Bibliography Makers (Free)
Easybib Automatic Bibliography Composer
http://www.easybib.com/
“EasyBib adheres to the sixth version of MLA and the fifth version of APA.â€
The Slate Citation Machine
http://www.landmark-project.com/citation_machine/cm.php
Produces either MLA or APA bibliographies from the data that is entered.
Noodle Tools Quick Cite
http://www.noodletools.com/quickcite/
Here is your answer for a quick, easy citation. Choose from a citation type listed. MLA format. Suitable for elementary students.
Copyright
Canadian Copyright Law
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-42/
This is the law!
Copyright in Canada: An Introduction and Incitement
http://post.queensu.ca/~lm19/cr_policy.html
Maintained by Laura Murray, a university teacher at Queens.
Copyright Collective Societies
http://www.cb-cda.gc.ca/societies/index-e.html
“A collective society is an organization that administers the rights of several copyright owners.†Here is a Canadian list of copyright collectives from the Copyright Board of Canada
Digital Copyright in Canada
http://www.lexinformatica.org/copyright/
A brief explanation of the issues concerning digital copyright with an
annotated list of sites about digital copyright reform, digital rights management, digital music, and the various statutes that apply to digital copyright. Updated this year.
Digital Images and Copyright – the Details Part of What Every Teacher Should Know About Copyright
http://www.2learn.ca/copyright/images.html
This site from 2Learn.ca explains how to read copyright statements on websites and how to distinguish between free use, restricted use, and what can be used on school and student websites. This is a must-read for any teachers and students who create websites.
Media Awareness Network
http://www.media-awareness.ca
Use the Search at the top of the site to find lesson plans and fact sheets about copyright issues. Intended for teachers and students.
ESL Resources
Activities for ESL Students
http://a4esl.org/
Grammar quizzes, vocabulary quizzes, and bilingual quizzes in a variety of languages.
Dave's ESL Café
http://www.eslcafe.com/
Resources and Web links.
English International Lyon Presents
http://www.better-english.com/exerciselist.html
Contains numerous exercises in both English grammar and vocabulary.
ESL Blues
http://www.collegeem.qc.ca/cemdept/anglais/trouindx.htm
This site from Edouard-Montpetit Cegep contains survival resources for ESL students. Pre-intermediate to high intermediate level English.
ESL Independent Study Lab
http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/toppicks/toppicks.html
Over 200 “of the best Internet resources†for ESL students, maintained by Michael Krauss from Lewis and Clark College.
Internet TESL Journal
http://iteslj.org/
A free monthly Web journal for ESL teachers.
Randall's Cyber Listening Café
http://www.esl-lab.com/
A range of listening activities with accompanying Real Audio: General Listening Quizzes, Academic Listening Quizzes, Long Conversations, and Short Conversations.
Graphic Organizer Sites
Graphic Organizers
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/
students/learning/lr1grorg.htm
This site provides examples of a spider map, event chains, continuum scale, compare contrast matrix, problem solution outline, network tree, fishbone map, human interaction outline, and cycle.
Graphic Organizers (From Education Place)
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Over 40 different graphic organizers.
Index of Graphic Organizers
http://www.graphic.org/goindex.html
This index is really a matrix which categorizes graphic organizers under the headings of describing, comparing and contrasting; classifying; sequencing; causal; and decision making.
Learning Resources: Graphic Organizers
http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic73.htm
Provides the how and why of graphic organizers. There is a section about Inspiration and an explanation of the benefits of computerized graphic organizers. The site provides a number of blank templates to use.
Write Design Graphic Organizers
http://www.writedesignonline.com/organizers/
This site arranges graphic organizers under 5 categories: star/web; chart/matrix; tree/map; chain; and sketch.
Listserv
Create a listserv - Free Lists for the International School Community.
NetPals
http://netpals.lsoft.com/
"This service provides educators and students with the facility to create electronic mailing lists that will be hosted on L-Soft's centrally maintained servers"
Public Domain Images
CanPix Gallery
http://207.61.100.164/candiscover/
images/ncddimag.htm
“Terms of Use: You may use these items or documents for personal or educational non profit use if you cite and link to this page... You must verify copyright for anything other than personal use.â€
Clipart Connection
http://www.clipartconnection.com/
Read Terms of Use.
Discovery School Clipart
http://school.discovery.com/clipart/
Read Copyright and Use Information.
FreeFoto.com
http://www.freefoto.com/index.jsp
A wide range of photos that can be used on websites if FreeFoto is credited and linked. Read the terms of use.
GoGraph
http://www.gograph.com/?cfid=64378987&cftoken=50235746
A wide range of clip art. Read the Usage Policy at the bottom of the page. A limited number of items from this site can be used on a not-for profit website.
Graphic Maps
http://www.graphicmaps.com/clipart.htm
“Any clip art featured on the pages linked below may be used (without) our written approval on any web site, intranet site or within a document or publication. If you use the clip art we ask for, and would appreciate, a link (of any kind) back to Graphic Maps or WorldAtlas.com.â€
Images in the Public Domain
http://www.sru.edu/depts/cisba/compsci/dailey/
public/public_domain.htm
Several image collections on this site.
Insect Clip Art
http://www.ase.org.uk/cgi-bin/imageFolio/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Science/Insects_Clip_Art
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/index.html
“Collections of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts presented cleanly (without advertising or excessive layout) for educational use.†Sourcebooks for ancient, medieval, and modern history.
Public Domain Images
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/clipart.html
Public Domain Images for Use in Multimedia Projects and Web Pages
http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/~spjvweb/cfimages.html
Image collections on a variety of topics in the public domain.
Science Fun Clip Art
http://www.ase.org.uk/cgi-bin/imageFolio/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Science/Science_Fun_Clip_Art
USA Agricultural Research Service
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/
“Images are available for direct download in three sizes (72dpi) for web use and for FPO use by designers and art directors: thumbnail (1.5"), medium (3.5"), and large (8.89"). Simply copy the desired image in the size needed from your browser.
Wikipedia Public Domain Images
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain_image_resources
Puzzle Makers
Color Graph and Puzzle Maker
http://www.colorcube.com/play/graph/graph.htm
Read the instructions carefully and then have fun with color hues and lightness.
Color Paintbox
http://www.colorcube.com/play/paintbox/paintbox.htm
“In the Paintbox, you have only a few colors: white, black, cyan, magenta and yellow. But did you know that you are able to make all of the colors of the COLORCUBE with just those? Mixing can be great fun and an educational experience!
Free Crossword Maker
http://www.puzzle-maker.com/Select the type of puzzle you want to create: word search or crossword puzzle.
Free Crossword Puzzle Maker (From Awesomeclipart for Kids)
http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/crossword/crosswordpuzzlemaker.html
Interesting separator lines and title graphics available for puzzles created at this site.
Maze Maker
http://www.flint.umich.edu/Departments/ITS/crac/maze.form.html
This new site (http://hereandabove.com/maze/) is under construction so use the old site until the new one is accessible.
Test Makers (Free)
Easy Test Maker
http://www.easytestmaker.com/
Free Registration.
Java Script QuizMaker
http://www.attotron.com/pub/quizmake.htm
QuizMaker Java Script Wizard
http://www.edict.com.hk/quizmaker/
This site includes sample quizzes made with the program.
Templates for Teachers
Microsoft Office Online Templates for Teachers
http://office.microsoft.com/templates/category.aspx?CategoryID=CT062100801033&CTT=98
or try this tiny URL
http://tinyurl.com/tjvn
This site has downloadable templates for Lesson Materials; Classroom Management; Awards; Tests and Grades; and Communicating with Parents.
Timeline Generator
Our Timelines.com
http://www.ourtimelines.com/
This site is useful for both project and personal use. Use the Create a Timeline Template to make a timeline for any famous person or member of your family. When you provide the birth and death dates, the timeline generator produces a timeline of events that were happening in the world during this time. It will produce timelines covering a 5- to 140-year span.
Tutorials on the Web
Save money on computer courses, and learn how to use software programs at your own pace.
Adobe Photoshop Tutorials - Recent Adobe Tutorials
http://www.adobe.com/products/tips/photoshop.html
Learning Photoshop 6.0
http://www.trainingtools.com/online/photoshop6/index.htm
This is an easy-to-follow tutorial arranged in chapters, with a chapter devoted to each PhotoShop task.
Introduction to Front Page 2000
http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/intech/online_tutorials/frontpage.htm
One of the best tutorials for Front Page on the Web. Choose sections for which you need help.
Microsoft FrontPage (Version 2002) An Introductory Tutorial
http://www.saskschools.ca/resources/techref/
frontpage/front_page.htm
"This document has been prepared by Saskatchewan Education for the purposes of in-service"€
Front Page Advanced Tutorial
http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/
frontpage/indexadvanced.html
This advanced tutorial from Florida Gulf Coast University explains frames, cascading style sheets, forms, and themes.
IMP WebMail User Guide
http://www.hku.hk/cc/document/IMP-webmail/IMPwebmail.htm#top
Inspiration Tutorial
http://www.tech-bytes.com/Inspiration%20tutorial.htm
Pinnacle Systems Tutorials (From Pinnacle Broadcast Network)
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PBN/default2.asp?Langue_ID=7
Several tutorials and tips on this site.
Pinnacle Studio Tutorial
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/marshs/studio8/
A site maintained by Shawn Marsh, Halifax Regional School Board
PowerPoint Training Lessons
http://www.geocities.com/%7Ewebwinds/classes/powerpt.htm#Training
In case you can't get enough PowerPoint, here is the place to come for a tutorial or a refresher course.
PowerPoint Tutorial
http://gethelp.library.upenn.edu/workshops/biomed/
ppt/open.html
This tutorial from the University of Pennsylvania Library Workshop Series describes each of the steps to make a great PowerPoint presentation.
PowerPoint Tutorial: Putting your Presentation on the Web
http://gethelp.library.upenn.edu/workshops/biomed/ppt/web.html
There is a very useful PowerPoint tutorial on this site as well.
Free Online Typing Course
http://www.goodtyping.com/
Learn how to type correctly using all your fingers in just a couple of hours. Registration required. Free.
TeacherPD.com (From Acadia University AITT)
http://teach.acadiau.ca/
This site includes tutorials for many software applications: Hyperstudio, Band in a Box.
Tutorials (From Manitoba Schools)
http://www.rrsd.mb.ca/TACT/tutorials.htm
Includes tutorials for Front Page, Kidspiration, Inspiration, Word, and Digital Images.
W3School - Full Web Building Tutorials All Free
http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp
Tutorials for the advanced Web page designer: HTML, CSS, script languages, Flash, etc.
Web Development Tools
http://www.2learn.ca/teachertools/web/webintro.htm
There are many tutorials on this site: HTML, Photoshop, Microsoft
Image Composer, PaintShop Pro, Corel Draw, etc. WebQuests Sites (Bernie Dodge)
Bernie Dodge's Matrix of Examples
http://webquest.org/matrix3.php
These WebQuests have been evaluated and have been found to contain a number of good features.
Bernie Dodge's Matrix of Examples - Middling
http://webquest.org/matrix2.php
These WebQuests have been evaluated by Bernie Dodge's team and have been found to have a number of good features. WebQuests are arranged by grade and subject.
Bernie Dodge's Newly Submitted WebQuests
http://webquest.org/matrix0.php
These WebQuests have yet to be evaluated.
Elementary Math Sites
Funbrain
http://www.funbrain.com/
K-12 Math games. Family Education Network site.
Hershey Fractions
http://mathforum.org/paths/fractions/hershey.frac.html
Use Hershey chocolate bars to study fractions.
Kids Bank
http://www.kidsbank.com/
KidsBank.com is a tutorial website developed by Sovereign Bank that explains the fundamentals of money and banking to
children.
Math and Learning Disabilities
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/math_skills/math-skills.html
Professional site for teachers.
M&M's Unit
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Sparta/5227/mandmunit.html
For lower elementary children.
Math Glossary
http://www.hbschool.com/glossary/math2/indexk.html
Animated math glossary for grades K-6. Harcourt School Publishers
Math Lessons
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons
Math lessons are fun. Rice University Mathematics Dept.
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