Instructional Technology Applications of the Internet/Software

This post is meant to be used as a repository of best practices when using the internet and software as instructional tools. In this posting you can access free or trial versions of various instructional applications of the internet. Please add any websites/software that you have used in your instruction. Please follow the format of the title of the webpage, the web address, and a brief explanation of the site to assist our users.

Foreign Language
 Taller Hispano- http://www.cortland.edu/flteach/usafa/taller.html
Site for Spanish language instruction. Offers web-based lessons using video and centered around ten themes basic to a FL curriculum. Uses authentic materials. Free site offered by SUNY Cortland

 Civilisation française - htp://www.cortland.edu/flteach/civ/ by Marie J. Ponterio, SUNY Cortland
o Site for French instruction. Addresses many different cultural topics and provides a variety of activity formats, using audio with video support to be added soon. Also includes a "Voyage virtuel" through France with numerous corresponding links to francophone information.
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General Elementary
 Brain Pop/Brain Pop JR- http://www.brainpop.com/
o Ideal for both group and one-on-one settings, BrainPOP is used in numerous ways, from introducing a new lesson or topic to illustrating complex subject matter to reviewing before a test. Content is aligned to state standards and all products are fully compatible with interactive whiteboards, learner response systems, projectors, Macs, and PCs. No downloading, installation, or special hardware is required. Username and password required.


Math:
 Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved.

 InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.

Science
 Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved.
 InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.

Technology
 Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved

 InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.

Digital Story Telling:
 Cast UDL Book Builder- http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
o Digital book builder based on Universal Design for Learning principles. User name and password required
Podcasting:
 My Podcast.com - http://www.mypodcast.com/
o MyPodcast provides free software which will help you record your podcast. The recorder takes care of file uploading for you. Username and password required.

Reading Support:
 Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/resourceinfo
o (From their website) Reading Rockets project is comprised of PBS television programs, available on videotape and DVD; online services, including the websites ReadingRockets.org and ColorinColorado.org; and professional development opportunities. Reading Rockets is an educational initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and is funded by a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

Internet Scavenger Hunts:
 http://www.mrsoshouse.com/ext/ihuntmonth.html#art
o Collection of Internet Scavenger Hunts complied by Cindy O’Hora