For+Teachers

media type="custom" key="6085657" [] || Photo Sharing || "Free images for your inspiration, reference and use in your creative work, be it commercial or not!" Citations are not required, but I would recommend it. ||
 * **Website Address** || **Topic or Subject** || **Highlights of the Site** ||
 * [|http://www.librarything.com] || Catalog your personal library online || Allows the user to catalog their personal library online, and share their favorite books with other users ||
 * [|http://ed.voicethread.com] || Public collection of multimedia || Social networking site that allows the user to share multimedia and comment on other collections. ||
 * [|http://www.edmodo.com] || Private Social platform for education || Completely secure, allows students and teachers to learn about social networking and using Web 2.0 technologies ||
 * [|http://www.21classes.com] || Private blog portal for use by students and teachers || Allows teachers to create classroom blogs, in which students can post comments. ||
 * [|http://yoursphere.com] || Social networking site for teens || Security is a top priority. Links for parents about internet safety. Cool graphics and videos. ||
 * [|http://www.quizilla.com] || Social networking site for older teens || Allows teens to share poetry, writings, lyrics, games, polls, and fun quizzes such as "what color should your hair really be?" ||
 * [] || Teaching Tools || Quick videos offering tips on how best to implement Web 2.0 in the classroom. ||
 * [] || Book talks || Quick and simple book talks by one of the best experts. ||
 * [] || Web 2.0 tools || Web 2.0 tools are arranged by learning style: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc. Includes mind mapping, audio books, graphing tools, photo and video tools. ||
 * http://opensourceresources.wikispaces.com/ || Open Source Software || Variety of free and open source resources. At the bottom of the page are K-12 sources. ||
 * http://movingforward.wikispaces.com/Blogs || Blogging || Blogging in K-12. Articles, advice and examples. ||
 * [|http://blog.discoveryeducation.com] || Teacher Resource || Discusses how educators are using digital media in the classroom. ||
 * [] || Personal Storytelling || "International not-for-profit community arts organization rooted in the craft of personal storytelling. We assist youth and adults around the world in using media tools to share, record, and value stories from their lives, in ways that promote aristic expression, health and well being, and justice." ||
 * http://cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/50+Ways || Storytelling using Web 2.0 tools || Absolutely amazing wiki from Alan Levine. There are many links and suggestions for using video, slideshows, and just about every Web 2.0 tool you can think of to present information. ||
 * [] || Cartoon strip maker || Really fun site that allows the user to create their own cartoon strip. ||
 * [] || Image/Graphic Tools || Allows the user to choose from a variety of images and manipulate them for use in personal blogs, wikis, websites, etc. Images are easily embedded to other sites. ||
 * [] || Technology Blog || Ideas and thoughts about technology. ||
 * [] || Podcast Programming || "The what, why and how of 21st century teaching & learning." ||
 * [] || Podcasting || "Your own audio broadcasts, where you can easily record voice messages, mix in your favorite music, and share it all for the world to hear." ||
 * [] || Youth Media Network || "Listen Up! is a youth media network that connects young video producers and their allies to resources, support and projects in order to develop the field and achieve an authentic youth voice in the mass media." ||
 * [] || Education based video sharing || "Our goal is to provide an online community for sharing instructional videos. We seek to fill a need for a more educationally focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home learners." ||
 * [|http://www.schooltube.com] || Student Media Sharing || "SchoolTube provides students and educators a safe, world class, and FREE media sharing website that is nationally endorsed by premier education associations." ||
 * [] || Student Video Production || "KidsVid is an instructional website to help teachers and students use video production in class to support project-based learning." ||
 * [|http://www.animasher.com] || Custom-made animation || Create custom animations with sound, special effects, and lots of other fun stuff. ||
 * [|http://animoto.com] || Photo Stories || "Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique video pieces from your photos, video clips and music. Fast, free and shockingly easy." ||
 * [] || Video hosting site dedicated to education || Video sharing for teachers and students ||
 * [|http://www.jingproject.com] || Screen shots and videos || "Jing is free software that adds visuals to your online conversations. Instead of typing at people, show them what you're talking about." ||
 * [] || Digital Storytelling || This site will show you how to get started creating digital stories, includes examples. ||
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 * [] || Photo Search Engine || Creative Commons licensure uses the Flickr API to share very artistic photos. A nice feature at the top allows you to choose Creative Commons only and safe search so no offensive photos appear. Always check the acceptable use notations, but most photos are ok to use with proper citations. ||
 * [] || Library of Congress images on Flickr || LOC historic photos. ||
 * [] || Oprah's Books for Kids! || Oprah Winfrey expands her book club to include books for children. The site is nicely organized by age groups and includes great suggestions on classics. ||