This is a nice web based drawing and storytelling software tool. Recently aquired by Disney, the site continues to provide all education features previously offered for free to teachers. With this tool students can create stories consisting of graphics, animations, illustrations they create, and more…i especially like how the paint palletes allow you to mix colors while drawing 
Visit the Kerpoof Teacher Page at the is link: http://www.kerpoof.com/teach
http://www.google.com/doodle4google/info.html
Google is holding their annual Doodle 4 Google Contents. The deadline for teachers to register is fast approaching!
Once you have registered you have until March 31 to send your students work.
Doodles will be judged in these categories:
Check out the video from last years contest:
Here’s a fun little web based tool that works similar to Apple computer’s PhotoBooth software. This one is browser based and works on Windows, Macs and Linux computers.
At last weeks CUE conference I had the oportunity to sit down and listen to some of the people currently working on the new Brokers of Expertise project. It is an attempt to create a database or digital resources with connections to state standards and state assessments. Currently there are many CTAP regions and county offices of education that have been doing similar projects and this project appears to create a central state wide repository that brings all other resources under one umbrella. Current content focus of the project is algebra and fourth grade English language arts. The current team is looking at ways to combine the resource database with current technologies, such as social networking, to also allow discussions and contributions from other educators. This project is still in the early stages, but if you look at the pilot site, you’ll get an idea of where they are heading.
Main Site:
http://enlvm.usu.edu/ma/nav/doc/intro.jsp
Manipulatives Library
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vLibrary.html
http://www.phunland.com/wiki/Home
Have not had much time to explore this tool, but looks very engaging! Watch the video below to get an idea of what it can do:
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/activitypacks/index.html
Lessons and resources covering specific content/subject matter that can be embedded in your Moodle, blog or web page.
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/index.php?cat=Featured_Sims
A collection of little simulation tools covering physics, bioglogy, chemistry, Earth science and mathematics.
Site designed for middle and high school students in terms of netiqute and responsible use of social media as well as raising awareness about digital dating abuse and stopping it before it gets worse.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/filmmaker.html
Here’s a nice example of a tool that allows you to create a video using only your Web Browser and footage compliments of the National Geographic video library.
http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx
WorldWide Telescope (WWT) enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope, bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world. Experience narrated guided tours from astronomers and educators featuring interesting places in the sky. (Windows Only)
Not sure why the TED embed code is not working, but try this link to the TED video : http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/224
http://www.moodlerooms.com/resource-center/newsroom/news__node/28/
Something to lookforward to in the future, Moodle and Google Docs may have the ability to integrate with one another in the near future.
At CUE I was reminded that Google had recently stopped development of their application Notebook. This brings up a bit of a conundrum for those that have been using it as a tool while doing research on the web. Over two years ago I posted a link regarding Zotero. This Firefox plug-in has developed some nice features since that last time I looked at it. If you are in the market for a Google Notebook replacement, this might be your ticket!
http://digitalyouth.ischool.berkeley.edu/
Recent research out of Berkeley funded by the MacArthur Foundation, “Kids’ Informal Learning with Digital Media: An Ethnographic Investigation of Innovative Knowledge Cultures.”
http://www.allfacebook.com/2009/02/facebook-privacy/
From the web site, www.allfacebook.com, the 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know…
From their site, “… a community of educators, learners and committed education experts who are working together to create quality materials that will benefit teachers and students around the world.”
Dizzywood is more a social networking site for children ages 8-12. It provides an example for some of the web applications that are being developed specifically for elementary age children.
Pinky Dinky Doo is a site that targets younger children. This site presents stories that focus on skills for pre-schoolers and early elementary school children as told through animated shorts and simple games and activities.
A fun site to stimulate student imagination, compliments of the Wildlife Conservation Society and the New York Zoos and Aquarium
http://switchzoo.com/teach_learn.htm
A site dedicated to the exploration of science concepts at the elementary school/middle school level.
A great poetry resource designed for students and teachers.
Search Engine for rhyming words, synonyms and more…
A collection of resources covering many of the content areas. These resources can be easily used to support standardized classroom instruction. The resource is free and teachers can sign up for specific educator accounts with added benefits. You’ll want to keep you eye on this one as they continue to grow and add to the number of resources available in their database.
http://www.instituteofplay.com
New type of school format being developed with the cooperation of Arizona State University based on developing curricula around gaming literacies and other 21st century skills.
