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====Here are our favorite resources. They can be old favorites, something that you are thinking of trying, or a link that would be of interest to other teachers at our school. Please post comments on the discussion board. If you'd like to add a resource and are not a member of the wiki, just email me.====

Just learned about these!

 * [|QR Code Creator]


 * Track QR codes [|here]

Tried and True

 * These websites are amazing resources. Before I search all over the Internet, I check these out first.


 * I love [|TeachersFirst]. The site is very easy to navigate and also has some great webinars. See OK2ASK at the website.


 * You can learn so much at [|Classroom 2.0] . Become a member. It doesn't cost anything & you won't get annoying emails either.


 * I subscribe to [|Free Technology for Teachers], so I get the latest and greatest info. You can also just visit the website and check out the vast quantity of resources.


 * You can go to camp and learn about tons of technology at [|Virtual Summer Camp]. It doesn't even have to be summer!

Discovery Education

 * We all know that[| Discovery Education] has thousands of streaming videos, but they also have a tremendous assortment of other resources. Create assignments for students and they can access them through their own accounts.


 * Here are instructions for how to create student accounts. I suggest you add an SO to the beginning of their Stone Oak usernames and use their regular passwords (i.e. cglenn = socglenn). It's easy to remember and shouldn't conflict with other Discovery Network users.


 * [[file:Discovery Education - Assign Content to Students or Classes.pdf]]


 * [[file:Discovery Education - Add media resources to My Content.pdf]]


 * Join the Discovery Educator Network for access to even more teaching resources.

iPads

 * [[file:Stone Oak iPad Information.doc]]


 * iPad and iPod Touch Resources

Photos

 * Here are resources to locate Public Domain Photographs = pictures you can use on your websites, wikis, glogs, etc.

Videos

 * At ViewPure you can watch YouTube videos without comments, suggestions, etc.


 * The Kid Should See This is a site with a terrific collection of extremely interesting videos for kids.


 * Watch the video below and learn how to create a test or survey using Google Docs. Your students respond and you can instantly graph the results.

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 * Here's a link to 2[|5 Best Sites for Free Educational Videos]

Check this out!

 * [|Project Based Learning Checklists] - These PBL checklists are so easy to personalize and simple to use.


 * Check the readability of a website at Juicy Studio

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 * Here's a huge slideshow about Digital Storytelling.


 * TeachersFirst has fantastic online "Snack" sessions at Ok2ask


 * Great list of sites with free teacher resources


 * Here are 7 sites to find [|Free Sounds Resources]
 * [[file:Webinar Resource Top Ten STEM Resources.pdf]]


 * Check out [|Glogster] . Be sure you make an account with GlogsterEDU.


 * [|Know it all] is a fantastic site out of South Carolina. This site covers a huge range of topics.


 * Create certificates and much more at [|Free Printables].


 * Here are several sites with info about the [|Gulf Oil Spill].


 * Count up or count down with [|Online Stopwatch] is simple to use and it has HUGE numbers.


 * I just came across [|Ideas to Inspire] . There are links to numerous ways to integrate technology in your classroom.


 * The [|Visual Dictionary] looks like a great way to find the name of something when you know what it looks like, but you don't know what it's called.


 * Cool Tools for Schools has several different technology tools - collaboration, video, slideshows, and several more.


 * [|Class Tools] has some great tools for your class. Want to pick a student's name at random? There's a program for that and lots more. Zars likes this, too.


 * This is amazing. The computer reads your mind at [|20 Questions]


 * I've used [|WritingFix] before and it's a terrific resource. [|6 Traits Post-its] has pdf templates with directions for printing revision and editing notes on post-its. Very clever.

Math Links

 * [|Rick's Math] has a huge collection of math practice.


 * [|Welcome to Absurd Math] is a great way to challenge our math brainiacs.


 * I just found this math link that figures out mean before your very eyes! [|The Mean Machine]


 * Practice multiplication at [|Multiplication.com].

Science Links

 * Get everyone involved in science at [|Citizen Science].


 * Students can access [|Webcams for Animal Observations] and then record data online (paperless!).


 * The [|Smithsonian Classroom Biodiversity Lessons] incorporate a variety of tools as students learn about decomposers, animal footprints, and much more.


 * [|Science and Math Simulations] has so many levels - built in differentiation.


 * [|Year of Science] is chock full of educational science games. Check out the Planet Earth link.


 * I found this website last year and found it to be pretty amazing. Besides the ton of resources for Science Fair, it actually has a tool that walks a student through the process of choosing a science fair project. I can go on a vacation. This site does it all! [|Science Buddies]


 * [|Dr. Jeff's Blog on the Universe] has a huge range of resources from understanding the basics of science to exploring the universe. Very interesting site.


 * I just found [|Science Books Online] . It looks pretty cool. Lots of higher level info, but scroll through & you'll find some goodies.


 * [|NASA Education]


 * [|NASA TV] - You can watchlive webcasts of launches, landings, spacewalks, and astronauts on the ISS.


 * [|Windows to the Universe] is another fabulous resource.


 * [|Earth Science Week] is in October. This link has great lessons & resources. You can also order a toolkit that's packed with info and lots of goodies for about $8.