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Online interactive learning tools and online video and audio resources
Leverage Interactive web-based multimedia and environments to enrich teaching and learning

Online interactive learning tools
Quizlet has flash card and other study games. Can be played on mobile devices too. Anyone can make flashcards. And now Quizlet has the ability to add images, making it even better! If you are going to use an image, make sure you have copyright clearance to do so!
 * A. Practice knowledge-level information with Quizlet flash cards [[image:quizlet-logo.jpg width="159" height="56" align="right" link="@http://quizlet.com/"]]. Visit Quizlet for Teachers.**


 * B. Interactives Exploration.** The following websites have collections of interactives.
 * Melissa White's Interactive and Simulation wiki page
 * National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
 * Thinkfinity has interactives - use the search box to focus your search.

//Other:// Google Earth - visit the 21Things for Teachers website for more information about Google Earth. Google Earth must be downloaded and installed so we will not be using Google Earth during this session. Also, it is a bandwidth heavy application - so beware if you have an entire computer lab using Google Earth! Google Earth does have a browser plug in, but that too must be downloaded and installed. Visit the Google Earth and Maps Tutorialspage - create your own layer for Google Earth and custom Google Maps!

Online video and audio resources

 * C. Discovery Education.** (Licensed software service) Ingham County educators have access to this wonderful resource through a site license.[[image:discoveryed-logo.jpg align="right" link="@http://www.discoveryeducation.com/"]] There are over 40,000 videos, images, lessons, assignments, writing prompts, professional development, quizzes, etc.

Flash tutorial overview of Discovery Education. Don't know your login and password? Contact the Technology Help Desk at 517-244-1215.

//Alternate site: Learn 360// offers PBS, NOVA National Geographic, and Standard Deviants titles to name just a few. Additionally, Learn360 offers teachers the ability to upload podcasts, documents, and other supporting materials


 * D. Teacher Tube and School Tube** are free video services that offer video hosting, channels, and more. YouTube is the grand daddy of all video sites, and vimeo also is an option.

//Other:// **[|iTunes]** is a free multimedia software program available for download from Apple. The program can play music and video, and also connects to the Apple iTunes Store where users can buy media and obtain free downloads. iTunes can play your local files as well. **[|iTunesU]**is a portal of educational content available for play using the iTunes media player. Content includes lessons, course materials and more. Over 600 universities have active iTunes U sites, and distribute their content publicly at the iTunes Store.

1. Librivox has many audiobooks available in the public domain**.** 2. Need sounds for a project? Freesound is for you! Sounds, not songs! 3. SoundCloud may be a perfect environment for alternative testing. Student uploads recording, you provide feedback. 4. World Music from National Geographic connects you to artists from around the world.
 * E. Miscellaneous audio sites of interest**

1. The following video site is rated #2 by the American Association of School Librarians. It is in line for being a future main 'thing.' Check out masher 2. Check out [|Academic Earth]with thousands of videos from academic scholars. 3. Check out additional Online Educational videos from edutube 4. Click for a list of [|10 phenomenal educational video websites]. 5. For FREE educational videos and K-12 lesson plans, check out [|neoK12.] 6. Annenburg Professional Development and teacher resources. 7. Math Video Lessons from Teacherzone and Khan Academy 8. “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world” at Ted Talks. 9. Teachers Domain is an extensive library of free digital media resources produced by public television, designed for classroom use and professional development.
 * F. Miscellaneous video sites of interest**

1. uJam is an innovative way to create custom music. uJam video trailer on YouTube 2. intervue.me enables quick and easy gathering of video responses from anyone with a webcam. Creativity example. 3. PhotoPeach allows you to create slide shows with interactive questions. Polar bear example. 4. CLEAR's Rich Internet Applications were designed for the world language classroom, but can be used for free by anyone! 5. Use Animoto to create short videos and presentations. Notice the examples at the bottom of Animoto's page as well as the Sample Videos link at the top. Educators receive a free Animoto Plus account.
 * G. Audio and Video creation tools of interest**

Supplemental site: Ingham ISD Reading Toolkit

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