Web IT - Middle - Northeast Middle School - LibGuides at Bethlehem Area School District

Screencasting Tools

Screencastify
A super easy screencasting chrome extension!
Screencast-O-Matic
No download required
Screenr
No download required
Cam Studio
Open source screencasting; download required

Online Writing Opportunities for Students

Basic Language Literacy - Online Opportunities for Young Writers
from NoodleTools

Khan Academy

Khan Academy
videos on any education topic

Fake Web Sites for Web Evaluation

What are the qualities of a reputable Web site?

How do you find out who wrote and/or published a Web site?

How do you cite a Web site in a research paper?

Save the Tree Octopus
spoof of an endangered species
Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie
explains the importance of wearing a foil hat and how to make one
Dihydrogen Monoxide
warns of the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide (H2O)
Save the Guinea Worm
spoof of an endangered species

Better Cloud Monitor

Better Cloud Monitor
By far the best resource for Google Apps tutorials and amazing tips! This one is worth hitting the "Subscribe" button.

Common Core Tech Integration Standards by Grade Level

BASD Technology eSchool Plus Technology Documentation
The official BASD technology eSchool Plus documentation. Directions and instructions for using the eSchoolPlus system at BASD.
Common Core Tech Integration Standards
from USD 473 Technology
Binder Author: Brenda Lemon

Disclaimer: Compare suggestions with CIPA age requirements before using with students.

Screencast with Popcorn Maker

Turn PowerPoint into Flipped Classroom with Voice Over

In place of Camtasia, a purchased software program, use CamStudio, a free download, or one of the "no download required" screencasting tools in the box to the left.

Animoto

Getting Started with Animoto for Education
How to Set Up Animoto Accounts for Students
A teacher's Animoto for Education account allows inclusion of accounts for 50 students.

Mind Mapping Tools

http://www.text2mindmap.com/

Profile

David Beck

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Web 2.0 Digital Resources

Animoto for Education
Free Plus account for teacher, with up to 50 accounts for students
Audacity LibGuide
Everything you need to use Audacity at school or at home.
Bookmarking: Delicious
Bookmarking: Diigo
Bookmarking: Portaportal
Bookmarking: Symbaloo
Class Blogmeister
Class Blogmeister Instructions
Edmodo
Requires parent signature for students under age 18
EDU Glogster
Minimum age 13, requires parent signature
Edublogs
Google Drive
formerly Google Docs
Google Drive Forms
excellent for polling
Google Earth
use for Google Lit Trips
Jing
requires download; use for screencasting
Micropoll
Picassa
requires download; photos can be shared securely with a password
Podcasting -- Apple: Ready. Set. Podcast.
for MacBooks
Podcasting: Learning in Hand
Prezi Guides
Click on the "Prezi Guides" tab.
Skype [videoconference throughout the world]
Skype can be used from a flash drive.
ThingLink
Awesome site to embed informational links and videos into selected points of an image.
Thinkquest
Vocab Ahead [vocabulary videos for SAT, ACT]
VoiceThread
minimum age 13
Wallwisher
Brainstorm, plan, discuss
Wikispaces for Education
This link is for teacher sign-up.
Wikispaces Link for Students
Find your classroom wiki.
Zunal WebQuest Maker

Northeast Middle School: Web IT - Middle