Sites+We+Like

=Sites We Like= toc This page is dedicated to cool web sites and online tools that you enjoy using. Please list the name of the site, link it, and then give a brief annotation, telling about the site, why you like it, etc. After you save your work, check that the link is working properly. Ps. List your sites in alphabetical order and within the categories below. Feel free to add your own category. Just be certain you make the category a heading:)

Web 2.0 Tools
[|Bubbl.Us] is a concept mapping tool that can be used by multiple people. Great for kids' team research projects. Free, similar to //Inspiration// but without the outline capability. You have to join in order to save your project.

[|Buzzword] from Adobe. This is a free collaborative word processor, part of a broader effort by Adobe to provide online tools.

[|Gliffy] This nifty online production tool allows you to create concept maps, flow charts, and even floor plans. You must sign up to save your work. The web-based software allows you to format for printing, drag and drop shapes, upload your images and shapes, add text, format arrows and connectors, and even export as a jpg or pdf file. Check it out!

Professional Sites
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Loads of resources - everything from articles about 21C learning to statistics about salaries. Your school has to be a member and you need to log in to access much of the best stuff. Ask your friendly school administrator :-)

Outta Ray's Head - An ever-growing collection of English lesson plans organized by topic, including Poetry, Writing, Etc.

[|American Association of School Librarians] - A must see and use websites for school librarians.

Blogs
 http://coolcatteacher.wikispaces.com/ is filled with the thoughts and feelings of a most inspiring teacher.

Cool Web Pages
SlickPan is a flowchart creating webpage that is great if your students don't have Inspiration software. Very good for prewriting/brainstorming.

Quotations of the Day is guaranteed to make you smile.

What Kids Can Do promotes young people as valued resources, not problems, and advocates for learning that engages students as knowledge creators. It encourages us to bring youth voices to policy debates about school, society, and world affairs.

[|Word of the Day] will help you expand your vocabulary and is great for students preparing for the SATs.

[|www.edutopia.org] is filled with good food for your mind. Lots of points to ponder in today's world of education.

[|Problem of the Week] is a great program run by math educators at Drexel and the city. There are word problems at different age and difficulty levels offered each week and children (for a fee) can submit their answers and then be coached to write more complete and mathematically sound ones.

Math really IS fun!! A cool, interactive website for students to learn some basic math concepts - while having fun!!

Just for fun
@http://www.groupon.com/philadelphia/ is a site that offers group deals for restaurants, stores, and entertainment around the city. Be careful, though - it's addicting!