School+Tools

= = =Information Overload--Find and Sift= [|Landmark for Schools] [|Alan November] [|Articles by Alan November][] [|Web-based slideshows]by Kathy Schrock [|Search engines] [|What Works Clearinghouse] Lose your way? Try the Wayback Machine: [|http://www.archive.org] [|Four NETS for Better Searching] =Search Engines with a Twist= [|Leapfish]has added speed to searching and claims to have revolutionized search engines by being a "search 2.0" tool. It promises "deep searches", searching where conventional search engines do not, and assures the visitor that we are not "...cheating on Google" by conducting our searches on Leapfish. From one search term, your results will include videos, blogs, websites, and more.

[|Gooyaglehoo]provides an immediate learning experience to student researchers by setting search results from Google and Yahoo side by side. A bonus on the page is Mapduel, a fun program to test geography iq.

Similarly, [|Melzoo] offers split pages--one side is the list of websites found after a search, and the other side holds the page itself. Hover over the search result on the left, and you will see the actual front page of the website on the right.

[|Yebol]--searches defined by categories (including tweets!)

[|Finding Dulcinea] and [|Sweet Search] The mission of Finding Dulcinea: "...untangle the Web, clearing it of clutter and spotlighting only the sites that matter. We aim to provide a richer experience for every Internet user." **Web Guides** ( teach you how to find anything you are looking for on the Web, and will direct you to more Web sites to help you in any search), **Beyond the Headlines** (probing look at topics in the news), and **Netcetera** (showcase of interesting topics, helpful resources and provocative ideas in a magazine-like format). Every site in **Sweet Search** has been vetted by an team of researchers for reliability and quality.

=Sites for Book Sharing= [|Lookybook]is a site for picture book aficionados to share their reflections about titles from this genre. [|Shelfari]If you've ever been frustrated by trying to call up that title of a favorite book you've read, or you want to collect a list of titles your friends and colleagues have recommended someplace where you won't misplace them, this site is definitely for you. =Word Clouds=

[|Tagxedo] lends shapes to word clouds. [|Wordle]provides a platform for brainstorming words surrounding a specific topic.

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Information Literacy Blog= And if you never can get quite enough information literacy, follow this blog: http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/.

=Quizlet= Create quizzes, flashcards, play a game of Scatter...great for interactive whiteboards: [|http://quizlet.com]

=Boolean Searching=



If you've ever been stumped by teaching Boolean searching, this web 2.0 tool is just for you! Interactive whiteboard users especially will love this!

=A rich assortment of help for teachers with an emphasis on back to school=

[|eThemes Back to School Resources] [|Kathy Schrock Back to School Resources] [|NEA - Back to School Resources] [|Read Write Think Calendar] [|Blackwell's Best - Back to School] [|Teaching First Back to School] [|Education World - The Educator's Best Friend] [|Education World - Back to School Technology Activities] [|The Teacher's Corner] [|The Lesson Plans Page] [|Learning Page Printables] [|Book Lady Back to School Ideas] [|Educational Oasis Printables] [|Free Special Needs Teaching Resources] [|Google LitTrips] [|Free Powerpoint Templates and Backgrounds] [|Free Clipart Graphics] [|ESL Printables] [|teAchnology] [|abc Glyphs]

Source: Jordan School District [|http://t4.jordandistrict.org]

[] [|50 Useful Mind Mapping Tools]
 * Graphic Organizers**

Tools and Tips to Maximize Skills

 * [|NoteStar]
 * [|QuizStar]
 * [|EnGrade]
 * [|RubiStar]
 * [|Graphic Organizers]
 * [|What are the skills needed for the digital age classroom?]
 * [|Outline-->PowerPoint]
 * [|Merge]
 * [|Online Tutorials--Atomic Learning]
 * Lesson Plan Template: [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/octet-stream.png width="32" height="32" link="http://techconnect.wikispaces.com/file/view/lesson+plan+template.dot"]] [|lesson plan]

=Special Uniondale Subscriptions for Teachers=

A collection of worksheets and printables for the classroom. Contact Janice Friedman for usernames and passwords. Worksheets, printables, and information and scores of topics. Username and passwords available from school library media specialsts. Worksheets for K-6. Username and password access. Contact your library media specialist or jfriedman@uniondaleschools.org.
 * ABC Teach [|http://www.abcteach.com]**
 * Enchanted Learning [|http://www.enchantedlearning.com]**
 * Worksheet Library** [|**http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/members**]

http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/ [|Curriki] Microsoft Office ** Essential Resources for Teachers http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/school/FX102781621033.aspx
 * Educational Wikis **

District Subscriptions
[] Study Island is a leading provider of **web-based state assessment preparation programs** and **standards based learning programs** for students in grades 2-12. [] Castle Learning Online is a web site for students (grades 3-12) and teachers, providing content review and skill assessment activities for [|**Math**], [|**Science**], [|**Social Studies**], [|**English** and **Foreign Languages**]. Instant feedback and progress reports pinpoint a student's strengths and weaknesses. Teachers can monitor their students' use of Castle Learning Online and create assignments tailored to their individual needs. Castle Learning Online is easily accessible from school, library, or home - wherever an Internet-connected computer is available. **Online Databases** [] [|http://www.atomiclearning.com]
 * Study** **Island**
 * Castle Learning **
 * Atomic Learning**

For a more extensive listing and discussion, see the Technology Initiatives page of this wiki.

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