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[|imgres.jpeg] This page contains links to the Web 2.0 tools we will be using in the class. __**The Library Website:**__ http://cec.library.webs.com The library web site includes links to the LION catalog, CEC's e-books collection, research tools, bibliography creators and this wiki.

__**Portfolios:**__ http://cec-2015-grads.wikispaces.com/
 * Instructions: [[file:wikispaces tutorial.doc]]

__**Prezi:**__ www.prezi.com As a teacher, you can make an educator account so the prezis remain private. Otherwise, the kids can just create their own free accounts.
 * [|Intro Prezi Instructions.docx]
 * [|prezi PD step-by-step.pdf]
 * rubric incl vocab: https://sites.google.com/site/prezirubric/
 * [|Intro Prezi Rubric.doc]


 * Template for the About Me project: **[]

__**Powerpoint Tips**__
 * Video: The 10-20-30 rule:
 * Video: Life after Death by PowerPoint
 * Online Article: The 11 Commandments of PowerPoint
 * Handout: [[file:Guidelines for PowerPoint Presentations.docx]]

__**Voicethread:**__ www.voicethread.com The school has an educational account with Voicethread.
 * LOGIN: cec.librarian@gmail.com
 * PASSWD: middlecollege

__ **Edmodo:** __ Edmodo is a free classroom management option that is accessible by students, teachers, and parents. We are on hold with Edmodo right now because the school may be purchasing a classroom management option. Once we know which option will be used, we will set these up.

__**DPS Library Resources**__ Please use the library databases for research as often as possible. Your librarian will be happy to train your class on the ways to make an hour of research take only 15 minutes.

__**Google Docs**__ Students should have Gmail accountso they can collaborate on projects and store their work online, circumventing the need for flash drives which often get lost and forgotten. Google Docs allows you and your students to make spreadsheets, online quizzes and surveys, documents, powerpoints, and more. In fact, Google has a wide variety of awesome tools for educators that are free. The district has an in-residence Google Educators trainer who would be more than willing to help us set up CEC as a Google school if we are interested.

__**Google URL Shortener:**__ [] Make those links more manageable.

__**Denver Public Library**__ [] The Denver Library has more databases than DPS can afford, but students need library cards to access them. Kids can apply online or using the printed applications found in the library. Your librarian can train you and the kids in searching the catalog, placing holds, downloading e-flicks and e-books, and using hte teen site for homework help and more.

__**The Purdue Online Writing Lab**__ [] This is one of the best resources on the web for handouts and slideshows dealing with all aspects of writing including grammar, the writing process, format, citations, and more.

__**Grammar Quizzes Online**__ __ http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/sv_agr_quiz.htm __ Want to check for understanding or assess where the weaknesses really are in your classroom? This site will allow you to do so easily.