Tools covered during ISTE 2013

101 Tech Tools Presentation

InstaGrok: http://www.instagrok.com/
Graphical concept maps show how ideas connect

Storybird: http://storybird.com/
Short, art-inspired stories. Make and share on any device

Google World Wonders:

http://www.google.com/intl/en/culturalinstitute/worldwonders/

Bring to life the wonders of the modern and ancient world

Kideos: http://www.kideos.com/
Safely watch videos online

Flubaroo: http://www.flubaroo.com/
Auto grade assignments via Free Google Apps

Titanpad: http://www.titanpad.com/
Collaborate on one document simultaneously

ClassDojo: http://www.classdojo.com/
Online behavior management system for teachers

Tools covered during ISTE 2013

101 Tech Tools Presentation

ToonDoo: http://www.toondoo.com/
Create comic books online & graphic novels

NitroType: http://www.nitrotype.com/
Improve typing while racing with typers around the world.

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Easel.ly: http://www.easel.ly/
Create and share visual ideas online (Infographics)

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Duolingo: http://www.duolingo.com/
Free Language Education for the world.

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Pen.io: http://www.pen.io/
Easily (and simply) publish online

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Spelling City: http://www.spellingcity.com

Engaging learning games for spelling & vocabulary

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Lino: http://en.linoit.com
Online collaboration sticky note tool

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101 Tech Tools Presentation

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Cel.ly: http://cel.ly/c/ISTE2013
Communicate freely while keeping phone numbers private

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Wunderlist: http://wunderlist.com
Easily manage and share your tasks and to-do lists

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Learn Zillion: http://learnzillion.com/lessons

Video lessons, assessments, & progress reporting - Each
lesson highlights a Common Core Standard

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AutoMotivator: http://wigflip.com/automotivator
Printable motivational posters

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Screencast-o-matic: http://screencast-o-matic.com
Online screen recorder

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Print Friendly: http://printfriendly.com

Make a print friendly & PDF version of any webpage
SimpleK12: http://simplek12.com
Online teacher professional development

101 FREE Tech Tools for Teachers

Index
Classroom Clipart

Classroom Printables

Collaboration & Sharing Tools

Creativity & Fun

Curriculum Specific Tools

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Educational Games

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Educational Videos

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Organization and Productivity Tools

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Podcast & Audio Tools

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Presentation & Photoshow Tools

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Reference & Search Tools

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Video & Image Tools

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Website & Blog Tools

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Classroom Clipart
Awesome Clipart for Educators

Clipart, coloring pages, and

worksheets for educators.

http://www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/

Clipart ETC

Over 58,000 clipart images

for educators and teachers.

http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/

Teaching Clipart Library

Around 3,000 basic clipart

images geared towards language learning.

http://hcmc.uvic.ca/clipart/

Classroom Printables
ABC Teach

Border papers, theme signs, calendars,

bookmarks, and more

http://www.abcteach.com/directory/teachingextras-9-2-1

About.com: Geography

Blank and outline maps of countries, US

states, US countries, and more.

http://geography.about.com/od/blankmaps/
Blank_and_Outline_Maps.htm

Education Place Graphic

Organizers

PDFs of graphic organizers to help structure projects and help students learn
more effectively.

http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

Classroom Printables
Holt Graphic Organizers

Basic graphic organizers in PDF form

http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm
for downloading.

National Geographic
Xpeditions

Various printable atlases, with and

without the borders of countries.

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?
xpop=1&ar_a=1

SuccessCertificates

Award certificates

http://www.successcertificates.com/

Collaboration & Sharing Tools

Bookrix

Publish your own, or read others' published works

Chatzy

Create your own chatroom and invite others. Works on any PC

with no downloading or registration required and no pop up
http://www.chatzy.com/
ads.

Google Drive

Create, share and collaborate on the web with documents,

spreadsheets, presentations, and more.

http://www.bookrix.com/

https://drive.google.com/

Collaboration & Sharing Tools

Lino

Online web sticky note service that can be used to

post memos, to-do lists, ideas and photos anywhere
on an online web canvas.

http://en.linoit.com/

MediaFire

A free account lets you upload, store and share an

unlimited amount of files under 100MB

http://www.mediafire.com/

Scribblar

Another way to create your own chat room. Requires

registration and small download, but allows audio
http://www.scribblar.com/
chat and file sharing.

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Collaboration & Sharing Tools

ShowDocument

Create a web meeting where you can upload , share,

http://www.showdocument.com/
and view documents and the same times as your colmain.jsf
laborators. No downloading required.

Skype

Call, video chat, and instant message.

http://www.skype.com/en/

Titanpad

Create backchannels that are easily edited and easily

accesible.

http://titanpad.com/

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Creativity & Fun

Block Posters

Upload an image and create a poster

http://www.blockposters.com/

Comic Master

Create books/graphic novels.

http://www.comicmaster.org.uk/

Newspaper Clipping Generator

Generate your own newspaper clips

with easy input and sharing.

http://www.fodey.com/generators/
newspaper/snippet.asp

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Creativity & Fun

Phrasr

Enter a phrase and Phrasr will find images to illustrate http://www.pimpampum.net/phrasr/

each word.
index.php

PlaceSpotting

Use Google earth to find images of places, and then

create a quiz about the image.

http://www.placespotting.com/

Storybird

Share short visual stories of your own creation.

http://storybird.com/

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Curriculum Specific Tools

ClassDojo

Classroom management tool for teachers.

http://www.classdojo.com/

Collaborize Classroom

Extend discussions to a structured and private

online community.

http://www.collaborizeclassroom.com/

Digital Dialects

Interactive games for language learning in dozens

http://digitaldialects.com/
of languages.

Earth Album

Explore the world through photographs with the

help of Google and Flickr.

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http://www.earthalbum.com/

Curriculum Specific Tools

Exploring the Planets

An interactive guide about our solar system from the

National Air and Space Museum.

FreeRice

Answer questions on topics such as geography, English,

and math. For every correct answer, the site donates http://freerice.com/index.php
food to a country in need.

iCivics

Free lesson plans and games for learning civics.

http://www.icivics.org/

Illuminations

Math acitivites and lessons.

http://illuminations.nctm.org/

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http://airandspace.si.edu/research/
ceps/etp/

Curriculum Specific Tools

iStars

E-books for reading and learning.

http://istars.education.co.uk/
Default.aspx

Lexipedia

Type in your words, and Lexipedia identifies their parts of

speech and definitions.

http://lexipedia.com/

Math Fact Caf

Math fact sheets and flash cards.

http://www.mathfactcafe.com/

Math Playground

Math games, printouts, and other resources for teaching

math.

http://www.mathplayground.com/

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Curriculum Specific Tools

National Anthems

Listen to national anthems from different

countries around the world.

http://www.national-anthems.net/

Nathional Geographic Kids

National Geographic's site especially geared

towards children. Games, videos, activities,
and more.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

Ricci Adams' Music Theory

View or download lessons on music theory.

http://www.musictheory.net/index.html

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Curriculum Specific Tools

SpellingCity

Enter your spelling words and then get tested,play a game or

http://www.spellingcity.com/
learn about them.

Tux Paint

A drawing program recommended for ages 3-12. Requires a

http://www.tuxpaint.org/
download.

VocabAhead

Difficult words explained using videos and flashcards.

http://www.vocabahead.com/

Writing Fun

Use online text organizers to assist students in the writing

process.

http://www.writingfun.com/

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Educational Games
BBC KS2

Interactive games for English, math, and science.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/

Brain Games

Play puzzles and games, or create your own.

http://www.proprofs.com/games/

Braingle

Trivia, brain teasers, puzzles, and more.

http://www.braingle.com/

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Educational Games
Crossword Puzzle Maker

Create your own crossword puzzles by inputting

your own list of words.

http://www.armoredpenguin.com/
crossword/

Invention at Play

Critical thinking games and puzzles.

http://www.inventionatplay.org/

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Educational Videos
Brightstorm Homework Help

Step-by-step video help for various topics. Not http://www.brightstorm.com/?

all videos are free.
utm_expid=62866463-30

Instructables

A "how to" website with videos, PDFs, and

instructables.

http://www.instructables.com/

JohnLocker

Documentaries listed by category

http://johnlocker.com/

Kideos

A site where kids can safely watch videos

online - all videos have been screened before http://www.kideos.com/
being published.

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Educational Videos
SchoolTube

A K-12 moderated video sharing website that provides

students and educators with safe video sharing.

http://www.schooltube.com/

SnagFilms

A database for documentaries.

http://www.snagfilms.com/

Teachers.tv

Educational programs on TV and online.

http://www.teachers.tv/

xtimeline

Search and view timeslines, or sign up and create your

own.

http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx

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Organization and Productivity Tools

Classroom Architect

Experiment with the layout of your classroom with these

online diagrams.

Flubaroo

Create assignments and answer keys for easy grading and

http://www.flubaroo.com/
statistics.

Kid's Zone Create a Graph

Choose between five difference types of graphs. Create

and print out your results.

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/
createagraph/default.aspx

PrintFriendly

Make any webpage more accesible for printing.

http://www.printfriendly.com/

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Organization and Productivity Tools

Wallwisher

Create a digital wall where you can place and

http://www.wallwisher.com/
rearrange notes, photos, videos, and more.

Webnote

Take notes on your computer. No registration

http://www.aypwip.org/webnote/
required.

Wunderlist

Manage tasks and to-do lists with easily

shareable content.

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https://www.wunderlist.com/

Podcast & Audio Tools

PodBean

Guides you through podcasting in three easy steps.

http://www.podbean.com/

Classic Cat

Directory of classical music with thousands of royalty-free

downloads.

http://www.classiccat.net/

Educreations

Community where anyone can teach what they know and

learn what they don't.

http://www.educreations.com/

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Podcast & Audio Tools

Incompetech

Preview or download royalty-free music.

vozMe

Enter text in various languages to have it read

aloud and changed into a downloadable mp3 http://vozme.com/index.php?lang=en
file.

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http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/

Presentation & Photoshow Tools

Prezi

Create presentations live and on the web.

http://prezi.com/

MixBook

Create a photobook online and share it with others.

http://www.mixbook.com/

Roxio PhotoShow

Upload photos from your computer and create a digital

photoshow with music. Then share online.

http://www.photoshow.com/home/
start

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Presentation & Photoshow Tools

Screencast-o-matic

Online screen recorder for one-click recording.

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

Screenr

Instant screencasting without registration, simply press

record.

http://www.screenr.com/

TikiToki

Web-based software for creating beautiful, interactive

timelines that you can share on the internet.

http://www.tiki-toki.com/

ToonDoo

Create your own comic strips.

http://www.toondoo.com/

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Reference & Search Tools

ARKive

Images of life on Earth

http://www.arkive.org/

Awesome Library

Awesome Library organizes the Web with 37,000 carefully

http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education.

Behold

Search for images that are free to use, modify, or both.

http://behold.cc/

BibMe

Use an autofill technique to search the internet for missing

information, and create citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, or
Turabian formatting.

http://www.bibme.org/

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Reference & Search Tools

Citebite

Paste a chunk of text and the URL of the page containing the text and
in return get a link that opens directly to your selection and highlights http://citebite.com/
it.

Compfight

A search tool that uses flicker to find creative common images.

EasyBib

An automatic bibliography and citation maker. MLA formatting is free,

and free trials are available for other formats. Some citations may be http://easybib.com/
created with just the ISBN number or a website's address.

Google Art Project

Explore collections from around the world with thousands of artworks http://
photographed in extremely high resolution.
www.googleartproject.com/

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http://compfight.com/

Reference & Search Tools

InstaGrok

Presents each selected topic as an interactive visual interface, allowing

http://www.instagrok.com/
users to quickly grasp important concepts, key facts and relationships.

ipl2

A search engine that provides information you can trust.

Memidex

An online dictionary and thesaurus with a simple interface, complete

inflections, auto-suggest, adult-filtering, frequent updates, a browsable http://www.memidex.com/
index, and support for handheld/mobile devices.

RhymeZone

A search bar to find rhyming words, synonyms, antonyms, definitions,

and more.

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http://www.ipl.org/

http://www.rhymezone.com/

Reference & Search Tools

The British Library Online

Over 4 million books, 3 million sound recordings,

and more available online

http://www.bl.uk/

WikiAnswers

Enter a question and receive an answer.

http://wiki.answers.com/

The Library of Congress

A special teacher's page that includes classroom

materials, professional development tools, and
resources.

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/

Tip of My Tongue

Find a word that you've been thinking about but

can't remember.

http://chir.ag/projects/tip-of-mytongue/

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Video & Image Tools

BigHugeLabs

Ideas and projects for your digital images

http://bighugelabs.com/

Khan Academy

Embrace the "Flipped Classroom" model with Khan Academy's

extensive video library. 1000s of educational video tutorials
available.

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Kids'Vid

An instructional web site that gives teachers and students the

http://kidsvid.4teachers.org/
tools necessary to implement video production in the classroom.

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Video & Image Tools

Tubechop

Chop a funny or interesting section from any YouTube video and

share it.

http://www.tubechop.com/

ViewPure

Strip YouTube viewing of all the distractions of related videos,

comments and promoted videos.

http://viewpure.com/

Pixlr.com

An online editing tool for images.

http://pixlr.com/

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Website & Blog Tools

Pen.io

Publish your writing online.

http://pen.io/

Weebly for Education

Create a class website and let your students build

sites as well.

http://education.weebly.com/

WidgetBox

Widgets for your blog or webpage.

http://www.widgetbox.com/

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