| Software / Web Title |
Description |
Grade Range |
Examples |
Level of Difficulty |
Notes |
Training / Help |
| Google Maps |
Students can create customized maps with photos and text sharing information about the concept studied. |
3rd grade and higher |
Google Maps |
moderate |
Teacher will need to create a Google Account
Requires INTERNET access |
|
| Graph Club |
Students can create a variety of graphs and charts based on data they insert. |
1st - 5th |
|
easy |
|
Graph Club Tutorial |
| Excel / Graph Master |
Students can create a variety of graphs and charts based on data they insert. |
4th grade and higher |
|
moderate |
|
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| Kidpix |
Students can create drawings & slideshows with sound relating to educational topics. |
K - 5 |
|
moderate |
|
Kidpix Tutorial |
| PowerPoint |
Students can create slideshows with text, photos and sound. |
3rd and higher |
|
moderate |
|
PowerPoint 2003
PowerPoint 2007
|
| Timeliner |
Students can create timelines with text, photos and links to sites. |
K - 8 |
Timeliner |
easy |
|
Timeliner Tutorial |
| Inspiration |
Students can create graphic organizers and expand topics into writing activities. |
1st and higher |
|
easy |
|
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| Kidspiration |
Students can create graphic organizers and expand topics into writing activities. |
K-3 |
|
easy |
|
Kidspiration
|
| Photo Story 3 |
Students can create slideshows with text, photos, sounds and some movement. |
3rd and higher |
|
difficult |
Program must be downloaded from Microsoft site.
|
Look for training opportunites at the Rigdon Instructional Technology Academy |
| Neighborhood Map Machine |
Create, navigate, and print community maps while building essential skills!
|
K - 5 |
|
easy |
|
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| Voice Thread |
Students can create a digital story with photos and comments relating to educational topics and class activities. |
All Grades |
|
moderate |
Teacher will need to create a Voice Thread Account
Requires INTERNET access |
Look for training opportunites at the Rigdon Instructional Technology Academy |
| Kerpoof |
Students can create original artwork, animated movies and stories. |
All Grades |
|
easy |
Requires INTERNET access |
Kerpoof Tutorial |
| Movie Maker |
Students can create and edit videos related to educational topics or class activities. |
3rd and higher |
Bleckley County GMA Winner 2004-2005 |
difficult |
|
Look for training opportunites at the Rigdon Instructional Technology Academy |
| Weebly |
Students can create free websites or blogs. |
3rd and higher |
|
moderate |
Requires INTERNET access. Teacher must create an account. |
Weebly Help
|
Claymation Station
| Tips and How Tos on creating claymations
| 3rd and higher
| Sample Movie
| moderate
| Slow process, requires time
| Getting started with claymation
|
Podcasts and Vodcasts
Learning in Hand
Classroom podcasting and vodcasting
| Great sites with podcasting and vodcasting resources
| 3rd and higher
| Thanksgiving Podcast
John Brown Vodcast
| podcasts
moderate
vodcasts
difficult
| May require additional hardware & software
| Getting started
Look for training opportunites at the Rigdon Instructional Technology Academy
|
Google SketchUp
| Students can create 3D images
| 3rd and higher
| K-12 Education Samples
| difficult | Free Download
| SketchUp Help
3D Vinci Teacher Guide
|