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This reference page is for Students and Teachers as they integrate technology resources into curriculum projects. The links provide online support using the tools mentioned. This page will continue to expand as new resources are developed and evaluated.

Hyperstudio KidPix Timeliner Inspiration
Graph Club Webquests Drawing Tools Clipart
Graphic Resources Presentation Tips Spreadsheets Word Processing
Technology Periodicals FTP-File Transfer Protocol Online Project Resources HTML Code Tutorial



Presentation Tips

MPS Professional Development Main Link
Powerpoint presentation links for math workshop.


Presentations.Com
The magazine also has an online version.

Interactive White Board Resources
Suggested sites for use on White Boards

Hyperstudio Tips & Tricks

Hyperstudio Tutorial
The Buddy Project provides this online tutorial to learn various products to integrate in the classroom. Sections of this tutorial can be printed in Adobe Acrobat.

Hyperstudio Home Page
Product Home Page from Knowledge Adventure.

Hyperstudio Help Sheets
This is in presentation format and explains how to use the tool.

Quick Sheet on using Hyperstudio
Offered from Louisiana Dept. of Education

Hyperstudio One Sheet
Offered from Indiana State Education

Quick Card
Explains the tool box, objects menu

Hyperstudio Resources
Variety of links

Daly Third Graders using Hyperstudio
Examples of how Third graders use Hyperstudio

Hyperstudio Workshop
Nice guideline to using the tool.

Tutorial
One Page Summaries available

Introduction to Hyperstudio
This has it all - tutorials, suggestions, add'l links etc.

KidPix Resources

KidPix Tutorial
Offered from Louisiana Dept. of Education

Kid Pix Resources
Lesson Plans, Tutorials, & Samples of using the product.

Animating in KidPix
Instructions on how to animate characters using KidPix.

KidPix Hotlist
Utah Education Network offers this 2002 Olympics Education link. Sample projects, tips, lesson plans can be found here.

Kid Pix Integration Ideas
Tips for integration, building templates and more

KidPix Templates
Cross-curricular activities to download for use in Appleworks & KidPix.

KidPix Resources

Timeliner Resources

Timeliner Tips & Tricks
Offered from Louisiana Dept.of Education

Timeliner Tips
One page summary for using this tool.

Inspiration Resources

Inspiration Tips & Tricks
Offered from Louisiana Dept.of Education

Inspiration Home Page
Corporate Site

Graph Club Resources

Graph Club
Offered from Louisiana Dept.of Education

Grade 4 Survey Activity
Types of books kids like to read - a survey for grade 4 - Teacher Instructions on having students complete the survey and then use The Graph Club to enter results.

Template Ideas
Killingly Public Schools put these templates together to use with the Graph Club.

One Page Tip Sheet
This one page provides start to finish instructions on navigating through the Graph Club

Resources for The Graph Club
General information about graphing as well as some good lesson activity ideas.

Welcome to The Graph Club
One page of tips to use the tool as well as activity suggestions.

Weather Watching
This lesson works across the curriculum and use The Graph Club to record results

WebQuest Resources



Clipart Resources

Pics4Learning
Copyright free pictures

Awesome Clipart for Kids
Student friendly clipart resource

Classroom Clipart
Images are for educational purposes and vary across categories

Animation Grove
This U.K. graphic designer makes her work available for free with proper reference back to her site. Nice variety of animations and clipart.

The Graphic Site
Free clipart & animations with proper reference to site.

Pageworks
Links to animations, clipart & information on how this graphic designer makes her artwork - sample storyboard.

NOAA Photo Library
*What a find* Images cover science: space, oceans/life, and more. Click here to read about using the images in student work.

Math Clipart

Gif Animations

Technology Resources

Apple Learning Interchange
Resources for Teachers on the K-12 level

Eduscapes
A website for lifelong learners. Links to a variety of resources.

Tutorials on Technology
Many tips and tutorials

KidzOnline Tech Training
Online tech training resource material.

The Digital Scoop

Mrs. Thompson's Teacher Resources

Online Project Resources

CIESE Classroom Projects
This resource links lesson plans to online resources for classroom use.

LetsNet

Telecollaborate
Project templates, resources etc.

Claymation Tips & Tricks
Animation link resources

Graphics

Graphics

Scanning Tips

Scanning 101

Beyond the son of Filamentality
Graphics scanning and editing.

Cooltext.com
Free online graphic design tool.

Button Generator
Free button -menu maker tool.

Drawing

Apple Works Drawing
Help with drawing tools.


Spreadsheet Resources

Apple Works Spreadsheets
This tip sheet provides guidance on setting up spreadsheets.

Intro to Spreadsheets
Intro to setting up efficient use of spreadsheets. Provides terminology and suggestions for planning.

Using Spreadsheets in the Classroom
This link explains potential uses in the classroom and provides ideas.

To Excel In The Classroom
Intro to Excel and spreadsheets.

Spreadsheet Activities
Various activities to introduce spreadsheeting.


Word Processing Resources

Word Processing Tips
Guidance with both Word & AppleWorks.

Appleworks Tips & Suggestions
Offered from Louisiana Dept. of Education. Nice resource providing guidance and suggestions on use.


Powerpoint Resources

Powerpoint in the Classroom


FTP Resources


HTML Resources

HTML Tutorial

Web Design

Embedding Video Code


Technology Tuneups

Dr.Watson
Free web utility checks for broken links & code errors.
Website Garage
This free tool identifies html code errors along with fix recommendations.

These pages are maintained by Susan Herook, Instructional Technology Specialist


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This resource designed and maintained by:
Susan Herook, Instructional Technology Specialist
(Last Updated January 2004)