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Can't Watch YouTube?!

ListenToYouTube
This free service enables you to rip the audio from a YouTube video.

Apps to Use in Your Classroom

Teach with Your iPhone: Apps to Use in the Classroom
"You don't need a class set of netbooks or iPads to integrate technology into your daily instruction. There are some fantastic, free iPhone apps that are perfect for teachers who are looking to change up their daily routine. These apps can make everyday tasks easier, simplify what you're already doing, and maybe just inspire others to make an investment in technology at your school. "
Gettysburg Virtual Tour
"Designed for visitors to Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Battle app can be used as a virtual tour of the Civil War battlefield. It includes video, audio, and an abundance of information on notable sites at Gettysburg."
Teachers' Tech Tools for Physics
According to Edutopia, "armed with tools such as tablets (iPad, Kindle Fire, etc.), educators now gain access to a wide array of teaching weapons, especially in areas like physics or general mathematics. There are downloadable apps, videos and a plethora of resources. For example, scouring the virtual libraries of O2, Google Play and the App Store will show you many physics teaching tools. Here are some favorites."

Video Resources from the Fordham Library Catalog

The Fordham University Libraries have access to thousands of DVDs which graduate students and teachers could use to enhance their lesson plans. All DVDs listed are available through the Fordham University Libraries for a 5 day rental period.

Websites to Use in the Classroom

PBS Learning Media is a website intended to provide teachers with thousands of digital resources that teachers can use in their classrooms. All of the resources are free for teachers, once you sign up.

Prezi is an online presentation tool that provides teachers with a large amount of space to present more interactive PowerPoint presentations for their students. Images, videos, and text can easily be uploaded and visible connections can be made between the various ideas presented on the Prezi.

BBC Learning is an online resource center for teachers. There are downloadable Teacher Packs for a variety of subjects. There are also links to various clips which teachers can show in the classroom to accompany lessons.

National Geographic's Teacher Homepage offers teachers with resources and programs to implement in their classrooms in order to teach students about geo-literacy.

Education Blogs

Edutopia
According to the Mission Statement of Edutopia, "the George Lucas Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the K-12 learning process by documenting, disseminating, and advocating innovative, replicable, and evidence-based strategies that prepare students to thrive in their future education, careers, and adult lives."
Teaching Channel
According to the Mission Statement of Teaching Channel, "Teaching Channel is a video showcase—on the Internet and TV—of inspiring and effective teaching practices in America's schools. We have a rapidly growing community of registered members who trade ideas and share inspiration from each other.

With the help of the Tch community, our mission is to revolutionize how teachers learn, connect, and inspire each other to improve the outcomes for all K-12 students across America."

Books from the Fordham Library

Essential Websites for Educational Leaders in the 21st Century by James Lerman
Call Number: LB1044.87 .L45 2004
ISBN: 1578861306
Publication Date: 2004-07-01
Here, James Lerman describes and gives instant access to more than 300 websites focused on the needs of people who are striving to improve schools and provides the best collection of resources and tools to address them, all in one place.
Introducing the Internet to Young Learners by Linda W. Braun
Call Number: LB1044.87 .B72 2001
ISBN: 1555704042
Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Braun is an educational technology consultant whose handbook is for librarians, primary school teachers, and parents. It's intended to help them understand the basics of how the Internet works as well as find innovative uses for the Net to help kids learn and to become savvy Internet users. Includes lesson plans, template activity sheets, and examples of how schools and libraries have used technology in creative ways. Covers the Web, e-mail, chat groups, Internet safety, and topics such as evaluating and citing electronic sources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Education - Just for Teachers: Media in the Classroom