RESOURCES
Below is a list of online resources that students or parents may find useful, educational or entertaining. I do my best to choose wisely but please remember that I cannot guarantee the accuracy or content of websites once you leave this webpage. Sometimes links change. If you come across a link that is broken (does not work) please let me know. If you have any great sites that you would like to share, please send them to me via email, I'd love to check them out!
REMEMBER - BE SAFE! Avoid clicking on ads or outside links. Do your research before signing up for a service.
REMEMBER - BE SAFE! Avoid clicking on ads or outside links. Do your research before signing up for a service.
SCHOOL RESOURCES
CBC DIGITAL ARCHIVES - huge collection of video and audio clips from Canada's public broadcaster
GOOGLE DRIVE - free online word processing, presentations and more. You need a google account to use this.
KEEPVID - convert online video (for ex: Youtube, Vimeo) into files that you can save to your computer
BIT.LY - shorten long Internet addresses (URLs). No need to sign up, just use the box at the top.
VLC PLAYER - a program that will play video in almost any format
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES / Copyright-free
COMMON SENSE MEDIA - fantastic resource for parents and children for all things media (tv, movies, internet, advertising, cell phones, etc...). Includes useful ratings and reviews for movies, games, and apps so that parents and kids can make informed decisions.
CREATIVE COMMONS - one of the best ways to find copyright-free materials (pictures,
music)
FREESOUND.ORG - copyright-free sound effects
PICS4LEARNING - a good selection of copyright-free images. Click on "View Collections" for a quick look at what they
have available.
FUN WEBSITES
THE PROBLEM SITE - tons of games that require problem-solving and smarts
SCRATCH - fantastic website that teaches coding skills. Make games and animations!
BRAIN POP - great site with lots of fun educational videos on different topics
FUNBRAIN - games, reading and lots of other resources
SCHOLASTIC - online games and activities
ORISINAL - Lots of fun online games
COOL MATH GAMES - challenging and fun logic games
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - interesting material, fun games
DISCOVERY CHANNEL - information, puzzles, games, quizzes
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY- tons of science resources
ONLINE TOOLS (These sites often require logging in or becoming a member. Before signing up, see if you can get a tour of the website or do a youtube search. Check it out and see if it's something you would like to use. Always check out the terms and conditions as well!)
ANIMOTO - makes beautiful slideshows using photos and video
GLOGSTER - make multimedia posters
PREZI - innovative presentations
STORYBIRD - use this website to create unique and beautiful stories
WEEBLY - easy to use website creator