Links to education and technology resources
Web 2.0 tools:
Resource and information management:
www.diigo.com
Free online collaborative workspaces:
http://pbworks.com
Another collaborative workspace for student groups; shows a feed of recent activity and can send alerts for meetings and to-dos via SMS:
www.wiggio.com
Education-minded social networking site:
www.edmodo.com
Prezi - Beautiful zooming online presentations: the cure for the common Power Point
www.prezi.com
Informative articles/videos:
Northwest Educational Technology Consortium (2005) A Guide to Networking for K-12 Schools. Retrieved from http://www.netc.org/network_guide/index.html
Overbaugh, R., & Schultz, L. (n.d.) Bloom’s Taxonomy. Retrieved from http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm
Unknown author (2007). Networks. Retrieved from
http://www.lpdatafiles.com/supplements/Networks.pdf
Unknown author (2010). Computer network. Retrieved from
http://madeit.co.cc/computer-network-part-13/
Evaluation Criteria for Instructional Software:
http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/psemrau/edit550_fall03/Tech101/software.htm
French, G. (2009)Computer Network Training Course 1.1- Topologies. Video retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMGzP4nEtsA
French, G. (2009)Computer Network Training Course 1.2- LAN, MAN, & WAN. Video retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8sqPruWG6Y
Edrawsoft (2011). Network Protocol – Types of network protocols. Retrieved from
http://www.edrawsoft.com/Network-Protocol.php
Reviews of Popular Instructional Software:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/edurate.shtml
Other Web resources:
Open Source as Alternative - Find open-source alternatives to commercial software:
http://www.osalt.com
Technology to assist students with disabilities:
AbleNet - An international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives.”
http://www.ablenetinc.com
CAST – “A not-for-profit education research and development organization that uses technology to make education more flexible and accessible for all students, especially those with disabilities.”
http://4.17.143.133/index.cfm and http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent
AbilityHub – “Assistive technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible.”
http://www.abilityhub.com
Aidis Trust – “Developed to help Disabled People make best use of information and communication technology by giving information, help and support on all aspects of disability computing.”
http://www.aidis.org
Technology integration resources in MATH:
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://enlvm.usu.edu/ma/nav/bb_dlib.jsp
Interactive activities from Shodor.org
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/
More Java manipulatives
http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/index.html
PLATO Learning - full, individualized courseware
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/
NovaNET Courseware - A digital learning curriculum
http://www.pearsonschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PSZyNt
Multiplication drill and practice
http://www.multiplication.com
GeoGebra - A free, comprehensive math tool
http://www.geogebra.org/cms
More drill and practice games
http://www.coolmath-games.com/
A few more powerful software packages:
http://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/
http://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/
http://www.maplesoft.com/products/maple/
Technology integration resources in SCIENCE:
A few great sources of video demonstrations and lessons from trusted sources:
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/user/mittechtv
http://www.youtube.com/user/PelletierPhysics
http://www.youtube.com/user/MIT
Data logging hardware and software
http://www.vernier.com
Online java simulations:
Physics:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics
Chemistry:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/chemistry
http://cse.edc.org/products/simulations/catalog.asp
Biology:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/biology
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/biosites.html
Concept-mapping software:
http://www.inspiration.com/
http://www.gliffy.com/
http://cmap.ihmc.us/
Technology integration resources in ELL/ESL:
Interactice conversation practice:
http://www.eslfast.com/robot/
English language learner podcasts:
http://www.eslpod.com
http://a4esl.org/podcasts/
Online translation tools:
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/
http://translate.google.com
http://www.freetranslation.com/
Electronic translation dictionaries
http://www.ectaco.com/
Interactive reading books:
http://www.sundhagen.com/babbooks
Classroom reading resources:
http://www.leapfrogschoolhouse.com
Resources for teaching ELL/ESL:
http://www.esl.net
http://www.esl-group.com/tres.html
http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/esl/
Technology integration resources in the VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC:
A few virtual field trips to museums (many more exist):
http://www.louvre.fr/llv/musee/visite_virtuelle.jsp?bmLocale=en
http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/
http://www.googleartproject.com/
Social media platform for sharing student content:
http://www.ning.com
Other platforms for sharing student content (audio/video, and pictures):
www.youtube.com
www.flickr.com
Tutorial and drill/practice software for learning music:
http://www.ars-nova.com/aboutpm5/index.html
Productivity software for music composition and creation:
http://www.finalemusic.com
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
http://musescore.org/ (an open source alterrnative)
Productivity software for the visual arts:
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
http://www.apple.com/aperture/
http://www.gimp.org/ (an open source alternative)
Resource and information management:
www.diigo.com
Free online collaborative workspaces:
http://pbworks.com
Another collaborative workspace for student groups; shows a feed of recent activity and can send alerts for meetings and to-dos via SMS:
www.wiggio.com
Education-minded social networking site:
www.edmodo.com
Prezi - Beautiful zooming online presentations: the cure for the common Power Point
www.prezi.com
Informative articles/videos:
Northwest Educational Technology Consortium (2005) A Guide to Networking for K-12 Schools. Retrieved from http://www.netc.org/network_guide/index.html
Overbaugh, R., & Schultz, L. (n.d.) Bloom’s Taxonomy. Retrieved from http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm
Unknown author (2007). Networks. Retrieved from
http://www.lpdatafiles.com/supplements/Networks.pdf
Unknown author (2010). Computer network. Retrieved from
http://madeit.co.cc/computer-network-part-13/
Evaluation Criteria for Instructional Software:
http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/psemrau/edit550_fall03/Tech101/software.htm
French, G. (2009)Computer Network Training Course 1.1- Topologies. Video retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMGzP4nEtsA
French, G. (2009)Computer Network Training Course 1.2- LAN, MAN, & WAN. Video retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8sqPruWG6Y
Edrawsoft (2011). Network Protocol – Types of network protocols. Retrieved from
http://www.edrawsoft.com/Network-Protocol.php
Reviews of Popular Instructional Software:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/edurate.shtml
Other Web resources:
Open Source as Alternative - Find open-source alternatives to commercial software:
http://www.osalt.com
Technology to assist students with disabilities:
AbleNet - An international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives.”
http://www.ablenetinc.com
CAST – “A not-for-profit education research and development organization that uses technology to make education more flexible and accessible for all students, especially those with disabilities.”
http://4.17.143.133/index.cfm and http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent
AbilityHub – “Assistive technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible.”
http://www.abilityhub.com
Aidis Trust – “Developed to help Disabled People make best use of information and communication technology by giving information, help and support on all aspects of disability computing.”
http://www.aidis.org
Technology integration resources in MATH:
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://enlvm.usu.edu/ma/nav/bb_dlib.jsp
Interactive activities from Shodor.org
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/
More Java manipulatives
http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/index.html
PLATO Learning - full, individualized courseware
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/
NovaNET Courseware - A digital learning curriculum
http://www.pearsonschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PSZyNt
Multiplication drill and practice
http://www.multiplication.com
GeoGebra - A free, comprehensive math tool
http://www.geogebra.org/cms
More drill and practice games
http://www.coolmath-games.com/
A few more powerful software packages:
http://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/
http://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/
http://www.maplesoft.com/products/maple/
Technology integration resources in SCIENCE:
A few great sources of video demonstrations and lessons from trusted sources:
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/user/mittechtv
http://www.youtube.com/user/PelletierPhysics
http://www.youtube.com/user/MIT
Data logging hardware and software
http://www.vernier.com
Online java simulations:
Physics:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics
Chemistry:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/chemistry
http://cse.edc.org/products/simulations/catalog.asp
Biology:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/biology
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/biosites.html
Concept-mapping software:
http://www.inspiration.com/
http://www.gliffy.com/
http://cmap.ihmc.us/
Technology integration resources in ELL/ESL:
Interactice conversation practice:
http://www.eslfast.com/robot/
English language learner podcasts:
http://www.eslpod.com
http://a4esl.org/podcasts/
Online translation tools:
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/
http://translate.google.com
http://www.freetranslation.com/
Electronic translation dictionaries
http://www.ectaco.com/
Interactive reading books:
http://www.sundhagen.com/babbooks
Classroom reading resources:
http://www.leapfrogschoolhouse.com
Resources for teaching ELL/ESL:
http://www.esl.net
http://www.esl-group.com/tres.html
http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/esl/
Technology integration resources in the VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC:
A few virtual field trips to museums (many more exist):
http://www.louvre.fr/llv/musee/visite_virtuelle.jsp?bmLocale=en
http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/
http://www.googleartproject.com/
Social media platform for sharing student content:
http://www.ning.com
Other platforms for sharing student content (audio/video, and pictures):
www.youtube.com
www.flickr.com
Tutorial and drill/practice software for learning music:
http://www.ars-nova.com/aboutpm5/index.html
Productivity software for music composition and creation:
http://www.finalemusic.com
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
http://musescore.org/ (an open source alterrnative)
Productivity software for the visual arts:
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
http://www.apple.com/aperture/
http://www.gimp.org/ (an open source alternative)