Open Icon Library- wonderful collection of icons, flags, information symbols
Gimp Savvy- a collection of copyright free photographs
Grunge Textures- free texture graphics
Icon Finder- another icon collection website, very easy to search
Top 40 Nature Photos- this is on Flickr so if you district blocks this site, you will have to wait until you are home!
Citrify-a photo editing website, free.
Font Squirrel- collection of free downloadable fonts
Pics4Learning- large collection of photos, well organized
Free Clip art by Phillip Martin- very educationally focused clip art, appropriate for grades K-3.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
History
Enchanted Palace- interactive website taking reader through Kensington Palace. Very simple language and clear directions.
Debating Emancipation- interactive that examines issues that faced the president and country when debating emancipation.
Best of History web sites- an EdTechTeacher.org resource history games and animations
Finishing the Dream- videos and pics from to help learn from the Civil Rights Era
SepiaTown- view and share mapped historical images from around the world
Our Story- American History Stories and Activities
My Audio School- "My Audio School exists to provide children with excellent audio content on a variety of school subjects in a format that they can easily use all by themselves."
Discovery Channel Top 25 Greatest American- pictures and links to write ups on American Icons and leaders.
Our Courts- 21st Century Civics - interactive lessons on civics and law.
Historical Scene Investigation- explore interactive historical crime scenes
The Brick Testament- have to include this on my list..the bible told with simple language and legos. Can be a little graphic...but it is Legos...
Museum of Online Museums- a great collection of a large number of on-line museums, some a lot of fun.
Footnote- collections of historical documents
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History- lessons, interactives, and documents
Debating Emancipation- interactive that examines issues that faced the president and country when debating emancipation.
Best of History web sites- an EdTechTeacher.org resource history games and animations
Finishing the Dream- videos and pics from to help learn from the Civil Rights Era
SepiaTown- view and share mapped historical images from around the world
Our Story- American History Stories and Activities
My Audio School- "My Audio School exists to provide children with excellent audio content on a variety of school subjects in a format that they can easily use all by themselves."
Discovery Channel Top 25 Greatest American- pictures and links to write ups on American Icons and leaders.
Our Courts- 21st Century Civics - interactive lessons on civics and law.
Historical Scene Investigation- explore interactive historical crime scenes
The Brick Testament- have to include this on my list..the bible told with simple language and legos. Can be a little graphic...but it is Legos...
Museum of Online Museums- a great collection of a large number of on-line museums, some a lot of fun.
Footnote- collections of historical documents
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History- lessons, interactives, and documents
Friday, May 7, 2010
Autism Resources
Austism Buddy- AutismBuddy aims to provide a FREE user-friendly website that provides high quality pintables and resources for teachers and parents for use with children with Special Educational Needs.
Autism Women's Network-The mission of the Autism Women's Network is to provide effective supports to autistic females of all ages through a sense of community, adv
ocacy and resources.
Practical Autism Resources- Free printable photos, clocks, schedule help and much more
PlanetMouret- video created by an Autistic student to help explain how she experiences the world
Temple Grandin talk on Autism TED talks
Kansas Autism Society-resources to be used with autistic students
ProxTalker- augcom device for PECS communication
Literacy Instruction for students with Autism, Cerebral Palsey, Down Syndrome and other Disabilities
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Augmentative Communication
Ipod and Ipad resources- presentation of apps that can be used for communication and other tasks useful in EC Classrooms
Communication Boards for Students with Disabilities- from Indistructables website, instructions on how to make simple communication board.
SymbolWorld- a website from the UK that uses symbols and text for students with cognative disabilities. Current events, stories, and curriculum sections
International Society for Augmentative Alternative Communication- Organization that is focused on sharing information and ideas regarding Aug Com and Alternative Com.
Askability- symbol based site by The Children's Society with current events, recreational resources, and fun stuff!
YAACK- covers issues that effect children who use AAC
Kansas Autism Spectrum Disorder- Good social stories and visual supports
Safety for People Using AAC
Dynamic Therapy Associates- Downloads
Communication Boards for Students with Disabilities- from Indistructables website, instructions on how to make simple communication board.
SymbolWorld- a website from the UK that uses symbols and text for students with cognative disabilities. Current events, stories, and curriculum sections
International Society for Augmentative Alternative Communication- Organization that is focused on sharing information and ideas regarding Aug Com and Alternative Com.
Askability- symbol based site by The Children's Society with current events, recreational resources, and fun stuff!
YAACK- covers issues that effect children who use AAC
Kansas Autism Spectrum Disorder- Good social stories and visual supports
Safety for People Using AAC
Dynamic Therapy Associates- Downloads
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Math and Science
Plus Math- real life applications of math problems and puzzles
Mr. Rob's Math - YouTube videos of Math Algebra 1, 2 and some calculous.
What's the time Mr. Wolf- Sequencing and telling time kindergarten through first grade
IXL Math- math resources for elementary age students organized by curriculum area
Webmath- from Discovery Education is a great resource that covers math concepts from kindergarten through trig and calculous.
MathMovesU- game based math skills resource
Playing Fraction Pies- connects fractions and equivalency to reading music
SeeingMath- series of interactive software dowloads designed to clarify algebra ideas
Math Movies- applies math to real life scenerios through games and movies
Design Science Resources for Math on the Web- a collection of math resources and links that can be found on the internet
edustock- site that teaches about the stock market, how it works, and how to choose stock.
Tools for Understanding-resouces for secondary school teachers who teach math
Interactivate- a collection of activities and lesson plans that encompass a wide range of math skills
Screen Clock- an onscreen clock that students can manipulate hands to show time.
Time for Time- website that focus on teaching time materials and on-line activities
Math Mania- Study guides, online and printable activities of basic math facts and concepts.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives- Designed for grades Pre-k - 2 an excellent collection of online math manipulatives such as clocks, spinners, attribute blocks.http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_1.html
KidsNumbers- a collection of interactive games and worksheet generators that work on basic skills from addition to algebra.
Journey In Time- a lovely resource devoted to time, including history, types of clocks, how clocks work etc.
BBC education Snapdragon Set the Clock- students have to set the time on the clock, would be great for a smartboard activity
ClipArt Clock Menu- Clipart ETC online service of Florida's Educational Technical Clearning house
On-Line Stop Watch- a number of different timers, clocks and stopwatches
Mr. Rob's Math - YouTube videos of Math Algebra 1, 2 and some calculous.
What's the time Mr. Wolf- Sequencing and telling time kindergarten through first grade
IXL Math- math resources for elementary age students organized by curriculum area
Webmath- from Discovery Education is a great resource that covers math concepts from kindergarten through trig and calculous.
MathMovesU- game based math skills resource
Playing Fraction Pies- connects fractions and equivalency to reading music
SeeingMath- series of interactive software dowloads designed to clarify algebra ideas
Math Movies- applies math to real life scenerios through games and movies
Design Science Resources for Math on the Web- a collection of math resources and links that can be found on the internet
edustock- site that teaches about the stock market, how it works, and how to choose stock.
Tools for Understanding-resouces for secondary school teachers who teach math
Interactivate- a collection of activities and lesson plans that encompass a wide range of math skills
Screen Clock- an onscreen clock that students can manipulate hands to show time.
Time for Time- website that focus on teaching time materials and on-line activities
Math Mania- Study guides, online and printable activities of basic math facts and concepts.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives- Designed for grades Pre-k - 2 an excellent collection of online math manipulatives such as clocks, spinners, attribute blocks.http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_1.html
KidsNumbers- a collection of interactive games and worksheet generators that work on basic skills from addition to algebra.
Journey In Time- a lovely resource devoted to time, including history, types of clocks, how clocks work etc.
BBC education Snapdragon Set the Clock- students have to set the time on the clock, would be great for a smartboard activity
ClipArt Clock Menu- Clipart ETC online service of Florida's Educational Technical Clearning house
On-Line Stop Watch- a number of different timers, clocks and stopwatches
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Access and Assistive Technology
AccessApps, LearnApps, TeachApps, My Study Bar- This series of downloadable FREE (that is right, you heard me..FREE) apps are absolutely wonderful and more useful than many programs that can be purchased.
AAC Keys- AAC Keys is a keyboard and mouse emulation program for Microsoft Windows-based and Macintosh computers. AAC Keys receives commands through your computer's serial port and translates them into keystrokes and mouse moves, giving you full control of your computer from another device.
Ergonomic Keyboards Mice, Smartfish- keyboard adjusts itself to your typing motion and adjusts itself while you type.
AirMouse- mouse that is worn on your hand as a glove
WebAnywhere- screen reader requires no special software to be installed on the client machine and, therefore, enables blind people to access the web from any computer they happen to have access to that has a sound card
ClickCutter- freeware that cuts down on the time and clicks required when doing research on Internet.
Emotive- This is a computer access method that uses a persons thoughts to control the computer. can be used for controlling an electric wheelchair, mind-keyboard, or playing a hands-free game. Not free, but sooo cool.
Enable Viacam (aka eViacam)-is a mouse replacement software that moves the pointer as you move your head. It works on standard PCs equipped with a web camera. No additional hardware is required. Based on the award winning Facial Mouse software.
Point-N-Click - FREE stand-alone on-screen virtual mouse designed for anyone with a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to click a physical computer mouse. As long as they can move a mouse, trackball or other pointing device, they can send mouse clicks to virtually any Windows application or DOS application that can run within a window and even many that are full screen.
One Hand Typing and Keyboards- site discusses options for students with keyboard access difficulties and gives options of materials to be purchased.
OATS open source assistive technology software-find the best free AT software
E-Grips- non slip strips
AAC Keys- AAC Keys is a keyboard and mouse emulation program for Microsoft Windows-based and Macintosh computers. AAC Keys receives commands through your computer's serial port and translates them into keystrokes and mouse moves, giving you full control of your computer from another device.
Ergonomic Keyboards Mice, Smartfish- keyboard adjusts itself to your typing motion and adjusts itself while you type.
AirMouse- mouse that is worn on your hand as a glove
WebAnywhere- screen reader requires no special software to be installed on the client machine and, therefore, enables blind people to access the web from any computer they happen to have access to that has a sound card
ClickCutter- freeware that cuts down on the time and clicks required when doing research on Internet.
Emotive- This is a computer access method that uses a persons thoughts to control the computer. can be used for controlling an electric wheelchair, mind-keyboard, or playing a hands-free game. Not free, but sooo cool.
Enable Viacam (aka eViacam)-is a mouse replacement software that moves the pointer as you move your head. It works on standard PCs equipped with a web camera. No additional hardware is required. Based on the award winning Facial Mouse software.
OpenEyes-toolkit for low cost eye tracking
ITU Gaze Tracker - an open-source gaze tracking application that aims to provide a low-cost alternative to commercial gaze tracking systems and to make this technology more accessible.
Wii Remote Ideas-this site has different ideas on how to adapt the wii remote for access
FreeTrack is a free optical motion tracking application for Microsoft Windows, released under the GNU General Public License.
Facial Mouse is a mouse replacement software that moves the pointer as you move your head. It works on standard PCs equipped with a web camera.
eyes free- speech enabled android application
DUO incorporates next generation technology to convert almost any laptop or computer LCD into a touch screen with full tablet functionality
CURB CUTS: Assistive Technology on TV- video of people using different types of Assistive Technology
CAP- Computer/ Electronics Accommodations Program browse Assistive Technology Options.
Assistive Tech Net- The National Public Website on Assistive Technology
One Hand Typing and Keyboards- site discusses options for students with keyboard access difficulties and gives options of materials to be purchased.
OATS open source assistive technology software-find the best free AT software
E-Grips- non slip strips
Friday, April 23, 2010
Interactive and Adapted Book Resources 11-20
Librovox Audio Books- recording of books in the public domain-all audio. updated often.
Epub Books- thanks to iLearn technology, this is a collection of free books for e-book readers
Weekly Reader Ablenet Edition- this is not free, but looks really interesting!
SET Special Education Technology British Columbia- nice collection of books in various different formats
Browser Books- books that can be accessed through the web browser
Children's Storybooks On-Line- Illustrated books for various ages, some with audio support. Lovely.
Tar Heel Reader- Wonderful resource for creating adapted books or if you are looking for something already made.
CAST UDL editions- good examples of how to adapt text AND don't forget about UDL Book Builder for making your own.
Tumble Book Library- amazing collection of on line children's books.
StoryLine On-Line- Online stories read by actors. Very enjoyable.
Epub Books- thanks to iLearn technology, this is a collection of free books for e-book readers
Weekly Reader Ablenet Edition- this is not free, but looks really interesting!
SET Special Education Technology British Columbia- nice collection of books in various different formats
Browser Books- books that can be accessed through the web browser
Children's Storybooks On-Line- Illustrated books for various ages, some with audio support. Lovely.
Tar Heel Reader- Wonderful resource for creating adapted books or if you are looking for something already made.
CAST UDL editions- good examples of how to adapt text AND don't forget about UDL Book Builder for making your own.
Tumble Book Library- amazing collection of on line children's books.
StoryLine On-Line- Online stories read by actors. Very enjoyable.
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