Presentation software, such as Microsoft's PowerPoint, holds a prominent place on the list of essential software tools that all students should master. This site provides lesson plans and tutorials for incorporating presentation software...

This online course was created for the Interactive Digital Design Department at Quinnipiac University and is designed to examine how weblogs are being used in academia. The various pages cover the basics of weblogs, how to use Blogger...

The "Seeing Reason Mapping Tool" is a free online tool that teachers and students can use to foster cause and effect understanding. Teachers must register for free access and set up projects; then their students can use the projects...

This article gets down to the basics, including what podcasts are, how to access them, how to create them, and why to use them. While it is specifically directed toward school librarians, the information is equally applicable for...

Grade Connect is a free, easy-to-use course management system teachers can access online (no downloads). The tool includes a gradebook, progress reports, and the ability to post homework assignments and announcements to each student.

This site features Kidspiration and Inspiration tools for active learning. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive list of 50 different ways to use inspiration and kidspiration in the classroom and beyond.

Created by teachers for classroom use and officially supported by Mojang, the company behind Minecraft, MinecraftEdu contains a set of powerful yet simple tools to fine-tune the Minecraft experience for learning. Teachers in over 40...

HOU trains teachers in how to use astronomy tools and its curriculum materials for science education. HOU is now part of GHOU, or Global Hands-On Universe, and is linked to astronomy scientists in countries all over the world. A world...

This school site provides templates and ideas for using Inspiration Software, a visual thinking and learning tool, in your classroom.