Free+Web+Resources

= = = Free Web Resources for the Classroom = = = = = Students live in a globe, technology-rich environment today. They need access to digital tools and media-rich resources which promote exploration, understanding, and communication in the 21st Century learning environment. Educators need to learn more about these tools and resources that they can share and use comfortably with their students and peers. Technology is an important support tool for all teachers which provides learning enrichment opportunities for students in the classroom.

There are many free resources available online for teachers to use in the classroom. Some of these resources may require your joining and creating an account with a user name and password. Once that is completed, you will be able to access, share, collaborate. It is important that you are comfortable with these resources yourself before introducing them to the students in your classroom. So, you will want to create a free account and allow yourself some time to try the online tool yourself. ==

Below are some questions to ask yourself when considering using an online tool in the classroom:


 * 1. Do I have access to this site from school? If not, go talk to your technology coordinator and provide him/her with the URL of the site** **and the purpose of its use in your classroom.**


 * 2. How can I use this site in my classroom? Do you have one computer in your classroom or are you able to use a computer lab for all** **students to access this site?**


 * 3. Do these sites offer students the opportunity to be engaged with technology? Are students able to explore and be active learners** **in your classroom?**


 * 4. For CSCOPE districts, would this site offer opportunities for Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation?**

Online Web Resources
Animoto -- create video slideshows for your classroom projects Bubbl.us -- brainstorm online Delicious -- keep your bookmarks in one place Epals -- connect K-12 learners Fur.ly -- shorten multiple URLs into one Glogster -- create interactive posters, great for school projects Google Docs -- create and share online --Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Drawings, Forms Jing -- screen capture tool Khan Academy -- videos for various curriculum areas Keepvid -- site for downloading free videos Mixbook -- create photo books online (Mixbook for Educators) Museum Box -- virtual box for display Prezi -- create amazing presentations online Storybird -- create a story to share Storyjumper -- create your own stories online Tagxedo -- word clouds in different shapes Voki -- create your own avatar with audio Wallwisher -- share ideas online Wikispaces -- collaborate and share online Wordle -- create word clouds from text Zamzar -- free file converter

Interactive Whiteboard Activities
Connect the Dots -- elementary math Count Us In -- understanding basic number concepts Crayola Interactive site -- create and color Dog and Cat -- online book eLeaning for Kids -- great interactive site Elementary grade -- SMART activities Google Earth -- visit locations anywhere in the world; Google Earth Lessons Mimio Connect -- online teacher-created resources for the Mimio board PBS -- interactive whiteboard games Promethean Planet -- online teacher-created resources for Promethean board Scholastic -- activities to use with any interactive whiteboard Science Games for Kids -- science interactive activities Seven Wonders of the World -- in panoramic view Sheppard Software -- learning activities Smart Exchange -- online teacher-created resources for SMART boards The Jigsaw Puzzle -- create your own jigsaw puzzle USA Geography -- interactive map games

Video Tutorials
Animoto -- creating a video online Photo Story 3 -- tutorials video on creating a photostory

Best Practices/Shared Lesson Ideas
Best Practices -- Michigan Site Middle School Technology Integration -- integration ideas Technology Integration -- Lee's Summit, Missouri (also contains SMART notebook lessons)