Creating all sorts of audio for and with your students has never been easier!  That’s right!  With Audacity, an open source, cross-platform software for recording, editing and mixing sounds, you and your students will be developing meaningful projects related to any topic imaginable in no time!  Not only is this “cool tool” free, but it is […]

The recent push to create 21st Century educational experiences for students has resulted in a revolution of multimedia projects and authentic assessments in schools.  As teachers continue to find ways to engage this generation of students in meaningful, relevant content, they must understand that this type of teaching and learning is coupled with the responsibility […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your classroom! »  The Hero Factory Create your own superhero! » Dipity Find, create, and/or embed interactive timelines. » Jing Capture screenshots and/or record […]

Need a short and snappy sound effect for a presentation?  Then be sure to take a look at SoundCli.ps, an online gallery of over 10,000 sounds.  To find audio on this site, users can conduct a keyword search and/or browse the “What’s New” section.  Once a desired sound is located, it can be played online […]

Bring some life back into your science and math lessons with Study Jams, an online tool developed by Scholastic to assist elementary students with learning concepts such as volcanoes, fractions and decimals through animated videos, slide shows and songs. Besides each “jam”, users are also given a brief explanation of the topic and key vocabulary associated with the subject matter.  In addition, Study Jams includes a “Test […]

Take your images to the next level with Thinglink, a very cool Web 2.0 tool that allows users to add interactive links to any photo and turn them into dynamic web experiences that drive engagement.  That’s right!  You and your students can give photos new life by transforming them into impressive multimedia presentations featuring links, […]

Whether you’re in need of some Easter lessons with a spiritual nature or are just looking for some seasonal fun, the Easter Resources Collection is for you!  Poetry activities, interactive games, scavenger hunts, sequencing cards, puzzles, a variety templates and more await you on TES—the largest teacher network in the world. Larry Ferlazzo’s Web Site […]

Need some “hip” educational songs and videos to teach elementary age students about numbers, colors, holidays, money and much more?  Then be sure to take a look at the Harry Kindergarten channel on You Tube!  In addition to the topics previously mentioned, Harry Kindergarten also features various character education videos that can assist educators with teaching […]