Tools |
Description
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Platform
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Additional Legend Information
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Microsoft
OneNote is a note-taking program. It gathers notes (handwritten or
typed), drawings, screen clippings and audio commentaries. Notes can be
shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network. |
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Collaboration & Communication |
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Microsoft
Word is a word processing program that allows students to create
professional documents such as resumés, letters, reports, presentation
documents, brochures, manuals and more. Microsoft Word has tools to
format fonts, add ClipArt, add page numbers, and create tables and
headers for professional-looking documents. |
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Publishing & Presentation |
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Microsoft
PowerPoint is a slide show presentation program. Students can use
various tolls and transitions to create professional presentations. |
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Publishing & Presentation
Creativity & Innovation
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Excel
allows students to organize, format, present and calculate data with
formulas using a spreadsheet system broken up by rows and columns. |
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Organization & Productivity |
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Windows
Movie Maker is a video-editing software by Microsoft. It is a part of
Windows Essentials software suite and offers the ability to create and
edit videos as well as to publish them on OneDrive. |
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Audio Video Imaging
Creativity & Innovation
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Bing is a web browser that allows students to search and evaluate information. |
http://www.bing.com
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Research & Information Fluency |
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OneDrive
is a file-hosting service developed by Microsoft that allows students
to upload files to a cloud storage and then access them from a web
browser or client software. Files uploaded are private, unless students
decide to share it with anyone else. Also, students can grant permission
to modify a file to any other OneDrive user, which allows them to
effectively collaborate online on any type of document. |
https://onedrive.live.com
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Organization & Productivity |
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Google Chrome is a web browser that allows students to search and evaluate information. |
http://www.google.com
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Research & Information Fluency |
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Internet Explorer is a web browser that allows students to search and evaluate information. |
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Research & Information Fluency |
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Symbaloo allows students and teachers to link important information in a single location. |
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Collaboration & Communication |
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Symbaloo allows students and teachers to link important information in a single location. |
http://www.symbalooedu.com
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Collaboration & Communication |
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NovaMind helps students visualize information to increase understanding.
Mind Mapping is the simple process of putting ideas in an
attractive and interactive visual format. Students can use it for to-do
lists, planning, brainstorming, problem solving or any other type of
thinking. Mind Mapping is a great way to see the big picture and drill
down to all of the important details.
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Creativity & Innovation
Organization & Productivity
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Sketchbook
Express is a place for students to blend visual images and traditional
knowledge. Students can draw and create images while annotating to
enhance understanding. |
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Creativity & Innovation
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Skitch
Touch is a free tool for communicating visually. Annotate images with
arrows, shapes, text, and more. Use Skitch to sketch something new, mark
up maps, screen captures, or even a photo. Then students can save or
share Skitch annotations to help others see and understand their ideas. |
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Creativity & Innovation
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In
just a few taps, students can create a stunning personalized movie
using their own video, photo and music clips. Quality themes and
transitions are available, and students can share the resulting movie
with friends and family. |
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Audio Video Imaging
Creativity & Innovation
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Kidblog
is designed for K-12 teachers who want to provide each student with an
individual blog or e-portfolio. Students publish posts and participate
in academic discussions within a secure classroom blogging community.
Teachers maintain complete control over student blogs and user accounts.
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http://kidblog.org/home
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Communication & Collaboration
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Prezi is a web-based presentation tool that allows students to embed different types of media into their presentations. |
www.prezi.com
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Publishing & Presentation
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Tackk
is an easy option for beautiful presentations, and allows students to
embed text, photos, videos, audio, maps, links, buttons, forms and other
options. |
https://tackk.com
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Publishing & Presentation
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Padlet
is an online bulletin board maker that can help teachers facilitate
classroom discussions or check for student understanding. |
http://padlet.com
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Collaboration & Communication
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Socrative
is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage
their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via
smartphones, laptops and tablets. |
http://www.socrative.com
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Student Response |