Assign a day- Teacher created calendars to manage assignments and tests. You can link this to classroom websites so students are aware of due dates. For student questions, "email the teacher" function is available.
Scriblink- Post information on a "white board" to post to add instruction and it is INTERACTIVE! Chat functions are available for online communication while learning. Phone conversations/ conference calls are available. Online conversations can be converted to PDF or emailed.
CoSketch- Similar to Scriblink (collaborative, interactive white board), but no email or invitation required, students just go to the required website. Some google map capabilities would be helpful for geography or history lessons.
Go Animate- students and teachers can make videos for fun or instructional use. They are cartoon-type of videos. Could be used for book reports, etc. Free version is limited, but you can upgrade to make your own characters.
Chatzy Free, private online chatrooms. You can invite people through e-mail. Would be a good forum for homework help (real time) if you would like to have a homework hour. You can set roles, such as "teacher," "student," and "discussion leader." It allows for privacy for teachers and students. Chats can be saved and printed.
Second Life- Virtual 3-d worlds... you can create avatars, who sell and buy objects, meet friends "from the real world." Encourage creativity and high-interest. Sims-style futuristic world. You can design products, create games, follow stock exchange information, demonstrate mathematical concepts, hold live debates for real-time classrooms.
Awesome Highlighter- highlight texts on websites, save and share. You can also add notes to the articles. This would be helpful for online research. Capture the webpage, paste the URL on awesome highlighter, and make your notes. Click "done"... a summary of what you did, you can share through facebook, twitter, email, etc. You may also download the toolbar.
Quizlet.org - make flashcards and study materials and share results with classmates. You can use multiple ways of studying and you can upload to smart phone and i-pad. Free for students, $15 dollar per year cost for teachers.
StudyStack- another online interactive way to study languages, sciences, vocabulary, math, etc. Also includes games.
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