Staff Resources
Integrating Technology
Software
- iTunes
- Firefox - Mozilla's browser
- Chrome - Google's browser
- Google Earth
- Open Office - Free wordprocessing, spreadsheets, presentations
- Gimp - Free version of Photoshop
- Source Forge - Lots of open source, free software
- Picasa - Free program for photo editting and online albums
- EduWare - The makers of Test Wizard and EduGame!
- Smart Tech - The makers of Smart Boards, Smart Notebook, Senteo clickers, etc.
Websites
Podcasts
- Gilder Lehrman - US history with podcasts
- The Education Podcast Network - Podcasts by subject area
- University of Warwick Podcasts - Example of foreign universities that offer podcasts on the net
Pictures
- Google Image Search
- Ditto
- pics4learning - Kid-friendly image searching
- National Geographic Xpeditions - Outline maps to print or use in a presentation
- Cool Text - Custom titles, buttons, etc.
Video
- Power Media Plus - Check with your ITV rep, or Jane Owens for password info
- United Streaming - Districts required to license it yearly
- You Tube
- Google Video
- Teacher Tube
Graphic Organizers
- Inspiration
- recipes4success - Free online creator
- List of Online Resources
PowerPoint
- Live Web - Add in that lets you embed a webpage in a PowerPoint slide
Researching Information
Virtual Field Trips
Classroom Websites & Communication
- Google Pages - Create a fast, attractive website
- Google Groups - Online discussion group
Next Steps
Google Geeks
Gmail
Docs & Spreadsheets
- Tutorial
- How to Do Stuff with Google Docs - A bit more advanced than the Google tutorial.
Searching
- Top 10 Obscure Google Seartch Tricks
- Search strategies
- 5 Things You Didn't Know Google Could Do
- Search Features - Handy list of the many things Google search will do for you.
Calendar
- Help Center - Everything you need to know to get started with your calendar.
