Teacher Links & Tools

Tons of useful links/tools

• The Differentiator http://www.byrdseed.com/differentiator/
• Sweet Search http://2day.sweetsearch.com/
• Wolfram Alpha http://www.wolframalpha.com/
• Federal Resources for Educational Excellence http://free.ed.gov/
• Scholastic http://www2.scholastic.com/
• Sparkle Box 1 Sparkle Box 2 http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/
• The Writing Fix http://writingfix.com/
• Back to School Links http://www.d83.org
• Interactives http://www.learner.org/
• 4 Teachers.org http://www.4teachers.org/
• Teaching strategies http://franklincountyschools.k12tn.net/
• Teacher Tools http://www.internet4classrooms.com/
• Sites for Teachers http://www.sitesforteachers.com/
• Literature Links http://www.loveland.k12.oh.us/
• EduHound http://eduhound.com/
• A Different Place http://adifferentplace.org/
• Intervention Central http://www.interventioncentral.com/
• Scholastic Teacher Tools http://teacher.scholastic.com/
• Gateway to 21st Century Skills http://www.thegateway.org/
• ProTeacher Community http://www.proteacher.net/
• Freeology http://www.freeology.com/
• Classroom Literary Posters http://www.msjensenclass.com/
• Landmark Project http://landmark-project.com/
• Eduscapes, Annette Lamb http://www.eduscapes.com/
• PBS Teachers http://www.pbs.org/teachers/
• Reading Resources http://www.readingresource.net
• Illinois Learning Standards http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/
• Instructional Stategies http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/
• Classroom Materials Makers http://www.teach-nology.com/
• Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators http://school.discovery.com/
• Monthly Themes http://www.eduplace.com/
• Top Sites for ESL http://www.tesolmax.com/
• Best of the Web for Teachers http://teachers.teach-nology.com/
• Busy Teacher's Cafe http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/
• Freeology for Teachers http://www.freeology.com/
• WebQuest Portal http://www.webquest.org/
• Adventures of CyberBee http://www.cyberbee.com/
• Read/Write/Think Interactive http://www.readwritethink.org/
• Scholastic Online Activities http://teacher.scholastic.com/
• Intel Education http://www.intel.com/
• Awesome Library http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
• Adolescent Literacy http://adlit.org/strategy_library
• Tools For Schools http://www.factmonster.com/
• Math Lesson Plans with Video (Use Window's Media Player) http://www.pbs.org/
• Academy of Achievement http://www.achievement.org/

Awards

• My Award Maker http://www.myawardmaker.com/
• Custom Awards http://www.sites4teachers.com/
• 123 Certificates http://www.123certificates.com/
• Lakeshore Award Maker http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
• Make Awards for Children http://kidbibs.com/
• School Express http://www.schoolexpress.com/

Brain Reasearch

• Talking Brain http://www.ncwiseowl.org/

Blogging & Podcasting

• Blogging Links http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/multimedia-tools
• Podcasting Links http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/multimedia-tools

Free Resources

• Illinois Department of Natural Resources http://www.idnrteachkids.com/

Digital Images and Storytelling

• Digital Images http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/multimedia-tools
• Online Photo Editors http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/multimedia-tools
• Digital Storytelling Resources http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/multimedia-tools

Marzano

• Integrating Technology using Instructional Stategies http://www.tltguide.ccsd.k12.co.us/
• Marzano Research http://www.marzanoresearch.com/site/

Math

• Math Live http://www.learnalberta.ca/
• Math Wire http://www.mathwire.com/

Multimedia

• Teacher's Domain http://www.teachersdomain.org/
• Cable in the Classroom Podcasts http://kidscablelearning.blogspot.com/
• Future's Channel Movies http://www.thefutureschannel.com
• Vocaroo http://vocaroo.com/

Puzzles and Game Makers

• PuzzleMaker http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/
• Maze Makers http://hereandabove.com/maze/
• ClassTools http://classtools.net/
• Super Teacher Game Tools http://www.superteachertools.com/
• PowerPoint Game Templates http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/powerpoint-tools

Worksheet and Quiz Makers

• Handwriting Worksheet Maker http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/
• Easy Test Maker http://www.easytestmaker.com/default.aspx
• Build Quiz Online http://www.buildquiz.com/
• Personal Education Press http://www.educationalpress.org/
• Worksheets for Teachers http://www.worksheets4teachers.com/
• Test Maker http://www.members.thebigbus.com/

Flashcard Makers

• Flashcard Exchange http://www.flashcardexchange.com/
• Scholastic Flashcard Maker http://www.scholastic.com/
• Pearson Flashcard Maker http://www.educationalpress.org/#

Word Search Makers

• Word Search Maker http://www.teach-nology.com/
• Discovery School Word Search Maker http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/
• Interactive Word Search Maker http://www.teachers-direct.co.uk/
• Create Your Own Word Search http://www.armoredpenguin.com/
• School Word Search Maker http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/

Online Word Processors & Collaborative Documents

• Primary Pad http://primarypad.com/
• Entri http://entri.co/
• Zoho Writer http://writer.zoho.com/
• Sync.in Document Conference http://sync.in/
• Type With Me http://typewith.me/
• Google Docs https://www.google.com/
• YourDraft http://www.yourdraft.com/

Collaborative Draw Tool

• FlockDraw http://flockdraw.com/
• CoSketch http://www.cosketch.com/
• Scriblink http://www.scriblink.com/
• Imagination Cubed http://www.imaginationcubed.com/
• DabbleBoard http://dabbleboard.com/

Online Spreadsheets & Database/Spreadsheet Tools/Charts and Graphs

• Zoho Sheets http://sheet.zoho.com/
• EditGrid http://www.editgrid.com/home
• Google Spreadsheets https://www.google.com/
• Spreadsheet Tools http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/spreadsheet-tools
• FLEXLists http://flexlists.com/
• Bar Graph Sorter http://www.shodor.org/
• Create a Graph http://nces.ed.gov/
• Plotting Points http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/
• Billy Bug (coordinates) http://www.oswego.org/
• Grapher http://www.amblesideprimary.com/

Rubric Makers

• Rubrics for Teachers http://www.rubrics4teachers.com/
• Recipes for Success http://myt4l.com/
• Rubric Maker http://www.teach-nology.com/
• Teacher Created Rubrics http://www.uwstout.edu/
• Rubics@ Teachnology http://www.teach-nology.com/
• TeacherVision Rubrics http://www.teachervision.fen.com/
• Rubistar http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
• Teacher Helpers from Kathy Schrock http://school.discovery.com/

Online Presentations and Presentation Tools

• Web Poster Wizard http://poster.4teachers.org/
• Thumbstack Presentations http://www.thumbstacks.com/
• Gliffy: Diagrams Online http://www.gliffy.com/
• CuePrompter http://cueprompter.com/
• PowerPoint Tools http://www.d83.org/staff/staff-links-and-tools/powerpoint-tools

Odds and Ends

• Free Printables http://www.senteacher.org/
• Letter Pop Newsletter Maker http://letterpop.com/
• Avery Label Maker http://enu.print.avery.com/
• Free Printable Stationary http://www.freeprintablestationery.net/
• Virtual Stop Watch and Virtual Timer http://www.timeme.com/
• Class Template Tools (Outstanding Site!!!) http://classtools.net/
• Windows Keyboard http://www.internet4classrooms.com/
• Mouse Practice http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools
• Custom Writing Paper http://www.dltk-cards.com/writingpaper
• Text Creator http://www.festisite.com/text-layout/#0,70
• TimeLine Maker http://www.teach-nology.com/
• Newspaper Clippings http://www.fodey.com/
• Motivational Posters http://bighugelabs.com/
• TimeToast http://www.timetoast.com/
• Trading Cards http://bighugelabs.com/
• Printable Bingo Cards http://www.dltk-cards.com/
• Custom Greeting Cards http://www.dltk-cards.com/custom.htm

Free Educational Videos

• Studio 4 Learning http://studio4learning.tv/

Internet Safety

• Children's Internet Protection Act http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/