Kevin Driscoll
(Los Angeles - United States)I taught Computer Science and Mathematics from 2004-2007 at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge, MA. Since then, I completed a Master's degree in Comparative Media Studies at MIT and am now a PhD candidate in Communication at University of ...
Best Websites from the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC)
Description:This folder contains links to some of the best educational websites, including Gapminder, Rubistar, NeoK12, Periodic Videos, Make Beliefs Comix, Xtranormal, Kizoa, and Visuwords.
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- Educational Technology
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
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- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
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- Asset: Index/List
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Gapminder.org
Description:Gapminder is a non-profit venture – a modern “museum” on the Internet – promoting sustainable global development and achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
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- Educational Technology
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
- pre-school
- elementary
- 1st
- 2nd
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- Asset: Study/Data/Research
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Gapminder is a non-profit venture – a modern “museum” on the Internet – promoting sustainable global development and achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
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Rubistar
Description:Rubistar is a free tool for creating rubrics.
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Subject(s):- Arts
- Career & Technical Education
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
- pre-school
- elementary
- 1st
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- Curriculum: Rubric
Rubistar is a free tool for creating rubrics.
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Shelly Terrell's Bringing Your Textbook to Life!
Description:Written by Shelly Terrell, this article called "Bringing Your Textbook to Life! 15+ Tips & Resources" is a great resource for educators.
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- Educational Technology
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
- pre-school
- elementary
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
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- 5th
- middle
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Written by Shelly Terrell, this article called "Bringing Your Textbook to Life! 15+ Tips & Resources" is a great resource for educators.
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http://shellyterrell.com/2012/08/01/bringing-your-textbook-to-life-15-tips-resources/
neoK12
Description:This website offers free videos, lessons, and games aimed at K-12 students. It covers all subject areas.
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Subject(s):- Education
- Educational Technology
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- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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- primary
- elementary
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- Activity: Game
- Asset: Video/Presentation/Slides
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This website offers free videos, lessons, and games aimed at K-12 students. It covers all subject areas.
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The Periodic Table of Videos
Description:This website is the brainchild of journalist Brady Haran. He partnered with scientists at The University of Nottingham, to make comprehensive videos about each element in the periodic table.
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- Educational Technology
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- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
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- Asset: Video/Presentation/Slides
This website is the brainchild of journalist Brady Haran. He partnered with scientists at The University of Nottingham, to make comprehensive videos about each element in the periodic table.
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Make Beliefs Comix
Description:Created by Bill Zimmerman, this incredible website encourages literacy, creativity, and imagination by allowing anyone to create their own comic strip. The site features many other resources including lesson plans and free printables. There is even an option to create comic strips in other languages.
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Subject(s):- Arts
- Education
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
- pre-school
- elementary
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- Activity: Exercise
- Activity: Game
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Created by Bill Zimmerman, this incredible website encourages literacy, creativity, and imagination by allowing anyone to create their own comic strip. The site features many other resources including lesson plans and free printables. There is even an option to create comic strips in other languages.
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Xtranormal
Description:This website allows users to turn their stories into 3D animated videos.
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Subject(s):- Education
- Educational Technology
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
- pre-school
- elementary
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
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- middle
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- Asset: Video/Presentation/Slides
This website allows users to turn their stories into 3D animated videos.
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Kizoa: Slideshow and Collage Maker
Description:This website allows you to create slideshows with special effects, text, and even music. You can also edit photos, create collages and e-cards, and share them via your favorite social networking sites.
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Subject(s):- Arts
- Education
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- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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- primary
- elementary
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- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
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- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
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- senior
- Other
This website allows you to create slideshows with special effects, text, and even music. You can also edit photos, create collages and e-cards, and share them via your favorite social networking sites.
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Visuwords: online graphical dictionary
Description:According to their site, you can use this site to look up the meaning of words and how those words associate with other words and concepts.
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Subject(s):- Education
- Educational Technology
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- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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- elementary
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- Activity: Graphic Organizer/Worksheet
- Asset: Glossary/Vocabulary List
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According to their site, you can use this site to look up the meaning of words and how those words associate with other words and concepts.
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