Links

A list of (10) links to use in the classroom

  • Yammer - A social network page where posting images, links and messages are possible. A good academic alternative to Facebook.

  • Whyville - Another social network where you can create an avatar, practice finances, social skills and much more in a fun and safe environment.

  • Secondlife - Social network in an interactive video game targeted at high school students. This site can hold older students interests and build social skills and technological competency.

  • Wetoku - A video chat site, similar to skype, but with the ability to record and post the conversation. 

  • Dabbleboard - Great for collaborating and brainstorming ideas. accessible by multiple people, this site is ideal for collaborating and editing ideas in a group. 

  • StoryJumper - A fun way to get creative and illustrate your own story book. Students can tell stories through images and text through this interactive site.

  • Wikispaces - A destination for classroom coordination, this site allows multiple people to access information posted by teachers and students. A great way to keep students connected with classroom information and activities.

  • Prezi - Fun and interactive, this site allows students to create slide show presentations in a new and easy to use way. 

  • Neat Chat - This site allows students to create a chat room and chat online with each other at any time. Students can come and go, accessing previous information as well as posting new information and/or ideas. Great for communicating with group members outside of the classroom.

  • Google Translator - A free translator from Google. Type in a sentence and find the translation in over 50 languages. Spanish to English, French to Thai, and many more.

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