TOOLS

  **General sites for ICT integration - from Suzie Vesper** Educational software and web 2.0 applications This is a wiki that I maintain with information, tutorials, and examples of use in education for software and online tools. Also tips on teaching children about the web and cyber safety information.  Learning web 2.0 Another wiki that I maintain that takes a more in-depth look at common web 2.0 applications and gives examples and support on how to use them. [|K12 Open Source Software] An excellent wiki with information on a range of open source software options for schools to investigate. [|Classroom 2.0 Wiki] Organised by type of tool and alternatively by subject area, this is a very useful site with ideas on how to apply to teaching and learning for the tools discussed.  Spudbiz This wiki from a high school classroom has a number of useful resources with screen shots for applications and web 2.0 [|K12 Open Source Software] An excellent wiki with information on a range of open source software options for schools to investigate. [|Classroom 2.0 Wiki] Organised by type of tool and alternatively by subject area, this is a very useful site with ideas on how to apply to teaching and learning for the tools discussed. Mobile Technology in TAFE A great site with step-by-step tutorials for a number of Web 2.0 tools. EduWikis Another brilliant wiki with a list of useful resources. [|Web 2.0 Wiki] Very similar content to this site but structured quite differently and without information on software options. Wiki Support This is a very clear and easy to use guide to wikis and the things you can add to them. Has a useful list of links to try. [|Images, Sound, Video] This website has a HUGE list of software and links that you could spend forever going through. Very thorough. [|List of e-Tools] Over 700 of them organised by type. ICT in Science Education Again, a thorough index of ICT tools that can be used with an emphasis on science but often good for all subject areas. [|Da Tools of the Trade] A website with links to tools compiled by a secondary teacher. Very thorough. Arigara2.0 / Arigea2.0 Another wiki with a list of useful resources. [|ClassTech] A wiki with detailed resources for blogging in the Classroom, wikis,  podcasting, RSS - Bringing the Web to You and Digital Storytelling [|OpenSource CPD] A catalogue of open source tools for education. [|Educational Freeware] A list of downloadable and online applications and activities. TALO - Teaching and Learning Online A lot of ideas and resources on this wiki [|Teach Digital] A wiki with resources on blended learning, digital storytelling, collaboration and conversations. Some very useful links. Educational Origami Integration of ICT into a range of areas such as blooms and learning styles. Also general information on web 2.0 tools. [|Make Use of] A huge bank of free software and online tools - not designed for education but still useful. Grazing for Digital Natives A wiki by a staff development facilitator, STAR Discovery Educator, and Keystone Technology Integrator in the US. It has resources for workshops she has run on a number of web 2.0 tools - very useful. Communicty Another wiki with a summary of some useful tools that educators can use. Some good resources here. Te Whakatipurangahou ICT PD cluster A great selection of links and resources for different tools. [|Multimedia Tools] A PBWiki set up for educators. Sara Taylor's Wiki Heaps of resources! Great for working with ICT in education.