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HTML for Kids - Jill Jeffers Goodell
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): design (72)
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Linktionary
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1 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Internet and Children - What Works? - NTIA
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Microsoft Security and Privacy - Microsoft
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1 to 12tag(s): internet safety (110), Microsoft (54), worms (5)
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Internet Blocking in Public Schools- A Study on Internet Access - Electronic Freedom Foundation
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Assistive Technology Basics - Understood.org
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1 to 12tag(s): resources (80), Special Needs (45)
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The Journey Inside - Intel Corp.
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): computers (109)
In the Classroom
This one can be a useful introduction for both students and teachers. After familiarizing the students with the site using a projector or interactive whiteboard, set a link up on classroom computers for individual or pair exploration or on your website for blended or flipped learning classrooms. Have students keep a digital journal with illustrations and images using Penzu, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Accessibility Guide for Microsoft Products - Microsoft
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): Microsoft (54)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the training, tutorials, and resources to help those with disabilities maximize the accessibility features of Microsoft products.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NSF Classroom Resources - National Science Foundation
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): antarctica (25), arctic (31), biomes (107), chemicals (39), computers (109), cultures (245), earth (188), engineering (135), environment (244), fractions (151), geometric shapes (126), numbers (108), origami (13), planets (119), robotics (30), space (230), symmetry (29)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a reference site for finding further material. Under each subject find a varity of formats from forums and articles, to videos, interactives, podcasts, experiments and more. Some of the resources on this site may lead to a starting point for individual or group projects. Use parts of this site at a center. Share this site with staff (especially new teachers) and parents looking to extend science and math activities at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History of the World Wide Web
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): internet safety (110)
In the Classroom
This site could be used to supplement a class about technology, or a class on the history of communication. If assigning research projects, this would be a great reference to provide for students. Note: the site seems to be under a lot of construction, so verify that it is in working order before providing it to students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GCF Learn Free - Tech Tutorials - TechTutorials.com
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): computers (109), professional development (273)
In the Classroom
Share this site with the technology coordinator for your school district. If you or a student are trying to teach yourselves a specific or specialized software program, these tutorials may be just what you need.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Search Engine Showdown - Greg R. Notess
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): computers (109), search engines (42)
In the Classroom
Share this with your older students before they start a research project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School - CergoS
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): engineering (135)
In the Classroom
Share this site with the educational technology staff at your school to ensure that your school's computer lab encourages good ergonomics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Living Internet
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): resources (80)
In the Classroom
This site is a good starting point for an individual research project or class room discussion on the origins of the Internet. Consider creating a list of questions based on the site and allow students to navigate the site in search of the answers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Electric Teacher Microsoft Office Tutorials - Cathleen Chamberlain
Grades
1 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): Microsoft (54), spreadsheets (20), tutorials (47)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site on your computer and classrooms computers to find suggestions on how to use specific portions of Microsoft Office 10 software. Use your interactive whiteboard to share topics with students. Include this site with your bookmarks for computer tutorials using a bookmarking tool like URL list, reviewed here. Encourage students to include comments (example: use this site to find great information on new features of Excel) when sharing resources using Papaly to make finding information easier for everyone. Ask students to enhance their learning and create infographics featuring tutorials of commonly used programs in your classroom. Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, offers templates and designs to easily make infographics. Alternatively, enhance learning by challenging students create a video explanation with tips using FlexClip, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Journey Inside (SM) - Intel
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): computers (109)
In the Classroom
This site is ideal for use on a whiteboard or projector. Pick and choose from among the thirty-five interactive lessons, or use the entire series to introduce your class to the technologies, processes, and methods that enable computers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Online Safety #WakeUpWednesday Resources - National Education Group LTD
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): cyberbullying (40), internet safety (110), social media (51)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for use with any online safety lessons and discussions. Many parents need additional information about online tools and cybersafety concerns, be sure to include a link to the site on your classroom website. Consider asking your district to share information from this site with parents as part of their ongoing online safety discussions. Using the infographics from this site as a model, ask students to create and share their infographics to teach others about online safety. Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, includes many free templates for designing infographics. Have students design webpages using Carrd, reviewed here, that includes their infographic to take an in-depth look at an online safety topic. Ask students to become the experts and share their knowledge with their peers and younger students by creating digital books using Book Creator, reviewed here. Book Creator allows students to add their written work along with videos, audio, and links to additional information on their topic. Share these books with your community on your class webpage.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snap! (Build Your Own Blocks) - Jens Monig and Brian Harvey
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): animation (57), coding (90), computational thinking (37), computers (109), critical thinking (141), design (72), drawing (58), problem solving (239), STEM (328)
In the Classroom
Share Snap! on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector to provide an overview of the features included then allow students to explore on their own. Save projects to your own computer or create an account to save on the site. Search YouTube for video tutorials on using this program and share with students as they build an understanding of how to use the site. Begin by creating a small project together, then allow students to work individually or in groups to create their design. Streghthen learning by sharing links to student projects on an online bulletin board like Lino, reviewed here. Transform learning by challenging students who are proficient with Snap! to create video tutorials using a tool like Clipchamp, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Code Hunt - Microsoft Research
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): coding (90), computers (109), critical thinking (141), engineering (135), Microsoft (54), problem solving (239), STEM (328)
In the Classroom
Learning to code is an opportunity to teach students to think and problem solve, and coding is a critical digital literacy skill for the future. Create a recess/lunch time or after school coding club for students to access the site. Challenge students to write stories to accompany each level of code they complete as they play Code Hunt. Provide an environment for students to collaborate to solve the levels such as a collaborative learning center.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) - The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): computers (109), digital citizenship (86), professional development (273)
In the Classroom
Share with peers for use in planning and professional development sessions. Bookmark and subscribe to ISTE's YouTube channel as a resource for staying current in the latest digital trends in teaching. Use videos during professional development sessions with peers to learn how to incorporate technology into your classrooms. Model how to incorporate digital resources during professional development sessions with peers using information learned from this site. Motivate teachers to become more tech-savvy by finding out what interests them, or what they need to learn more about using Dotstorming, < a href="/single.cfm?id=16997">reviewed here. Dotstorming is a online polling system that also includes a chat box for users add comments. Use ScreenPal, reviewed here to demonstrate how to use specific technology tools for interested teachers. Use ScreenPal to make a video recording of your computer screen demonstrating different features and implementation of online tools. Make it easy for peers to find all of your screen recordings by uploading them to Padlet, reviewed here. Of course, by sharing them to Padlet you also introduce a new tech tool for them to try! Instead of a one-time professional development session, consider creating an ongoing podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to share new technology tools, provide advice and tips, and answer common questions. The ISTE YouTube channel provides a great starting point for learning and sharing tech tips with peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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