Eclectic Technology

Have you heard of the Global Education Database? It collects data from users and allows you to search for apps, hardware, software and web tools. This post looks at the top ten web tools. Each tool has a short description and it hot linked. Click through to the post to learn more. If you would prefer to check out the Global Education Database here is the link: http://www.gedb.org/

* EdPuzzle: Editing and Dubbing Educational Videos Made Simple

* Google Apps for Education: Should Your School Go Google?

* DebateGraph: A Powerful Way to Collaborate and Learn Together Online

* Popplet: A Simple Way to Generate Your Next Big Idea

When you click through to the link in the database you will see an image of the web tool, suggestions on how to use it in the classroom, key information, pros and cons, an overview of the tool, ratings (in five categories), and the "bottom line."

Are you thinking of offering some professional development and would like to explore some new tools? This (as in the Global Education Database) might be a great place to do some searching and check out tools that might meet needs of your school or district!