Professional+Development

= Here are my favorite tools: =

www.etherpad.com/polaris (A virtual sticky pad, where you can simultaneously pre-write/compose/edit/revise, etc.)

www.wordle.net (word cloud~spelling lists, intro new vocabulary, etc.)

www.tikatok.com (A super easy way to publish books///FABULOUS __Story Sparks__ for hesitant writers) username: dpspolaris password: dpspolaris Bottom of page: HELP and then "The Book Editor"

www.vocaroo.com (One click to record voice. Great for literacy products (//book reports, Who am I? All Abouts) and math (how to solve problems, auditory accommodations) etc.)

Here's an example of "Who Am I?" Click "vocaroo" to go to the site OR click ">" to play

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www.blabberize.com (Same as Vocaroo, but with a photo that talks) media type="custom" key="5186219"media type="custom" key="5186223"

If you have time to play: //http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/ (The most comprehensive list of 2.0 tools for teachers)

http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com (The best how to for wiki pages)//

@http://www.geocaching.com/ (HGT students love puzzles, deductive reasoning, and mysteries. Geocashing is both, but better!)

media type="custom" key="5546189"www.spellingcity.com (Fun one step way to create personalized or class spelling lists)

www.letterpop.com (Professional looking newsletters for teachers OR professional looking student writing products)