- Study Helps
- Shmoop - Even though this source could also be under Teacher Resources, I think this is a phenomenal resource for students. It helps students tackle the world of literature, math, science, and history with practical summaries, character analysis, and an essay lab. There is also test prep available for SAT, ACT, and AP exams. There is a free level with additional resources available at the paid subscription level.
- Would you like to make your computer keyboard work for you? Click here for some tips from Microsoft.
- Tired of carrying a flash drive? Try Dropbox. You can work from any computer, save your document in the Dropbox cloud, and access it from any other computer.
- G Suite - Many schools are now using Google Apps for Education. This provides students with a Google Drive with unlimited storage (consumers are provided only 15 G of free storage).
- Internet Research - Students need to be taught early how to correctly conduct internet research. Here are some sites to get them started:
- Fact Monster - This is a wonderful starter search engine for elementary students. A student can search directly from the home page or click on a specific subject to conduct a search. The screen is not "busy" and relatively easy for a student to navigate. Along with the search features, there are a number of other tools on this site, including a dictionary/thesarus, homework help, an atlas, encyclopedia, and almanac.
- Refdesk - For the middle and high schools students try this search engine. It gives one place to look at multiple search engines. Among the many other features on this site are a dictionary/thesaurus, thought for the day, and news feed.
- Infohio - This site has research features for all age levels. To find the appropriate information, a student can go to their grade level or to the core collection. My elementary students have used Searchasaurus, World Book Early World of Learning, and Kid's Search.
- Games
- Braineos - Looking for a different way to study - try Braineos! There is already a myriad of flashcards on seemingly every subject. Just in case you can't find what you need - make your own!
- Bubbabrain - Fun games for students of all ages - even college students! There are also creative ways to study for AP classes and SATs.
- FunBrain - This site has a good mixture of educational and just plain fun games for younger students.
- Keyboarding
- Dance Mat Typing - Need to work on your keyboarding skills? Try this fun site! You'll especially enjoy the British accents!