Last fall, I attended a technology conference at MSU. I listened to a session by a teacher from Forest Hills High School in Grand Rapids. Susan Roustan gave a lot of great technology sources that I would like to share with you.
commoncraft.com - gives you tutorials on basic online resources that make it easy to understand how to use them.
photostory - software by Microsoft. You can get this by a free download, but it runs on windows. Kids can save their projects as a jpeg and record their voice or add music.
screencast - this is a free version to show a process on a computer. Shows it step by step. The viewer can see your desktop, hear your voice, and you can add slide notes.
zamzar - this site converts files. You can buy an upgraded version, but otherwise it's free. Sometimes you have to wait for the file to convert, but it's worth it. This allows you to save youtube files to your computer.
delicious - you know how you can save your favorites on your server? Well this site allows you to save websites online, so that you are able to access them from any computer and add tags that make searching for them easy.
classtools - this website has templates and programs for teachers in the classroom. You can also create a game for your website based on curriculum.
flickr - this site is an online photo album. Similar sites include snapfish, kodak, and photobucket. These allow family or friends to log on and view your pictures. Some of these also come with free prints when you initiate an account.
web 2.0 - this site is like a database for websites. You can search on here by keyword or search by category for what kind of site you are looking for.
openthinking wiki - this navigator bar has some useful sites and information.
digital wish - at this site teachers can make wishes for their classroom or school district. Individuals can make donations or grant wishes if they'd like to thelp the school.
Jott - ever forget what you were thinking because you couldn't write it down? With this free source, you can make a phone call and your message will be turned into an email or text. You could also have your voicemails sent to email.
giveawayoftheday - with this site they offer free downloads on software, computer programs, and other technology features.
plagiarism - this is a great tutorial on plagiarism. Children can watch this video and gain a better understanding. You can search this site for other tutorials.
open source textbooks - need a textbook? This site from California offers access to textbooks.
So that's all I have for now. Please feel free to post any sites that you find interesting or helpful. Use the internet! There is so much out there right at your fingertips. Do not be afraid to explore and try new programs; just be smart about it!
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