Bringing the Nobel Prize into the Classroom
The Nobel Prize, established in 1901, awards individuals for their distinguished work in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peacemaking. Named for Swedish scientist and inventor Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious honors in the world.
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational
The PICsim Microcontroller Simulator Helps Inspire Young Engineers
Introducing technology to students in middle school or high school is never an easy task. Not only does a teacher have to deal with a lack of funds when planning out what tools to purchase for projects, but the concepts involved in technology can be rather advanced and difficult to present in younger grade levels.
http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/picsim/
The PreviSat Satellite Tracker Can Teach Navigation and Astronomy
It isn't always easy to capture the interest, or to spark the imagination of kids in the classroom. However, if you ask most kids what topics they find interesting, the most common answers will include space and technology.
http://www.previsat.sourceforge.net/
ManyThings - A Site with Many Things for ESL Students
English as a second language is a unique subject compared to most others. Unlike standard school subjects, ESL requires a unique skillset from the teacher, and a whole different set of tools and techniques to effectively teach a second language.
http://www.manythings.org
Amazon Deal Benefits that Could Greatly Help Students
Most college students are always on the hunt for deals. Little income combined with high college costs makes saving money a necessity.Amazon Student offers deals and shipping discounts to help college students save money in multiple ways.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info
Create a Book Online With Student Treasures
Instilling a love for literature and for reading in your students isn't always the easiest thing to do. However, a special online service called Student Treasures provides educators and teachers with a fun and convenient way to teach students what goes into the process of creating a book.
http://www.studentreasures.com/
How Discovery Education Can Help Teachers and Students in the Classroom
The Discovery Channel may be well known for producing high-quality science-based shows and videos, but Discovery Education goes beyond science. This website is a resource for students and teachers at all levels and subjects areas, offering games, lesson plans, videos and more to enhance instruction in the classroom.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com
Zotero - A Convenient Way to Manage the Research Process
The Internet has revolutionized research papers. Students no longer need to toil over reference books in the library; multiple sources of information can be uncovered in just a few mouse clicks. Word processing programs that point out spelling and grammatical errors further simplify the process. However, programs like Zotero can help a great deal.
http://www.Zotero.org/
Teach Artificial Intelligence to Students Using the Nero Game
The concept of intelligence is hard enough to teach young students, but by using the technology of artificial intelligence, it's possible to teach the topic in a simple way.
http://www.nerogame.org/
Kidzworld – A Fun Online Hangout for Tweens
When it comes to letting their tweens use the Internet for entertainment, most parents want to know they are interacting in a safe place. Unfortunately for tweens, most safe spaces online also seem rather boring. Kidzworld, however, is anything but boring and provides tweens with a safe, highly entertaining place to play online.
http://www.kidzworld.com
Keyboard Training Game Helps Students Learn to Type Faster
Even after students learn how to type, the process of typing can be a slow process. They may still spend time hunting down keys and getting confused as they move from one row of the keyboard to another. Keyboard Training helps change the way students type by encouraging them to type faster.
http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/kbtraining/
Skope - Useful Parental Computer Monitoring Software
Being a parent of preteen or teen children can be very rewarding, but it can also have its challenges. One of those challenges is when kids start using computers.
http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/skope/
Learn a Language Faster With Learning with Texts
When it comes to learning a language, you can buy an expensive language learning program and go through years of training and exercises or you can take a simpler, less expensive approach. Learning with Texts is one such option. This free software can help you learn a new language fast.
http://www.lwt.sourceforge.net
Explania: Animated Videos With Explanations on Many Topics
Explania.com is a collection of animated video explanations. Based in Belgium, the site is aimed primarily at adults, and is organized into topics called “channels.” Most of the topics at Explainia are academic in nature, although one channel has been created by well known companies, and includes tutorials and animated explanations about using its products.
http://www.explania.com/en/
eAdventure - Learn How to Make Your Own Game
There are a lot of great ways to bring unique learning experiences into the classroom. You can bring educational videos and documentaries into the classroom, or even playing games. In fact, games are a tremendous way to make students excited about learning. In addition to playing games, there are fantastic lessons that you can integrate into the process of creating games as well.
http://www.e-adventure.e-ucm.es/
GNU Solfege - Music Software For the Classroom
Ear training helps musicians learn to recognize chords, rhythms, pitches, intervals and more by listening to them. GNU Solfege is free music software designed to help with ear training. With this simple program, your students can go through a series of exercises and tests to learn how to identify various elements of music.
http://www.solfege.org
KidsGardening.Org - Gardening for Kids at Home and School
As school gardens continue to grow in popularity, teachers and students seek resources to help them create beautiful, natural outdoor spaces. KidsGardening.org provides a wide assortment of free materials to help teachers and students learn about plants and flowers through hands-on involvement.
http://www.kidsgardening.org
Baby TV Online - Videos and Activities for Babies
Sometimes parents need stress-free ways to entertain their babies and toddlers. In those moments, one place they can turn is BabyTV.com.
http://www.babytv.com
MyK12Ed - A Promise of Free Educational Materials that Falls Short
Advertised as the world’s first social school, MyK12Ed.com is full of resources designed to help students learn for free. The website offers content for students in PreK through 12th grade. It also includes pacing guides and standards to help keep teachers and students on track.
http://www.myk12ed.com
CABRA - A Smarter Flashcard Maker App for Studying
One of the most common methods students use to study for an exam is through flashcards. Flashcards are especially useful to learn special terminology in different areas of study. Software like the Cabra flashcard program gives you the ability to offer that sort of study session in your classroom.
http://www.cabra.hathix.com/
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