Today’s post is a collection of tools and resources that have come my way over the past few days.<\/p>\n

My Friend Flickr<\/a>
\nThis excellent article from Edutopia<\/a> outlines a variety of student-safe uses of Flickr<\/a>, the online photo sharing site. Amy Standen<\/a> (author) does an excellent job of pointing out the potential pitfalls of turning students loose in a social networking site and demonstrates that such a resource may be used safely and productively in a school setting. Be sure to check out the links at the end of the article.<\/p>\n

Free Flash Cards<\/a>
\nSometimes the old fashioned tools are the best. This is a nice repository of free flash cards on a wide variety of topics including math and science, business, arts, languages, etc. You can create your own flashcards and embed flashcards in your own blog or web page.<\/p>\n

SchoolTube<\/a>
\nSchoolTube is “a network of students, educators, and industry working together to foster video production and internet publishing in a safe online learning environment.” Modeled after YouTube (and many similar sites), this site publishes teacher-moderated and approved videos submitted by schools. These are not “educational” videos in the typical sense–rather, they are student or teacher produced videos from a variety of genres, including comedies, music videos, school events, careers, ceremonies, and even student council meetings. Great fun and a good option for uploading student productions.<\/p>\n

Blogs in Education<\/a>
\nA narrated PowerPoint presentation on basic blogging, from how to find a place to blog to why you should consider blogging. It includes a good discussion of the potential “dark side” of placing students in a social networking environment. Highly recommended as an introduction to blogging for those who are new to the concept.<\/p>\n

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