Academics
online newspapers
public libraries
Research
Here you will find tips and tools to guide you in research for any class.
Research Papers
-How to Write a Research Paper in 6 Steps: The Ultimate Guide
-Teen Space research guide
-Library Research Guide
Evaluating Websites
-Cornell University Library
-Five Criteria from Cornell
-Ohio State University Website Evaluator
The Writing Process
-The Big 6
-Graphic Organizers
-Citation Machine
-Knight Cite
-Easy Bib
-What is plagiarism?
Research Papers
-How to Write a Research Paper in 6 Steps: The Ultimate Guide
-Teen Space research guide
-Library Research Guide
Evaluating Websites
-Cornell University Library
-Five Criteria from Cornell
-Ohio State University Website Evaluator
The Writing Process
-The Big 6
-Graphic Organizers
-Citation Machine
-Knight Cite
-Easy Bib
-What is plagiarism?
Collaboration
This section contains links to iPad and Google Apps, as well as online resources, that will aid in collaboration.
CloudOn- This is a mobile workspace for creating, editing, and storing Microsoft Office files.
Google Docs- This tool allows online word processing of documents, spreadsheets or presentations that can be shared with others to view or edit
Lino/Popplet/Padlet/NoteApp- These resources are great for brainstorming or having live meeting discussions. Everyone can participate in the same document file and add their thoughts
AnswerGarden- Answergarden is a feedback tool that can be used for brainstorming or polling. It can be used by sending out a link or embedding it in a website.
Edmodo- Edmodo (app and website) provides a secure environment for connecting teachers and students with a social media feel. Includes a class wall, the ability to have interactive discussions, polls and more
CloudOn- This is a mobile workspace for creating, editing, and storing Microsoft Office files.
Google Docs- This tool allows online word processing of documents, spreadsheets or presentations that can be shared with others to view or edit
Lino/Popplet/Padlet/NoteApp- These resources are great for brainstorming or having live meeting discussions. Everyone can participate in the same document file and add their thoughts
AnswerGarden- Answergarden is a feedback tool that can be used for brainstorming or polling. It can be used by sending out a link or embedding it in a website.
Edmodo- Edmodo (app and website) provides a secure environment for connecting teachers and students with a social media feel. Includes a class wall, the ability to have interactive discussions, polls and more
organization
These resources will help students stay organized while working through all the phase of research and design.
Pocket- Pocket is a bookmarking type application that keeps articles and other information found on the web. You can use your Pocket account within browsers and on iPad.
Doodle- Doodle (website and app) simplifies the process of scheduling events with several people.
Evernote- Evernote (website and app) gives you a synchronized account where you can capture and organizing everything (notes, images, audio, web clippings). With the website and the app you have fully searchable access to all the information you have gathered at any time, from any device.
Pocket- Pocket is a bookmarking type application that keeps articles and other information found on the web. You can use your Pocket account within browsers and on iPad.
Doodle- Doodle (website and app) simplifies the process of scheduling events with several people.
Evernote- Evernote (website and app) gives you a synchronized account where you can capture and organizing everything (notes, images, audio, web clippings). With the website and the app you have fully searchable access to all the information you have gathered at any time, from any device.
presentation tools
Flipgrid-This is a video discussion platform where students (or teachers) can record short video clips for class discussions or other activities
Vocaroo- QR Codes are readable bar codes. In Vocaroo - Record your Voice or Upload a File to create a QR Code. When someone scans the QR code (with a QR reader app) they will hear the audio you created.
QR Voice- QR Codes are readable bar codes. In QR Voice - Type a message and choose a language to create a talking QR code. When someone scans the QR code (with a QR reader app) they will hear the text that you have typed being spoken to them.
Vimeo- This online tool is excellent for video creation for beginners.
Animoto- Everything you need to turn video clips and images into rich videos.
Haiku Deck- This is a simple to use tool for making presentations. Haiku Deck is full of elegant and unique template designs with a similar presentation format to Keynote or PowerPoint.
DesignWizard - This site allows you to create impressive designs, quickly and easily. You can personalize your own designs and logos and you can also explore their curated library to find inspiration from thousands of images!
Vocaroo- QR Codes are readable bar codes. In Vocaroo - Record your Voice or Upload a File to create a QR Code. When someone scans the QR code (with a QR reader app) they will hear the audio you created.
QR Voice- QR Codes are readable bar codes. In QR Voice - Type a message and choose a language to create a talking QR code. When someone scans the QR code (with a QR reader app) they will hear the text that you have typed being spoken to them.
Vimeo- This online tool is excellent for video creation for beginners.
Animoto- Everything you need to turn video clips and images into rich videos.
Haiku Deck- This is a simple to use tool for making presentations. Haiku Deck is full of elegant and unique template designs with a similar presentation format to Keynote or PowerPoint.
DesignWizard - This site allows you to create impressive designs, quickly and easily. You can personalize your own designs and logos and you can also explore their curated library to find inspiration from thousands of images!