Teacher+Tips

Research and Technology
 On this page you can find more detailed information on the research and technology tips that we have sent out. If you would like more assistance, see Rose or Deeth in the library and we'll be happy to help you anytime.

Google Site Search - refine your search results

Google Scholar vs. JSTOR = = =__Presentation Tools__ = 

[|Animoto] is a free tool that uses your photos, video clips and music to produce unique video pieces.

 [|BigHugeLabs] lets you do all kinds of cool stuff to your digital photos. Make calendars, jigsaw puzzles, posters, magazine covers and more.

Fodey is a free service that offers you the ability to create fake newspaper clipping, "talking" tomatoes, "talking" squirrels, and a few other simple animations. This looks like a lot of fun and a great visual tool in a presentation.

Glogster is a web 2.0 tool that easily allows users to upload photos, videos, text, audio and more to create a unique, online, interactive poster.

Jing - Free screen casting that allows you to "add visuals to your online conversations." [|Prezi] lets you create cool presentations online. Also allows you to download and view offline.

[|VoiceThread] is a web-based **digital-storytelling** application that allows users to share their stories through audio, images, videos or text.

=__Organizational Tools__= Diigo - is a collaborative research tool. Allows you to highlight, tag and add notes to content on websites. Share your webpages with other users, create public or private groups to collaborate and find content that interests you from other users.

[|Delicious] is an social bookmarking tool that allows you to save and tag all your bookmarks so that they are available from any computer. Search for and share bookmarks with other people.

=__Collaboration Tools__=

[|Etherpad] is a web-based word processor that allows users to edit documents simultaneously.

[|Googledocs] - allows you to collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and powerpoint presentations.

Wikispaces - Create your own wiki and invite others into space to gather information, discuss ideas and share opinions. You can upload documents, video, pictures and more. [|Skype]is software that enables you to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users.