Saturday, April 16, 2011

Journal 10 "Find free tools and more"

Journal 10
Ribera, M. (2011). Learning & leading. Find free tools and more, 2011(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Learning_Connections_Find_Free_Tools_and_More.aspx

This particular article is of much interest for teachers in particular. It talks about this new website called EDUTECHER that has about 1,000 links and BELLOW adds new sites daily. This site is of great ed tech resources for teachers. It contains concise explanation of how each tool in the web works and how it can be implemented in the classroom. This website also includes a EduTecherTV webisodes that includes audio where it provides basic training about any of the links/programs that are in the website. This is also great for teachers who find it easier to learn by seen how it is done. 
This is a great resource for teachers all over the world. 

Q1: Is this website free?
A1: Yes, it is. It is completely free of charge, ad-free site. You will need to become a member of this webpage in order to have access to all of their links, but there is no charge for becoming a member either. 

Q2: Why might this webpage be helpful in the classroom?
A2: There are many reasons why this website might be helpful for teachers in the classroom.  In the website, one is able to have conferences, to explore the library, to get information in their daily newsletter and be informed of anything new that is happening in the educational world. 

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