Tools for Teachers & Learners
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Tools for Teachers & Learners
A collection of web and mobile based tools to help teachers and learners exploit digital resources
Curated by Nik Peachey
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September 4, 2012 3:29 AM
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Mozilla Popcorn Video Editor

Mozilla Popcorn Video Editor | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Popcorn Maker 1.0 will empower you to make cool web-based media, whether you’re a beginner or pro. With over 20 plugins—ranging from Twitter to Google Maps to video processing—you’ll be able to stitch up a stylish video that’s woven into the web. And, of course, it’s 100% free and open source.

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September 3, 2012 4:42 AM
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How To Make Your Own eBooks And Publish Them On Amazon

How To Make Your Own eBooks And Publish Them On Amazon | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

I’m sure that more than a few of you readers have a half-written book or useful guide you’ve put together to help people learn something. You’ve probably wondered if it would be possible to make money off of your book, or at least gain some exposure, by selling it as an eBook on Amazon.

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August 28, 2012 11:15 AM
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Definitions.net

Definitions.net | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is a huge multilingual dictionary with some interesting features and socil network integration.

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August 24, 2012 5:09 AM
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Mobento - Search For What They Said

Mobento - Search For What They Said | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is site doesn't just find educational videos, but it can find specific words or phrases within the script of the video and help you find them in context. Very useful tool.

 

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August 23, 2012 3:57 AM
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Hallo - Just like texting, but with your voice.

Hallo - Just like texting, but with your voice. | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Useful tool for recording and sending voice messages. can be sent 1 to 1 or to groups. Good for developing speaking and listening skills.

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August 23, 2012 3:14 AM
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PresentationTube Recorder

PresentationTube Recorder uses a simple and straight forward technique to capture your own PowerPoint presentations from the comfort of your home or office, and without the need to have Internet connection while recording.

PresentationTube provides a FREE version and FULL version of PresentationTube Recorder.

The free version is limited to:

1. Only 15 mins video recording time length.
2. Limited video recording options.
3. Personal and home use only license.

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August 18, 2012 3:48 AM
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Voscreen

Voscreen | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is an interesting tool for developing your understanding of different languages through the use of short video clips. Just watch the video clip and test your inderstanding.

Juan Fernández's comment, August 21, 2012 11:05 AM
it´s a shame it is only for learners of English...
Ricard Garcia's comment, August 22, 2012 2:16 AM
Indeed, Juan, una pena... espero que alguien lo pueda adaptar...
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August 16, 2012 11:39 AM
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GeoGebra

GeoGebra | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Great free siftwar for creating math related infographics and interactive charts.

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August 15, 2012 2:12 PM
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Transcribe - free online tool to help with transcription of interviews and audio clips

Transcribe - free online tool to help with transcription of interviews and audio clips | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is a useful tool to help you transcibe audio files / interviews. It opens a simple audio player with basic keyboard controls so that you can rewind as you type.

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August 14, 2012 2:43 AM
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IdiomSite.com - Find out the meanings of common sayings

IdiomSite.com - Find out the meanings of common sayings | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Useful site for studying idioms. It gives simple and accurate definitions to a good range of idioms.

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August 12, 2012 6:44 AM
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Solvemall.com - crosswords online

Solvemall.com - crosswords online | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Great collection of online crossword puzzles to help improve your English. Lots of different levels from beginner wit pictures to more advanced.

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August 4, 2012 7:00 AM
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PictuTools :: Add-ons for Firefox

PictuTools :: Add-ons for Firefox | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is a useful plug in for Firefox users which allows you to  edit images from your browser using a range of image editing sites. Very useful.

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August 4, 2012 5:17 AM
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Oogwave - Work Group Creator

This is a useful free tool for creating work or study groups. Also works on mobile devices and tableys.

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September 3, 2012 4:45 AM
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Family Tree Builder - Free genealogy program

Free software for building a family tree. Great project for students.

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August 29, 2012 2:46 AM
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Picture to People - Online Graphic Effects

Picture to People - Online Graphic Effects | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This site has a huge collection of photo and graphics effects that you can use to transform your images or text. The layout of the site could be better, but if you take some time to look through all the different effects that are possible you'll soon find your way around.

Helena's comment, September 27, 2012 7:51 PM
My teen book club are going to love this as we go about rebranding their image.
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August 25, 2012 5:17 AM
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Unused Words - Discover a new word every day

Unused Words - Discover a new word every day | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is a great resource if you want to amaze people with the depth aand complexity of your vocabulary. Although it is called 'Unused words', many of the words are still in use. The site gives some interesting information about the history and origin of th words too.

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August 24, 2012 3:14 AM
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What is Naiku

What is Naiku | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Naiku is a very well designed platform that runs on web or mobile and enables teachers or students to create assssment tests and quick questions which can be answered using mobile devices in the classroom or from home. Really handy tool.

 

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August 23, 2012 3:28 AM
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Linxy - Augmented reality encyclopedia

Linxy - Augmented reality encyclopedia | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is a fantastic augmented reality dictionary / encyclopedia. Simply donload the app to your phone then point the camera at any word and see the entry on screen. Great free app.

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August 21, 2012 6:26 AM
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Quilt: Create multimedia scrapbooks from your mobile ph

Quilt:  Create multimedia scrapbooks from your mobile ph | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Collaboative scrapbook app for creating multimedia scrapbooks. Ideal for group events projects or dihital narrative. Create multimedia scrapbooks from your mobile phone.

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August 17, 2012 2:32 AM
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Improve your ICT Skills - Become a 21st Century Teacher

Improve your ICT Skills - Become a 21st Century Teacher | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This course has been designed for practicing language teachers and trainers who have a good basic+ level of IT skills and want to build on these skills to enhance their teaching and understand how to use technology in a pedagogically effective way.

 

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August 16, 2012 11:30 AM
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Sqpad - Easily save and search for notes

Sqpad - Easily save and search for notes | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This a is a very simple free online note taking tool. It stores your notes and allows you to share them online.

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August 15, 2012 2:06 PM
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Sketch and doodle your brains out.

Sketch and doodle your brains out. | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

Nice free web based paint type program.

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August 13, 2012 6:46 AM
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Movies » Simple English Videos

Movies » Simple English Videos | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This site has a large collection of videos with interactive scripts. Just click on th words in the script and you will hear the part of the clip where they are spoken.

Luciana Viter's comment August 13, 2012 11:19 PM
Great resource, Thanks!
Wad. Moha's curator insight, December 11, 2012 5:33 PM

this helps a lot.  why don't you just give it a try

 

 

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August 4, 2012 7:12 AM
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Highlight Web Pages, Share Your Notes | Annotary

Highlight Web Pages, Share Your Notes | Annotary | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

This is a really useful tool to help develop your digital study skills. You can take notes and highlight specific parts of a web based text as you browse. You can sort your notes and links into collections and share these socially. Great tool.

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August 29, 2012 3:00 AM
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Being a Digital Native Isn’t Enough

Being a Digital Native Isn’t Enough | Tools for Teachers & Learners | Scoop.it

It is our role as teachers to help students develop the skills to problem solve independently and collaboratively use 21st-century skills while not relying on technology to do all of the thinking for them. Just because these students are digital natives, does not mean that they do not need guidance to navigate the digital world–both in terms of learning how to discern important and relevant information from a large swath of data, and also to be able to inquire and solve problems that take time, thought, and energy.