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My AT Web Site

Weebly- rpeake's technology site
My Colection of Assistive Technology Lin

http://rpeake.weebly.com/

Technology- Other Schools

ITRT Tips
Technology in Public Schools Wiki

http://itrttips.wikispaces.com/home
GMatthew's Links
A wealth of resources for teachers

http://guest.portaportal.com/itrt
ITRT- RCPS

http://guest.portaportal.com/itrt-rcps
Loudoun County AT

http://cmsweb1.lcps.org/50910068152053/site/default.asp

Acceptable Use Policy

Critiquing Acceptable Use Policies
An Essay comparing AUP's of various schools

http://www.io.com/~kinnaman/aupessay.html
Media Awareness Network- AUP
How to develop a good AUP

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/special_initiatives/wa_resources/wa_teachers/backgrounders/acceptable_use.cfm
ComTechLab.MSU.edu
Developing a school AUP

http://commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/letsnet/noframes/teachers/art/b9u1l4.html
VA- DOE guidelines for AUP

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/safety_crisis_management/internet_safety/acceptable_use_policy.shtml

Copyright issues in the classroom and beyond
Very good collection of copyright issues explained along with extensive links

http://www6.district125.k12.il.us/staffdev/Copyright.html
"From Now On"-Educational Technology Journal
Article on Copyright Issues and many resource links

http://www.fno.org/jun96/legal.html
University of MD- Article on Copyright
University of MD Media services

http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.shtml
UVA- Copyright

http://faculty.virginia.edu/jalexander/public_html/copyright.htm
Video- Building on the Past
How new works build on past works

https://creativecommons.org/videos/building-on-the-past
Creativ Commons
Creative Commons Available Resources

https://creativecommons.org/
Columbia University- copyright
Case Studies regarding copyright law

http://copyright.columbia.edu/copyright/fair-use/case-summaries/
PDF document about using music to enhance learning
Thoughts about using music in instruction

http://patricklowenthal.com/publications/Hot_for_Teacher_Preprint.pdf
Lip Dub and Copyright
Interesting article and discussions regarding lip dubs

http://gigaom.com/video/vimeo-sued-over-lip-dubs/

Educational Games

Sheppard Software

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
Funbrain

http://www.funbrain.com
Fact Monster

http://www.factmonster.com
Study Island
(subscription and standards based)

http://www.studyisland.com
Braingle

http://www.braingle.com
Coolmath games

http://www.collmath-games.com
Primary Games

http://www.primarygames.com
Web Sudoku

http://www.websudoku.com/
Fact Monster

http://www.factmonster.com/analogies
Gamd Quarium
Spanish

http://www.gamequarium.com/spanish.htm.
Scholastic.com- Spanish

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/spanish1.htm#
Quia.com- Spanish

http://www.quia.com/shared/spanish/
3 Schools

http://www.w3schools.com/
Study Spanish

http://www.studyspanish.com/
Verb Busters

http://www.verbbusters.com
Magic Pen
Draw objects which take on physical properties to solve problems

http://magic.pen.fizzlebot.com/

Fluco Teacher Web Sites

PowerSchool- Teacher Login
Classroom attendance, link to Gradebook

http://psp.fluco.org/teachers/pw.html
PowerSchool Admin. Access
Login to Caseload Management

http://psp.fluco.org/admin/pw.html
EasyIEP
Login to EasyIep

https://easyiep.com/vafluvanna
Fluvanna County Public Schools
Schools' Web Site

http://fluco.org/
Fluco Web Mail Login Page

http://mail.fluco.org/mewebmail/enterprise/lang/EN/Forms/login.aspx
Fluco Google Apps Login Page

https://www.google.com/a/apps.fluco.org/LoginAction2?service=writely
Fluco Blog
Current Events in Fluvanna County

http://flucoblog.com/
Fluco Athletics

http://www.flucoathletics.org/
Jefferson District Athletics

http://www.jeffersondistrict.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=256
Virginia Dept of Education- Special Education Information

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/index.shtml
Bookshare.org Login Page

http://www.bookshare.org/?j_logOut=true
Virginia’s Accessible Instructional Materials Login Page

http://kihd.gmu.edu/aim

Grants & Funding

Grant Wrangler
Grant search

http://www.grantwrangler.com/
Donors Choose
People can contribute to a project you propose

http://www.donorschoose.org/

Hoax or Fact?

Snopes.com
Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.

http://www.snopes.com/
Hoax-slayer.com

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/
Urbanlegends.about.com

http://urbanlegends.about.com/
Eduscapes.com- Evaluating Internet resources
Teacher's lesson on evaluating Internet Resources

http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic32.htm
Virtual Salt- Evaluating Internet Research Sources
Article on how to Evaluate internet sources

http://www.virtualsalt.com/evalu8it.htm
dacc.edu- Evaluating internet resources checklist

http://www.dacc.edu/library/internetchecklist.htm
Kathy Schrock's guide for evaluating internet sources
Lessons for students at all levels

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/eval.html
Be Online
A collection of checklists and other information about evaluating the reliability of sources

http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/beonline/selectbib.html

Internet Safety

VA- DOE Guide about internet Safety

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/safety_crisis_management/internet_safety/index.shtml
Keep Safe.org
A wide variety of internet safety tips and tools

http://ikeepsafe.org/
Safe Teens.com
Articles and discussion about internet safety

http://www.safeteens.com/
VA Attorney General- Internet safety
Family Internet Safety

http://www.oag.state.va.us/KEY_ISSUES/FAMILY_INTERNET/index.html

K-12 Standards

Edstandards.org

http://www.edstandards.org/Standards.html
CCSS.org
Common standards and accountability

http://www.ccsso.org/What_We_Do/Standards_Assessment_and_Accountability.html

Learning Languages

Sarah Lorenz's review of Language Software
Various software to learn a foreign language

http://www.languagelearningsoftware.com/

Lesson Planning

Blue Web'n
Lesson plan resources

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
Thinkfinity
Previously, the Marco Polo web site

http://thinkfinity.org/PartnerSearch.aspx?orgn_id=
United Streaming
Educational Videos

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm

Maps

Terraserver.com

http://www.terraserver.com/
National Atlas
Make your own maps

http://nationalatlas.gov/mapmaker
Geodata.gov

http://gos2.geodata.gov/wps/portal/gos
National Geographic.com
National Geographic maps

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/

Math Games

Math Playground

http://www.mathplayground.com/
Explore Learning

http://www.explorelearning.com/ -
Cut-the-knot.org
- English and Math factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games

http://www.cut-the-knot.org/games.shtml
Skillwise
English and Math factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/
Primary Games

http://www.primarygames.com/games.htm
Fun Math Games.com

http://www.funmathgames.com/

Music

Davis School district- sound resources
Free sound resources for student use

http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/district/etc/cathy/sounds.html
Monash University- Copyright & music
Guidlines for using music in music

http://www.copyright.monash.edu.au/faqs/music.html

My Links

News

CNN
CNN News

http://www.cnn.com
NBC 29 News
Charlottesville Area News

http://www.nbc29.com
Daily Progress
Charlottesville Area Newspaper

http://Charlottesville Area News

Sports

UVA Sports
University of Virginia Athletics

http://www.virginiasports.com
CBS Sportsline
National Sports

http://www.cbsports.com
Daily ProgressSports
Charlottesville Area Sports

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/sports/

News & Information

Newslookup.com
research news from around the world

http://www.newslookup.com/
Government Census- Factfinder

http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en

Online Concept Mapping

Gliffy Online
Similar to Inspiration

http://www.gliffy.com/gliffy/
Bubb.us
Make Bubble Concept Maps

http://bubb.us/edit.php
Mind Mapping Applications
Comprehensive list of mind-mapping applications presented in a Venn diagram format. The list is broken into 1) mind-mappers, 2

http://www.mind-mapping.org/web-based-mindmappers/graphical.html

Online Video Conferencing

Paltalk.com

http://www.paltalk.com
iVisit.com

http://www.ivisit.com
epals.com
safe collaboration with other classrooms

http://www.epals.com/

Reading Tools

Librivox
Free public Domain Audiobooks

http://librivox.org/
Gutenberg.org
free e-books in a variety of formats

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Read Outloud-Information

http://www.donjohnston.com/products/rol_bookshare/
AIM-VA
a center at George Mason University which provides accessible instructional materials (“AIM”) for students with an IEP or 504 pl

http://www.aimva.org
Bookshare.org
Many accessible books available to students with print disabilities • Qualified students can sign up for their own account

http://www.bookshare.org
Read Please
Text-to-speech tools (for Windows XP)

http://www.readplease.com/english/downloads/#rp2003
Word Study Resources
Excellent collection of reading learning tools

http://guest.portaportal.com/wordstudyclass

Resources

OneLook Dictionary

http://www.onelook.com/
Project Gutenberg
Online Books

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
On-This-Day
Famous world events of this Date

http://www.on-this-day.com
100 Ways to use your iPod to Learn
Creative ways to use an iPod for education

http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/100-ways-to-use-your-ipod-to-learn-and-study-better

Science Sites

Science Sites Collection
Various Science Sites For Education

http://guest.portaportal.com/hqscience

Searches

Google Search Guide
Tips for Advanced Searching in Google

http://www.googleguide.com/advanced_operators_reference.html
Metacrawler.com
search multiple engines at once

http://www.metacrawler.com
Dogpile.com
search multiple engines at once

http://www.dogpile.com
Techtarget.com
Technology-related searches

http://whatis.techtarget.com/

Simulations

Simulated trebuchet (catapult)
program which allows students to create and test a simulated trebuchet (catapult)

http://www.algobeautytreb.com/
Bridge Contest
yearly contest using bridge design software

http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/
Bridge & Tower Design
test bridge or tower designs on your computer

www.pre-engineering.com/modelsmart/ms.html

Smartboard Links

Bob’s educational links page

http://www.bobsedulinks.com/Smart_Board_Links.htm
National library of virtual manipulatives

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
Mimio support page
Lessons & support for using the mimio.

http://www.mimioconnect.com/
Educational Technology Center Interactive Whiteboard Links
Interactive Whiteboard Links- an Extensive list!

http://www.ettcnsc.org/Instructional_resources/other/interactive_whiteboard_links.htm

Special Needs

Special Needs Assessment

Communication Needs

Physical Assessment

Student Technology Skills

Special Needs Information

Disabilities

Children's Disabilities Information
General Resource for Disabilities

http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/
Autism Resources
Autism information and resources

http://www.autisminfo.com/
Learning disabilities
Learning Disability Information

http://www.ldonline.org/
Cerebral Palsy Information
CP Information

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm

Methods

ISER
Internet Special Ed resources

http://www.iser.com/specialproducts.html
Anat Baniel Method
Facilitate brain neural connections

http://www.anatbanielmethod.com/help-children-overview.htm
Waldorf Educational methods
Build on Individual Strengths

http://www.helium.com/items/261380-how-waldorf-educational-methods-help-special-needs-children
Orton-Gillingham Reading
Multisensory Reading

http://www.orton-gillingham.com/

Special Needs Software

Communication

Dynovox
Dynovox explained

http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/v/
Augmentative Communication
Links with notations

http://trainland.tripod.com/communication.htm#Augmentive%20Communication

Early Learning

Games

Math

Reading

Special Needs. Learning Systems and Devices

Alternative Communication

Daily Living

Transition Skills Training Videos

http://healthytransitionsny.org/site/view/232
Lesson Plans for Transition Skills Videos

http://healthytransitionsny.org/skills/show_all

General

Math

Tech matrix
Comparison of assistive technology groups

http://www.techmatrix.org/matrix.aspx?s=130&ls=125&p=25,348,50,20,33,43,49,58,10,56,18,55,44,59,347,34&f=21,1,11,87,37,75,41&orig=http%3A//www.techmatrix.org/matrix.aspx%3Fs%3D130%26ls%3D125%23content
Touch Math
Touch Math system

https://www.touchmath.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=specialed4adult.welcome
Special Needs Calculators
Calculators for various needs

http://rapidassisttech.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=15
Middle school math materials
Math materials & lessons

http://mathforum.org/paths/fractions/m.fraclessons.html
Counting Coins
Lessons for teaching to count money

http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?keywords=counting+coins&rating=3

Reading

Amazon Kindle
Amazon's Book Reader

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons-Original-Wireless-generation/dp/B000FI73MA
Edmark Reading Program
Edmark Product Description

http://web.riverdeep.net/portal/page?_pageid=818,1385581,818_1385608&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Language! Reading Program
Structured remedial reading system

http://store.cambiumlearning.com/ProgramPage.aspx?parentId=074003926&functionID=009000008&pID=&site=sw
Sony Reader
Sony's e-book Reader

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644523779&XID=O:sony%20reader:dg_read_gglsrch

Writing

Technology

Speakeasy speed test
Test your computer's internet connection

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
Dynavox Support
Communication Device support

http://www.dynavoxtech.com/Support/search.aspx
Macfixit
Macintosh troubleshooting

http://www.macfixit.com

Technology Information

Make Use Of.com
User Guides in a wide variety of technology areas

http://www.makeuseof.com/
How to Geek.com
Extensive information on a variety of current technologies

http://www.howtogeek.com/
Techie-buzz.com
Current Technology information and tips

http://techie-buzz.com/

Technology Research

Tech Learning

http://www.techlearning.com/
Edutopia

http://www.edutopia.org/
Converge Magazine

http://www.convergemag.com/
4 Teachers

http://www.4teachers.org/
E-School News

http://www.eschoolnews.com/

Tools

Boinx.com
tool to make animated movies

http://boinx.com/istopmotion/overview/
Bitly.com
Shorten long URL names

https://bitly.com/
TinyURL.com
Shorten long URL names

http://tinyurl.com/

Virtual Field Trips

Utah Education Network Virtual Field Trips
Virtual field trips broken up by category

http://www.uen.org/tours/fieldtrips2.shtml
Internet 4 Classrooms- virtual field trips

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/vft.htm
Virtual field trip Guide
Includes a printable list of trips and descriptions

http://www.field-guides.com/vft/index.htm
Teacher's Guide- Virtual Fieldtrips
List of fieldtrips with brief descriptions

http://www.theteachersguide.com/virtualtours.html

Web Survey Sites

Survey Monkey

http://www.surveymonkey.com
PollCat

http://www.pollcat.com
Web Surveyor

http://www.websurveyor.com/free-survey-tools.asp
Profiler Pro

http://www.profilerpro.com

Wikis

Wiki for Collaborative Writing

http://schools.wikia.com/wiki/High_School_Online_Collaborative_Writing
WikiSpaces

http://www.wikispaces.com
PBworks.com
create a classroom workspace for class resources, projects, and parent outreach

http://pbworks.com/content/edu-classroom-teachers

Writing Tools

Visual Thesaurus

http://www.visualthesaurus.com
Story Starters

http://kanteker.blogspot.com/2007/07/story-starters.html
Onelook Dictionary
Online dictionary with a lot of options

http://onelook.com/
wordle
turn writing into word clouds

http://www.wordle.net/
LiveScribe Pen
Innovative pen that records a lecture and your notes as you write

http://www.livescribe.com/