Online+Teaching+Tools

=Free Online Tools to Use in the Classroom=


 * HippoCampus** - http://www.hippocampus.org/ - Supplemental teaching materials for subjects you teach. You can set up your own page with content that applies to what your students are learning about.

An example of how a high school teacher is using this - http://sp.stmarysannapolis.org/highschool/klatham/courses/ag_assignments.aspx Once you get to the website, click on the link for Supplementary Course Materials from HippoCampus.

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 * MyStudiyo** - http://www.mystudiyo.com/ - Create quizzes for your website or blog.

An example of a quiz created in MyStudiyo. The html was copied and pasted in a widget on this page. media type="custom" key="748067"


 * Ask500People** - http://www.ask500people.com/ - Gather input and opinion data within minutes. **More suited for higher level ed, due to some of the questions and content.** You can take a survey and have students see if there is a difference in answers or opinions from around the world. (Graphing, Geography, Cultural differences, etc.)


 * Note: For safety and protecting against some inappropriate questions and content, you can embed a widget onto your blog, site, or wiki with a Google Map API key. You can get this key from Google when you sign up for a Google account. (free)**

Check out this poll about Wikipedia and vote yourself - [|Click here to vote whether you trust Wikipedia or not.]


 * Quizlet** - [|http://quizlet.com] - Tool for learning vocab - Flashcards, games, tests to help you study. Make your own study guide, use other study guides, or create study groups. There are different ways this site quizzes you - Familiarize, Learn, Test, and Game Choices. **Note: You can only use the Learn section if you have signed up for an account.**

Try out a Web 2.0 Terms quizlet session - http://quizlet.com/set/275259/

PM **Sample - Check out how this teacher uses Quizlet to help students study the capitals** [|**http://quizlet.com/set/415/**]


 * Blabberize** - http://www.blabberize.com/ - Create an animated talking image. A microphone is needed! You can embed this into your website, wiki, or blog.

Use Blabberize to explain a concept, information or persuade - **See how this teacher uses Blabberize to help student explain what they've learned about Presidents.** - [|**http://www.blabberize.com/creation/playBlabber/16971**]


 * Gliffy** - http://www.gliffy.com/ - Create and share professional looking diagrams, flowcharts, etc.

Sample - [|**http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1265943/**]

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 * Mindmeister** - http://www.mindmeister.com/ - Online mind mapping


 * Sketchcast** - http://sketchcast.com/ - Record a sketch with voice or without and share with others on your blog or site.

See how math is using this tool - PM **Sample -** [|**http://sketchcast.com/view/vrnl60P/**] media type="custom" key="749607" media type="surveygizmo" key="X9UMOTUIROLA4Q5CW1L9KYGM3XU2UI-47218" width="700" height="500"

Link to PM Samples - https://kdktechnologyintegration.wikispaces.com/Web+2.0