Kidspiration & Inspiration

Inspiration and Kidspiration are just two of the many software available for classroom use. This software can be used to create a concept map, an idea map and many other mind mapping projects.

A web-based product called Webspiration is in Beta. Sign up here for a free account.

Article: "Kidspiration on an Interactive White Board Inspires Media Specialist's Return to the Classroom"

EXAMPLES & QUICK TOURS
Kidspiration
Examples & Lesson Plans
Kidspiration Quick Tour

Inspiration
Examples & Lesson Plans
Inspiration Quick Tour

SAMPLE PROJECTS
Inspiration & Kidspiration: Teacher-Created Projects (University of Wisconsin-Stout)

STANDARDS
Washington State Standards & Inspiration & Kidspiration
Information & examples are given on how this software supports the Washington EALRS

OTHER RESOURCES
Inspired Learning Community
Webcasts and other Learning Opportunities
North Canton City Schools: Kidspiration

FREE GRAPHIC ORGANIZATION SOFTWARE
Gliffy
Mindomo

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Grade Book Software

FREE (usually come with limited features)
Engrade is web based. A “tour” of the software as well as a “features” page and a page with user comments is available.

Where Minds Meet is web based and free. Tools include Class Web Page, Online Gradebook, Reporting Tools, Lesson Plan Organizer and Private Journal.

SUBSCRIPTION BASED (Free trial or free limited features may be available)
GradeConnect is web based. Free for teachers and students, parent and school accounts are available for fee.

SnapGrade is web based. A basic version is free, other options are available.

MyGradeBook is web based. A 30 day trial is available. ($49.95 per year)

GradeSource is web based and the free version comes with advertising. Subscription options are available.

Thinkwave (Win) has a free version with limited features. A subscription option with additional features and technical support and a web version are now available. ($35 - 80 per year)

ClassRoom GradeBook (Win) has a free version. A Pro edition is available with additional features. Subscription with 30 day trial Download: Free Trial Available

Easy Grade Pro (Win, Mac or web based) provides a free download for demonstration purposes, but once twelve or more students or assignments have been added, some of the features are disabled. Subscription options are available. ($48 per year)

USING EXCEL
How to Create a Simple Grade Book Using Microsoft Excel 2007

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Software Directory

Examples:
PowerSchool
Moodle

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Video in the Classroom

Article: "Caught on Video" by B. Spankle


THE FLIP VIDEO
New York Times: The Flip Ultra Video Recorder
10 Educational Uses for Flip Video

MOVIE MAKER (Microsoft)
DOWNLOAD: In Windows XP it is part of Service Pack 2. If you have Vista it is already on your computer
Windows Movie Maker: How to Center
"Getting Started with Windows Movie Maker" (Vista)

PHOTOSTORY 3 (Microsoft)
DOWNLOAD: Photostory 3
How to Create Slideshows with the Free Photostory 3

"Create your First Photo Story"

iMOVIE (Apple)
First Look iMovie 09 (Apple Blog)
iMovie09
iMovie 09 Tutorials (Apple)

OTHER SOFTWARE
Animoto - create a 30 second professional trailer using your photos
- Animoto for Education
Voice Thread- Classroom 2.0
- Voicethread 4 Education wiki
Xtranormal

OTHER RESOURCES
Digital Storytelling in the Classroom
Makin' Movies Webinar Materials Includes ideas such as Digital Riddles, Vocab Videos, Fast Fiction, Digital Poetry & Creating Digital Kits
Videomaker: Your Guide to Creating and Publishing Great Video

PLACES TO POST VIDEOS
YouTube (Video)
TeacherTube (Video)
Box.net - Online file storage
Dropbox - Online backup, file sync & sharing
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Resources in Hurst Library
Dragan, P. (2008). Kids, cameras, and the curriculum: Focusing on learning in the primary grades. 372.13352 B2742k, 2008

updated 3/11/10ls