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Teacher Tools

Eclipse Crossword - outstanding free crossword puzzle creation software
http://www.greeneclipsesoftware.com/eclipsecrossword/

Puzzlemaker - make printable word searches and crossword puzzles
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/

TrackMyGrades.com - an inexpensive, online gradebook for teachers
http://www.trackmygrades.com/

Gradekeeper - another low-cost grading program
http://www.gradekeeper.com/

Citation Machine - enter reference information into labeled text boxes, and this website displays perfect APA and MLA bibliography listings - ideal for reports
http://www.citationmachine.net/

Lexile.com - match students with text at their reading level
http://www.lexile.com

Lexile Book Search - find the Lexile level of over 100,000 different books
http://educators.Lexile.com/BookSearch

Literature Circles - printable job sheets on Mr. Coley's Literature Circles page
http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles.htm

Literature Circles FAQ's - Mr. Coley answers some frequently asked questions
http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles_faqs.htm

Flowchart Notes - a fun, effective way for students to take Social Studies notes
http://www.mrcoley.com/flowcharts_examples.htm

Google Docs - create and share your work online
http://docs.google.com

Math Worksheet Center - huge collection of K-12 math worksheets
http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/

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Technology

How We Create a ColeyCast - steps Mr. Coley's class follows to create its classroom podcast
http://www.mrcoley.com/coleycast/podcastinfo.htm

How to Make Your Internet Broadcast a Podcast - a list of technical steps to follow to create a true podcast, free of charge
http://www.mrcoley.com/coleycast/podcastinfo2.htm

Podcasting - learn how to find, subscribe to, listen to, and create podcasts
http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/index.html

iPod Flash Cards - help students use their iPods to study using specially designed electronic flash cards
http://www.mrcoley.com/flashcards.htm

Jing - a free, always-ready program that allows you to instantly capture and share images and video from your computer
http://www.jingproject.com/

LearninginHand.com - excellent resources for using handhelds in the classroom
http://www.learninginhand.com

JenuineTech - creative projects for the elementary classroom
http://www.jenuinetech.com/

Journey Ed - academically priced software at substantial discounts
http://www.journeyed.com/home.asp

Computer Products for Education - another source for academically priced software
http://www.educational-software.com/

Coffee Cup Free Zip Wizard - free program allowing you to zip and unzip files
http://www.coffeecup.com/zip-wizard/

Mr. Williams' Classroom - fantastic collection of "Google in Education" links
http://sites.google.com/site/williamsclass/Home

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Website Design

TeacherWeb - Easily create your own website
www.teacherweb.com

Blue Host - Mr. Coley's choice for web hosting
http://www.bluehost.com/

Site Meter - free, fast, and easy way to add a web counter to your web site
http://www.sitemeter.com/

Link to Google - add a Google search box to your own website
http://www.google.com/searchcode.html

FreePolls.com - add free (with ads) or inexpensive (no ads) polls to your website
http://www.freepolls.com/

FavIcon from Pics - easily create a Favorites icon for your website
http://www.chami.com/html-kit/services/favicon/

CoffeeCup Software - free and low-cost web design software
http://www.coffeecup.com/

Tips & Suggestions - some of Mr. Coley's advice on building a classroom website
http://www.mrcoley.com/pdfs//Tips%20&%20Suggestions.pdf

Benefits of a Classroom Website - some of Mr. Coley's research
http://www.mrcoley.com/pdfs//Thesis%20-%20Chapter%20Two.pdf

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Classroom Websites

pb5th.com - classroom website in Florida
http://www.pb5th.com/index.shtml

Mrs. Renz's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Oregon
http://www.redmond.k12.or.us/mccall/renz/

The Eagle's Nest - classroom website in Virginia
http://www.mrsmitch.net/

Mrs. Dingman's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Pennsylvania
http://www.mrsdingman.com/index.html

Mrs. Poliska's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://teacherweb.com/CA/AltaMurrieta/MrsPoliska/

Mrs. Lowe's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Missouri
http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/poplarbluff.k12.mo.us/lowe/

Mr. Tepley's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Washington
http://schools.mukilteo.wednet.edu/staff/Tepleybr/

Mrs. Dixon's 2nd Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://www.hemetusd.k12.ca.us/sites/cawston/teachers/cdixon/index.htm

Team Newingham - classroom website in Michigan
http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/

Ms. Jensen's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://www.msjensenclass.com/

Mr. Langhorst's 8th Grade History Class - classroom website in Missouri
http://blackboard.liberty.k12.mo.us/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_275_1

The Nettling Newsline - classroom website in Ohio
http://www.leslienettling.com/index.html

Mrs. Dunn's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Arkansas
http://teacherweb.com/AR/SouthsideElementary/MrsTinaDunn/h0.stm

Mrs. Passetto's Grade 5 Spotlight - classroom website in Massachusetts
http://www.geocities.com/pass4teach/

Mrs. Jackson's 2nd Grade Class - classroom website in Texas
http://www.geocities.com/mrsjacksonsclass/

Mrs. Bunyi's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Tennessee
www.bar.rcs.k12.tn.us/teachers/bunyia/bunyihome.html

Mr. Houser's Class - classroom website in Kentucky
http://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/loneoak/HLOES/Teachers/mhouser/home.htm

Mr. Schrader's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Kansas
http://www.mrschrader.com/

Miss Mancini's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in New Jersey
http://www.bedminsterschool.org/70327062181659/site/default.asp

Mr. Parla's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://web.me.com/mrparla/Site/Home.html

Mrs. Lykowski's - classroom website in Michigan
http://www.mrslykowski.com/

Mr. Cermak's World History Classroom - classroom website in Pennsylvania
http://www.mrcermak.com/index.html

Eduhound Classrooms on the Web - more examples of great teacher websites
http://www.eduhoundclassroomsontheweb.com/

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Other Sites

Group Games - a collection of group games and icebreakers
http://www.group-games.com/games-by-type/

WWW 4 teachers - lessons, webquests, tools, and much more
http://4teachers.org

The Educator's Reference Desk - lesson plans and more
http://www.eduref.org/

Lesson Plans Page - 1500+ free lesson plans
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/

Websites for the Primary Grades - dozens of great links
http://www.suelebeau.com/primary.htm

Dositey.com - phonics, reading & writing skills, spelling, grammar
http://www.dositey.com/langk2.htm

Kids Domain - reading games for young kids
http://www.kidsdomain.com/games/read1.html

Education World - lesson plans, technology, curriculum links
http://www.education-world.com/

Education Place - K-8 resources for teachers, students, and parents
http://www.eduplace.com/index.html

Cyberbee - curriculum ideas and web projects
http://www.cyberbee.com/

Fun Brain - games, quizzes, etc.
http://funbrain.com/

Sprout Classrooms - used classroom resources at discounted prices
http://www.sproutclassrooms.com/

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