Valuable List of Resources Found on Twitter from July 2011 to January 2012
I have assembled some of my favorites found on Twitter that will help our students and school staff have the best 21st Century resources which I could find. These were collected between July 2011 to January 2012. Recognition to all of the professionals on twitter who provided links to these valuable resources.
Websites:
Best of the web: 19 sites you shouldn't be without http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/web/best-of-the-web-19-sites-you-shouldnt-be-without-1051838?src=rss&attr=all
Top 10 websites schools would bookmark on students' home computers http://j.mp/vsvImu
The Best Social Studies Sites of 2011: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/12/07/the-best-social-studies-sites-of-2011/
Updates to "Best Resources For Learning About Handwriting & Learning" http://bit.ly/fFam9b”
The Best Art & Music Sites Of 2011 http://zite.to/s0nlvg
New additions to "The Best Sites For Learning About Animals" http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/03/07/the-best-sites-for-learning-about-animals/
Top 100 websites of 2011: http://cyber-kap.blogspot.com/2011/11/top-100-sites-of-2011.html
Cybrary Man’s Educational Websites Live Binder: http://cybraryman.com/livebinders.html
Elementary: Math Websites http://zite.to/s6xtTS
Applications
App Advice Guides: http://appadvice.com/appguides
Speech to Text Apps on your iPad: http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2012/01/speech-to-text-apps.html
Apps for science educators http://bit.ly/vo1veZ
65+ iPad Apps Perfect For Elementary School http://edudemic.com/2011/11/palm-beach-apps/
The 50 Best iPhone Apps | http://PCMag.com http://bit.ly/vzJjt0
Apps in Education: More Kindergarten iPad Resources http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-kindergarten-ipad-resources.html
iPad Apps for Science Educators http://j.mp/tQOXOa
100 iPad #apps that are perfect for high #school http://vsb.li/tXWYPl
Emerging Technology in Education: iPad Apps We Have been exploring at West High: http://ht.ly/1g1CQR
Spreadsheet of Apps for Autism: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/medford.k12.wi.us/pub?key=0AjbIta8OTS0KdHRMVWx0Q3pvOWRXRXBfd01jc3lqakE&hl=en&single=true&gid=0&output=html
OTs with Apps! http://otswithapps.wordpress.com/
Apps for Autism: 60 Minutes Special http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_8b7PgnNQQ&feature=youtu.be
Apps for Bloggers: http://appadvice.com/applists/show/apps-for-bloggers
Apps for Science Lovers: http://appadvice.com/applists/show/apps-for-science-lovers
iPad apps for elementary, middle, & high school http://palmbeachschooltalk.com/groups/ipadpilot/
Best Free iPhone apps: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-iphone-apps.htm?t=1319892749
Apps for Education Page: http://cybraryman.com/apps.html
40 Amazing Apps for the Learning Disabled: http://www.matchacollege.com/blog/2011/40-amazing-ipad-apps-for-the-learning-disabled/
September 11 Memorial Application: http://www.ipadnewsdaily.com/671-sept-11-memorial-app-shows-past-and-present.html
iPad Apps Recommended for Administrators: http://www.diigo.com/annotated/1188da7221cf53316b8c7bd8b0ea22ac
Catalog of iPad apps for Teachers and Students: http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3050
K-5 iPad Apps for Remembering:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ipad-apps-elementary-blooms-taxomony-diane-darrow
iPads
Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom: Quick List Of iPad Resources For The Classroom http://bit.ly/tgQIYG
Evidence of Learning on the iPad in Kindergarten http://bit.ly/rUC2h2
5 Apps for Creating Interactive Books and ePubs on your iP*d http://bit.ly/n1FkZ0
Super Collection of iPad Resources: http://bit.ly/teUzen
Kindergarten kids: A pencil, eraser and an iPad http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-educational-technology/p/887011967/kindergarten-kids-a-pencil-eraser-and-an-ipad-zdnet
iPad in the Classroom Transforms the Learning Process http://zite.to/vWWdew
All kinds of great resources for iPads in Education at http://ipadacademy.com
Quick List of iPad Resources for the Classroom: http://www.teachhub.com/ipad-classroom-resources
iPads in Schools Live Binder: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=26195
Live Binder of iPod and iPad Touch Resources for PK-12 Educators: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/36989
iPad Exploration: http://balancedtech.wikispaces.com/iPad+Exploration
Best Interactive Books for the iPad: http://appadvice.com/applists/show/best-interactive-books-ipad
iPods and iPads for Learning: http://www.sitehoover.com/ipodtouch4learning/
How a medical student uses an iPad for patient care: http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/10/medical-student-ipad-patient-care-education.html
Some Fun iPad Lesson Ideas:
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/10/some-fun-ipad-lesson-ideas.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Mobile Learning for Special Education: What’s the Bigger Picture: http://www.inov8-ed.com/2011/08/mobile-learning-for-special-education-whats-the-bigger-picture/
Best iPad Applications: http://www.makeuseof.com/pages/best-ipad-apps
Great Resources from Apple on iPads in Hands on Learning: http://education.apple.com/ipad-learning/
Integrating Technology into the Preschool Classroom: http://networkedblogs.com/kliFu
Twitter and Facebook
The Essential Twitter Dictionary: http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/the-essential-twitter-dictionary_b1205
Twitter in the classroom http://bit.ly/sGhxjg
To Tweet Or Not To Tweet for Educator's http://bit.ly/tmo8sl World's best way to explain Twitter to not-yet-tweeters.
Suggestions for teachers using #Facebook for classroom instruction: http://on.mash.to/uI3qnB
The Ultimate Twitter Guidebook For Teachers -> http://edudemic.com/2010/06/the-ultimate-twitter-guidebook/
Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds, Email, Google+ - why/when use each one. http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/12/twitter-facebook-rss-feeds-email.html
Escaping your Educator Island through Twitter: http://www.slideshare.net/curtrees/slate-2011-twitter-island
Facebook and Twitter Guides for Educators: http://smartboardgoodies.com/2011/11/16/facebook-twitter-guides-for-educators/
An Educators Guide to Twitter: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=34291
8 Videos to Help Teachers Get Started on Twitter: http://davidwees.com/content/eight-videos-help-teachers-get-started-using-twitter
Twitter Quick Guide for Teachers and Districts: http://www.teachhub.com/twitter-quick-guide-schools-districts
50 Essential Special Education Twitter Feeds: http://teachingall.blogspot.com/2011/08/special-education-advisors-50-essential.html
Getting Started with Twitter: https://docs.google.com/a/medford.k12.wi.us/document/d/1g_KXRC-1ndy-PL4xpcpmhQrxOZG0fRC80a-MX1Ptxyw/edit?hl=en_US
Technology and Web 2.0 Tools
Nice list of tech resources: http://bit.ly/yOZifX Broken down by use
Top 12 Free Printable Lesson Plans of 2011 http://www.teachhub.com/top-12-free-printable-lesson-plans-2011
Super Book of Web Tools for Educators http://www.scribd.com/doc/45186316/Super-Book-of-Web-Tools-for-Educators
Watch 75 Full-Length National Geographic Films for Free http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/12/watch-75-full-length-national.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freetech4teachers%2FcGEY+%28Free+Technology+for+Teachers%29
Huge Collection Of #edtech Resources-Educational Technology Clearinghouse: http://etc.usf.edu/
Engaging Student Learning through Web 2.0 http://educationtnt.wikispaces.com/Web+2.0+Tools+for+Teachers
84 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed Treasure–Chest December 4, 2011 http://zite.to/rHwy5w
The Best Web 2.0 Tools for Education in 2011: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/11/14/the-best-web-2-0-applications-for-education-in-2011/
Periodic Table of QR Codes: http://www.scoop.it/t/the-best-of-qrcode/p/444797031/periodic-table-of-qr-codes
Google for Educators Resource: http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/p/google-for-educators_22.html#.TqMuayFWIgk.twitter
25 Incredible Assistive Technologies: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/09/25-incredible-assistive-technologies.html
96 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed–Treasure Chest August 28, 2011 | Tech the Plunge http://jeffthomastech.com/blog/?p=11321
59 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed–Treasure Chest August 14, 2011 | Tech the Plunge http://j.mp/pNUIaM
Top 20 Social Networks for Education: http://cyber-kap.blogspot.com/2011/08/top-20-social-networks-for-education.html
78 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed–Treasure Chest July 31, 2011 | Tech the Plunge http://j.mp/pyCItb
Social Media Policy
Legal and Practical Issues with Teachers Using Social Media In and Out of the Classroom
http://slateinwi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011-SLATE-Voelker-Legal-Teachers-Use-of-Social-Media.pdf
Nice Collection Of Resources For Social Media Policy From @ASCD: http://bit.ly/sueJTm
General Tips
27 Tips and Tricks for Principals: http://blog.simplek12.com/education/tips-tricks-for-principals/
Best resource for finding new apps for my teachers and students http://bit.ly/e3ZbmF
Resources from Jim Wright to use data and problem solving teams to improve your RTI process http://www.jimwrightonline.com/wested.php
More than 500 free Etextbooks: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/12/bookboon-more-than-500-free-etextbooks.html
Calcoolate: The coolest scientific calculator on the web http://www.calcoolate.com/
How to Set Up Gmail for School iPads and iPods http://learninginhand.com/blog/how-to-set-up-gmail-for-school-ipads-and-ipods.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+learninginhand+%28Learning+in+Hand%29
QR Code Implementation Guide:http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2011/05/qr-code-classroom-implementation-guide.html
10 Tools for Getting the Most from Dropbox http://zite.to/w2ZrHy
Complete Guide to Google Reader to include how to Send to your blog http://theedublogger.com/2011/11/07/the-complete-educators-guide-to-using-google-reader/#link
100 Different Uses for Evernote: http://www.andrewcmaxwell.com/2009/11/100-different-evernote-uses/
APPitic-NEW POST: "Easily Build App Libraries" http://appitic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=302
Free Technology for Teachers: Send Email Attachments to Your Dropbox http://bit.ly/qKnhIa
General Education
15 Schools Using Flipped Classrooms Right Now http://vsb.li/qGpaQL
How A Flipped Classroom Actually Works [Interview] http://edudemic.com/2011/12/real-flipped-classroom/
Grading Practices and Resources: https://docs.google.com/a/medford.k12.wi.us/document/d/1r4xrDAKkChmGsHAp2eK3pj1tQC55LG8CB1Vau-lRO1A/edit
Check out these great idea for using smartpens for reading instruction from @EngagingTech http://www.engaging-technologies.com/support-files/reading_instruction_using_the_livescribe_smartpen.pdf
Oxford Owl is Great for Reading and Math http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/12/10/oxford-owl-is-great-for-reading-math/
National Center for Literacy Education: http://www.ncte.org/ncle
21st Century Leaders Use 21st Century Tools to Communicate with Parents: http://the21stcenturyprincipal.blogspot.com/2011/10/21st-century-leaders-use-21st-century.html
Packers 2011 Media Guide: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/media-guide.html
So you want to make project-based-learning work in your district or school? Here are 10 things to keep in mind! http://www.edutopia.org/stw-replicating-pbl-tips-get-started
Beyond CliffsNotes: 100 Free & Useful Tools for When Time’s Running Out http://bit.ly/d9GNO1
Shift Happens in Iowa: http://www.iowafuture.org/2011/08/04/iowa-did-you-know/
Do classroom sound systems reduce special-education referrals? http://sbne.ws/r/8yOn Seems like a low-risk, low-cost strategy, so why not?
Blogs
If you know an Art teacher be sure to share this resource blog with them: http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/
40 Incredible Blogs that are Changing Education: http://edudemic.com/2011/12/group-blogs/
30+ Open Wikis Every Educator Should Know About | Edudemic http://edudemic.com/2011/12/open-wikis/
20 Education Administrator Blogs You Should Start Following Right Now http://zite.to/uDxQWR
Blogs for Art Teachers: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/05/blogs-for-art-teachers.html
David Kapuler's Top 10 Sites for Educational Apps
http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3617
The wave of the future is here, especially for education. Terms like 21st Century Computing, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), and Cloud Computing are mainstream. The introduction of mobile devices, iPods, netbooks, and more specifically, the iPad, has brought technology to more students than ever before. A one-to-one computing environment is not only a possibility, but also a reality in more school districts than people realize. With all that being said, below are my 10 favorite sites for finding educational apps.
APPitic - Great site with over 1300 reviews done by Apple Distinguished Educators. These apps have been tested in different grade levels with different instructional strategies.
Mind Leap - Excellent site with reviews built on a five-star scale. Reviews are done on a wide range of subjects and offers a nice breakdown of statistics such as educational quality, engagement factor, and shelf life.
Best Kids Apps - Site with great reviews on iPhone, iPad, and Android apps. These reviews have a basic age rating and a nice image to go along too.
Mac App Store - Probably the most comprehensive list of apps around. This application from Apple is the ideal place to find and purchase apps. Works on Snow Leopard OS and above.
Fun Educational Apps - Ideal place to find reviews of apps for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. This is one of my favorite sites to find in-depth reviews with lots of pictures of the app.
Smart Apps for Kids - Designed by a dad on a journey to find the best iPhone & iPad apps. These apps are reviewed on a four-star scale and offer a nice "bottom line" for those who don't want to read the whole review.
Best Apps for Kids - Wonderful site that does a great breakdown of an educational app, with reviews done on a scale of one through five. Offers readers advice on whether they should purchase the app or not.
Teachers with Apps - Great site with reviews of apps that include videos and images. Ideal for teachers looking to find that perfect app for the classroom.
Apps in Education - Nice collection of iPad apps that are reviewed by subject. These reviews are brief and to the point.
I Education Apps Review - Designed as a community effort of reviews posted by a variety of users. There are even student reviews to give a unique perspective on the use of an app.
Bonus - Teach with your iPad - Wonderful wiki that lists a ton of apps by subject, type, and grade level. A must see!
Mobile Learning
Top Mobile Learning Applications
http://www.themobilenative.blogspot.com/p/top-mobile-learning-sites.html
More Great Mobile Learning Applications
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/mobile_learning.htm
General Applications
40 Amazing 40 Amazing iPad Apps for the Learning Disabled
A Creature Feature You Tube channel with educational videos good for iPad or iPod Touch
dot ePUB Convert any web page to ePUB format; works on iPad, iPod Touch, or Kindle.
Free Kid's Music Fun music for any mobile device
Harry Kindergarten You Tube channel with educational videos good for iPad or iPod Touch Learning In Hand Resources for iPod, iPod Touch, iPad, Podcasting, and Netbooks
How to find E-Books How to find a thousand free e-books online
How to check our E-Books from the KC public library Directions for checking out E-Books from the KC Public Library
Lee's Summit R-7 iPod/iPad User Agreement Agreement contract to be completed if issued a district purchased iPod or iPad
Mobile Learning 4 Special Needs Mobile learning resources for special needs students
Mobile Learning: Using Tools At Hand Article advocating mobile learning along with resources Making The Most of Your iPad Wiki of resources for classroom use
Mom's with App's Moms With Apps is a catalog of great children's and family-friendly apps. Search by educational categories and age groups to discover new apps and developers. Don't miss App free Friday. iPad, iPod Touch, free
Special Ed Apps Store Link to iTunes Spec Ed App Store
Tarheel Reader A collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. The books may be downloaded as slide shows in PowerPoint, Impress, or Flash format. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens many languages (K-12)
Wonderopolis Wonder a day, works great on the iPad (K-12)
Educational Apps
APPitic Search for educational Apps
5 iPad Reading Apps Compare/Contrast 5 iPad Reading Apps, iBooks, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, Stanza, Zinio
50 Educational Apps for iPod Touch List of educational apps categorized by subject
10 iPad Apps for Autism Helpful Apps for Autism
Adobe Ideas 1.0 For iPad Digital sketchbook app for iPad that supports layers and save as PDF Apps4Kids The best iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad apps for kids (K-2)
Apps in Education Directory of apps for students, teachers, and special education (K-12)
Apps for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Many Apps for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Best Kid Apps Best kids Apps for the iPad, iPod Touch (K-7)
Digital Storytelling With The iPad Apps, tutorials, and resources to use the iPad for digital storytelling
Educational Apps For iPod Touch Apps categorized by subject area
iEAR Directory of educational apps with reviews
Fun Educational Apps List of recommended Apps for learning, Apps free Friday
ICDLW International Children's Digital Library App
iPad Apps and Accessories for Special Needs List of apps for special needs
Mobile ADE Hottest Apps used by Apple's Distinguished Educators
Moms with Apps Every Friday the website features a free App for the day
Poddy Training Using iPod Touches in the kindergarten classroom
iPod Apps by Grade Level and Subject Google spreadsheet of educational apps with cost, grade level, subject, and iTunes link.
Teach With A Touch Google presentation of educational apps
WorldCat Mobile Locate books and periodicals in libraries all over the world
We are Teachers Educational iPad and iPhone Apps
iPad/iPod Touch
10 Useful iPad Tips And Tricks From Mashable
Cybraryman iPad, tips, information
Dos and Don'ts For iPad and iPod Touch; things to keep in mind to ensure they work smoothly in the classroom from Tony Vincent
iPad Academy Get schooled & skilled on the iPad - Training, tips, and tutorials
iPad Accessibility iPad comes standard with accessibility features that help people with disabilities experience all that it has to offer
iPad Configure Accessibility Configuring accessibility features
iPads for Learning Apps, classroom ideas, and technical tips
iPad Guided Tour Videos from Apple
iPad How-To's How-to's on multiple topics
iPad User Guide From Apple (PDF)
iPod Touch User Guide From Apple (PDF; model with camera)
iPod Touch in Class Tricks to using the iPod Touch in Class
iPod Touch User Guide From Apple (PDF; model without camera)
iPad Transfer files Transfer iPad files using iTunes
iTips & Tricks Tips and tricks for iOS devices
Sign in and Out of Store Directions for signing in and out of the Apps store as a different user Troubleshooting iPad Tips for troubleshooting iPad
iPod
Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics: Backup, Restore, and Transfer
IPods in Education "A Classroom in your Pocket" Slide Share, ways to use iPods in the Classroom
iPod Sync Music Sync Music to iPod Classic or Nano
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting your iPod
Playing iPod Music Tutorial for playing music on the iPod
iTunes Tutorial Basic tutorials for working with iTunes
iPod Manuals Classic, Nano, Touch
iTunes
Create an iTunes Account w/o a Credit Card Instructions on setting up an iTunes account without a credit card
Podcasting
100 Ways to use the iPod 100 ways to use your iPod to learn and study better
Books Should be Free Download Podcast or MP3 to iTunes and use on Mobile Device
How to Create a Vodcast How to create a video podcast
Tips for Podcast Fans Finding Podcasts
ITS Recommended Podcasts
60 Second Science Podcasts Quick reports and commentaries on the world of Science Children's Fun Storytime Features dramatically intoned readings of favorite kids’ stories like The Little Engine That Could and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
Dragonfly PBS Kids Podcasts
Lion King Audio podcasts from the movie Lion King
Podbean Create a free podcast
Poem of the Day Audio recordings of poems by many of the heavy-hitters—Emily Dickinson, Ezra Pound, Langston Hughes—so it’s easy to find a poem appropriate for your class.
Radio Willowweb The students at Willowdale Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska, produce regular 10-minute audio podcasts containing segments like “Did You Know?” and “Vocabulary Theater” packed with grade-perfect learning. Your students will get a kick out of hearing Revolutionary War history from fellow third graders!
