2. Google: A simple Google search is great

3. Share My Lesson: Free lesson plans for teachers, organized by grade, subject, and standard. The site also offers professional learning resources.

4. Scholastic: Offers resources, tools, teaching strategies, and student activities.

5. Discovery: Resources organized by grade level and topic, with a “Teacher Picks” resource category, too.

6. Laura Candler Educational Resources: The creator is an educator who offers her own resources on the site, but also curates other content for use.

7. Indiana University – Bloomington: Resources organized by topics such as active learning, assessments, and collaboration.

8. TES: A research page for all grade levels, including whole-school and students with special needs, organized by topic.

9. Web Anywhere: Teacher resources split into primary and secondary categories, searchable by subject. This site offers some resources from the UK.

10. SMART Exchange: Offers searchable and editable SMART Board activities created by teachers.

11. Read Write Think: Not only does the site have activities for educators to use with students, but the site also offers professional development topics

12. National Geographic: This site offers lots of videos, which often come with companion documents such as writing prompts.

13. ArtsEdge: This site from The Kennedy Center offers a “lesson finder” to help align resources to different art topics.

14. Education.com: Searchable site organized by resource and age/grade.

15. We Are Teachers: This site offers lessons and materials, tips for grant writing, a blog list, and popular education topics.

16. Kids.gov: A federal site for free educational resources.

17. Education World: This site offers news, blogs, teacher materials, and more.

http://www.schoolwide.com/zing – free eBooks

http://scholars.ufumes.com/OnlineResources/libraries.html – a listing of free online libraries used to search for the acquisition of different free literature materials including scientific journals, medical textbooks and other free online textbooks.

http://www.bartleby.com/   : Bartleby is an internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and curious readers with unlimited access to books and information on the web at no cost. Suitable for: Upper primary and junior secondary students.

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page   : Gutenberg.org is one of the most useful web sites for locating and obtaining free eBooks that are out of copyright (i.e. published over 50 years). Texts can be acquired in a number of text, HTML and PDF formats as well as in popular eBook formats including ePub and Plucker. Students can download over 33,000 free eBooks to read on a PC, iPad, Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android or other mobile phone.  They provide high quality books. Their free books were previously published by bona fide publishers and digitized with the help of thousands of volunteers. Suitable for: Primary and Secondary and Tertiary students as well as all educators.

http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/index.html : The Online Books Page is a website that facilitates access to books that are freely readable over the Internet and aims to encourage the development of online books, for the benefit and edification of all. Major parts of the site include:
An index of hundreds of thousands of online books freely readable on the Internet ; Pointers to significant directories and archives of online texts ; Special exhibits of particularly interesting classes of online books ; Information on how readers can help support their growth Suitable: Readers of all ages

http://www.e-book.com.au/freebooks.htm: A listing of sites that provide access to eBooks in the public domain that may be freely accessed, as well as some other books under specified conditions. This website lists links to free digital libraries in Australia and New Zealand as well as free eBook websites. Suitable: For readers of all ages

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/50-places-free-books-online.htm: Gizmo’s Free Listings: This is a listing of 260 sites that legally offer free books (eBooks) for download or for online viewing. The author discovered these sites, all or most of which should offer free eBooks as a reference. They should be authentic but some have not been thoroughly checked. Suitable for: Readers of all ages

http://worldlibrary.net/: World Public Library is a subscriber service. The World Public Library Association Collection boasts more than 500,000 eBooks all published in the PDF format and are available in over 90 languages. Suitable for: Upper Primary through to adults. Subscription required.

http://bookbuilder.cast.org/ – UDL Book Reader  Share publish and read books online or offline
Students can use Book Builder  site to create, share, publish, and read digital books that engage and support diverse learners according to their individual needs, interests, and skills. Suitable for: Readers of all ages.

http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/meta/titles/A.html -University of Adelaide – The purpose of this site is to provide access to the “classic” works of civilisation and to promote reading of the same. There are many sites offering classic works in one form or another. Putting them into a format which readers might actually enjoy using them is their aim. Suitable for: Readers of all ages.

Explania – From learning how to save the oceans to how to calculate your body mass index, the animations seem endless on Explania. Just register and gain access to creative animations that explain almost anything.

TED Ed – Here educators will find brilliant animation with unique twists on a basic concept add new dimensions to learning with TED Ed. The clips are usually short, approximately 5 minutes, but they squeeze important information into that time frame and do it rather effectively.

Brain Pop – Another site with quick clips, Brain Pop simplifies difficult lessons in all the basic subjects including engineering and technology. Like TED Ed, it adds material constantly so there’s always more to choose from; however, there is a fee to access the material.

BBC History – Walk through the architectural planning of the Colosseum, watch the reconstruction of the Iron Age Chariot, and learn about the Battle of Somme in World War I among many other animated insights. It can all be found at the BBC Interactive Content Animations.

ABC – An Australian site full of insightful and entertaining documentaries, ABC also has cool animated videos about Greek gods, Naval officers, and science plus lots of interactive video and gaming.

Enlightenment – RSA brings power to intellectual debates with animation. Use their videos as a springboard for further debate or to introduce 21st century topics to any subject that thrives on arguments.

Brainpickings – Full of informational animations that give the learner visuals that transfer difficult concepts into understandable snippets, Brainpickings narrows the gap between confusion and understanding.

Literature – Openculture compiled a list of animations relating to various literature such as Emily Dickinson’s poetry and Shakespeare. Explain the wonders of Plato and Kafka as well as Hemingway with these short clips.

Electric Literature – Find folktales, comedies, minidramas, and more, all animated with fascinating graphics and sound on Electric Literature. Bring story telling to students with these videos that offer unique perspectives.

WatchKnowLearn.org – With tons of videos to choose from, some aren’t animated but you can sift through them to find the animated ones. WatchKnowLearn.org is broken into subject areas and acts as a database for rated videos that teach students. The ratings have stars and a review, which is really helpful because it saves time when choosing which one to use.

Canada Film – At the site for the National Film Board of Canada, educators will discover free streaming documentaries and animated films. Short animated films about poets, poetry, music, and other themes add interest and are a great resource for any educator.

National Geographic – While housing all types of great resource videos, National Geographic also has valuable interactive animations for teaching about the world around us and the world itself. Click through the steps of Greenhouse Effect and learn exactly how it works.

BioInteractive – Sleek, professional, colorful, and detailed animations at BioInteractive help educators communicate their curriculum with students. Educators choose from topics such as anatomy, brain, cancer, cardiovascular, organism behavior, and a lot more.

The Archeology Channel – Using Google maps, The Archeology Channel has created an interactive map that gives educators a visual guide of its animated videos of historical figures and finds according to the country or region. For instance, if educators click on Italy, they’ll find a video about Matilda of Canossa.

How Stuff Works – Full of videos, the animated ones make understanding any subject or process much easier at How Stuff Works. Under the category Culture, you might click on the animated video How Murphy’s Law Works.

Cell Biology Animation – John Kyrk created intricate animations explaining cell biology. Beginning with amino acids and protein and delving into DNA structure, the animation available on his site provides learners with complete visuals into the workings of cell biology.

Plant & Soil Sciences eLibrary – Access well-made animations of flower structures, plant breeding, gel scoring, gene cloning, genetic mapping, herbicide metabolism and so on. Plant & Soil Sciences eLibrary allows educators to access and use animated videos for free after they login.

Exploratorium – Split into categories such as Astronomy or Cognitive Science/Psychology, educators can find animated videos depending on the subject within the subject inside Exploratorium.

iTunes U – Find any and everything at iTunes U, just search or select a category and move through animation after animation. Sign up as an educator and add something even more useful to the equation by creating your own unique lessons or even videos.

38. MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers open courses with some great animation available. Check out some of the courses available at MIT and send students that way if they need extra guidance or even if they need a good challenge.

PBS Online – Inside PBS.org, educators have access to animations of such topics as growth, well-being, and jobs in what it calls the new economy or the story of Theodore Roosevelt’s building the Panama Canal.

YouTube – Another helpful place to find animations, YouTube delivers any and every animation on almost any topic or subject imaginable. However, educators might have to sift through some unprofessional videos while searching.

Science Stage – Not just focused on science, Science Stage is worth visiting for almost any subject except literature. Anyone who wants to learn more about a chosen field will find all the videos fascinating, not just the animations.

NOVA – An animation of the “Island of Stability” for physics or animation of the growth spurts of a T. Rex give learners clear insight into the unseen worlds of learning on NOVA, a subsection of PBS.

NBC Learn – From sustainability of water to the science of the summer Olympics, NBC Learn makes education simple and understandable. The animations work alongside professional videos explaining various topics.

History – History actually partnered with Aniboom and created a contest where people use Aniboom to create a historical, animated video. On top of that, History online has awesome interactive games, maps, and timelines including Ellis Island: Then and Now and hilarious animation of Greek Gods.

LearnersTV – If educators need animated video of science subjects such as biology, chemistry, and physics, then LearnersTV boasts animated videos detailing these subjects. It also catalogues video on such subjects as engineering and economics but those videos aren’t animated.

Maps of War – At Maps of War, the history of religion, the Imperial history of the Middle East, democracy, terrorism, the World Wars, and more map out the past and sometimes the future, depending on how you look at it.

Khan Academy – Well-respected and known as the place to go for all learners, Khan Academy masters teaching and animation with videos that lead a student to the unanswered questions.

See Math – See Math animations explain simple and complex math with animations that make learning precise and understandable. Educators can sign up and show the videos to students or have students sign up and learn.

Math is Fun – Animated cubes, triangular prisms, hexakis icosahedrons, gyroelongated square bicupola, or hebesphenomegacorona among other three-dimensional animated shapes fill the web pages of Math is Fun, offering learners various ways to manipulate and view the movements.

Vimeo – If educators search Vimeo, they’ll find some nicely done animation of shorts about anything from sci-fi to love stories as well as beautifully done animation of challenging and enlightening concepts to spark creativity and innovation with any learner who needs a boost of imagination.

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http://www.myresume.com.au/ – FREE service helping you write a better resume by providing you with content, templates and your own online resume builder

http://myfuture.edu.au/ – Australia’s free online career information service that assists career planning, career pathways and work transitions.

https://edpuzzle.com/ – The easiest way to engage your students with videos
Blendspace – create Interactive lessons, projects, presentations and more
http://teachem.com/ – llows anyone to create a class from YouTube videos by adding time stamped flashcards and review questions.

https://www.zaption.com/ – Turn online videos into interactive learning experiences that engage students and deepen understanding.

https://www.playposit.com/ – Deeply engage learners and accountably measure understanding

https://info.flipgrid.com/ – class discussions via videos

https://explaineverything.com/ – collaborative whiteboard that can be recorded and shared.

https://www.knowlounges.com/ – shared whiteboard, video streaming and polls

https://jellymetrics.com/readability-grader/ – check the readability level of web resources.

https://rewordify.com/ – free, online software that improves reading, learning, and teaching.

Inspired Writing – This website is intended to help students with writing, reading and research so they can become literate for the 21st Century.

https://educlipper.net/main.html – like pinterest for education. Clip items from the web, upload your own work, or find and re-clip content from others to customize and maximize your learning

http://tozzl.com/ – DIGITAL PINBOARD

Or http://www.xldynamic.com/source/xld.CF.html#lights2
OR this is done for you: http://www.nordberg.co.uk/ExcitingExcel/raglights.htm

Personality

Personality types, multiple intelligence preferences and predominant learning styles

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Kahoot – Game-Based Platform Enables More Meaningful, Playful And Powerful Experiences, In Classrooms And Beyond.
http://socrative.com  – This can  be used on mobile phones as well as any platform
GoSoapbox – GoSoapBox is a web-based clicker tool used by educators around the world to keep students engaged and gain real-time insight into student comprehension.
http://www.polleverywhere.com/ – lets you engage your audience or class anywhere in real time
http://gogopp.com/en/web – This has a drawing feature which is good for maths or when you need more than a typed response
https://vizia.co/ – Engage viewers by integrating quizzes, polls, and CTAs into videos
http://goformative.com/ – Create incredible online assessments, classwork or homework.
http://quizstar.4teachers.org/ – Create Online Quizzes and Organize Results
http://padlet.com/ – this has replaced wallwisher. It is a collaborative space where students can post notes.
mentimeter – allows you to pose a question to your audience and get instant feedback on that question through cell phones, tablets, and any other Internet-connected device. Mentimeter doesn’t have has many features as Socrative or Poll Everywhere, but it is free and very easy to use
https://www.notebookcast.com/ – A real-time shared online whiteboard in your browser, teach, explain, sketch.

https://quizlet.com/features/live – Create up to 8 classes for free

https://answergarden.ch/ – Use it for real time audience participation, online brainstorming and classroom feedback

http://www.opinionstage.com/ – Create viral polls, quizzes, surveys and more

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https://info.flipgrid.com/ – class discussions via videos

https://www.peergrade.io/ – great system for students to peer assess student work. Great idea for draft feedback

https://get.quickkeyapp.com/ – scan paper-based tests or deliver online for instant results!

https://dotstorming.com/ – A real-time group brainstorming and decision making app

http://tozzl.com/ – digital  pinboard that enables people to collaborate with others.

https://www.quizalize.com/ – like kahoot; create or grab quiz, deliver in fun game-based way and get instant results

https://www.knowlounges.com/ – shared whiteboard, video streaming and polls

https://spiral.ac/

https://www.tinytap.it/site/home/ – Play & Create Interactive Lessons, Quizzes and Games

https://nearpod.com/

Game-based Learning/gamification

https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/resources

Media & Information Literacy

Scaffolding Comprehension Strategies Using Graphic Organizers – this gives a nice instructional plan using KWL and cooperative learning. Can easily be adapted for the blended classroom by recording in blogs.

Introducing New Content with Seed Discussions – this can easily be adapted to a discussion board, with different threads for the prompts on the Seed Discussion Organizer.

KWL Chart and KWL Creator – KWLs can be posted in blogs, with students giving feedback, or as different threads for K, W, L in a discussion board.

Learning Contracts – The KWL process can be extended by students identifying what they need to learn and how they want to learn it, utilising online resources, and then how they will present evidence of their learning. This could also tie in with ePortfolios