Topic

Description

Word Processor
Presentation
Spread Sheet software for Home

Google Docs
This can be an option for students who many not have the office suite at home

Search strategies using Search engines

link: using Alta Vista – finds sites linked to a site

site: in Google searches a site for term

WayBack Machine (www.archive.org)

Country Codes

Determine Owner Information for Domain Name

www.easywhois.com
determine the source and if it is valid

Sample Web sites that look Legitimate (make use of the link command)

www.dhmo.org
home.inreach.com/kumbach/velcro.html
www.improbable.com/airchives/classical/cat/cat.html
www.genochoice.com

Customize Search Engines

Google Custom Search Engine

Wiki

Wikipedia- uses

Classroom Wiki

Skype

www.skype.com

Photo Story

Download Program

Tutorial

Movie Maker

Official Movie Maker Web-site

Tutorial

Student Project

Pod casts

Available at itunes for professional development
Alan November

Teacher Resources

Kathy Schrock

Annette Lamb