Two Good Online Video Games | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...

Two Good Online Video Games | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...: "Here are two neat online video games that can be used for language learning and which may, with luck, may not even be blocked by school content filters. I’ve written about how I use these games, along with their walkthroughs (instructions on how to win), with my English Language Learner students. In both of these games, be sure to click the yellow bar in the lower left hand side of the game to turn the language to English:

Roof Escape 2 (walkthrough)

J Room (walkthrough)"

Mea Culpa Catholic iPhone App

Mea Culpa Catholic iPhone App: "Examining your conscience is the surest way to a thorough and good confession. Mea Culpa can help you become more thorough in that examination to make your more prepared for the next time you visit the confessional."

Images from the History of Medicine (NLM)

Images from the History of Medicine (NLM)

This is the coolest collection of medical pictures, some very old and strange, that I have ever seen. You can actually embed collections in your blog or wiki. A warning though, some of the images might not be suitable for younger students.

Collaborize Classroom - Online Education Technology for Teachers and Students

Collaborize Classroom - Online Education Technology for Teachers and Students:

"Why Collaborize Classroom?

Collaborize Classroom is designed to complement classroom instruction and engage students in online activities, assignments and discussions that allow for deeper participation inside and outside the classroom.

Do more with less. Allow your students to participate on their own time with an easy-to-use platform.
Enrich your curriculum with multimedia. Embed Microsoft Office documents, videos, pictures, and PDFs.
Download FREE lesson plans to help get you started.
Give every student a voice. Teach students how to have productive, respectful and supportive discussions online. This is a life skill that is critical to future success."

Everloop

Everloop: "Built for tweens, Everloop is the next step beyond social networking, to what we call social looping. Tweens really shouldn't be on open, social networks. Everloop's 'social looping' platform - the first of its kind -- creates a privacy loop around kids' connections. It's totally free. And kids are free from anonymous intruders. They can participate in collaborative learning and school projects, share information about their sports teams and clubs, play games, customize their profile pages, and communicate in real time with friends they know who are part of their loop."

Public Programs | First Person

Public Programs | First Person

Conversations with Holocaust Survivors Check out their podcasts.

Museum of Science and Industry | Online Science | Activities

Museum of Science and Industry | Online Science | Activities: "We invite you to interact with our exclusive online content. We hope you'll be inspired to share your inventive genius with others!"

Comic Creator - ReadWriteThink

Comic Creator - ReadWriteThink: "The Comic Creator invites students to compose their own comic strips for a variety of contexts (prewriting, pre- and postreading activities, response to literature, and so on). The organizers focus on the key elements of comic strips by allowing students to choose backgrounds, characters, and props, as well as to compose related dialogue (shown at left). This versatile tool can be used by students from kindergarten through high school, for purposes ranging from learning to write dialogue to an in-depth study of a formerly neglected genre. The tool is easy to use, made even easier with the Comic Strip Planning Sheet, a printable PDF that comic creators can use to draft and revise their work before creating and printing their final comics. After completing their comic, students have the ability to print out and illustrate their final versions for feedback and assessment."

The Ideal Technology Device for Students and Teachers - Leading From the Classroom - Education Week Teacher

The Ideal Technology Device for Students and Teachers - Leading From the Classroom - Education Week Teacher: "In 2001, Mark Prensky coined the terms 'Digital Natives' and 'Digital Immigrants' to describe the differences between adults and students in using technology."

Wordfaire : The fast and easy live blogging platform

Wordfaire : The fast and easy live blogging platform: "What is Wordfaire?
Imagine what it would be like if millions of people could see what you're saying as you say it. That's what Wordfaire gives you - it's a live blogging platform that anyone can use."

CamStudio - Free Screen Recording Software

CamStudio - Free Screen Recording Software: "CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs)"

Free Technology for Teachers: InClass - An App for Text, Audio, and Video Notes

Free Technology for Teachers: InClass - An App for Text, Audio, and Video Notes: "InClass is a free iPhone and iPad app that could be a very useful tool for students carrying those devices. InClass provides students with tools for taking text, audio, and video notes. Students can also use the app to take pictures of hand-outs, slides, and other valuable information that they see in class."

Blogger Buzz

Blogger Buzz: "Have you ever wanted to write up a quick blog post on the go? Now there is an easy way to do this on your Android phone! We are excited to announce our first version of the Blogger Android App. Using the app you can easily compose a post, attach a photo that you just took with your phone, and either save it as a local draft for later or immediately publish it to your blog. If you are an Android user, you can start using the Blogger app today by downloading it for free from the Android Market."

21 Signs You’re a 21st Century Teacher – SimpleK12

21 Signs You’re a 21st Century Teacher – SimpleK12: "Are you a 21st Century Teacher? Find out! PLUS if you can help me add to my list you may win a special $200 prize. Keep reading to find out how..."

Does Online Collaboration Get Any Easier? – SimpleK12

Does Online Collaboration Get Any Easier? – SimpleK12: "Looking for an easy to use, no strings attached, online collaboration tool? Typewith.me is the tool for you.

Typewith.me is an online collaboration website where you and your students can easily share ideas or review documents you post. Each person is assigned a specific color so you can easily see who's participating, and who isn't."

Sport Science: Ray Allen - ESPN Video - ESPN

Sport Science: Ray Allen - ESPN Video - ESPN The physics behind a great 3 point shot.

Education Week's Digital Directions: Schools Tackle Legal Twists and Turns of Cyberbullying

Education Week's Digital Directions: Schools Tackle Legal Twists and Turns of Cyberbullying: "Case law regarding student speech, particularly off-campus speech, is outdated, many legal experts say. School leaders say it’s unclear just what actions they can take in some cyberbullying cases. And recent rulings in cases that have dealt with some forms of cyberbullying haven’t clarified the matter."

Entanglement - by Gopherwood Studios

Entanglement - by Gopherwood Studios Very interesting, relaxing game.

Art Project, powered by Google

Art Project, powered by Google: "Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces."

Orca Search

Orca Search: "Welcome to the Orca Search home page!

Scientists would like to know more about Orcas, also known as killer whales. Because of your interest in whales, you have been chosen to be a member of the research team that will study these interesting sea creatures.

As a member of the research team, your assignment is to gather as much information about killer whales, from as many sources as you can, before your team ventures out to observe them in their ocean environment.

You will learn about the tools scientists need to research killer whales and you will use some of these research tools to find useful information about them.
You will learn about wild whales being held in captivity and how you feel about that issue.
You will complete your research about killer whales by preparing a research report that can be submitted to the research team.
And, you will be considered an official ORCA SEARCHER by the time you complete this research.
Before you begin your search, you might want to prepare yourself by

looking up the word 'research' in a dictionary, and
looking up 'research scientist' in an encyclopedia or other resource."

Fourth Grade at St Mary's Visitation

Fourth Grade at St Mary's Visitation

The blog from the teacher I quoted below. There are some really neat Wordle's to take a look at.

What’s the ONE Piece of Tech Advice You’d Give a Techphobic Teacher? – SimpleK12

What’s the ONE Piece of Tech Advice You’d Give a Techphobic Teacher? – SimpleK12: "Kylie Daemmrich said:
Education is the name of the game in a classroom and it’s okay if the teacher is learning right along with the students. Techphobic teachers negatively impact student learning when they don’t incorporate tech into the lessons. We ask students to step outside their comfort zones daily as they learn new things. It sets a good example for students when we model the same for them. Be honest and tell them you’re learning it right along with them. They are very supportive and catch on much quicker than most adults. They help each other and can help the teacher as well. Teachers need to stay up to date with technology appropriate for the grade they are teaching. After all, would you go to a doctor or dentist who wasn’t up to date with the latest learning and technology in their field? Would you want your car, appliance or furnace engineered and manufactured by people using know-how and technology from twenty years ago and afraid to move ahead? Teachers want respect but then some choose to not move along with the times. Time must be made, yes your own time out of school, to explore tech tools and progress in your learning."

Lesson Pathways: Building Paths for Online Learning

Lesson Pathways: Building Paths for Online Learning: "Click on one of the sections below and sign up for your FREE account. We have over 900 weekly topic units containing the BEST free educational resources found on the web. And don't forget to use our handy Planning Tool!"

Thanks, Debie!

42 New Social Media Resources You May Have Missed

42 New Social Media Resources You May Have Missed

Why You Need a Personal Learning Network [video] – SimpleK12

Why You Need a Personal Learning Network [video] – SimpleK12

Renaissance Training Center

Renaissance Training Center

Free Technology for Teachers: 3 Clutter-free Ways to Display YouTube Videos

Free Technology for Teachers: 3 Clutter-free Ways to Display YouTube Videos: "I'm slowly starting to hear more instances of schools allowing teachers and students to access YouTube in their classrooms. Last week a reader contacted me for suggestions about displaying YouTube videos in her classroom without accidentally having an inappropriate 'related video' show up on the screen. What follows are the three resources I recommend for displaying YouTube without the sidebar advertisements and related videos."

Qwiki

Qwiki

Imagine a talking, interactive encyclopedia; imagine no more, Qwiki is the answer. Check it out. Check out the Avatar entry, very cool.

Free Computer Help, Tech Support, and Computer Tips at MalekTips: Windows - Internet - Digital Camera - Tweak UI - Software - More!

Free Computer Help, Tech Support, and Computer Tips at MalekTips: Windows - Internet - Digital Camera - Tweak UI - Software - More!:

"Free Computer and Technology Help ... over 3,820 Tips to help you Save Time and Get More Enjoyment out of Computers, Digital Cameras, and Technology."

Issuu - You Publish

Issuu - You Publish: "Publish by millions.
Explore a world of publications by people and publishers alike. Collect, share and publish in a format designed to make your documents look their very best."

Making Videos on the Web

Making Videos on the Web: "Animated Videos Fun and free services for creating short animated videos. Screencasting Use these services to create demonstration videos on your computer. Useful for teachers and students. Documentary Video In this section we’ll look at some free services for creating documentary- style slideshow- based videos. Pages 11-21 Finding Images and Audio for Video Projects. Use these resources to locate images and sounds that you and your students can use in video projects. Pages 3-7 Page 26"

Renaissance Learning - Online Store

Renaissance Learning - Online Store: "Easily score assignments and tests with Accelerated Math Scan Cards. Accelerated Math Scan Cards. AM Scan Cards are Green Seal™ certified and contain 30% recycled post-consumer fiber. (Pack of 1000, 100 questions per side)."

Free Technology for Teachers: Lawrence Lessig Explains Creative Commons Licensing

Free Technology for Teachers: Lawrence Lessig Explains Creative Commons Licensing: "Almost everyone knows what Copyright is, but say 'Creative Commons' to a group of people and you're likely to see some confused looks. In short, Creative Commons is a licensing system that content creators (writers, artists, photographers) use to give permission to others to reuse their works."

Google Global Science Fair 2011

Google Global Science Fair 2011: "Google is looking for the brightest, best young scientists from around the world to submit interesting, creative projects that are relevant to the world today."

Google Cheat Sheet

Google Cheat Sheet

Google for Teachers

Google for Teachers: "An overview of Google’s lesser- known search tools. Google Books, Google Scholar, Google News. How to access Google Books advanced search. How to embed books into your blog or website. How to put custom Google News on your blog or website. Nine uses of Google Docs beyond word processing and presentations. Six ways to use Google Maps beyond the Social Studies classroom. Directions for creating placemarks in Google Maps. Creating Quizzes in Google Docs Google News Widgets Google Maps Pages 4-6"

Free Technology for Teachers: MDG Maps - Millenium Development Goal Maps

Free Technology for Teachers: MDG Maps - Millenium Development Goal Maps: "Millenium Development Goal Maps (MDG Maps) is a free tool for generating maps displaying development data about the world. The data comes from Millenium Development Goals data sets at the World Bank Data Set website. To use MDG Maps select a goal and then a development indicator from the menu provided. MDG Maps then produces a color-coded map representing the data set. You can place your cursor over any country on the map to view specific data. MDG Maps can be download as PDFs."

Toonti - Create your own Free Social Networking Site.

Toonti - Create your own Free Social Networking Site.: "Start a Toonti Group - It’s FREE!
Some examples of what Toonti can do for you
Organize your own study group
Share news and photos with your family
Create a meetup group
Manage your clubs or associations
Advocate your favorite cause
Build a hobby site
and much much more!"

Docstoc – Documents, Templates, Forms, Ebooks, Papers & Presentations

Docstoc – Documents, Templates, Forms, Ebooks, Papers & Presentations

12 Activities for Interactive Whiteboards You Can Use TODAY! – SimpleK12

12 Activities for Interactive Whiteboards You Can Use TODAY! – SimpleK12: "Looking for new, fun, and educational ways to engage your students with interactive whiteboard activities? Look no further! I've done the work for you."

Best Educational Wikis of 2010

Best Educational Wikis of 2010: "We are extraordinarily proud to share these award-winning educational wikis on Wikispaces. In different ways, each is an example of how wikis can be used to break down borders and build unique and captivating experiences that learners and educators will remember for years to come."

Telesis Technology Widget — Widgetbox

Telesis Technology Widget — Widgetbox

Math Teaching Resources for K-5 Classrooms

Math Teaching Resources for K-5 Classrooms

Facebook used to teach first-graders - Omaha.com

Facebook used to teach first-graders - Omaha.com

Middle school students sharing opinions on their blogs - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Middle school students sharing opinions on their blogs - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Are Your Students Using Wikis to Strengthen Vocabulary Skills? - Leading From the Classroom - Education Week Teacher

Are Your Students Using Wikis to Strengthen Vocabulary Skills? - Leading From the Classroom - Education Week Teacher

Fuel Our Future Now - Parents: Parents: Bring Home the Fun with Family Activities and Energy Tips

Fuel Our Future Now - Parents: Parents: Bring Home the Fun with Family Activities and Energy Tips: "Connecting the dots... from the lab to the living room and beyond.
It's a powerful thing when your children recognize authentic applications of what they've learned in school out in the real world—whether they're in kindergarten or college prep. Once they make that connection and discover that their work is real and relevant, it opens up whole new worlds of possibilities. It also makes a compelling case to extend their learning outside of the classroom.
Use this portal as your jumping-off point for educational family activities, tips, resources and discussion points about green technology, energy conservation, fuel efficiency, alternative energy sources and more. The future is riding on the young minds of today."

PE Teacher of the Year

Keep Gym in School

NFL Network is looking for those life-changing PE teachers leading the fight against childhood obesity. Do you know one? We will award the NFL Network PE Teacher of the Year a $10,000 stipend, a $10,000 school companion PE grant and a trip to the NFL Draft. The NFL Network PE Teacher of the Year will also act as a spokesperson for the program in 2011, both at Keep Gym in School events and with the media.

We believe that every student should have the opportunity to participate in quality physical education. As part of the Keep Gym in School mission, we seek to increase access to in-school physical activity and to teach skills needed to establish and sustain healthy lifestyles. The PE Teacher of the Year award recognizes the role of educators in achieving that mission.

Individuals may nominate one PE teacher between now and January 31, 2011 for PE Teacher of the Year; nominations are only accepted online at keepgyminschool.com and must be received no later than 8:00 PM EST on January 31, 2011.

NFL Network will distribute grant applications to all nominated teachers on approximately February 4, 2011. Applications must be completed and returned to NFL Network by February 25, 2011. The application will only be provided to those teachers who are nominated.

autoFlixSetup1.7.exe

autoFlixSetup1.7.exe

App that will automatically start the next show in a series on Netflix. I know it might seem sad, but hitting the next button can sometimes break my stream of consciousness.

The Online Community for Writers - Writing.Com

The Online Community for Writers - Writing.Com

Writing.Com, the premier online community for writers of all interests and skill levels, has been going strong since 2000. We provide an extremely creative environment for authors, offering hundreds of unique writing tools and opportunities for creation and inspiration.

Whether you are a writer looking for the perfect place to store and display your masterpieces or a reader willing to offer feedback for our writers and their work, this is the website for you. No other website services the writing world better than we do!