Links+for+all+subjects

These links can be used by teachers in any subject:

[|Classroom 2.0] This site is a social network of over 17,000 teachers who share their ideas for using technology in the classroom. It breaks down by subject and also by web 2.0 tool (blogging, wikis, etc.). It also has a great forum (discussion page) where teachers can go to post questions/ask for suggestions and get answers from many other teachers. This site is a great resource to help you start using technology in your classroom.

[|Slideshare] This is a site where anyone can upload powerpoint presentations. The site is useful because you can download powerpoints on almost any subject, and also you can upload your own powerpoints if you wish to share them with your class.

[|Google Docs] This site, powered by Google, is like an online hard drive. You can upload any documents/powerpoints that you might have, and then you can access them from any computer. It is convenient because it saves space on your hard drive, and you don't have to worry about carrying around a flash drive.

[|ITunesU] ITunes offers free downloads for educations. **Please note, ITunes is a downloadable program, not a website. You will not be able to access it from your school computer.** These podcasts can either be in audio or video form. They are typically made either by experts on a particular subject (often college professors) or else by high school teachers themselves. You can find podcasts on just about any subject. To access, you must download itunes onto your computer. When you open iTunes, go to the iTunes store, and on the left hand side you will see a link to iTunesU. ITunes is also in the process of developing an iTunesU K-12 edition. These podcasts are typically free and offer a great alternative to lecturing yourself.

[|Google Earth] Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others. Visit[|Google for Educators] for ideas on how to use it. **Google Earth is a downloadable program, not a website. You will need to download the program in order to view Google Earth.**

[|Learn Out Loud] Offers audiobooks, podcasts, and videos for downloads in almost any subject.

[|Google Scholar] A google search engine that will only search scholarly sources.

[|Net Trekker] A teacher's version of Google. Every lesson on this page has been approved by other teachers. Login: aophight Password: aophst

[|Zamzar] A site that makes it possible for you to use youtube videos in school.

[|Hippocampus] This website contains already made-up interactive lessons on almost any subject. Great to use if you have a projector or a SMART board in your classroom.