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Toolbox Index

Page history last edited by Kelly Ray 9 years, 11 months ago

The following index of tools referenced throughout this resource wiki is divided into:

  1. Web-based tools that students can use (meaning that they don't require student users to register with an email address)
  2. Web-based tools that only teachers can use (for professional use or to generate instructional materials)
  3. Digital content
  4. Alphabetic list of tags and their descriptions

Got a great tool that you think should be included on this list?  First check out the approval flowchart.  Then email us!

To understand how web-based tools are identified for student use, view the approval flowchart.

 

Each tool links to its informational page with its URL, an overview, tutorials, and lesson application ideas.  In addition, tools are tagged with keywords based on the services that they provide.  You may choose to view similarly tagged tools by clicking on any one of the tags.

 

 

Web-based Tool for Student Use

Resource Page

Link

Tag(s)

10X10


news aggregator, data

ABCya: Crossword Puzzle Maker & CPM Junior game generator
ABCya: Decimal Tiles manipulative
ABCya: Fraction Tiles manipulative
ABCya: Interactive 100 Number Chart manipulative
ABCya: Make an Animation artistic, presentation, storytelling
ABCya: Paint artistic
ABCya: Type a Friendly Letter writing
ABCya: Word Clouds for Kids word cloud

Bubbl.us

concept mapping, brainstorming

Chartle

data

Classtools.net: Animated Book writing, presentation, storytelling
Classtools.net: Arcade Game Generator game generator, assessment
Classtools.net: Brainy Box presentation, storytelling
Classtools.net: Countdown Timer classroom management
Classtools.net: Diagrams (Fishbone, Venn, Telescopic Topic, Target, Hamburger, Jigsaw)
concept mapping, brainstorming
Classtools.net: Dustbin Game game generator, assessment
Classtools.net: Fakebook writing, presentation
Classtools.net: Living Graph timeline, presentation
Classtools.net: Mission Mapquest game generator, mapping, assessment
Classtools.net: Post-it presentation, assessment
Classtools.net: QR Game Generator game generator
Classtools.net: Random Name Picker classroom management
Classtools.net: SMS Generator writing, presentation, storytelling
Classtools.net: Timeline timeline, presentation
Classtools.net: Twister: Fake Tweets writing, presentation

Community Walk

mapping

Crayola Digi-color

artistic

Create a Graph

data

Draw.to

artistic

Drawisland

artistic

Edmodo

assessment, discussion, storage, curation, classroom management, survey, collaboration, brainstorming

GapMinder

data, content

Google Story Builder

writing, presentation, storytelling

Kidblog

writing, discussion, collaboration

Lego City Comic Builder

storytelling, presentation

LiveBinders

curation

MakeBeliefsComix

storytelling, presentation

Padlet writing, collaboration, curation, brainstorming

PBWorks

collaboration, writing, storage

Phrase.it

writing, storytelling

Piclits

writing, storytelling, manipulative

Read-Write-Think: Cube Creator presentation
Read-Write-Think: Timeline timeline
Read-Write-Think: Trading Card Creator artistic , presentation
ScribbleMaps mapping

Storybird

storytelling, writing

TimeToast

timeline

VoiceThread

storytelling, presentation, discussion, collaboration, audio

Voki

avatar, presentation, audio

Wordle

word cloud

Wordsift

word cloud

 

 

Web-based Tool for Teacher Use

Resource Page

Link

Tag(s)

Class Dojo


classroom management

Clipping Magic


artistic

Cram


assessment, content

Digg news aggregator
Evernote

productivity, curation, storage, audio

Gliffy


concept mapping, brainstorming

Google Drive (including docs and forms)


collaboration, assessment, storage, presentation, survey, productivity

Google Maps


mapping, content

iRubric


assessment, classroom management

LessonPaths


curation

Many Eyes


data, content

Piktochart Education


artistic, concept mapping, presentation

Pinterest


curation, collaboration

Poll Daddy


assessment, survey

Prezi


presentation, audio

Quizlet


assessment

Rubistar


assessment

Scoop.it


curation

Screen Leap


classroom management

Socrative


assessment, survey

SurveyMonkey


assessment, survey

Symbaloo


curation

Tagxedo


word cloud

Twitter


discussion, collaboration

UDL Book Builder


storytelling, presentation, audio

 

 

Digital Content

Resource Page

Link Tag(s)

America the Beautiful

research, content

BrainPop

content

BrainPop Espanol

content

BrainPop Jr.

content

CultureGrams

research, content

Defined STEM

research, content

Destiny

research, content, ebooks

EBSCO Host

research, content

Gale Virtual Reference Library

research, contentebooks

History Reference Center

research, content

Literature Resource Center

research, content

NBC Learn

research, content

NetTrekker

researchcontent

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

research, content

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: Critical Thinking

research, content

Safari Montage

content

Science in Context

research, content

Science Reference Center

research, content

SIRS Discoverer

research, content

SIRS Knowledge Source

research, content

Spelling Bee

content, vocabulary

Student Resources in Context

research, content

TumbleBooks

content, ebooks

TumbleBook Cloud

content, ebooks

TumbleBook Cloud Jr.

content, ebooks

Visual Thesaurus

word cloud, concept mapping, content, vocabulary

VocabGrabber

word cloud, content, vocabulary

World Book Advanced

research, content

World Book Kids

research, content

World Book Spanish

research, content

World Book Student

research, content

 

 

 

Tag

Description: A tool that…

artistic

creates or remixes a graphic image using editing, painting, and layout tools; sometimes includes text or animation capabilities

assessment

evaluates knowledge or skill by presenting questions or tasks that can be checked for accuracy and/or graded

audio

includes the ability to record your own voice or other sounds, sometimes with the ability to edit audio tracks

avatar

creates a graphic representation of a real person; sometimes with animation

brainstorming allows users to capture, share, and visualize ideas

classroom management

assists teachers in managing classroom routines, behavior, and resources

collaboration

allows users to communicate, share resources, create documents, and connect with other users synchronously or asynchronously

concept mapping

visually organizes information in various graphic formats

content provides subject matter to support instruction and learning

curation

collects, organizes, and displays digital resources; usually in related topics

data

provides data sets and/or creates visual displays of data

discussion

allows users to communicate with each other synchronously or asynchronously; usually via text, but sometimes using audio recording

ebooks provides access to books in digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device

game generator

creates digital games or activities that include a goal, challenges, rules, user interaction, and entertainment

manipulative

has digital objects for users to maneuver in order to learn or demonstrate knowledge of concepts

mapping

creates maps or uses maps to present information

news aggregator

collects and combines syndicated web content from multiple sources into one location

presentation

facilitates the display of information to an audience in a logical and organized format by combining text, graphics, and/or multimedia; it may be static (still) or dynamic (moving)

productivity

helps the user manage their time and resources; includes but is not limited to word processing, note-taking, task lists, spreadsheets, and project management

research assists users in finding, citing, and analyzing sources of information

storage

stores digital content

storytelling

uses any combination of text, graphics, and multimedia to present fictional or non-fictional information in a logical progression using narrative text conventions

survey

collects responses from participants by using various question formats; can be anonymous or named

timeline

visually organizes information in a chronological format

vocabulary assists users in studying words and their definitions, parts of speech, spelling, etc.

word cloud

visually represents text data; using font size and/or color to denote frequency and/or category

writing

provides a platform for users to practice writing skills by inputting original text or meaningfully interacting with supplied text

 

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