Open Sources
Variety
Open Content
Open Content
CK-12
CK-12
OER Commons
OER Commons
Ed Leaders Online
Ed Leaders Online
Lego Avatar
Lego Avatar
Free avatar creator for kids
Free avatar creator for kids
Son of Citation for MLA and APA
Son of Citation for MLA and APA
great site
great site
MUSIC:
MUSIC:
MuseScore
MuseScore
Finale NotePad
Finale NotePad
iCreateto Educate Sam Animation
iCreateto Educate Sam Animation
Alice free programming software
Alice free programming software
Museum Box HomepageInkspape- Draw freely-An Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
Museum Box HomepageInkspape- Draw freely-An Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
Comic Strip ProgramsStrip Creator -www.stripcreator.com
Comic Strip ProgramsStrip Creator -www.stripcreator.com
KeyBookshop.com -free educational resources like worksheetshttp://estore.keybookshop.com/estore/search/
KeyBookshop.com -free educational resources like worksheetshttp://estore.keybookshop.com/estore/search/
Tagedo-Like Wordle-can add shapes.http://www.tagxedo.com/app.htmlPhoto management and editing tools:
Tagedo-Like Wordle-can add shapes.http://www.tagxedo.com/app.htmlPhoto management and editing tools:
Splashup (http://www.splashup.com/) -Students can use this photo editing tool and photo manager. It is easy to use and works in real-time. It allows [[#|students]] to edit many images at once. It runs in all browsers and it allows [[#|students]] to share images.
Splashup (http://www.splashup.com/) -Students can use this photo editing tool and photo manager. It is easy to use and works in real-time. It allows [[#|students]] to edit many images at once. It runs in all browsers and it allows [[#|students]] to share images.
Picasa (http://picasa.google.com/mac/) -Students can organize and edit their digital photos, then create online albums to share with friends or even the world.
Picasa (http://picasa.google.com/mac/) -Students can organize and edit their digital photos, then create online albums to share with friends or even the world.
Virtual audio cable - for [[#|windows]]
Virtual audio cable - for [[#|windows]]
Audio Hijak Pro - for Mac
Audio Hijak Pro - for Mac
Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) -Students can use this free, [[#|open source software]]for recording and editing sounds. It is available for both Mac and [[#|Windows]].
Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) -Students can use this free, [[#|open source software]]for recording and editing sounds. It is available for both Mac and [[#|Windows]].
Apple iTunes Podcasts
Apple iTunes Podcasts
WavePad Audio Editing Software (**http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html**) -Students can use this audio editing software to record their voice. It is for both Mac and Windows. Students can edit music, voice and other audio recordings. Students can cut and paste, copy and paste parts of recordings then add effects like echo or noise reduction.
WavePad Audio Editing Software (**http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html**) -Students can use this audio editing software to record their voice. It is for both Mac and Windows. Students can edit music, voice and other audio recordings. Students can cut and paste, copy and paste parts of recordings then add effects like echo or noise reduction.
Video recording and editing programs:
Video recording and editing programs:
VideoPad Video Editor (**http://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/index.html**) -Students can drag and drop video clips for easy video editing with this software. They can apply effects and transitions, adjust video speed and more. It is only for Windows.
VideoPad Video Editor (**http://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/index.html**) -Students can drag and drop video clips for easy video editing with this software. They can apply effects and transitions, adjust video speed and more. It is only for Windows.
Wax (http://www.debugmode.com/wax/) -Students can use this free video editing software to edit their movies or create movies with their digital pictures. It can create 2D and 3D special effects. It is Windows based.
Wax (http://www.debugmode.com/wax/) -Students can use this free video editing software to edit their movies or create movies with their digital pictures. It can create 2D and 3D special effects. It is Windows based.
Animation programs:CreaToon (http://www.creatoon.com/) -Students can download for free CreaToon, which is only a PC [[#|animation program]]. [[#|Students]] can scan their drawings and use this program to animate them using keyframes.
Animation programs:CreaToon (http://www.creatoon.com/) -Students can download for free CreaToon, which is only a PC [[#|animation program]]. [[#|Students]] can scan their drawings and use this program to animate them using keyframes.
ALICE.org -An educational software that teaches students computer programming in a 3D environmenthttp://www.alice.org/
ALICE.org -An educational software that teaches students computer programming in a 3D environmenthttp://www.alice.org/
Pencil (http://www.pencil-animation.org/) -Students can use Pencil since it is free and an [[#|open source software]] program. Students can create traditional hand drawn animations or cartoons using both bitmap and vector graphics. It can be used on Macs, Windows and Linux machines.
Pencil (http://www.pencil-animation.org/) -Students can use Pencil since it is free and an [[#|open source software]] program. Students can create traditional hand drawn animations or cartoons using both bitmap and vector graphics. It can be used on Macs, Windows and Linux machines.
Publishing sites for students:Cyberkids (http://www.cyberkids.com/he/html/submit.html) -Students can submit their story, poem, article, picture or other creative work like games or multimedia on Cyberkids website. They have to email it to the editor first and then make sure they follow the submission guidelines.
Publishing sites for students:Cyberkids (http://www.cyberkids.com/he/html/submit.html) -Students can submit their story, poem, article, picture or other creative work like games or multimedia on Cyberkids website. They have to email it to the editor first and then make sure they follow the submission guidelines.
Booksie (http://www.booksie.com/) -Students can sign up for free. They can publish short stories, poetry, and articles etc. They can categorize them by genre. Booksie [[#|offers]] students a global platform for sharing their work. They can read the works of others and receive comments on their own work. Students can upload their work as mp3 audio versions.
Booksie (http://www.booksie.com/) -Students can sign up for free. They can publish short stories, poetry, and articles etc. They can categorize them by genre. Booksie [[#|offers]] students a global platform for sharing their work. They can read the works of others and receive comments on their own work. Students can upload their work as mp3 audio versions.
FlippingBook -creating online publications
FlippingBook -creating online publications
Imbee-users create their own community- allows uploading of photos andvideos, blog posts, etc. -more kid friendly
Imbee-users create their own community- allows uploading of photos andvideos, blog posts, etc. -more kid friendly
Blogging and Website Creation Resources:http://blogger.comhttp://wordpress.comhttp://tumbir.comhttp://onsugar.comhttp://webs.comhttp://yola.com
Blogging and Website Creation Resources:http://blogger.comhttp://wordpress.comhttp://tumbir.comhttp://onsugar.comhttp://webs.comhttp://yola.com
DotSub -Videos With Subtitles- good for ESL and EFL teachers and teachers of students with hearing impairments.
DotSub -Videos With Subtitles- good for ESL and EFL teachers and teachers of students with hearing impairments.
Digital Storytelling ResourcesOpen Sources for Both MAC and PC (Check for compatibility or if source is cross platform) Powerbullet PresenterPopplet graphic organizer- you can share and have multiple users-change colors-can draw-great for student collaboration
Digital Storytelling ResourcesOpen Sources for Both MAC and PC (Check for compatibility or if source is cross platform) Powerbullet PresenterPopplet graphic organizer- you can share and have multiple users-change colors-can draw-great for student collaboration
ReadWriteThink: Graphic Map
ReadWriteThink: Graphic Map
wetoku -video chatting. can make it private. invite others to chat-need to create a login.video interviews.
wetoku -video chatting. can make it private. invite others to chat-need to create a login.video interviews.
FakeWall like FaceBook but fake -great for projects. need an account and it is free. it is ad driven
FakeWall like FaceBook but fake -great for projects. need an account and it is free. it is ad driven
Like Inspiration
Like Inspiration
world's fastest way to make cartoons
world's fastest way to make cartoons
13 Ways (and 147 Tools) to Help Your Library Save Money on Technologyhttp://librarianinblack.net/librarianinblack/2010/01/tech.html Evernote Take notes using this tool
13 Ways (and 147 Tools) to Help Your Library Save Money on Technologyhttp://librarianinblack.net/librarianinblack/2010/01/tech.html Evernote Take notes using this tool
Engradefree online grade book for teachers. Students can access their grades with codes. Sugarsync online system that backs up your files and allows you to access them from any web enabled platform. Two gigabyte account is free. Can sync your files among computers PDFZilla File Converter-PDF to Word and morehttp://www.pdfzilla.com/
Engradefree online grade book for teachers. Students can access their grades with codes. Sugarsync online system that backs up your files and allows you to access them from any web enabled platform. Two gigabyte account is free. Can sync your files among computers PDFZilla File Converter-PDF to Word and morehttp://www.pdfzilla.com/
Flash Cards-create your own with this downloadhttp://flashcards.educationlabs.com/Default.aspx?page=Home#/Home
Flash Cards-create your own with this downloadhttp://flashcards.educationlabs.com/Default.aspx?page=Home#/Home
CueCard--CueCard is a simple and intuitive flash card program. Just make up cards for what you want to memorize, and CueCard will quiz you on themhttp://download.cnet.com/CueCard/3000-2051_4-10075304.html
CueCard--CueCard is a simple and intuitive flash card program. Just make up cards for what you want to memorize, and CueCard will quiz you on themhttp://download.cnet.com/CueCard/3000-2051_4-10075304.html
Google Wave -Communicate and Collaborate in real time. Donut Chat - Create an easy-to-use [[#|chat room]]. Has ability to filter words, manage multiple rooms and embeds into a site. Spruz -Make a free website, Social Websites, Make a Social Websitehttp://www.spruz.com/
Google Wave -Communicate and Collaborate in real time. Donut Chat - Create an easy-to-use [[#|chat room]]. Has ability to filter words, manage multiple rooms and embeds into a site. Spruz -Make a free website, Social Websites, Make a Social Websitehttp://www.spruz.com/
Stellarium-Planetariumhttp://www.stellarium.org/ Mind Map (in place of Inspiration)http://info.mindjet.com/mind_mapping.html?gclid=CJXL_8eQoqECFQohDQodqAzLwQ
Stellarium-Planetariumhttp://www.stellarium.org/ Mind Map (in place of Inspiration)http://info.mindjet.com/mind_mapping.html?gclid=CJXL_8eQoqECFQohDQodqAzLwQ
Top 11 Free Photo Editors for Windowshttp://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pixelbasedwin/tp/freephotoedw.htm
Top 11 Free Photo Editors for Windowshttp://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pixelbasedwin/tp/freephotoedw.htm
Paint.Net
Paint.Net
like adobe [[#|photoshop elements]]
like adobe [[#|photoshop elements]]
Sketchfu -allows you to draw your own pictures and share them with others. Moodle (learning management System (works better in FireFox)http://moodle.org/downloads/Drupal (content management System (more complex)http://drupal.org/project/drupalLife Ray (learning management System (more complex)http://www.gilfuseducationgroup.com/tag/liferay
Sketchfu -allows you to draw your own pictures and share them with others. Moodle (learning management System (works better in FireFox)http://moodle.org/downloads/Drupal (content management System (more complex)http://drupal.org/project/drupalLife Ray (learning management System (more complex)http://www.gilfuseducationgroup.com/tag/liferay
OpenDisc -For WINDOWS- Free Softwarehttp://www.theopendisc.com/Windows Live Essentials-offers free software
OpenDisc -For WINDOWS- Free Softwarehttp://www.theopendisc.com/Windows Live Essentials-offers free software
Memeo - MadeupMemories.com -lets you customize videos by putting your personal picturs. Choose to be a princess, a toy, a superhero! Choose your video and upload your picture and publish it. You can download it to your computer to keep.
Memeo - MadeupMemories.com -lets you customize videos by putting your personal picturs. Choose to be a princess, a toy, a superhero! Choose your video and upload your picture and publish it. You can download it to your computer to keep.
Free Sound Recorder
Free Sound Recorder
PowerFinish Professional-PowerPoint Templatesfile:/C:/Program%20Files/The%20PowerFinish%20Template%20Demo/starthere.html
PowerFinish Professional-PowerPoint Templatesfile:/C:/Program%20Files/The%20PowerFinish%20Template%20Demo/starthere.html
Tux4Kids-Tux Typinghttp://tux4kids.alioth.debian.org/tuxtyping.phpCyberSmart! Free K-12 lesson plans that help students think critically about the Internet as a communication and collaboration tool.Interesting Ways to Use .... by Tom Barrett Digital Storytelling Resources Tikatok -online platform that lets you write, illustrate and publish online stories. Storyjumper -gives you different tools to write and illustrate stories. The story creator tool helps you write the story you want to make.
Tux4Kids-Tux Typinghttp://tux4kids.alioth.debian.org/tuxtyping.phpCyberSmart! Free K-12 lesson plans that help students think critically about the Internet as a communication and collaboration tool.Interesting Ways to Use .... by Tom Barrett Digital Storytelling Resources Tikatok -online platform that lets you write, illustrate and publish online stories. Storyjumper -gives you different tools to write and illustrate stories. The story creator tool helps you write the story you want to make.
FineTun a-lets you add comments to any image and lets you share it with others. BubbleSnaps and WigFlip are similar tools.
FineTun a-lets you add comments to any image and lets you share it with others. BubbleSnaps and WigFlip are similar tools.
PhotoPeach -slide show with zooming comments, sound effects and music. Can create quizzes after you finish your slide show.
PhotoPeach -slide show with zooming comments, sound effects and music. Can create quizzes after you finish your slide show.