Passport to Web 2.0

I absolutely LOVE using online educational games with my students because, if they’re fun enough, the kids end up learning something without even realizing it.  I’ve talked about quizlet and scatter, but my new favorite site for online educational games is called classtools.net.
This site was created by Russel Tarr, the head of history at the [...]

I’ve been using this site for years and it’s one of the best sites for French teachers I’ve ever seen.  There are hot potatoes activities, links to French music videos, links to java games, an interactive novel, webzines, and much more.  I highly recommend all French teachers check out this site as I’m sure there’s [...]

Did you know that Karoake translates as ‘empty orchestra’?  Fun fact for the day.
I do have a reason for bringing this up.  There’s a free karaoke maker you can download and use in your class (or in your basement with a bunch of your equally tone-deaf friends).  It’s called AV Video Karaoke Maker.  Now I’m [...]

Here are Scott McNealy’s top ten reasons why students in the digital era did not turn in their homework, enjoy!
10. Tech support for my PC was offshored
9. Had to delete it to make room for iTunes
8. Still hand-writing it, productivity suite license too expensive
7. I emailed it… didn’t you get it?
6. Couldn’t afford HP ink [...]

Yo yo yo we’re kickin’ it old school today.  This rad application has been around for a long time but that doesn’t mean educators should toss it aside because it’s still h-o-t.  Hot Potatoes actually…
Hot Potatoes is freeware that educators can use to create games and other review tools.  Just visit their site and download [...]

I know, I know, online animation sites have been around for a while now.  But I wanted to share this one with you because out of all the ones I’ve used (and I’ve used quite a few) this one is by far my favorite.
Go!Animate is a free online animation creation site.  You simply register for [...]