Free_Internet_Tools

=Free Internet Tools=

Reminder of MPS Policies:
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 * At this time, no students can use Wikis or Google Docs
 * Student and Staff Privacy policies- essentially we cannot use online tools that store data, pictures, names, or student work can be uploaded/stored on outside servers -- the question becomes...Who owns the content?
 * What are the permissions you can set for students and/or staff?
 * If you're unsure about usage, ASK a tech initiator or administrator
 * Ignorance is bliss, nor is it an option here.
 * This is one example where it is __**NOT**__ better to beg forgiveness instead of asking permission

The Tools
What can students use to "produce" evidence of learning and share what they've learned? You are not limited to these tools-- if you find something you like that works for your purpose.


 * Online Tools:**
 * Wordle: [|http://www.wordle.net]
 * Bubbl.us: [|http://bubbl.us]
 * Glogster [] //(see more info below)//
 * Animoto: [|http://www.animoto.com]
 * Kizoa: [|http://www.kizoa.com]
 * Picnik: [|http://www.picnik.com]
 * Cameroid: []
 * Voice Thread: []
 * Cranial Concoctions (a collection of various Internet tools): []
 * WebTools4u2use: http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/
 * Wisc-Online: [|http://www.wisc-online.com]
 * Sound Clips: []
 * iTunesU


 * Applications**:
 * Microsoft Word 2007
 * Microsoft Powerpoint 2007
 * MovieMaker (Windows ) and iMoive (Apple)
 * Picture Manager, Picasa (Windows) and iPhoto (Apple)
 * Podcasting: Audacity (Windows) and GarageBand (Appple)
 * Music: GarageBand (Apple)
 * Gaggle - blogs, discussion boards, chats

Not sure how to use these tools? Try [|http://www.atomiclearning.com]. (see Mrs. Dietsch or Mrs. Brodeur for username/password)

**More about Glogster:** Sample Glogsters:
 * []
 * @http://dietsch.edu.glogster.com/pirates-demo/
 * http://greetingsfromtheworld.wikispaces.com/Glogs+from+Croatia

More to read about Glogster : []

YouTube video Tutorial on Glogster (one of several): []

Some sources for ideas/lessons/plans, etc.
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 * **Atomic Learning**: [] (provides technology integration activities for common/popular applications)
 * **Thinkfinity**: [|http://www.thinkfinity.org/21stCenturyHome.asp]


 * **Route 21**: [|http://21stcenturyskills.org/route21/index.php?option=com_jlibrary&view=search&Itemid=198> > > > > > > >]


 * **The Gateway to 21st Century Skills**: [|http://www.thegateway.org/> > > > > > > > > >]


 * **ReadWriteThink**: []