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We have license agreements with Esri for GIS mapping software and with Google for SketchUp Pro, a 3D modeling program. And don’t miss our inventory of free and low-cost online services and tools, many of them ideal for teaching and learning. GIS Mapping Software | SketchUp Pro
+ Charts & Graphs
Create a Graph enables students to input data and labels then choose a graph to download. No login necessary.
Online Chart Tool allows students to generate and download a variety of graphs once they input data and labels. No login necessary.
+ Cite
Bibme to generate citations.
Easybib to generate citations. No login or account necessary.
+ Collaborate
Social bookmarking services to bookmark sites and resources on the Web then share them with a group:
- delicious
- Diigo
- Edutagger
Microblogging services to communicate and collaborate using short bits of text and links:
- edmodo
- Twitter
Google Docs to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations you can share and revise with peers. Look for the K-12 education version.
Web notes for students to create, collect and share:
Social bookmarking services to bookmark sites and resources on the Web then share them with a group:
- LiveBinders
- Layers
+ Communicate
Skype to make free calls — video, too — to anyone with a Skype account.
Google Chat (plugin) for video and voice to talk with other Google users. Make sure you have a Gmail account.
+ Convert Media
Media Converter or You Convert It to convert video to audio or into other digital file formats. The converters are free but impose daily limits on the number of conversions.
IrfanView is freeware for non-commercial use that works as a graphic view and media converter. Supports most computer platforms.
+ Note-taking
Wallwisher to set up a page where students can post notes about what they’re learning.
Notetaker to compile and organize reading notes, research and related ideas. Up to five levels of information for reading and writing activities.
+ Publish
Animoto To upload pictures, add text and music and generate a presentation. Educational accounts available
Voicethread to share documents, images and videos. Open a Voicethread account.
Wikis are Web sites that are easy to create and edit. Many are free for educators.
- Wiki Spaces
+ Videoconferencing
Global Nomads Group for interactive educational programming that covers a wide range of topics — civics, social and global studies, geography, world history, science, economics and politics and more.
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Contact Information
Dennis Small
dennis.small@k12.wa.us
(360) 725-6384
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