Education - Free Software Directory - Free Software Foundation

Open sourceware is a quickly advancing portion of online education. Software development specifically for education has made a tremendous difference in the way in which we are able to approach Web 2.0 education. This list is extensive, so take your time when you stop by and remember to have your bookmarker handy!

Education - Free Software Directory - Free Software Foundation

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KompoZer - Easy web authoring

KompoZer - Easy web authoring

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Audacity Tutorial for Podcasters

This is a great tutorial for the Audacity system of podcasting. If you have never done any audiocasting, it's a great place to start.


Audacity Tutorial for Podcasters

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ClassTools.net: Create interactive flash tools / games for education

What a fun gadget this is. ClassTools.net let's you create interactive flash games for your learning environment. There are many games and such that can be used for educational purposes and it is ... READY... FREE!

One of my favorite applications that they offer is the "Animated Book", but it's only one of many! They also carry a Venn Diagram, an Arcade Game Generator, Timelines, and other great ideas that can be saved as templates when you are done. If you are looking for something unique, flash-e and fun for your class, check out this link to ClassTools.net!

I do love the way that WEB 2.0 has opened up the information and application availability to those who wish to take advantage of the opportunity to learn and implement their wondrous ways. It's almost like magick!



ClassTools.net: Create interactive flash tools / games for education

Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds

Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds

What a fun program this is. Cut and paste your favorite tag collection and watch Wordle go to work!

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What is Writing in the Disciplines?

Some people find themselves getting overwhelmed by the process of putting together a paper for class. This site has some down to earth topics that make understanding why certain portions of "writing in the disciplines" is important and how to accomplish the task.

Put together by the Colorado State University to assist educators and learners in formating and writing of papers that are of a scholarly nature. Instead of dealing with frustration, try this site and see if the information provided can help to smooth over the paper ripples you find when putting a paper together.

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What is Writing in the Disciplines?

Vertex42 - Excel Templates, Calendars, Calculators and Spreadsheets

Vertex42 Has a wide range of Excel templates that can assist in making the educators life easier overall. They provide calendars,class schedules, daily planners, gradebooks, GPA calculators and scores more that you might find helpful in the classroom (or business). If you've been looking for something to cut the time spend on creating a particular template down, it's worth taking a look at this site.


Vertex42 - Excel Templates, Calendars, Calculators and Spreadsheets

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100 Free Open Courseware Classes on Journalism, Blogging and New Media | Online Degree World

100 Free Open Courseware Classes on Journalism, Blogging and New Media | Online Degree World

Open courseware has become a familiar word in e-Learning. While not everyone will be comfortable tackling a class with no instruction, there are those who will enjoy being able to gather the information and apply it in addition to what they have already learned. This link will take you to a hundred such classes that are both writing related and e-Learning friendly. If you are interested in finding out more about how to use and implement blogging,as part of your on-line presence, or as an addition to your curriculum, you would do well to take a look at what this site has to offer.



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APA 6th

APA 6th

If you are preparing a paper and want a quick link to remind yourself how to cite something, this will be a helpful site to bookmark. Not only does NOVA at Southeastern University have a nicely outlined link system set up for easy reference to APA style, they also have video presentations for most of the variables that are easy to understand and remember.

APA style changes once in a while, so it's a good idea to look over the rules from time to time, even if you are familiar with them. At the top of this site's page there is a link that will take you to the most recent changes made to the 6th edition of the APA style rules.


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60 Open Courseware Collections to Help You Be a Better Teacher | Smart Teaching

60 Open Courseware Collections to Help You Be a Better Teacher | Smart Teaching

This site carries an extensive list that is meant to be used by those serious about educational applications. It is broken down into segments so that you can navigate to the portion you prefer rather quickly, though you may find yourself curiously clicking as you move through the options.

The topics offer information on specific studies, professional development, literacy, higher ed, technology, administration and psychological behavior.

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