2014-2015 Hot Links of the Day
4th GRADING PERIOD
2015.05.20
Sketch Up 3D Warehouse
Sketch Up 3D Warehouse houses and catalogs 3 dimension models of almost any building on Earth. Used in conjunction with Sketch Up this brings the world to your classroom.
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/?redirect=1
2015.05.19
Satellite View
Satellite View provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.). The measurement function alone makes this one worth it's weight in gold!
2015.05.18
Snap Bubbles (NOT for iPad)
This is Virtual Bubble Wrap. Everyone LOVES bubble wrap! Pop 'em and reset 'em. This is hours of fun for the whole family!
2015.05.12
Incomptech Royality Free Music Files
Incompetech provides Royalty Free Download for educational use. The artist, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) provides these downloads free of charge and each one is usable in educational projects as well as videos created for You Tube and other social media sites.
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/
2015.05.08
Statcast
Statcast, MLB's state-of-the-art tracking technology, is now available in every Major League ballpark.
2015.05.07
Shades of Great: Statcast compares 2 Diving Grabs
New technology analyzes defense with distance covered, running speed, route.
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/122674730/statcast-comparing-diving-catches-by-cutch-schafer
2015.05.06
Satellite View
Satellite View provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.). The measurement function alone makes this one worth it's weight in gold!
2015.04.27
Simple Animation to Explain Complex Principles
Hiox (a Web Design and Hosting Company) posts this page that explains some cool things...
http://hiox.org/30629-simple-animation.php
2015.09.24
Guess Your Number Game
This will AMAZE you!
http://www.quizyourprofile.com/guessyournumber.swf
2015.04.23
Monoface
You can make 759,375 different faces.
(NOTE: This works on Google Chrome but not Internet Explorer!)
http://mono-1.com/monoface/main.html
2015.04.22
Pixabay
Pixabay enables users to find and share images free of copyrights. All pictures are published under Creative Commons Public Domain deed CC0.
2015.04.21
Live Randomly Simple
Live Randomly Simple presents How to Make a Coloring Book Page from a Photo. This easy to use guide will provide the instructions how to transform a photo into a coloring book picture.
liverandomlysimple.com/how-to-create-a-coloring-book-page-from-a-photo/
2015.04.17
Pixlr
Online or offline. Browser-based or native app. Now for Windows and Mac as well as iOS and Android. Pixlr is ready to make moments beautiful wherever you are and whenever inspiration strikes.
2015.04.16
Pixelart
Pixelart, your pixel drawing source! From drawing basic pixel related art, to recording or even animations.
2015.04.10
Type Racer
Type Racer enables players to compete in a virtual typing race against others from around the world.
NOTE: Do not enter you real name or create an account here at school. You MUST play as a Guest!
2015.04.09
15 Handy Google Search Tricks
Most of us use Google search to search on various topics, products, tips, etc. No doubt it’s one of the best search engines available out there. In order to search something we simply enter the keywords in the search bar and search for stuff but did you ever know that there are several built in functions within Google which makes searching stuff even easier. Some of you’ll know about them. But well if you don’t, then here they are:
http://www.bizzntech.com/2008/04/14/15-handy-google-search-tricks
2015.04.08
Cut the Rope
Om Nom is hungry but he can't reach the candy! Feed the adorable little monster with treats hanging from ropes out of his reach. The quicker you feed him, the better your score will be. Think strategically about collecting stars to improve your score. Encounter new challenges as you progress through each level. Play now - this monster needs to eat!
http://www.miniclip.com/games/cut-the-rope/en
2015.04.07
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
3rd GRADING PERIOD
2015.03.12
Gas Buddy
Gas Buddy can help you find cheap gas prices near you.
2015.03.11
Stain Solutions
Stain Solutions is a comprehensive list of stain solutions. Each solution contains the supplies you will need and the preferred method for cleaning the stain. You can browse through the list below or use our search toolbar.
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/stain/
2015.03.10
Just Delete Me
Just Delete Me is a directory of direct links to delete your account from web services.
2015.03.09
Reliable Hit Counter
Reliable Hit Counter is one of the only free HTML Code Source sites that do not require and email address or an account. Create you own HTML code using this site.
http://www.reliablecounter.com/
2015.03.05
Pixelart
Pixilart is your pixel drawing source! From drawing basic pixel related art, to recording or even animations.
2015.03.04
Cut the Rope
Om Nom is hungry but he can't reach the candy! Feed the adorable little monster with treats hanging from ropes out of his reach. The quicker you feed him, the better your score will be. Think strategically about collecting stars to improve your score. Encounter new challenges as you progress through each level. Play now - this monster needs to eat!
http://www.miniclip.com/games/cut-the-rope/en
2015.02.26
Google Earth Showcase
From discovering shipwrecks on the ocean floor to zooming into 3D cities around the world, you can explore an expansive library of tours, videos, and imagery that have been created by Google Earth and supporting partners.
http://www.google.com/earth/explore/showcase/
2015.02.25
Satellite View
Satellite View provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.). The measurement function alone makes this one worth it's weight in gold!
2015.02.19
Pixelart
Pixilart, your pixel drawing source!From drawing basic pixel related art, to recording or even animations.From drawing basic pixel related ar
2015.02.18
Type Racer
Type Racer enables players to compete in a virtual typing race against others from around the world.
NOTE: Do not enter you real name or create an account here at school. You MUST play as a Guest!
2015.02.04
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
2nd GRADING PERIOD
2015.01.28
6 Links That Will Show You What Google Knows About You
Want to find out all the things Google knows about you? Here are 6 links that will show you some of the data Google has about you. NOTE: This does not work well in a Networked environment (like school) but if you try it at home you may be surprised at what Google knows!
2015.01.27
15 Handy Google Search Tricks
Most of us use Google search to search on various topics, products, tips, etc. No doubt it’s one of the best search engines available out there. In order to search something we simply enter the keywords in the search bar and search for stuff but did you ever know that there are several built in functions within Google which makes searching stuff even easier. Some of you’ll know about them. But well if you don’t, then here they are:
http://www.bizzntech.com/2008/04/14/15-handy-google-search-tricks
2015.01.21
Incomptech Royality Free Music Files
Incompetech provides Royalty Free Download for educational use. The artist, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) provides these downloads free of charge and each one is usable in educational projects as well as videos created for You Tube and other social media sites.
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/
2015.01.15
Would You Rather? (CLASS ADDRESS LINKS - RESULTS PAGE)
Computer Applications I students have created their own Would You Rather? surveys and have published their addresses on this page to share with the world. NOTE: You must have permission to view this page.
2015.01.14
Would You Rather? (CLASS ADDRESS LINKS)
Computer Applications I students have created their own Would You Rather? surveys and have published their addresses on this page to share with the world.
2015.01.13
Would You Rather? (RESULTS PAGE)
Computer Applications I students have access to the results page that defines how surveyed respondents answered these questions. This serves as a model for class as each high school student will be creating a similar instrument.
NOTE: You must have permission to view this site.
2015.01.12
Would You Rather? (SURVEY PAGE)
This Survey Page that I created for class is based on the Would You Rather? game by Zobmondo. This serves as the template for the Google Form Assignment for Computer Applications I.
2014.12.19
NORAD Tracks Santa
Twenty four hours a day, 365 days a year, NORAD tracks airplanes, missiles, space launches and anything else that flies in or around the North American continent, while also completing some other very important missions. While the tradition of tracking Santa began purely by accident, NORAD continues to track Santa. We’re the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications, and the people to do it. And, we love it! NORAD is honored to be Santa’s official tracker!
2014.12.18
North East Ohio Family Fun Christmas Light Looking Guide
Wondering where the best Christmas Light Displays in Northeast Ohio are? If so, this list is for you! From community light displays to the neighborhood houses with thousands of choreographed Christmas lights set to Music. And many are FREE!
http://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/must-see-christmas-light-displays-in-northeast-ohio/#Tru
2014.12.17
NO SCHOOL - Calamity Day!!!!!
2014.12.16
ESPN Sport Science
ESPN Sport Science is an amazing site that combines Sport, Science, Mathematics and Technology in a series of short videos that analyze athletic achievements.
http://espn.go.com/espn/sportscience/index
2014.12.15
Would You Rather?
Would You Rather, by Zobmondo, is a fun game of decisions and choices. This link provides an example for what Brookfield High School Computer Applications I students will be creating this week.
2014.12.12
Google Earth Showcase
From discovering shipwrecks on the ocean floor to zooming into 3D cities around the world, you can explore an expansive library of tours, videos, and imagery that have been created by Google Earth and supporting partners.
http://www.google.com/earth/explore/showcase/
2014.12.11
Satellite View
SatelliteView provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.). The measurement function alone makes this one worth it's weight in gold!
2014.12.10
Tunnel to the Other Side of Google Earth
Tunnel to the Other Side of the Google Earth enables you to see which part of the other side of the earth is directly below you? Find out using this Google Earth tunnelling tool.
http://www.freemaptools.com/tunnel-to-other-side-of-the-google-earth.htm
2014.12.09
Remarkable Ohio
The Ohio Historical Society presents the story of each of the (currently) 1517 markers located across the state that recognize Ohio's rich cultural history. Made of cast aluminum, these signposts provide a tangible record of Ohio's history.
http://www.remarkableohio.org/Index.aspx
2014.12.08
Monoface
You can make 759,375 different faces.
(NOTE: This works on Google Chrome but not Internet Explorer!)
http://mono-1.com/monoface/main.html
2014.12.05
Lights Project - Made with Code
Lights Project - Made with Code is a fun Google project that enables users to light up Christmas Trees in our Nation's Capital!
https://holidays.madewithcode.com/project/lights
2014.12.04
Printable Paper
Printable Paper offers 1,450 papers you can download and print for free. We've got graph paper, lined paper, financial paper, music paper, and more.
2014.12.03
USA Today - Abandoned Places Around the World
USA Today is a well known and respected news source that publishes current event stories. This photo essay is on one of my favorite topics.
http://www.usatoday.com/media/cinematic/gallery/18763823/abandoned-places-around-the-world/
2014.12.02
Tunnel to the Other Side of Google Earth
Tunnel to the Other Side of the Google Earth enables you to see which part of the other side of the earth is directly below you? Find out using this Google Earth tunnelling tool.
http://www.freemaptools.com/tunnel-to-other-side-of-the-google-earth.htm
2014.12.01
NO SCHOOL - Waiver Day
2014.11.26 - 2014.11.28
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
2014.11.25
PhotoEnforced
PhotoEnforced is a user generated or crowd sourced database of photo enforced locations started in 2001. The open database of locations and fines is continually updated by anonymous users from around the U.S. The majority of the database currently contains red light cameras and speed cameras.
2014.11.24
The Paper Airplane Guy
The Paper Airplane Guy is the official site for John Collins, designer of the World Record setting craft as seen in the You Tube video.
http://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/
2014.11.21
PARCC Practice Tests
The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)Tests are now given to students in the State of Ohio as part of mandatory assessment legislation. This site provides practice test items and enables students to view the style of the test and practice using the built-in tools (i.e. protractor, ruler, etc.) that will be required to take the exams.
http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/
2014.11.20
MagicTyper
MagicTyper enables you to type in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian or Greek using any keyboard!
http://www.tero.co.uk/magictyper/
2014.11.19
TypeRacer
TypeRacer is the award-winning online typing competition which allows people to race each-other by typing quotes from books, movies, and songs. It is the first multiplayer typing game on the web.
2014.11.18
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel is the site for weather and so much more. There are video journals and photo essays that are amazing. Check this site out!
2014.11.17
Eyes in Space
Eyes in Space enables users to go to space. This is cool! This site is a global collective established to mesh artistic experiment with scientific innovation to open new worlds.
2014.11.14
The Scale of the Universe 2
The Scale of the Universe 2 provides a relative sizing comparisons of things.
2014.11.13
Share a Coke
All year long Coca Cola has been celebrating by placing people names on bottles of Coke. If you have not been able to find your name here is your chance to create it!
http://www.shareacoke.com/#bottle
2014.11.12
Sports on Earth Article on Sports' Biggest Gaffes
Sports on Earth showcases Utah wide receiver Kaelin Clay ALMOST scoring a touchdown on Saturday, November 8, 2014 night against Oregon. He caught a long pass over the middle of the field, ran toward the end zone and then, well, whoops.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/100955332/kaelin-clay-oregon-leon-lett-desean-jackson-gaffe
2014.11.11
Ohio Assessment Systems
The Ohio Assessment Systems enables users to practice the multitide of assessments that are required in the State. Using the Practice Test site you can take sample online tests.
2014.11.10
Brookfield Local Schools - Student Home Use Technology Survey
This opening day survey helps tell me about the use of technology in the lives of my students. Please take the short survey and I will be posting a link to the results (with the names redacted).
1st GRADING PERIOD
2014.11.07
Here is Today
Here is Today helps put time in perspective.
2014.11.06
The Zoomquilt II
The Zoomquilt II nevers stops zooming. This will mess with your mind!
http://zoomquilt2.madmindworx.com/zoomquilt2.swf
2014.11.05
The 2048 Game
The 2048 Game is addictive to some. This is simple math.
http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/
2014.11.04
NO SCHOOL - Election Day
2014.11.03
PARCC Practice Tests
The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)Tests are now given to students in the State of Ohio as part of mandatory assessment legislation. This site provides practice test items and enables students to view the style of the test and practice using the built-in tools (i.e. protractor, ruler, etc.) that will be required to take the exams.
http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/
2014.10.31
Pumpkin Gutter
Pumpkin Gutter showcases the amazing talents of Scott Cummins, Extreme Pumpkin Artist.
2014.10.30
The History Channel
The History Channel - Halloween presents all things Trick or Treat with an emphasis on history and storytelling. This site uses both the written word and short video segments to tell the story.
http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
2014.10.29
Pandora
Pandora enables you to explore this vast trove of music to your heart's content. Just drop the name of one of your favorite songs, artists or genres into Pandora and let the Music Genome Project go. It will quickly scan its entire world of analyzed music, almost a century of popular recordings - new and old, well known and completely obscure - to find songs with interesting musical similarities to your choice.
2014.10.28
A Song I Like...
A Song I Like...is an assignment for Grades 7-12 and asks the student to find lyrics to a song and then create a Microsoft Power Point presentation about that song.
2014.10.27
Good Things Should Never End
Good Things Should Never End provides and example of just how long a web page can be!
http://www.goodthingsshouldneverend.co.uk/flash/go
2014.10.24
Nightmares Fear Factory
The Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada specializes in the scary. And for fun they have installed a camera in just the right place to capture the moment. This site (linked through The Weather Channel brings the faces of those brave souls who enter the house to life. P.S. This site is funny, not scary...)
2014.10.23
World of Stuff - Ultimate Cool Characters
World of Stuff - Ultimate Cool Characters provides a list of special characters not found on your keyboard. Ever wanted to know how to make an "i" with those two little dots above it? How about a multiplication sign? A heart? A smiley face? A bunch of different letters with squiggly things under them?
http://www.theworldofstuff.com/characters/
2014.10.22
Satellite View
SatelliteView provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.). The measurement function alone makes this one worth it's weight in gold!
2014.10.21
File Info
File Info provides a detailed list of all of the file extensions that are used by different computer programs to create files. This page is specifically for video files.
http://www.fileinfo.com/filetypes/video
2014.10.20
Video Upload, Shoot and Transfer (Part 5) Survey
Video Upload, Shoot and Transfer (Part 5) Survey asks you some questions about your Movie Project.
2014.10.17
Incomptech Royality Free Music Files
Incompetech provides Royalty Free Download for educational use. The artist, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) provides these downloads free of charge and each one is usable in educational projects as well as videos created for You Tube and other social media sites.
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/
2014.10.16
GeoGuessr
Geoguessr enables you to embark on a journey that takes you all over the world.
From the most desolate roads in Australia to the busy, bustling streets of New York City.
2014.10.15
Flight Radar 24
Flight Radar 24 provides real time positioning of commercial aircraft as they fly!
http://www.flightradar24.com/41.33,-81.45/8
2014.10.14
Incomptech Royality Free Music Files
Incompetech provides Royality Free Download for educational use. The artist, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) provides these downloads free of charge and each one is usable in educational projects as well as videos created for You Tube and other social media sites.
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/
2014.10.13
Brookfield Local Schools Computer Classes Survey
Please complete this Google Form that defines a survey of what you have learned so far...
2014.10.09
The Microsoft Excel 2013 Official Training Site
This site posted by Microsoft provides tutorial videos on the Microsoft family of products. In this case all of the links provide specific guidance for Excel.
2014.10.08
The Party Rock Halloween House
This guy's neighbors must hate him...
2014.10.07
28 Pieces of Computing Advice that Stand the Test of Time
This is a great advice piece from the editors of PC World.
2014.10.06
USA 360 Virtual Tours
USA 360 Virtual Tours is a really neat site that shows 360 degree photography of major American Cities and festivals.
2014.10.03
Ray Villafane Studios
Ray Villafane is an extreme artist who (every October) specializes in pumpkins!
2014.10.02
My Countdown Timer
Check out the time remaining to almost any event on My Countdown Timer. You can also create your own!
2014.10.01
Snap Bubbles
Snap Bubbles is Virtual Bubblewrap! Try this on the SMART Board.
2014.09.30
Ohio Means Jobs
Ohio Means Jobs (sponsored by Monster.com) provides valuable career information for Ohio students. This site enable students to find salary information as well as interest inventories and job outlook predictions.
https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/
2013.09.29
Brookfield Local Schools Computer Classes Survey
Please complete this Google Form that defines a survey of what we have learned so far...
2013.09.26
IP Address Distance Calculator
Where is that computer you are looking at really located?
http://www.ip-adress.com/ipaddressdistance/
2013.09.25
Utah Salt Flats in 3D
This 3D photograph of the Utah Salt Flats must be seen to be believed!
http://www.utah3d.net/utah-travel/bonneville-salt-flats/salt-flats-night.html
2013.09.24
Paint.net Forums - Cutting Objects Out
Paint.net Forums provide free guidance in the operations of Paint.net. This tutorial provides guidance on how to cut objects from an image.
https://www.isimonbrown.co.uk/cutting-out-images/
2014.09.23
L.A. Times News Story
A judge has recommended a six-month suspension for a Los Angeles attorney who posted doctored photos on her firm's website that show her arm-in-arm with high-profile people like President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney.
2014.09.22
Guess Your Number Game
This will AMAZE you!
http://www.quizyourprofile.com/guessyournumber.swf
2014.09.19
Talk Like a Pirate
September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day (I am serious, this is a real thing). This site provides a translator so you can speak like a buccaneer!
http://pirate.monkeyness.com/online_pirate_translator
2014.09.18
Left to Die, No One will Ever Enter Again (Weather Channel Video)
The Weather Channel is at it again showcasing two Ohio Malls (Rolling Acres and Randall Park) that are closed, decaying and will never again open to customers.
2014.09.17
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
2014.09.16
Snap Bubbles
Snap Bubbles is Virtual Bubblewrap! Try this on the SMART Board.
2014.09.12
Satellite View
SatelliteView provides Google satellite views, maps, street views as well as driving directions. SatelliteView is formatted to work with PCs, Macs, iPhone and Android cell phones, and pad type devices. Use SatelliteView.co for an aerial view of your home, places of interest, directions or to simply pass the time browsing our huge database of worldwide places. Satellite view displays include convenient links for additional information (3D Google Earth, pictures, etc.). The measurement function alone makes this one worth it's weight in gold!
2014.09.11
The National September 11 Memorial Museum
The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principal institution for examining the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring the continuing significance of September 11, 2001.
2014.09.10
Fake Name Generator
The Fake Name Generator is a completely legal and sometimes fun use of a database that can create a profile. These an be funny or strange and provide some great ideas for creative writing and storytelling.
http://www.fakenamegenerator.com/
2014.09.09
Akinator - The Web Genie
Akinator, the Web Genie is a really cool example of Artificial Intelligence. You think of a character and answer the Genie's questions and eventually he will tell you who you are thinking about. (Special Thanks to MacKenzie Pasquarella for this one. This originally appeared in April of 2014 and I have watched so many students still playing with this I brought it back for this school year!)
2014.09.08
7 America Cities with Free Attractions
Bank Rate publishes a short list of seven American cites that have some great things to do for FREE!
http://www.bankrate.com/lite/travel/american-cities-with-free-attractions-8.aspx
2014.09.05
JM Productions, Inc.
JM Productions, Inc. is a family entertainment industry specialist. We have been producing family entertainment from our office in Western New York for over 40 years. This is the company that produced the World Championship Demolition Derby that you saw in class. Based on student questions from yesterday, I found a really cool link to the rules of the event.
http://www.jmproductionsinc.com/
2014.09.04
Simple Animation to Explain Complex Principles
Hiox (a Web Design and Hosting Company) posts this page that explains some cool things...
http://hiox.org/30629-simple-animation.php
2014.09.03
Brookfield Local Schools - Student Home Use Technology Survey - THE RESULTS
This opening day survey helps tell me about the use of technology in the lives of my students. This is the link to the results (with the names redacted).
2014.09.02
Share a Coke
All year long Coca Cola has been celebrating by placing people names on bottles of Coke. If you have not been able to find your name here is your chance to create it!
http://www.shareacoke.com/#bottle
2014.09.02
Brookfield Local Schools - Student Home Use Technology Survey
This opening day survey helps tell me about the use of technology in the lives of my students. Please take the short survey and I will be posting a link to the results (with the names redacted).