_10_things_sn.pdf
-
http://unmaskdigitaltruth.pbworks.com/
-
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/
-
http://perkupprojects.wikispaces.com/
-
Vol. 1http://file2.ws/companion
-
Vol. 2http://file2.ws/companionv
-
http://supportblogging.com/Links+to+School+Bloggers
-
http://www.mguhlin.org/2009/07/essential-videos.html
-
If you are a facebook user, please read this!http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2009/08/meshing-social-networking-and-privacy-on-facebook.ars
-
http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/wp/crime-2002/aup.htm
-
http://landmark-project.com/aup20/pmwiki.php?n=Main.AUPGuides
-
http://www.detools.ca/
-
SOL Test prephttp://www.iq.poquoson.org/
-
Grade Level Skills Help Pageshttp://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm
-
VA SOL Practice Testshttp://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html
-
K - 12 SOL Review Resourceshttp://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=18154
-
SOL practice tests.http://www.virginiasol.com/test.htm
-
http://tinyurl.com/yg9kskt
-
https://va.testnav.com/vaqc/testnav-7.5.8.62/epatLogin.jsp?testnavTestId=5001&testnavFormId=wptg5b
-
http://www.iq.poquoson.org/languagearts.htm#three
-
http://vastudies.pwnet.org/all/index.htm
-
A fun place to learn how to read!http://www.starfall.com/
-
The Fun Way to Build Vocabulary Skills!http://www.vocabulary.co.il/
-
Literacy activities and games for ages 4-11.http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/literacy.shtml
-
Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8.http://www.bookadventure.com/
-
Over 50 Online Interactive Games and Activitieshttp://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/la-grammar.html
-
This tool shows kids how they can construct longer and more detailed sentences.http://www.telescopictext.com/
-
Resources/Technology Integrationhttp://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/soltechintegration.htm
-
http://www.gamequarium.com/sentencestucture.html
-
http://www.gamequarium.com/sentencestucture.html
-
http://languagearts.pppst.com/sentencestructure.html
-
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/basketball/index.html
-
http://www.funbrain.com/verb/index.html
-
Grades 3-5http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/pmp/interactive_guide/g03/g03home.htm
-
Interactive bookshttp://www2.scholastic.com/browse/learn.jsp
-
Phonics Praciicehttp://www.foniks.org/
-
Interactive Reading Gameshttp://www.roythezebra.com/reading-games-word-level.html
-
http://www.tumblebooks.com/
-
Reading and Grammar Worksheets and Resourceshttp://www.k12reader.com/
-
Posters, worksheets...http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/english/contents_punctuationgrammar.htm
-
http://db.dadecountyschools.org/~davis/wordstudy/
-
Interactive activities in addition and subtraction.http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/numbers/chi.shtml
-
A fun way to count change by helping Ed to save money for a trip to the store.http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/ed_bank/index.html
-
Math test resource for students and teachers.http://www.thatquiz.org/
-
Great website for practicing addition and subtraction skills.http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/additionmain.htm
-
Online Division Games with Gamequariumhttp://www.gamequarium.com/division.html
-
Interactive math games provided by Oswego City School District.http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/cathymath.html
-
Create a Graph!http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx?ID=8ca07e9e63084ffda0726991c5478f9d
-
Great practice!http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/8112/graphs1.html
-
Graph resources, games, etc.http://tinyurl.com/nh7lfs
-
http://tinyurl.com/pxpklk
-
Resources/Technology Integrationhttp://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/soltechintegration.htm
-
http://www.thinkingblocks.com/TryIt.html
-
http://www.learn-with-math-games.com/index.html
-
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/by_subject/multiplication/mul_games.htm
-
http://www.kidsnumbers.com/multiplication.php
-
Numerous practice sites!http://www.kidsnumbers.com/
-
http://www.familylearning.org.uk/place_value_games.html
-
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=75
-
Great resourcehttp://www.watchknowlearn.org/
-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/levels/level1.shtml
-
http://www.typeonline.co.uk/lesson1.html
-
http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/keyboarding/questions.htm
-
http://www.abcya.com/keyboard.htm
-
http://www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-lesson.asp
-
http://www.wacona.com/keyboarding/keyboarding.html
-
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/games/game_type_me.html
-
http://www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-test.asp
-
Verified facts, information, and biographies from trusted sources.http://www.encyclopedia.com/
-
An online encyclopedia, dictionary, and almanac.http://www.factmonster.com/
-
Over 2000 files covering 3000 years of world history.http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
-
Kids Commonwealth is devoted to helping kids across Virginia learn more about their Commonwealth.http://www.kidscommonwealth.virginia.gov/home/
-
A safe web search for kids created by librarians.http://www.kidsclick.org/
-
The LARGEST educational resource in the world!http://www.loc.gov/index.html
-
Find links to the government and other kids sites.http://www.kids.gov/
-
US Government linkshttp://www.usa.gov/
-
Interactive Physical Science Activitieshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/physical_processes.shtml
-
Interactive Earth Science Website provided by NASA.http://kids.mtpe.hq.nasa.gov/
-
This series is being offered for free to students in grades 3-5.http://www.theleagueofscientists.com/
-
Games and activities from the US Environmental Protection Agencyhttp://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/kids/gamesandactivies.html
-
This website is all about the Life Cycle of Frogs. Check it out!http://www.tooter4kids.com/Frogs/life_cycle_of_frogs.htm
-
Great resource!http://www.tooter4kids.com/LifeCycle/Butterfly_Life_Cycle.htm
-
Provided by Kidzonehttp://www.kidzone.ws/water/
-
Earth Live is a virtual earth simulation that allows you to test the effects of global warming, earthquakes, and much more.http://dsc.discovery.com/discovery-earth-live/?dcitc=w99-502-ah-1051
-
Great resources!http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001440.shtml
-
http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=1154992
-
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/cells.htm#Interactive_
-
Resources/Technology Integrationhttp://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/soltechintegration.htm
-
http://www.sciencebuddies.com
-
http://www.sciencefairadventure.com
-
http://www.chemistry.about.com
-
http://www.education.com
-
Games and Resourceshttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
-
Great Links!http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002097.shtml
-
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp
-
Resources/Technology Integrationhttp://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/soltechintegration.htm
-
Gives a grade at the end! :)http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/world_G0_Click.html
-
http://scottbryce.com/us_geo/cgi-bin/water_quiz.pl
-
http://k3hss.pwnet.org/2grade/2_8.htm
-
Great resource on famous Virginians!http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?featureid=82
-
Kids Commonwealth is devoted to helping kids across Virginia learn more about their Commonwealth.http://www.kidscommonwealth.virginia.gov/home/
-
Great place for more practice and activities with Virginia Studies SOLs for 4th and 5th grade.http://scott.k12.va.us/martha2/
-
This is a digital research, teaching and learning project that explores the legacies of Jamestown.http://www.virtualjamestown.org/
-
Learn about Black History with Scholastic.http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/?src=BTD00300400010100000
-
Black History Time Linehttp://www.aakulturezone.com/kidz/abc/contents.html
-
Black History Monthhttp://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/bhm/0,8805,97217,00.html
-
Courtesy of Michigan Opera Theater Opera, this slideshow provides a brief history of why slavery came to America.http://www.motopera.org/mg_ed/educational/Slideshow.html
-
Check out these fun, interactive activities and games for all subject areas.http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/
-
For children ages 2-12. This website is full of learning activities and games covering hundreds of educational topics.http://www.iknowthat.com/com
-
A fun way to learn how to type!http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
-
Provided by Salem Elementaryhttp://www.salemes.vbschools.com/SOLsites.htm
-
FREE Presentations in PowerPoint format & Free Interactive Activities for Kidshttp://www.pppst.com/
-
Interactive Learning Centerhttp://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
-
Excellent Resource!http://www.watchknowlearn.org/
-
http://www.ocss-va.org/it/
-
http://www.solpass.org/elementary.htm