DVolver MovieMaker

This is another Movie Making free site for kids to create cartoons of their learning. The only caution is that last year when I used this, there were some inappropraite characters and scenes for elementary use. Consequently, I did not have the kids use the site, but directed them there for home use if they wanted. Several kids told me they loved the site. This is called DVolver.

DATA... all kinds of it!

This is a link, again from Rushton Hurley, to a search engine for numbers and data from all kinds of resources. This would be a great addition to any Data Analysis unit in the math classroom. It is called Numbary (like library with numbers...).

XtraNormal Cartoons

I just created my first video with Xtranormal. I decided to use it for the purpose of explaining a math topic. It was simple to use. It takes a bit of time to render the video and I came across a couple of errors as it rendered. Other than those 2 things, it is a pretty cool site that has some great potential for the classroom to help students explain the steps of the math problems they are working through. It is a great way to sneak in communication and writing into the math classroom.

Random # Generator

Thanks to Rushton Hurley from NextVista for sharing the Random Number Generator site. This is a fast, easy way to get numbers for deciding things in a fair way, using for probability, or using to assign a certain number of math problems for the class. Check out the very friendly interface and big bold numbers on this site- great for the Smartboard!!!

Internet is Infected on 60 Minutes

Good display of how hackers can access our computers. Discusses worms and other types of malware. Aired on CBS 60 minutes on March 29, 2009.
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MySpace Safety SNL

This would be a great video to use to illustrate the questionable nature of some people creating profiles on MySpace: MySpace SNL Video- hulu:

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