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The Right Tool for the Right Job Makes all the Difference
There is an unbelievable amount of technology out there to enhance classrooms and plenty of it is free for us to use. The Tech Tool box looks at a few of these resources and ways to utilize them. The best way to discover which tools work best for you is to simply try them and experiment with their features. Teachers should also allow students to assemble their own technology tools which gives them the chance to be creative and builds ownership of their tool set. It is wise to practice working and playing with these tools before unleashing them into the classroom.
 
 
Free Web Tools-
Tools to edit and work with material on your computer for websites, projects, presentations or just for fun.
Build Your Own Website-
We look at the power a website can have and how easy it is to harness with the many free web hosting providers. Even if you never created anything online before, you can make your own website with very little computer knowledge.
Personal Start Pages-
Do you have your virtual desktop configured yet? If not, you should look at the possibilities and benefits of a personal start page for students and teachers alike.
Blogging-
Now more than just a static journal. Check out these ideas for using one of the many free blog providers for yourself
Wikis-
A great collaboration resource. They are websites that are designed to have the information flow from everyone to everyone.
Screencasting-
Great instructional devices but can also be used for many other purposes
  Podcasting-
Ready to speak to the world?



Google Apps

There are so many ways to use the Google Apps for school we decided to dedicate an entire page to them.


Drawing and Drafting

Free programs that offer technical drawing solutions that are great for architecture, engineering, game design or artwork
 














 



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