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Convert document, sound, video, images and other file types with Zamzar

Zamzar is an awesome tool for educators who are going the extra mile trying to use technology in the classroom. Too many times educators receive files from other schools or colleagues that just don't work on their computer because of different operating systems and software platforms. With Zamzar you can take files of many different file types and have them be converted to another file type. There isn't any software that needs to be downloaded; just internet access. Click here the link to find…See More

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Smartboard: Create a study game using flip tiles.

This is a Smartboard Notebook tutorial on how to create an interactive study game board in which students can move game pieces along the board if they answer the questions correctly. This gameboard use tiles that on one side has the answer and on the other side has the question.See More

Mar 26

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Create a virtual world of educational ideas using Edistorm's Sticky Notes

Edistorm is an excellent site for creating and using educational virtual sticky notes. Students can collaborate with the teacher on project ideas. They can vote on those ideas and make comments to eacher other. Use Edistorm as a means of brainstorming ideas.See More

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Feb 27

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Make typing in links easier for students using URL shorteners

My favorite URL shorteners. These are used to take those long annoying URLs and shrink them down to a managable size. This tutorial will demonstrate the difference between Google URL shortener, CiteBite, and TinyURl. These all have their unique uses for the educator. Click the link to learn more.See More

Feb 8

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Educational Videos for Free as well as other Visuals for Education

PBS Learning Resources is an excellent site for teachers and students to find educational films as well as other media types such as sound, images, and lesson plans. This site has a couple thousand videos for you to see. These videos are all free. Click the link to learn more.See More

Feb 7

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Create dynamic charts with Chartle

Chartle is an awesome site that allows students and teachers the ability to create dynamic and graphic charts based upon data collected in the classroom. This site is extremely easy to use and can be easily used across most grade levels. Click the link to view a short tutorial and example of what Chartle is.See More

Feb 5

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Create study guides using Brainflip Flash Cards

Brainflips is an excellent place to create multimedia flashcards that your students can use while studying your vocabulary words. Click the link to see how it is used.See More

Jan 31

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Google Chrome Tips and Tricks: Email notifications for Gmail

This Google Chrome extension, Checker Plus for Gmail, allows you to receive Gmail notifications such as sound and a popup dialogue box that allows you to read, reply to, and archive messages without having to go back into your inbox to view the message first. You can change the sounds and the extension is very user friendly. Click the Gmail Notifications link to read a tutorial…See More

Jan 27

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Create and edit art, music, audio, and visual affects with Aviary's suite of tools

Aviary is a powerful suite of graphics and audio tools that can be used for educational purposes and assignments. It is a very dynamic piece of software that is hosted in the cloud and is an excellent web 2.0 tool. Click here to read more about using Aviary in the Classroom.See More

Jan 26

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Create Concept Maps and Diagrams with Cacoo

Cacoo is a concept mapping/mind mapping/brainstorming site. It is free and allows for many methods of concept mapping. Great site to use with your classes and students. Please click the link to see a tutorial on using Cacoo.See More

Jan 24

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Creating awesome historical time lines for many reason with TimeToast.com

If you as a student or a teacher ever have or give an assignment to create a timeline then using time toast is one of the best. Use this site to create an "All about me" project or to present some historical event for history. You can create short time periods to very very long time periods. If you need a report on the major events that shaped United States history then time toast might be what you are looking for.To read more about time toast and see it in action, …See More

Dec 17, 2011

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Gmail Email Alerts

So many of those who used to but no longer use Microsoft Outlook for their email, remember the ability to get notifications when you have something on your calendar or a new email. In our district we have gone to using Google Apps for Education and the question of "how to get notifications" has come up. This blog entry will discuss this ability Gmail Email Alerts See More

Dec 14, 2011

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School / Work Affiliation: Snowflake Unified School District

Blog: http://educationwebcloud.blogspot.com/

Website: http://susd5.org

About Me: I am the education technologist for the Snowflake Schools. I have been teaching for 16 years and this is my 4th as the districts technology trainer.

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Convert document, sound, video, images and other file types with Zamzar

Posted on April 14, 2012 at 9:09am 0 Comments 0 Likes

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Smartboard: Tips and tricks using the Magic Pen tool. You might not know, but the Notebook's magic pen tool does three awesome things that can enhance any lesson using the Smartboard.

Posted on March 28, 2012 at 4:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Smartboard: Tips and tricks using the Magic Pen tool. You might not know, but the Notebook's magic pen tool does three awesome things that can enhance any lesson using the Smartboard.

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Create dynamic data charts using Hohli Charts

Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:50am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Hohli charts is a simple method of creating dynamic data sets that then display as charts and graphs. This web 2.0 tool would be great and simple for students to use in a k-12 educational setting.

Smartboard: Create a study game using flip tiles.

Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

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