1. 10 Best Uses of the Internet in
Teaching and Learning
Terica Butler
IDT 8064 (M51)
2. Title: Glogster
Description: The plain white poster doesn’t stand a chance!
Glogster’s interactive poster creation tool allows students to design
digital poster boards using images, text, graphs, video etc.
Link to Site: www.glogster.edu
Example: http://mrsjboyd.wikispaces.com/
Technology: World Wide Web
3. Title: Animoto
Description: Developing a presentation using photos in Animoto will
have students excited about organizing and designing a high quality
presentation that will leave their audience speechless.
Link to Site: http://animoto.com/
Example: http://animoto.com/play/3GheTsPTuy4VV7mi33PupQ
Technology: World Wide Web (Presentation Tool)
4. Title: Wordle
Description: Students can create words clouds to clarify, expand,
and make visual connections for multiple words.
Link to Site: www.wordle.net
Example: http://www.wordle.net/display/wrdl/1059224/English_notebook_cover
Technology: World Wide Web
5. Title: Roxio Photoshow
Description: Students can design slide shows using digital photos.
The can publish the shows for public viewing.
Link to Site: www.photoshow.com
Example: http://www.photoshowmemories.co.uk/examples.html
Technology: World Wide Web (Presentation tool)
6. Title: Mail Chimp
Description: Students won’t monkey around with this newsletter tool.
Designing electronic newsletters for the classroom has never been
easier!
Link to Site: www.mailchimp.com
Example: http://eepurl.com/bkPxb
Technology: World Wide Web (Newsletter creator)
7. Title: Dabbleboard
Description: This interactive whiteboard will have students engaged
during the lesson. The SmartBoard may have a new rival with this
free tool!
Link to Site: http://www.dabbleboard.com/
Examples: http://www.dabbleboard.com/examples
Technology: Interactive White Board
8. Title: Create A Graph
Description: Students can create graphs to display data visually in various
formats. The simple to use graphing tool guides students through the
process of depicting easy to complex data sets.
Link to Site: http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
Examples:
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx?ID=89d8f6ff70db4fed8
Technology: World Wide Web
9. Title: Bingo Card Creator
Description: Students may need a small boost during the instruction
using an old time favorite-Bingo! This online Bingo creator allows
you to add a spark to your lesson and breaking away from the norm.
Link to Site: http://www.bingocardcreator.com/
Example: http://www.thanksgivingbingocards.com/
Technology: World Wide Web
10. Title: Study Stack
Description: Create vocabulary games for your students
using this tool. Students can improve their vocabulary
through online flashcards, scrabble, hangman and a myriad
of other vocabulary building activities.
Link to Site: www.studystack.com
Example: http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-191743
Technology: World Wide Web
11. Title: Shelfari
Description: You don’t have to worry about dusting this
bookshelf! Shelfari is a social media site for sharing and
discussing books read and reading. Also, receive feedback
from members regarding the books you plan to read.
Link to Site: www.shelfari.com
Example: http://www.shelfari.com/books
Technology: Social Media