Resources+and+Links

Here are links and resources that are part of my personal learning network (PLN.) Check them out when you get some time.

Tools and Resources:

[|Annenberg Media] - A wonderful resource for viewing streaming videos concerning different educational topics. This site is free, but you do need to register with an email address.

[|Zamzar] - A great tool you can use to easily convert streaming video and music files onto your hard drive. This tool takes a little time unless you pay for the full service. Try it out.

[|Timetoast] - An easy to use timeline creator. "Timetoast" allows students to create interactive timelines that can contain pictures and links to other websites. You can also embed your created timeline into a wikipage or any other type of web 2.0 media. See this link for an example.

[|Fodey] - Use this 2.0 tool to give a newspaper feel to your document. This is flash based tool so you can either print the final product or embed it into a website.

[|Thinkfinity] - This is a great resource for locating websites, lesson plans, and other resources. This site searches 9 of the most robust collections of educational resources available. Best of all, it's free and you do not need to create an user account!

[|Wikispaces] - Wikispaces is a cheap and easy way for you or your students to create a websites. By setting up an educator account you and your students can create websites that are free from ads.

Information:

[|Edutopia] - The George Lucas Educational Foundation

[|Weblogg-Ed] - This is Will Richardson's blog. Will discusses changes he sees accuring in the world of education.

[|HAHS CFF Wikispace] - This is the wikispace created by me to provide resources and information to the CFF teachers at the high school. Lots of good information and links available.