Fun tools for teachers & students!

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Tool #1: Google Apps
Google Apps come with several features that can become useful for teachers and students. Users will be able to explore through their famous search engine. The way to successfully explore the capability of this tool is to create an account. Once you do so, you will have access to their email service that includes a calendar and documents app. You will also be able to use your account for Youtube and Blogspot.

Rating: 5 ★★★★★

Tool #2: Moodle
Moodle is an excellent tool in the education environment. Teachers are able to post assignments and links on their homepage. Students would be able to view information and files regarding their class. One of the favorite features about Moodle is the Assignment feature. Students will be able to keep track of their assignments.

Moodle is very user friendly. It does not require a fast bandwidth.

Rating: 5 ★★★★★


Tool #3: Mozilla Firefox
Firefox is an internet web browser. It provides numerous features. It is a faster and safer alternative than its competitor. One of the best features of Firefox is their applications and add on. Users will be able to change the design of their web browser. Along with that, Firefox offers upgrades and updates regarding security issues. A notable feature that Firefox offers is its ability to save tabs if the program accidentally closes. However, in some occasions, the reason for the crash is a Firefox issue.

Rating: 4 ★★★★

Tool #4: Wix

Wix is a free website that allows users to create a flash website. However, Wix does offer packages for premium users. Wix is user friendly. All you have to know is how to drag and drop. The tools are easy to learn and understand. There are numerous templates that are available for users to use for their website.

Criticism: With this tool, there can only be one user to edit and access the page. Secondly, you would need a good computer with a fast internet connection. The website can lag if the internet connection does not match its demand.

Rating: 4 ★★★★

Tool #5: Prezi

Prezi is a website that allows users to create online presentation. It is a fun, creative, and free alternative to the Microsoft Power Point. There are various tools and designs available upon creating a slide show. Prezi offers the features of members to access and edit the presentation at the same time.

Criticism: Unless you have a super fast internet connection, along with a good computer, Prezi would lag upon editing. It is not as user friendly as Wix. The member would have to explore and play around with the tools in order to utilize it.

Rating: 3 ★★★

Tool #6: Live Binder

Live Binder plays the role of a virtual binder. Users will be able to create a binder containing their subject area. It is a great tool for teachers and students. It is easy to learn. It has a simple layout that would require less bandwidth internet connection.


Rating: 5 ★★★★★


Tool #7: Vimeo
Vimeo is an alternative to Youtube. It is a free membership, however there is a limit of uploads per week. It is user friendly. Video upload time is fast and smooth. Vimeo also offers privacy control on who can watch your video. This is a good tool for educators. Educators will be able to create videos for their students. At the same time, students can make videos for projects.

Cricism: Quality of video is not as great as Youtube

Rating: 4 ★★★★



Tool #8: Windows Live Movie Maker 2011
Windows Live Movie Maker is different from Windows Movie Maker. This program offers more features than its competitor. I prefer this program because it offers a better time line set up. This program is user friendly. It is drag and drop. You can add transitions, music, captions like a professional video editor. It is a great tool for students and teachers who are interested in making videos. It is also a great way to move away from power points.

Rating: 5 ★★★★★



Screen shots are taken by Cheysser Rodriguez. I was able to take screen shot through their perspective websites. I created and edited the video.

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