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Episode 48
We’re THANKFUL that we found time to get another podcast out before Thanksgiving! And of course, dear listeners–we’re thankful for you! Have a fantastic Thanksgiving, and God bless each of you!
Resources
Lit2Go
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/
Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in mp3 (audiobook) format. You can:
* Download the files to your Mp3 player and listen on the go,
* Listen to the Mp3 files on your computer,
* View the text on a webpage and read along as you listen,
* Print out the stories and poems to make your own book.
TimeRime
http://www.timerime.com/
Online community that allows people to create, compare and upload information by creating timelines, and to view information uploaded by others. Timelines can be filled with text, music, movies, etc. Users can create their own timelines, as well as search what others have posted.
KidsWeather Report
http://kidsweatherreport.com/
The current weather conditions are shown in a way that does not require reading. The current conditions are shown as well as a picture of two children showing the type of clothing that would be appropriate to wear.
Simply Box
http://simplybox.com/
SimplyBox is a free service to Capture, Share, and Organize ANYTHING you find on the web.
Route 21
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/route21/index.php
21st century skills framework and resources.
21st century literacies activities by grade level
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/21stcent/gradelevel.html
Includes learning outcomes, suggested procedures, and assessments for each lesson.
The commoncraft show
http://www.commoncraft.com/show
Video explanations in plain English. Find a variety of topics, including RSS, podcasting, blogging, etc.
25 Days to Make a Difference
http://twentyfivedays.wordpress.com/
Started by a 10 year old to honor her grandfather, this site has inspired many around the world to do something good for someone. How will you make a difference?
Episode 43
Shout Outs:
- Greg Smith from Round Rock, TX, for promoting our podcast in his district. We love to hear from our listeners.
http://lifehacker.com/374302/google-docs-offline-access-rollout-starting-today
It’s going offline! Yay! It wasn’t an April Fool’s Joke! We don’t have it yet but we’re sure looking forward to it!
JotForm
http://jotform.com/
Create forms with drag and drop. Publish to spreadsheet. Share data. Free account only allows 100 submissions a month. $9 a month will get you unlimited plus a little more.
Education Packs on Twitter
http://twitterpacks.pbwiki.com/Education+Pack
A PB wiki site for building your Twitter network. We’ve linked straight to the Education pack but you can add yourself anywhere. And find other Twitterers with commons interests
Twubble
http://www.crazybob.org/twubble/
Loads up people you follow and then lists people THEY follow telling you how many of the people you follow follow them but you don’t follow. Do you follow?
Mnemograph: Web Based Timeline (thanks to tbarrett’s del.icio.us share)
http://mnemograph.com
A web-based timeline software application for creating, and sharing history and planning diagrams. Beautiful displays. Easy way to pull in Flickr images and Wikipedia history.
XTimeLine
http://www.xtimeline.com
Another web based timeline. Already has many historical timelines to view. Have to have a (free) account but you can add editors to the same timeline.
CompFight
http://compfight.com/
An advanced Flickr search. Turn safe search on/off. Creative Commons. Get all thumbnails on one page with a hover over for the size of the original images.
Jing Project
http://jingproject.com/
Capture video, images and allows you to publish on their site or locally. Embed link, email. All free.
Start Your Search Engines
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6545435.htm
April feature article we wrote on search engines.