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Technology Integration

RCPS Technology Portal
Rockingham County, VA
Virtual Architecture
designing and directing curriculum-based telecomputing
Technology Integration
Lee's Summit, MO
Assorted Stuff
technology for teaching, learning, communicating

Cool Teaching Tools

TrackStar
interactive online tracks for students
Metric Conversion Calculator
Science Made Simple, Inc.
Internet Guide for Educators
Vicki Blackwell
Community Idea Stations
Educational Services (Virginia)
Internet Magic!
free stuff for educators
Free Stuff for Teachers
Brainy Betty
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Free Teaching and Learning Resources from Federal Agencies
Education Index
topic-by-topic list of online teaching resources
Free Online Teacher Tools
Education World
World Clock
amazing current data from WHO, UN, World Stats & other official sources!
Zac Browser
developed for autistic children
Integration is the Key
VSTE 2007 presentation (downloadable files)

Cool Tech Tools

How Stuff Works
descriptions and video demonstrations
Article: "No More Chalk"
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Refdesk Downloads
download freeware, shareware, and utilities for Win & Mac
5 Star Support
free tech support, tips, tricks & tutorials
Jing
capture images, record videos, and share ... for FREE!
KeePass
free password tool for keeping track of passwords safely
Waula
online file storage and sharing space
Google Docs
create, edit, access, and share files!
Yakkle
instant messaging, voice and desktop sharing
Yugma
real-time collaboration and screen sharing
Workbench
create projects and pages online free
Voicethread
online voice comment & sharing tool
yourminis
create a page with RSS widgets

Mac OSX Applications

iPhoto

iMovie

GarageBand

iWeb

iDVD

iDVD Getting Started Guide

PhotoBooth

MacRumors PhotoBooth Guide
Photo Booth tutorial
MacZealots
Freak Show
Photo Booth clone application

Other Applications

GPS / GIS

How GPS Works
video explanation
Learning With GPS
The Science Spot lessons & activities
GPS Lesson Plans
multiple grade levels and subject areas
GPS Curriculum
gps/gis in grades k-12
GPS Activiites in Mathematics
UVA Center for Technology and Teacher Education
GPS Lab Exercises & Modules
Keystone AEA
GPS on the Move Lesson Unit
The Institute of Navigation
BCISD GPS Classroom Resources
basics, resources, data sources, user groups, lesson plans, and more!
GPS in Education Forum
teaching tips and tricks for using gps
GIS Education Blog
GIS / GPS in the news and educational use
Geospatial Technology in Education
JMU-STEM (includes curriculum)
Latitude/Longtitude Lesson
NASA

Information and Reference

NASA GPS Applications Exchange
information, resources and tutorials
U.S. Geological Survey
maps and publications
Trimble GPS Tutorial
animations (requires Shockwave)
Geography References
about.com

Projects

Geocaching
hunting and hiding cache
Letterboxing
treasure boxes and rubber stamps
NGS Benchmarks
hunting for survey markers
Degree Confluence Project
visiting every latitude and longitude
Drinking Water Source Assessment
protecting our most valuable resource
Frogwatch USA
monitoring frogs and toads
Travel Bug
have bug will travel
eBird Project
cyber-tracking ornithology
BookCrossing
finding and sharing books
GPS Drawing
where the journey becomes art
GPS Games
geodashing, shutterspot, geopoker, geogolf, and more
Flat Stanley
Flat Stanley travels all over ... find him or hide your own

Tools

ArcExplorer
ESRI gis and mapping software for Mac & PC
ArcView
ESRI gis and mapping software for PC
GPS Utility
freeware and shareware for PC
GPS Visualizer
free online GPS data map and profile utility
Google Earth
Google's satellite image earth viewer
Virtual Earth
Microsoft's mapping interface
Real Time Satellite Tracking
live satellite views of earth
Travel by GPS
download hundreds of free maps and images
Handheld GPS Comparison
reviews and comparisons of features
Garmin
We'll Take You There.
Garmin Extensions
works with ArcView, ArcMap, Landview, ArcExplorer
Magellan
Driven By Imagination and Innovation.
Global Photo Track
linking your gps to your camera
Latitude/Longitude Game
Game
Latitude/Longitude Converter
type in address
Latitude/Longitude Distance Calculator
NOAA

Google Earth

Google Earth
free download
Google Earth User Guide
Google Earth ("un"official guide)
Google Earth User Guide
Carleton College
Google Earth Practice Quiz
interactive tutorial
Google Earth Blog
official blog
Google for Educators
lesson plans and resources
Google Earth Education Community
how-tos for various content areas
Google Earth Lessons
lesson plans
Google Earth Library
interesting things to do with Google Earth
15 Coolest Google Earth Finds
unusual and amazing sights!
Google Earth Anomalies
unexplainable land and sea formations
The Earth Explorer
Place of the Day and other explorations
Strange Maps on Google Earth
lots of unique photographs of oddities
Google Earth Hacks
links to interesting content
Google 's LatLong Blog
news about Google Maps, Earth & SketchUp
Google Earth Portaportal
Alan Quimby's GPS, GIS, & GE Resources
Classroom Google Earth Wiki
Google Touring
Google Earth Community Forum
Google Earth WikiSpace
Dean Shareski
Ogle Earth
Stefan Geens' look at virtual globes
CRSTE Google Earth handouts
Jennifer Dorman (5/2009)
VSTE Google Earth handouts
John Hendron (2/2009)
VSTE Google Earth handouts
Sarah Walters (2008)
Track Santa
NORAD

Animation / Claymation

Animation 101
includes student claymations
AnimateClay
professional claymation
StopMotionAnimation
gallery and tips for stop motion video
Claymation Workshop
Henrico County, VA
Student Claymations
Mount Royal - Saskatchewan
Tech4Learning Clay Animation Kit
clay animation kit, lesson plans, & training materials
Clay Animation Made Easy
teaching ideas and tips
The Magic of Animation
Apple Learning Interchange
Claymation at PWC
Newfoundland, Canada
Movie Making for Kids
introduction to the basics of making digital movies
Clay GIF Animation
St. Joseph School (Lincoln, NE)
Kids' Vid: VidShare
video sharing site for kids
Clay Animation
John Lennon Films (professional)
Mr. Bill from Saturday Night Live
Dreamsite Productions, Inc. (professional)
Gumby's World
Art Clokey's original work (professional)
Drawings that Move - Flip Books
Robert Truscio
FLIPBOOK!
download free flipbooks and software
Mack Productions
high school student who never ceases to amaze!
Animaction
Requires Flash Player
Hands-On Workshop
great tool for creating online animations and storyboards
Claymation
PAL
Clay Animator
online resource

Kidspiration & Inspiration

KidPix

ComicLife

Comic Life
download 30-day trial version
Comics in the Classroom
history of comics and types
Why Comics?
great article about uses of comics in education
How to Use ComicLife in the Classroom
ComicLife Video Tutorial
ComicLife Videos
ComicLife Resources
ComicLife Projects & Links
Political Cartoons in ComicLife
Comic Life Wikispaces
lots of great student examples!
Comic Life for Educators
book with templates & software!!! (click Specials)

Digital Storytelling

The Oral History Project
A Cultural and Heritage Exchange Initiative
Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
University of Houston (Texas)
listen deeply ~ tell stories
Center for Digital Storytelling
DigiTales
tools, workshops, and resources
DigiStory
digital storytelling in education, families and international
Digital Storytelling in Scott County Schools
Georgetown, KY
Digital Storytelling Finds Its Place in the Classroom
Lexington, MA
The Digital Drive-In
Dana Atchley Productions
Digital Storytelling Cookbook
In a lifetime ... we carry stories in our heads.
Storytelling ... for your family
your stories, your photos, your life ... shared forever
Roots History
family stories
SWIK - Storytelling Blog
idea sharing and discussion
Slidestory
audio slideshows & podcasting - FREE
Heightened Student Voice through Digital Storytelling
Kenton County School District, KY
Video for the Classroom
tips & pointers for classroom video projects
Project Based Learning for Multimedia
video guide resource for teachers and students
Digital Video in Education
digital map with tips for teacher / student movies
Video Project Rubric
University of Wisconsin
Video Storytelling for Educators
Lubbock, TX ISD

Document Cameras

Using Document Cameras in the Early Childhood Classroom
Mrs. Levin's Pre-K Pages
Article: "Camera Ready"
THE journal
Put More Power in Your Next Presentation
Epson
101 Ways Booklet (pdf document)
Kennewick School District
Use of Document Cameras (teacher forum)
teAchnology
AVerMedia Application Guide
lesson plans, tutorials, teacher forum and more!
AVerMedia Document Cameras
information about all models
AVerMedia Price List
includes the microscope attachment!
SmartBoard Document Camera
SmartTech
DIY Document Camera
build it yourself!

Blogging

Mr. Kellner's Blog
Social Studies
RCPS Technology Blog
Rockingham Co., VA
Eduspaces
elearning 2.0

Moodles

Moodle
open source course management system
Using Images in the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment
TASI
The Moodle Playpen
Unleash the true potential of your moodle
Learning Design Standards in Moodle
JiME - Journal of Interactive Media in Education
Moodlebug
Moodle Blog
ChitCh.at
educational network

Podcasting

Podcasting with GarageBand
Henrico Co., VA
BrainBites
NASA
Quick and Dirty Tips
home of Grammar Girl, Mighty Manners Guy, and more
Teach42 - Education and Technology
your guide to education related podcasts
Podcast Central
Podcasting News
PodFeed
Podcast Alley
Room 208
Bob Sprankle
Understanding Computers and the Internet
Harvard University
Podcast Blog
Mac Publishing
Podcasting in Education
Apple iPod
Odeo
millions of free podcasts
iTunes
Apple Podcasts - subscribe online

PowerPoint

RCPS Powerpoint for Teachers
Stephanie Failes
PowerPoint Tutorial
UWyo College of Education
PowerPoint Instruction
Internet4Classrooms
Mac Video Tutorials for MS Office
great for beginners
Free PowerPoint Templates
Website Estates (commercial)
Free Templates, Images and Backgrounds
PowerBacks PowerPoint
Themes & Topics
teacher-created ppts on just about every topic

Webcasting / Conferencing

Twitter
What are you doing?
Meebo
instant message everywhere
Skype
free download for making calls and video conferencing
Tapped In
visit virtual rooms and interact with other teachers
Yahoo Groups
find a group or set up one for your class or team
Quick Topic
set up or participate in a free message board
Global Schoolnet Foundation
connective kids around the world
ePals
where learners connect

Music for Broadcast

Podsafe Music Resources
Windows Live Spaces article
How and Where to Locate Podsafe Music for Podcasts
College Central Network article
Download Podsafe Music in MP3 Format for Podcasts
Digital Inspiration article
Freeplay Music
free for classroom use, $100/4 min. for broadcast
Folk Music
Read terms of use before using for broadcast.
Beatsuite
freeware - royalty free soundpack
Magnatune
Pay as low as $5 per album and use for broadcast.
Incompetech
Creative Commons licensing, podsafe, optional donation of $5 per song
mp3.com
CNET - free music downloads, not podsafe
The Classical Archives
free and subscribed usage for downloading midi files
Legal Music Downloads
links to thousands of legal music downloads
Partners in Rhyme
free background music, loops and sound effects
Odeo
millions of mp3s - listen, download, subscribe
opuzz
buy royalty free background music - about $30/CD
Instant Music Now
professional production music - $55/60 seconds
Podsafe Audio
podsafe - Creative Commons licensing
Free Music Downloads
CNET - free music downloads, not podsafe
Podsafe Music Network
free music downloads, podsafe (with credit to musician)
FlashKit
free developer loops for download in wav, mp3 or flashtrak
GarageBand (independent music)
free mp3 downloads, use with Gcast
FindSounds
free site for finding sound effects and music on the web
Classic Cat
free classical music directory
iCompositions
register for personal use of free loops and music
Creative Commons
nonprofit organization providing free tools
Soundzaboud
royalty free music for libraries and schools at $99 and up

Interactive Language Arts

read*write*think
lots of interactives
PBS Between the Lions Games
interactive word games (requires Shockwave)
Game Goo
language games
Interactive Literacy
Cricket Primary School
Starfall
beginning reading interactives

Interactive ESL/ELP

Translation: World Lingo
free - 150 word limit
Translation: Prompt Online
free - 500 character limit
Translation: Babel Fish
free - 150 word limit (Alta Vista)
Translation: Free2Professional
free - 10,000 character limit (SDL)
Integrating Media into Exam View Tests
Jarrod Lisker (Powhattan, VA)

Interactive Math and Science

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Funderstanding
BBC Science
Math Playground
Thinking Blocks
Rainforest Maths
Math TV
Edheads
Goldburger To Go
Science Spot
King
USeekUFind Mathematics
SOL Resources for Elementary Math
Fun Brain Numbers
Mastermind
Math Cats
Learning Planet
Interactive
Illuminations
FunSchool Kaboose
Harcourt
lots of math activities for K-6!
Count On
Visual Fractions
everything fractions!
EduPlus
Science and Math Equations

Interactive Social Studies

EarthCam
worldwide web cams
Time Capsule
find out what happened on any day in history
Google Earth
satellite & mapping application
Community Walk
online mapping application

Interactive - All Subjects

Education Place
textbook support
Learning Planet
K-12 activities and games

SOL Resources

SOL Practice
RCPS SOL Mate
SOL Technology Integration Resources
Obe Hostetter
NCS Mentor
Pearson Educational Measurement
NCS Mentor Tutorial
Henrico County Public Schools
Flashcard Exchange
flashcards in every subject area for download
Quia Shared Activities
many games and activities in every subject area
Virginia Studies Posters

Internet Safety

RCPS Internet Safety
Rockingham County, VA
Net Smartz Kids
Get Net Wise
Internet Security for Kids
Canadian Government Site
Web Wise Kids
Game: Surf Swell Island
Disney
Games: CyberPigs
Media Awareness Network
Game: Iggy and Rasper
KidsComJr.
Role Play: Playing it Safe!
Web Quest by Stacy LeFevre (Nevada)
Online Safety Quiz
SafeKids.com
Internet Safety
Kids.com
Get Your Web License
PBSkids.org
Staying Smart Online
UK interactive
Chat Danger
Child Net
Internet Safety Games for Kids
AT&T
Internet Safety Games
links to lots of games
Adventures of CyberBee
great ideas for teachers, parents, and kids
MySpace Safety: 51 Tips for Teens and Parents
book excerpts
Common Sense Internet Safety Guide
subscribe for free guide & weekly tips
Stay Safe Online
National Cyber Security Alliance
i-Safe
e-Safety Education
Online "Predators" and their Victims
February–March 2008 ● American Psychologist

Fun Stuff for Kids

Boobah
great game for practicing mouse control
Boobah
more mouse control practice

Web Development

Web Sites That Suck
the name says it all
Designing School Web Sites to Deliver
From Now On by Jamie McKenzie
Intro to Web 2.0 Website Templates
Ezine @rticles - innovative web design

CSS

css Zen Garden
the beauty of css
CSS Layout Techniques
lots of techniques, tutorials, and resources
Best Practices of CSS
Adobe's design site for Dreamweaver
Cascading Style Sheets
Web Design Group
Web Page Building Resources
Plano Independent School District, TX

Tools & Templates

Dreamweaver Exchange
Adobe user exchange
csswebtemplates for Dreamweaver
commercial products
Free CSS Templates
Creative Commons
Free Layouts
Creative Commons
CSS Design Templates
Creative Commons
ThemeBot
Creative Commons
StyleShout
Creative Commons
TemplateWorld
Creative Commons
TriStar Web Design
Creative Commons
Rambling Soul
Creative Commons
SnappHappy
Creative Commons
DemusDesign
Creative Commons
MLP Design
Creative Commons
GetFreeTemplate
Creative Commons
Solucija Information Architecture and Web Design
Creative Commons
Open Web Design
Creative Commons
Six Shooter Media
Creative Commons
Open Source Templates
Creative Commons

Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver Tutorial
Smart Webby
Free Training
EducationOnlineForComputers
Dreamweaver How Tos
About.com tips
ITCenter Tutorials
WMU Faculty Resources
Using Dreamweaver
Internet4Classrooms

KompoZer

KompoZer
Mozilla Nvu official site
Designing & Publishing with KompoZer
thesitewizard
KompoZer Basics
basic use handout (pdf)

Books

Virtual Worlds

ActiveWorlds
Club Penguin
Kids, waddle around and make new friends!
Habbo
hangout for teens
Second Life
Teen Second Life
There
Voki
add a talking avatar to your web site

Professional Development

Tools for [Learning] Games
Marc Prensky
Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants
Marc Prensky
Digital Immigrant Remedial Vocabulary
Marc Prensky
Educause Learning Initiative
advance learning through IT innovation
Multiple Intelligences & Technology
Tammy Worcester
The Peaks and Valleys of Online Professional Development
eLearn Magazine

Photo Editing Tools

paint.net
free software

Adobe Photoshop Elements

PS Elements Tutorials
Digital Kids Club Tutorials
Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Mac
RCPS (Failes)

Video & Voice Conferencing

International Education and Resource Network
non-profit global network for teachers and students
Videoconferencing Instructional Strategies
interactive learning through videoconferences
Facilitating Online Collaboration
Enhancing Education @ Carnegie Mellon
Teacher's Guide to Online Collaboration on the Internet
U.S. Department of Education
Online Collaborative Projects
Teacher Tap
Second Life Educational Online Resources
Mark Pepper @ purdue.edu
Educators Working with Teens
Teen Second Life
Teaching Online: Interaction and Collaboration Activities
e-Learning Online
Skype
video conferencing
WebEx
video conferencing
FlashMeeting
video conferencing
Acrobat Connect
video conferencing
ooVoo (beta)
video conferencing
Collaborative Videoconfrences
multiple topics and subject areas
Imagiverse
Lighting the Spark
Call Graph
free tool for recording skype calls

Video Editing Tools

Frame By Frame
Mac application (stop motion)
VideoSpin
Pinnacle
Video Blender
free PC/Mac/Linux video animation application

Video Conversions

Digital Cameras & Camcorders

Kids with Cameras
classroom activities
Bob's Place
tons of digital photography tools!

Augmented Reality

Educational Grants

Teacher Grants
Teachers Network
Are Your Schools Entitled to Professional Development Funds They're Not Receiving?
Education World

My Other Web Sites

edublogs
blog
WordPress
blog
Bloglines
blog & aggregator
Netvibes
aggregator
Pageflakes
aggregator
Diigo
aggregator
My del.icio.us
links to lots of great sites
My YouTube
my uploaded videos
My TeacherTube
my uploaded videos
WriteBoard
My First Class Website
example of a simple web page in First Class
Twitter
what are you doing?