Crocodoc

Crocodoc is a simple service that allows users to quickly share and edit PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint files.To use Crocodoc just upload your file, select your marking tool, and get to work. Crocodoc provides a unique URL for every file you upload. Share that url with the people you want to have comment on your PDF, Word file, or PowerPoint slides. You can also embed your file into a blog post or webpage and allow people to comment on it there.

Here is the link:

http://personal.crocodoc.com/

Google Docs For Teachers - What You Need To Know

Visit the following site to review a tutorial on all the topics teachers need to know to get started using Google Docs in the classroom.

Link:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/88518869/Google-Docs-for-Teachers-2012

SkyDrive Apps

If you use Microsoft's Sky Drive, there are now apps available for the PC and iPad.  Search for "Sky Drive" in the App Store and download the FREE app.

If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can get the desktop app.  Here is the link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/skydrive/download-skydrive

These applications will allow you to access your Sky Drive content.

Create A Graph

Create a Graph is a free online graphing tool provided by the National Center for Education Statistics. With a few instructions, students in grades 5-12 can use the program to create bar, line, pie, area, and xy graphs. Easy-to-use tabs separate the process into steps, including design, data, label, preview, and print/save. Moreover, the example graphs -- containing statistics ranging from fun to educational -- can be used by teachers in whole class discussions. Once completed, online graphs can be printed or saved to a computer as .pdf, .svg, .png, .jpg, .emf (used in Microsoft Office programs), or .eps files!

Link:

 http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph

Easy Essay

Easy Essay can teach almost anyone how to logically organize a proof format (essay, speech, business memo) for any fact, concept or idea in 5 minutes. This online tool uses an automated, fill-in-the-blanks information organization program to help users of any age develop and write an essay, speech, or report in the Say it. Prove it. Say you have proven it." format. The tool can be used to create any written work from a basic 5-paragraph essay to a 17-page report.

Link:

 http://www.theeasyessay.com/

All Things SMART Board

Visit the site below for all things SMART Board!  The site includes links to interactive websites, notebook activity downloads, resources, trainings, and tutorials!

Link:

http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/smartboard.htm

SMART Board Training and Teaching Resources

Visit the link below to find excellent SMART Board resources:

http://tvstechtips.edublogs.org/smart-board/