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ISTE NETS: The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has created a set of National Standards that educators can refer to in lessons as a set of guidelines for students; NETS are written for students, teachers and administrators.Tw:@ISTE

Khan Academy is a resource for educational videos, originally started by Salman Khan. The amount of information on this site is incredible and well used for the classroom or even for assignments when students are away.

Socrative Wishing you had those handy (and pricey) clicker devices in your room for quick response activities? Socrative offers a similar option for free. Yes, free. Student answers are returned to you in a Google spreadsheet, keeping track of data collection. This downloaded application can be used on laptops, phones and tablets.Tw:@socrative  Woogi World This flash based website teaches students about internet safety and health. Students learn about password and identity protection and are taught that sometimes it's good to get outside. This site has links for students that are interactive and informational sites for parents and educators. Get your woogie on! New Jersey DOE Technology Toolbox These tools come straight from the state as ways to incorporate technology into your classroom. Bit.ly, Fur.ly, Goo.gl Each of these sites are URL shorteners. Instead of sending a long URL in an Email message or otherwise, you can use these sites to shorten the URL to a more user friendly looking link.  Only 2 Clicks This site is a tool to access your most used sites in an instant, easy manner. If you have sites that you use regularly for building lessons, here's a friendly way to quickly access your favorites.  View Pure The ads on YouTube can be unpredictable. This site allows you to view the YouTube video without the ads.  Kid blog Teachers set up an account for themselves and then students. Students can create simple blogs that are safe.  <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Blogger This site is hosted by Google. Students do need an email account, but teachers can use this to communicate and journal daily class events and accomplishments. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Type with Me If you have ever used Google Docs then you know incredible live documents can be for collaboration. A student can be typing at home while another collaborates in theirs on the same document. Great for group projects and staff collaboration. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Twiducate This site's functions are very similar to Edmodo. It allows teachers to create student accounts that can then lead to conversations about class topics that include links, photos, etc.. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Weebly This site is free and allows teachers to create an education account and then set up accounts for students. This site allows students to create their own websites for projects, blogs, etc.. Tour the site to see demonstrations and features available to educators. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Wikimedia Commons- Images and information here can be used under a common creative agreement (think of it as a co-op of thoughts, etc..) Students can search and gather images for projects and assignments. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Flashcard Machine- Flashcards go digital! There's an Application for this site as well for the iPhone. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Flashcard Exchange- Just like Flashcard Machine, but just another option that also offers a phone application for their site. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Study Stack- Is a flashcard website but also allows users other viewing options such as matching, question and answer as well as games. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">GoAnimate! Students build custom animations that can be used for various classroom assessments. Students do need account or a teacher can log on to multiple computers with theirs. Build your own animation to convey lesson ideas or introduce a project. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Voki- Vokis can be used for multiple purposes, like leaving directions when you have a guest teacher or sending students a postcard during vocation. An account is required. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Wall Wisher This tool is useful for starting a discussion, quick reflections or even idea webs for students. So many uses once a dash of creativity is applied. You create a wall with a question or image and then students respond by adding their own sticky note. Use this at back to school night for parents and their goals too! <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Discovery Education Network (DEN)-Though its TV shows can suck you in, DEN offers parents, students and teachers a lot of free resources for learning, travel and connecting with others. With a DEN account the privileges increase greatly, including discovery streaming. Tw:@DEN <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">National Geographic Education- This site is in its beginning (or Beta in tech speak). If this site is anything like National Geographic.com it will be an incredible resource for all levels of teachers. Use a photo of the day to start a discussion or path of inquiry.Tw:@NatGeoEducation <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Mathacton School District Edtech site- This site is made with such care and detail from Mathacton's Technology Coordinator, Brooke Mulatrick. Links are separated by grade level and subject area. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">__ Paper! __ Need lined paper or graph paper? Customize to your liking and then download the .pdf file to print. Use it for assignments and assessments in any subject. Students can use the graph paper for projects in math and science. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">__ AudioBoo __ Students can record themselves telling a story or sending an audio letter as forms of assessment to share with parents and other listeners. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">__ Audiopal.com __ A second choice for recording students or even yourself. Leave a recorded message for students, substitutes or parents. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">__ Embedit.in __ This website allows you to embed (geek speak for placing in) any document into a website! You can change permissions, track viewers and even mark the document. Excellent for posting readable homework documents online and letters home. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Report card comments This site helps you generate a narrative for student report cards. The site also has friendly tutorial videos to help you get started with using this friendly website. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">QR code Generator QR codes can be thought of as links to videos and websites and are not just for commercial products anymore. They are being used in education to spark curiosity and encourage self guided discovery and research. Use this generator to insert QR codes into websites and assignments. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Discovery Education ClipArt Need some school friendly clip art? Who better than discovery to understand your need? <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Museum Box This is can be used creatively for student projects, ways to remember classroom events, etc.. Follow the instructions on the site to build a teacher account and student user accounts.

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