Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Free app!!

5 of the BEST Virtual Field Trips

iLearn Technology » Blog Archive » 5 of the BEST Virtual Field Trips

Some great resources here: links to the Smithsonian, Forest Life, the Moon in Google Earth, Planet in Action, and Augmented Reality. Some use Google Earth inside your browser.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Free Web Authoring System fo Macs

KompoZer - Easy web authoring

I haven't played around with this but some people have been asking me about free web editors for the Macs. Another educator on Twitter recommended this one.


Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Convert DVD's to iPod

DVD to iPod Converter

Just got this software and it seems to work very nicely.


Monday, December 21, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Copyright Friendly Images

copyrightfriendly - home

Teachers are always asking me where they and their students can find copyright-free/copyright-friendly images. Here is a wiki listing lots and lots of sites. But please remember:

...you should cite or attribute these images to their creators unless otherwise notified! If you see any copyright notices on these pages, read them for further instructions.
Note: always check individual licensing notices before publishing on the Web or broadcasting!



Confused About Digital Cameras?

What is a PLN?

The Power of the PLN: What Administrators Need to Know and Be Able to Do. « Leaders OnLine (LOL)

This great presentation will explain a few of the Web 2.0 tools and how these technologies can help build your PLN (Personal Learning Network) in collaboration with others.


Educational Administrators Who Tweet

Follow Educational Administrators on Twitter

Looking for some administrators to follow on Twitter? This is a great site/list of those admins who believe in, and use, Web 2.0 tools.


Free Library 2.0

100 Free Library 2.0 Webinars and Tutorials | College@Home

Take your library to the next level with Web 2.0.


Thursday, December 03, 2009

Run Windows on Your Mac

MacMost – Ways To Run Windows Applications On Your Mac

I've used Parallels but am going to try Sun's virtual box with Windows 7. Love the free price tag and I've heard great things about it.


Two Editing Programs for the Mac (Free)

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Free Stock Photos

25 Places to Find Awesome Stock Photos — Free and Cheap!

Teachers are always asking me where to find free copyright-free images. Well, here's a whole list of them!


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

iPod to Mac

Pod to Mac - Free iPod, iPhone Music Transfer Software

Pod to Mac is freeware that lets you copy or transfer music, videos and playlists from an iPod or iPhone to your Mac and into iTunes. There is also a link for a Windows version. I'm going to get this, just in case!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

WildEarth.tv

WildEarth.TV ... it's in your nature. - wildearth.tv

View live streaming video capturing activity in several wildlife preserves in Africa. You can view profiles of WildEarth’s crew and animal “characters,” vote on your favorite videos, view archived webcasts, and browse the WildEarth blog to read about behind-the-scenes happenings. You can also chat with others who are viewing the videos.


Digital Story Telling Resources

Inspiring Story from the New york times

Op-Ed Columnist - Triumph of a Dreamer - NYTimes.com
Any time anyone tells you that a dream is impossible, any time you’re discouraged by impossible challenges, just mutter this mantra: Tererai Trent...


Learn.Genetics

Cell Size and Scale

Lesson Plans & Teacher Resources at this site done by the University of Utah.