Act+183+2009

2009 E-Fund Act 183 Grant Workspace

NewWorlds Introduction: (Click here to visit the NewWorlds training page)
=Web-based Instructional Resources= -->Web 2.0 Resources -->Online or Free Resources (Web 1.0) -->Web 2.0 Lesson Plans The following items are presented for your evaluation and consideration. Listing does not indicate endorsement or any level of testing, approval, or suitability for any use. http://gatesworkshop.wikispaces.com/ http://gatesworkshop.wikispaces.com/iu29links [|Learing Resource List from Erin 091001.doc] || Links to additional lists... ||
 * Web 2.0 Resources**
 * **Name** || **URL** || **Comments** ||
 * Keystone Commons || __ [] __ || Social Network for K-12 students and educators (from CCIU) ||
 * NewWorlds || [] || Virtual collaborative environment (2nd Life Beta from CCIU) ||
 * SAS || [] || PDE SAS Lesson Plan Search ||
 * ning || [] || Social Networking ||
 * Scratch || [] || Art, animation, activity creation, programming, digital storytelling ||
 * PhotoSynth || [] || Art, content creation, digital storytelling ||
 * AutoCollage || [] || Art, content creation, digital storytelling ||
 * Seadragon || [] || Create fast loading zoomable images for instructional purposes or to showcase student work. ||
 * JayCut || [] || Video editing and hosting - blocked - inappropriate content. ||
 * Google SketchUp || [] || CAD, art, math, content creation, map reading skills, digital storytelling ||
 * Google Page Creator || [] || Web page creation / hosting, writing, art, cloud computing ||
 * Google Docs || [] || Writing, cloud computing. Must be 13 or older to use. ||
 * zoho || [] || Writing, cloud computing. Low capacity free, larger colaborations/counts cost. ||
 * GoogleEarth || [] || History, science, space, scoial studies, etc ||
 * WorldWide Telescope || [] || Science, space ||
 * Google Custom Search Engine || [] || Individual list of web sites selected by teacher ||
 * Poll Everywhere || [] || Elicit feedback, group participation. Free to education no need for spcial hardware. ||
 * polldaddy || [] || Elicit feedback, group participation. Can embed in your web page. No need for spcial hardware. ||
 * SlideShare || [] || Post and share PowerPoints,online community. ||
 * bubbl.us || [] || Colaboration and brainstorming / mind mapping application ||
 * Mind42 || [] || Colaboration and brainstorming / mind mapping application ||
 * WriteBoard || [] || Colaboration, editing, group writing. Must be 13 or older to use. ||
 * EtherPad || [] || Colaborative multiuser editing tool. Limited controls in free edition. ||
 * Gliffy || [] || Easily create professional-looking flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, technical drawing ||
 * Artpad || [|http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/] || digital canvas for creating art. You can also frame the image and place them in the gallery. ||
 * WizIQ || [] || Virtual classroom / distance learning classroom. 30 day free trial then $150/mo ||
 * dimdim || [] || Free webinar hosting service. Up to 20 participants. Invitation emails include link to the webinar. ||
 * Vyew || [] || Free webinar hosting service. Up to 20 participants. ||
 * Skype || [|www.skype.com] || Free voice and video connections to anywhere. ||
 * uStream || [|www.ustream.com] || Stream video live for free. BUT site is filtered due to inappropriate content. ||
 * ClassBlogmeister || [] || Blogging site for students and teachers -free.. ||
 * EduBlogs || [] || Blogging site for students and teachers. Free or by subscription with teacher controls. ||
 * ePals || [] || Free educational multimedia blog, email and interclassroom community. ||
 * Lists of Resources || []
 * Professional Development || [] || Will Richardson's Blogg for educators embracing change. ||

Web 2.0 and Lesson Plans**
 * Online or Free Resources (Web 1.0)**
 * **Name** || **URL** || **Comments** ||
 * Alice || [] || Art, animation, activity creation, programming, digital storytelling ||
 * CamStudio || [] || Desktop Screen Recorder ||
 * SMART Recorder || [] || Desktop Screen Recorder ||
 * Search Engines || http://springfieldlibrary.wikispaces.com/KidSearch2 || List of student-friendly search engines ||
 * Online Video || http://springfieldlibrary.wikispaces.com/KidVideoSearch || List of student-friendly instructional streaming video sources ||
 * TeacherTube || [] || Video storage and streaming. Like YouTube but without the drunks and porn. ||
 * Research Resources || http://springfieldlibrary.wikispaces.com/Kid+Reference || Student-friendly, free, online research and reference tools. ||
 * Edheads || @http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/frame_loader.htm || Learning activity - simple machines found in the home. ||
 * Wonderville 3D || @http://www.wonderville.ca/v2/3d_world/index.htm || Learning activity - some science and career exploration.. ||
 * Puzzles || [] || Put together H, T, and M puzzle. Paper based . ||
 * Puzzles || [] || Fold paper to form patterns. STEM activity. Can use as small group activity, have students help other students. Paper based . ||
 * Puzzles || [] || Put together puzzles fo form 5 identical squares. STEM activity. Paper based . ||
 * Games || [] || Online games to fill time. No accountability or links to student achievement / standards. ||
 * Other - Traditional []
 * **Name** || **URL** || **Comments** ||
 * Thinkfinity || [|www.thinfinity.org] || Searchable bank of ready to use quality lesson plans and interactive activities. ||