2015-2016 Hot Links of the Day
FOURTH GRADING PERIOD
2016.05.16
Avatar Maker
Avatar Maker is a very powerful creator however saving is a bit tricky. If you use this editor you must take a screen shot (CTRL+PRINT SCREEN) and then open Microsoft Paint. Paste the screen shot in Paint and then crop the image that you want. Save the image as a PNG or JPG to use with another project.
2016.05.13
Warner Brothers - The Great Gatsby Avatar Creator
Warner Brothers Great Gatsby Avatar Creator enables you to make and download your own avatar that places you in the 1920's.
http://apps.warnerbros.com/greatgatsby/avatarcreator/us/
2016.05.12
Avacharala
Avachara enables you to make and download your own avatar.
2016.05.11
Atlas Obscura- 8 Plane Wrecks...
Atlas Obscura tells the stories of 8 plane wrecks.
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/8-plane-wrecks-that-have-become-their-own-memorials
2016.05.10
Reasonably Clever
Reasonably Clever published a Flash site that enables you to make a Lego styled avatar. You can save these images (follow the directions) and publish them in other formats (docx, pptx, etc.)
http://www.reasonablyclever.com/mini/flash/kid.swf
2016.05.09
New York Zoos and Aquarium - Build You Wild Self
Build Your Wild Self enables you to create a custom Avatar that looks link you (kind of).
http://www.buildyourwildself.com/
2016.05.06
Fox 8 News - Is Bigfoot in Trumbull County?
Fox 8 News profiles a Trumbull County, OH resident who believes that Bigfoot is in Howland.
http://fox8.com/2016/05/04/is-bigfoot-in-trumbull-county-one-local-resident-thinks-so/
2016.05.05
You Tube Audio Library
You Tube Audio Library showcases more than 1,000 new songs that are available for download! (NOTE: If you use songs with the Attribution symbol, be sure to attribute the artists.)
https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
2016.05.04
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/music.html
2016.05.03
Detroiturbex
Detroiturbex.com is a website dedicated to documenting the past, present and future of the City of Detroit
http://detroiturbex.com/content/
2016.04.29
Beyond the Sea
Cartographer Andy Woodruff created a special map that shows what is on the other side of the sea.
http://andywoodruff.com/blog/beyond-the-sea/
2016.04.28
The Chicago Tribune - Flight 191 Crash
The Chicago Tribune observes the anniverasry of the crash of Flight 191.
2016.04.27
Atlas Obscura- The Great Missouri Snake Scare
Atlas Obscura tells the story of the escaped cobras in Springfield.
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/missouris-great-escaped-snake-scare-of-1953
2016.04.26
Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura is the definitive guide to the world's wondrous and curious places.
2016.04.25
Dictation
With Dictation, you can use the magic of speech recognition to write emails, narrate essays and long documents in the browser without touching the keyboard.
2016.04.24
Scribble Maps
The Easiest Way to Draw and Share Maps! Used by students, hobbyists, governments, and even the military. Easily create embeds, images, and map data for free.
2016.04.22
Lego Digital Designer Model Gallery
Lego Digital Designer provides this model gallery that shows some neat and downloadable models that can be used in the LDD Application.
http://ldd.us.lego.com/en-us/gallery
2016.04.21
Consumer List - How to Tell of Images Were Faked
Consumer List posts this guide to help determine what is real and what is not real.
consumerist.com/2007/01/09/how-to-tell-if-images-were-faked
2016.04.20
What to Consider When You Want to Print a Design
Designing media virtually is one thing, but when you want to actually print a design there are several other factors at play. From what you want to print on, to the color format, to the issue of bleeding, you will need to do some planning ahead of time. Not to worry, here is a handy resource you can use as a checklist for what to consider when you want to print a design.
http://blog.designcrowd.com/article/839/what-to-consider-when-you-want-to-print-a-design
2016.04.19
The Pixel Board - 20 Best Photoshop Tutorials of 2015
The Pixel Board presents their list of the 20 Best Photoshop Tutorials of 2015.
http://thepixelbeard.com/best-photoshop-tutorials-october-2015/
2016.04.18
Company Folders Cropping Tool Tips Page
Company Folders reminds you that cropping creates an invisible frame that draws the eye towards the most important aspects of your photo. Making the right cuts in your photo can have a drastic impact on the visuals and can even manipulate the way the audience engages with it emotionally.
http://www.companyfolders.com/blog/cropping-photos
2016.04.15
Brookfield High School Drama Club Shutterfly Page
Brookfield HIgh School Drama Club Shutterfly Page welcomes you to their photo site! Here you'll find the latest pictures and news about their group. Visit regularly to see what we're up to. This will be a good way for your parents to stay in the loop too!
https://brookfielddramaclub.shutterfly.com/
2016.04.14
Make Me Pulse
Make Me Pulse is hard to describe.
2016.04.13
25 Amazing Text Effect Photoshop & Illustrator Tutorials
Graphic Design Junction provides these neat (and complicated) tutorials that enable users to create some awesome Photoshop Effects.
http://graphicdesignjunction.com/2015/04/amazing-text-effect-tutorials/
2016.04.12
Just Delete Me
Just Delete Me provides a directory of direct links to delete your account from web services.
2016.04.11
Public Domain Archive
Public Domain Archive offers free, high resolution images that can be used in creative projects. This series showcases the construction of the Eiffel Tower.
2016.04.08
Adapted Studio
Adapted Studio is a Web Design and App development company that showcases some neat and cutting edge design work in their Open Studio. Click on a link to see some cool stuff!
http://open.adaptedstudio.com/
2016.04.07
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!)
2016.04.06
Patatap
Patatap lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily online. NOTE: This site works on Google Chrome but not on Internet Explorer!
2016.04.05
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
2016.04.04
The Smithsonian
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.
2016.04.01
Samsung Galaxy Blade
Samsung is proud to announce the world’s first smart knife with smartphone capabilities, the Galaxy BLADE edge. Galaxy BLADE edge is the ultimate cooking companion, made with the modern chef in mind. Building on the expertise it has already displayed with its Chef Collection series, Samsung is taking its commitment to culinary expertise and cutting-edge technology even further – literally. (NOTE: Please note the date that this artocle was published!)
https://news.samsung.com/global/galaxy-blade-edge-chefs-edition
2016.03.31
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever.
Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family's history, need to prove a veteran's military service, or are researching an historical topic that interests you.
2016.03.30
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation’s first established cultural institution and the largest library in the world, with millions of items including books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.
The Library provides Congress, the federal government and the American people with a rich, diverse and enduring source of knowledge to inform, inspire and engage them and support their intellectual and creative endeavors.
THIRD GRADING PERIOD
2016.03.29
NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conference Exchange Day
2016.03.28
NO SCHOOL - Easter Holiday
2016.03.25
NO SCHOOL - Easter Holiday
2016.03.24
Canned Emails
Canned Emails is a minimal site with prewritten emails.
2016.03.23
Word Mark It
Word Mark It enables you to find out what a word looks like in all the available fonts on your computer.
2016.03.22
My Noise
Welcome to the convergence of serious audio engineering, creative sound design, and the scientific understanding of human hearing. The site you are about to enter is not just another of those soundscape websites but a serious tool oriented toward the needs of hearing professionals, sound therapists, and people interested in noise machines in general.
2016.03.21
Be an Engineer
Be an Engineer (sponsored by Exxon) showcases the world of engineering and what engineers do.
http://beanengineer.tumblr.com/
2016.03.18
Teleporter
Teleporter uses Google Earth Street View imagery to enable you to teleport all around the world!
http://vispo.com/teleporter/webios/index.html
2016.03.17
The Atlas Obscura (Abandoned Amusement Parks)
In an age where everything seems to have been explored and there is nothing new to be found, we celebrate a different way of looking at the world. The Atlas Obscura is where you'll find really neat images from around the world including these on Abandoned Amusement Parks.
http://www.atlasobscura.com/categories/abandoned-amusement-parks
2016.03.16
Monoface (NOT for iPad)
You can make 759,375 different faces.
(NOTE: This works on Google Chrome but not Internet Explorer!)
http://mono-1.com/monoface/main.html
2016.03.15
NO SCHOOL - Ohio Primary Election Day
2016.03.14
The Arrow of Time
On June 17th, every year, this family goes through a private ritual: they photograph themselves to stop, for a fleeting moment, the arrow of time passing by.
2016.03.11
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!
2016.03.10
Scribble Maps
The Easiest Way to Draw and Share Maps! Used by students, hobbyists, governments, and even the military. Easily create embeds, images, and map data for free.
2016.03.09
You Tube Audio Library
You Tube Audio Library showcases more than 1,000 new songs that are available for download! (NOTE: If you use songs with the Attribution symbol, be sure to attribute the artists.)
https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
2016.03.08
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/
2016.03.07
2016.03.02
25 Amazing Text Effect Photoshop & Illustrator Tutorials
Graphic Design Junction provides these neat (and complicated) tutorials that enable users to create some awesome Photoshop Effects.
http://graphicdesignjunction.com/2015/04/amazing-text-effect-tutorials/
2016.03.01
Learn Code
Launched in 2013, Code.org® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color. Our vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. We believe computer science should be part of core curriculum, alongside other courses such as biology, chemistry or algebra.
2016.02.22
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
2015.12.14
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
2016.02.08
Mathway
Mathway solves most any mathematics problem that you can enter. You have to try this!
2016.02.05
Nikon - This Day
Nikon published a very cool page that defines This Day.
http://www.nikon.com/about/feelnikon/thisday/main.htm
2016.02.04
Bustle
Bustle helps girls decide which UGGS you should buy.
http://www.bustle.com/flows/24-which-uggs-should-you-buy-this-spring
2016.02.03
S-Media-Cache
Check out this eagle!
http://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b6/28/df/b628df17183263b034c407d4ab0fb20a.jpg
2016.02.02
Sky Island
Dark Souls have landed on the Sky Island and are ready to steal all the stars. It's now up to you to defeat the Dark Souls and save the land from their menace. (Thanks to Emily Powell, Grade 6).
http://armorgames.com/play/10899/sky-island
2016.02.02
Interlocked
Wrap your mind around the next intensive puzzle game - Interlocked! ... You know those puzzles consisting of a few wooden blocks that are impossible take apart? (Thanks to Emily Powell, Grade 6).
http://armorgames.com/play/10591/interlocked
2016.02.01
Solipskier
Draw snow under Solipskier to gain speed, do tricks and hit bonus gates. Avoid the jump chasms and red gates and tryto get the highest score you can! (Thanks to Emily Powell, Grade 6).
http://mikengreg.com/solipskier/
2016.01.29
Type-a-Tone
Type-a-Tone lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily using the keyboard. Try to type your name to see what song it makes!
2016.01.28
Pic Monkey
Pic Monkey is an easy to use online photo editor.
2016.01.27
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!)
2016.01.26
Patatap
Patatap lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily online. NOTE: This site works on Google Chrome but not on Internet Explorer!
2016.01.25
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
SECOND GRADING PERIOD
2016.01.15
Be an Engineer
Be an Engineer (sponsored by Exxon) showcases the world of engineering and what engineers do.
http://beanengineer.tumblr.com/
2016.01.14
Teleporter
Teleporter uses Google Earth Street View imagery to enable you to teleport all around the world!
http://vispo.com/teleporter/webios/index.html
2016.01.13
You Tube Audio Library
You Tube Audio Library showcases more than 1,000 new songs that are available for download! (NOTE: If you use songs with the Attribution symbol, be sure to attribute the artists.)
https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
2016.01.12
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/
2016.01.11
All My Faves
All My Faves presents a visual platform that not only directs users to their sought-after information fast but also introduces them to new and exciting sites, both of the same and different categories
2016.01.08
USA Today - 10 Most Toxic Places in the World
This article from USA Today shows the most toxic places on Earth.
www.usatoday.com/media/cinematic/gallery/3452707/10-most-toxic-places-in-the-world
2016.01.07
The Washington Post - The Ohio State University Marching Band
The Washington Post wrote this article in November 2013 about the Ohio State University Marching Band and the technology behind what they do.
2016.01.06
Urban Ghosts Media
Urban Ghosts Media is best described as an offbeat online magazine about abandoned places, hidden history and offbeat travel.
http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/
2016.01.05
Daily Infographic: Hone Your Chops
The Daily Infographic presents a graphic article about kitchen knives. Never use the wrong knife again and always keep your fingers safe!
http://www.dailyinfographic.com/hone-your-chops-a-chefs-guide-to-knives
2016.01.04
Do Nothing for Two Minutes
Yes, that’s exactly what you should do for the next two minutes. Nothing. Just sit comfortably, watch the screen and listen to the sound of waves. Will you be able to sit still without touching the mouse or keyboard?
http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/
2015.12.21 - 2016.01.01
NO SCHOOL!!!!!
Enjoy your Time Off!!!!
2015.12.18
Duolingo
Duolingo is a free version of Rosetta-Stone that delivers the same results: teaching you another language.
2015.12.17
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg offers over 50,000 free ebooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online.
http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
2015.12.16
Draw Space
Draw Space provides fundamental information for beginners to drawing including: articles on choosing supplies, setting up a studio, holding drawing mediums correctly, and becoming more productive by employing helpful techniques.
https://www.drawspace.com/lessons
2015.12.15
Cute Overload
Cute Overload specializes in cute. This article showcases the world of wildlife photography.
cuteoverload.net/20-reasons-why-being-a-wildlife-photographer-is-the-best-job-in-the-world
2015.12.14
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
2015.12.11
Instructables
Instructables germinated at the MIT Media Lab as the future founders of Squid Labs built places to share their projects, connect with others, and make an impact on the worldsponsors a build your own Christmas House Light Display.
2015.12.10
Realtor
Realtor sponsors a build your own Christmas House Light Display.
http://realtor.com/welcome/holidayhouse/
2015.12.09
Over the Edge
Over the Edge is a really cool GIF file. Check this out!
http://gfycat.com/CandidImmaterialDromedary
2015.12.08
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/
2015.12.10
Scribble Maps
The Easiest Way to Draw and Share Maps! Used by students, hobbyists, governments, and even the military. Easily create embeds, images, and map data for free.
2015.12.07
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!
2015.12.04
Logo Logo
Logo Logo has TONS of free logos for download and editing in Adobe Photoshop.
2015.12.03
All Free Download
All Free Download is the best free download resource for designers.
2015.12.02
Wikipedia - List of National Animals
Wikipedia lists every country on Earth and provides links to information about the country's national animal.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_animals
2015.12.01
Eye Lock
Eye Lock is an advanced iris authentication and recognition solutions company focused on developing next-generation systems for global access control and identity management.
www.eyelock.com/index.php/products/myris
2015.11.30
The Nostalgia Machine
The Nostalgia Machine enables you to get your childhood jam on.
http://thenostalgiamachine.com/
2015.11.27
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
2015.11.26
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
2015.11.25
NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conference Exchange Day
2015.11.24
The Fountain
The Fountain is a neat screencast of a Photoshop technique.
http://www.jnack.com/adobe/photoshop/fountain/
2015.11.23
Pixel Breaker
Pixel Breaker is a really neat clock.
http://www.cybersalt.org/images/stories/swf/clocks/ringclock.swf
2015.11.20
CNET
CNET tracks all the latest consumer technology breakthroughs and shows you what's new, what matters, and how technology can enrich your life. They give you the information, tools, and advice that will help you decide what to buy and how to get the most out of the tech in your life.
2015.11.19
Powtoons
Powtoons allows users to create colorful, visually engaging animated presentations or cartoon mashups with drag-and-drop simplicity.
2015.11.18
NEOMAM - How to be a Google Power User
Search engines are the backbone of everyday internet use, but are you aware of the hidden tips and tricks available to improve your search? Here are some pointers that'll save you Googling "How to Google." This infographic certainly added something new to a topic that we knew our client's target audience really cared about.
http://neomam.com/infographics/how-to-be-a-google-power-user
2015.11.17
Sploder
Sploder is a place where anyone can make games online and share them with the world. Make your own platformer games, space-themed shoot-em-ups, retro arcade games, and even complex physics-based puzzle games. No programming skill is necessary. All you need is a good imagination and a desire to be creative. (Thanks to Jeremiah Rigby for recommending this site!)
2015.11.16
Find a Grave
Find-a-Grave includes biographical information of those rich and famous (and deceased) and also has photographs of the final resting places where tributes can be left.
2015.11.13
CBS Sports
CBS Sports has an interesting story about color blindness and the Color Rush Game from Thursday Night. This has an application in INstructional Design and color choice.
2015.11.12
Dictation
With Dictation, you can use the magic of speech recognition to write emails, narrate essays and long documents in the browser without touching the keyboard.
2015.11.11
What the Font?
Submit an image to What The Font to find the closest matches in our database. Or, let cloak-draped font enthusiasts lend a hand in the WhatTheFont Forum
http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/
2015.11.10
Online CR
Extract text from PDF and images (JPG, BMP, TIFF, GIF) and convert into editable Word, Excel and Text output formats.
2015.11.09
Type-a-Tone
Type-a-Tone lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily using the keyboard. Try to type your name to see what song it makes!
2015.11.06
Pic Monkey
Pic Monkey is an easy to use online photo editor.
2015.11.05
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!)
2015.11.04
Patatap
Patatap lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily online. NOTE: This site works on Google Chrome but not on Internet Explorer!
2015.11.03
NO SCHOOL - Election Day
2015.11.02
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
FIRST GRADING PERIOD
2015.10.30
Fright Geist with Google
Fright Geist pairs with Google Trends to enable you to see what the world is searching for this Halloween.
https://frightgeist.withgoogle.com/
2015.10.30
Pumpkin Gutter
Pumpkin Gutter showcases the amazing talents of Scott Cummins, Extreme Pumpkin Artist.
2012.10.29
Virtual Pumpkin Carving
Carve your own Jack'O'Lantern without all the mess. This site is labeled K-5 but big boys and girls love it too!
http://www.abcya.com/pumpkin_carving.htm
2015.10.29
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
2015.10.28
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...)
2015.27
The Party Rock Halloween House
This guy's neighbors must hate him...
2015.10.26
Ray Villafane Studios
Ray Villafane is an extreme artist who (every October) specializes in pumpkins!
2015.10.22
Sumo Paint
Sumo Paint is an online image editor, without need to install anything to your device. It's the most versatile photo editor and painting application that works in a browser. You can open and save images from your hard drive or save it to cloud
2015.10.21
Pic Monkey
Pic Monkey is an easy to use online photo editor. For Halloween, there are some really fun special effects that can be added to a photo.
2015.10.20
TRSOE EDIS Emergency and Disaster Information Service
The Emergency and Disaster Information Service provides real time summaries of world wide disasters.
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php?smp&lang=eng#
2015.10.19
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric lists the top 100 speeches of the 20th Century and provides links to mp3 files of the speeches (when available) and PDF files of the transcripts.
www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html
2015.10.16
What Time is It?
What Time is it There is a quick visual reference for time zones in the United States.
http://whattimeisitthere.info/
2015.10.15
Egg Timer
Egg Timer is a simple online timer.
2015.10.14
Ball Droppings
Ball Droppings is neat. Make sure that your sound is on and your mouse is active.
2015.10.13
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/
2015.10.12
The Associated Press
Aerosmith frontman asks Trump campaign to stop using song. (Copyright Law in the news!)
2015.10.09
Gas Buddy
Gas Buddy can help you find cheap gas prices near you.
2015.10.08
Sound Bible
SoundBible.com offers free sound clips for download in either wav or mp3 format. We offer free and royalty free sound effects and clips for video editors, movie scores, game designers, and weekend sound warriors.
2015.10.07
Flash Kit Sound FX
Flash Kit Sound FX has an ever growing list of shareware and freeware Sound FX for download. Powerful searching, excellent organization and easy real time previews make this the most advanced Sound FX download site on the net! mp3 and flashtrak versions of all effects as well!
http://www.flashkit.com/soundfx/
2015.10.06
You Tube Audio Library
You Tube Audio Library showcases more than 1,000 new songs are now available for download! If you use songs with the Attribution symbol , be sure to attribute the artists.
https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
2015.10.05
All-American Conference
The AAC Brookfield Warriors Augustus Necastro received Student Athlete of the Week (WYTV) recently and this link shows the news article, video and press release.
http://www.aacohio.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=53AYPY&dasi=30G0
2015.10.02
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/
2015.10.01
Voz Me
Voz Me is a speech synthesizer that enables you to translate text to speech and define the speaker's audio qualities. This site then creates a downloadable MP3 file that can be used in other media productions.
http://vozme.com/index.php?lang=en
2015.09.30
Online Boxing Timer
The Online Boxing Timer provides a real time timer that can be programmed to count down from anywhere.
http://www.onlineboxingtimer.com/
2015.09.29
Chris McKenzie
This site is silly but yet kind of mesmerizing.
2015.09.28
Lego Digital Designer Model Gallery
Lego Digital Designer provides this model gallery that shows some neat and dwnloadable models that can be used in the LDD Application.
http://ldd.us.lego.com/en-us/gallery
2015.09.25
Robocatz
Robocatz show models in Lego Digital Designer files which is a free 3D CAD program from LEGO. The models shown here fall into several categories: Training Bots, Accessories, and miscellaneous parts.e 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.
http://www.robocatz.com/models.htm
2015.09.24
Free Typing Game
Free Typing Game is the premiere site to play free typing games, lessons and tests. The Typing Tutor claims to is the best way to learn to type. No downloads, installations or registration required.
http://www.freetypinggame.net/
2015.09.23
Pixlr
Pixlr is ready to make moments beautiful wherever you are and whenever inspiration strikes.
2015.09.22
Pixelart
Pixelart, your pixel drawing source! From drawing basic pixel related art, to recording or even animations.
2015.09.21
Sketch Pad 3.7
Sketch Pad 3.7 is a multi-touch, multi-user, non-destructive drawing application written in HTML5.
2015.09.18
Christopher Hart's You Tube Channel
Christopher Hart's You Tube Channel showcases "How to Draw" videos created by is the world's leading How-To-Draw Author. His books have sold over 6 million copies, have been translated into 20 languages. He is published by Random House, The Soho Publishing Company and Walter Foster Books.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrd1j_IoMQDv_MEEGKLoFJg
2015.09.17
Draw Island
Draw Island is an online drawing tool where you can create nice draws and animate images too.
2015.09.16
The University of Texas at El Paso - College of Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Engineering provides an academic paper that analyzes the Science of The Devil's Face.
http://www.cs.utep.edu/vladik/2002/tr02-03.pdf
2015.09.15
Snopes
Snopes.com, the definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation, provides even more information about The Devil's Face.
http://www.snopes.com/rumors/wtcface.asp
2015.09.14
About Network
This story provides background, analysis and links to other sites that provide opinion about The Devil's Face that many believe was in the smoke during the 9/11 Attacks. This article and the included links provide analysis of many aspects of the issue.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bltabloid-arch10.htm
2015.09.11
USA Today - The 9/11 Dust Lady
Marcy Borders who survived the September 11 Attacks dies on August 25, 2015 of stomach cancer. This article tells more of her story.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/08/26/dust-lady-dies/32383351/
2015.09.09
Cut the Rope
Cut the Rope is becoming an Internet classic! Help Nom Nom eat the candy by strategically cutting the right ropes...
http://www.miniclip.com/games/cut-the-rope/en/
2015.09.08
An Interactive Periodic Table
Many other periodic tables use the word interactive to describe themselves while offering nothing more than links to pages of data about elements. Pages of data are fine, and Ptable "outsources" these write-ups to others like Wikipedia and WebElements through the drop down in the first tab.
2015.09.07
NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
2015.09.04
3D Home Designer
Design your dream home in 3D. Express your creativity, find inspiration
and make smarter home design choices, faster.
2015.09.03
The 2048 Tile Game
Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile!
http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/
2015.09.02
Scribble Maps
The Easiest Way to Draw and Share Maps! Used by students, hobbyists, governments, and even the military. Easily create embeds, images, and map data for free.
2015.09.01
Product Chart
A new way to discover products. Each chart gives you an easy to grasp overview of what is available on the market, and provides the tools to find the product that is perfect for you
2015.09.01
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
This article lists keyboard shortcuts that you can use with Windows.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/126449
2015.08.30
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!)
2015.08.27
Typing.com (Games Page)
Typing.com provides some really great tutorials on keyboarding skills. Some are serious and very informational and educational (LESSONS) and others are just plain fun (GAMES). Choose what works well for you. (Remember we can all learn some things about keyboarding and improve our skills!)
https://www.typing.com/student/games
2015.08.26
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
2015.08.25
Patatap
Patatap lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily online. NOTE: This site works on Google Chrome but not on Internet Explorer!
2015.08.24
Microsoft Hardware Support Pages
When you consider the fact that the average user has their hands on a mouse or keyboard for more than six hours a day, properly designed products are more important than ever. Microsoft designs tools such as ergonomic mice and keyboards that can help you spend time at your computer comfortably, for long periods of time.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/support/ergonomic-comfort
2015.08.21
Dog Years
They say a dog is man's best friend. And in many ways this is actually quite true: They are the ones that are there through the thick and thin. They see you through graduations, job promotions, moves, engagements, weddings and growing families. They see significant others pass in and out our lives. They are there for fights with friends and happy celebrations, too. And through it all — the good and the bad — they never leave our side.
2015.08.20
UFO Test
UFO Test is actually an experiment in motion blur caused by persistence instead of pixel transitions (GtG). WARNING DO NOT USE THIS SITE IF YOU ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EPILEPSY!
http://www.testufo.com/#test=eyetracking
2015.08.19
Frame Rate
Frame rate and motion blur are important aspects of video quality. This demo helps to show the visual differences between various frame rates and motion blur.
https://frames-per-second.appspot.com/