All Blog Posts Tagged 'free' (62)

Seven FREE Cloud Tools Every Teacher Should Know

As I've said before, cloud-based applications play a big role in my everyday computing and my classroom tech integration. Here's an annotated list of my seven favorite cloud tools.…

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Added by Derrick Waddell on July 25, 2010 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

uTeach with Technology

Over spring break, I learned how to create a Google website. It was fairly easy. I wanted a place to leave resources for teachers that are learning how to use technology in their classrooms. I will add more resources to this site as I have time.

Here is the link: http://sites.google.com/site/uteachwithtechnology/home

Added by Lezlie Harris on April 10, 2010 at 10:22pm — 1 Comment

Free Workshop: Spanish Language Learning and Technology

Title: Global Communication and Today’s Foreign Language Students

Presenter: Rosa Shely, Spanish teacher, Earl Warren High School

Date: April 10, 2010

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Northside Activity Center, San Antonio, Texas (On Culebra just inside Loop 410)

Contact: Dr. Barbara Pino of UTSA…

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Added by Joseph Chmielewski on April 4, 2010 at 5:25am — No Comments

Teacher Help Needed for Focus Group on Documentary Films as Teaching Tools

One of ePals' partners, Snagfilms, is looking for some input from teachers. They are a website of free documentary films and would like to develop a specialized area of their site for teachers and classroom use. They are seeking input from teachers like you. Your help would be needed to complete a short survey, and if possible to join an online focus group. Learn more at…

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Added by Dr. Rita Oates on April 1, 2010 at 6:27am — No Comments

Free K12 Education Templates

Creately for Graphic Organizers

Creately is a web-based software for creating interactive graphic organizers - Venn Diagram, Storyboard, Mind Map, Cycle Diagram, Fishbone Diagram, KWL Chart, T Chart, Y Chart and…

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Added by Charanjit on March 7, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Free Online Courses in Technology, Health & Safety, and Many Other Subject Areas

ALISON provides free online learning via interactive multimedia for basic and essential workplace and life skills. With registered learners in every country and territory worldwide, ALISON free learning includes, among other subjects, IT Skills,…

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Added by Jodie Jones on February 23, 2010 at 3:03pm — No Comments

Good Enough! Using "Alternative To" for Free Programs and Apps

Good enough! I usually cringe at that expression, since it's typically an excuse for substandard work. But in the case of…

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Added by Keith Schoch on February 21, 2010 at 7:24am — No Comments

Cool Web 2.0 Tool - Sumo Paint

Image editors are rampant in the Web 2.0 world. While most of them are free, so many seem geared to really basic editing: crop, resize, and get-rid-of-red-eye. So, it's a thrill to run across a full-featured, robust online program that is simple enough for young students and sophisticated enough for graphics geeks. My benchmark for a superior graphics program is whether it supports layers. Layers are the key to subtle and complex graphic design imagery.… Continue

Added by Alix E. Peshette on January 4, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

12 Free Online Quiz Creators for Teachers to Create Online Quizzes

Here is a collection of 12 free online quiz creation tools for teachers to create quizzes for free. These 12 free quiz creators will help teachers make quizzes for teaching online for free, such as ProProfs, Classmaker,…

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Added by SunnyY on September 29, 2009 at 9:35pm — No Comments

5 Clues You’ve been Hacked and 8 Keys to Lock Down Your Computer

How do you know if your computer has been breached, hacked, cracked or otherwise compromised? If it won’t boot up or vomits up the Blue Screen of Death, it’s pretty obvious, but what if your intruder is more devious. Doesn’t want you to know he’s been there, so leaves none of the obvious signs?

Here are some clues:

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Added by Jacqui Murray on August 15, 2009 at 1:55pm — No Comments

There are few programs that say 'competence' more than Adobe Photoshop. If a student can accomplish this photo editor, he becomes the go-to guy for technology. He develops a confidence that carries o…

There are few programs that say 'competence' more than Adobe Photoshop. If a student can accomplish this photo editor, he becomes the go-to guy for technology. He develops a confidence that carries over into so many other skills s/he'll want to use with computers. On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher, I've itemized some of the favorites among my students, the easiest for a fifth grader to use when they're putting themselves into that… Continue

Added by Jacqui Murray on August 9, 2009 at 8:02pm — No Comments

Upcoming eLearning Events

The following is a list of free online events that we believe will be of interest to learning professionals. If you have events that you would like to include, please contact: Tony Karrer

Added by Kevin Chilton on July 28, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Ubuntu Linux: A Progress Report

Linux Magazine has just published a surprisingly balanced article comparing the latest versions of Ubuntu Linux and Mac OS X. Most of you are probably already familiar with Apple's Mac OS X, but Ubuntu Linux is still relatively unknown, despite being a solid, and free offering. The article celebrates some areas where Ubuntu excels while keeping a critical eye on its… Continue

Added by Chris Fritz on July 14, 2009 at 8:20pm — No Comments

Student Remixes!

You asked and we delivered: Check out our new playlist entirely devoted to the work of your students!

Assign a Remix project in your classroom and we’ll feature some of the most poignant and interesting ones in our Student Remixes… Continue

Added by Erika Johansson on March 3, 2009 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Women's History Month

Greetings to all of you out there in Classroom 2.0!

Just wanted to let you know that Women's History Month has officially started!

Check out Remix America's new Women's History Channel, where we feature some of the bravest and most groundbreaking women in American History

CHECK OUT THE CHANNEL, HERE: http://www.remixamerica.org/channels/women-s-history-month

Possible classroom ideas: Ask your students… Continue

Added by Erika Johansson on March 2, 2009 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Eric Holder and the History of Civil Rights: How Do Americans Talk About Race?

In light of Eric Holder’s recent speech on race, Americans find ourselves wondering: what is the best way to talk about race? Check out Remix America’s latest blog post to learn how Civil Rights leaders in the past have approached the issue.

Check out the Remix America blog ( http://blog.remixamerica.org ) for the full text of the… Continue

Added by Erika Johansson on February 24, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Free Document Download and Upload...

I came across this interesting site while browsing... It offers uploading, storing and downloading all sorts of document on the site. You may share your document with the others and also get to share other's document if they are useful!

"Docstoc is the premier online community to find and share professional documents. Docstoc provides the platform for users and businesses to upload and share their documents…

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Added by Yan Hughes on February 9, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

iLearn

iLearn is an online learning system devised by the BBC World Service Trust for media professionals in developing and transitional countries.

The courses are aimed at users with poor Internet connectivity and with little or no technical expertise. They can be published in any language.

iLearn courses:

* Promote the principles of balanced, objective… Continue

Added by Kevin Chilton on January 26, 2009 at 9:57am — No Comments

Create Video & Edit Photos

The newest additions to the Teacher Toolbar include:

StoryBlender

* Blend Studio lets you make your own custom web videos! Use your photos, webcam video and audio, YouTube videos, custom animations, and more!

* Make Me Talk lets you add your voice to photos of your family and friends, politicians, celebrities, animals... whatever!

* E-card Creator but with… Continue

Added by Ellen on January 19, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments

2009 Educators’ Calendar

News From Sameshow Blog:

Enjoy your FREE 2009 Educators’ Calendar, full of interesting holidays, significant dates in history, and month- and week-long celebrations. It’s sure to present teachable moments all year long!…