NGA-Web2.0

=Introduction to High School= ==== //The World at Your Keyboard: Web2.0 Tools for High School Success (and Beyond)// ====

__Student Handouts__:

PART I: Using Google For Effective Researching

// Google has it all! // In addition to providing easy access to billions of web pages, Google has many special features to help you to find exactly what you're looking for. Let's take a look at some of them!

// If you only remember this... // [|Everyday Essentials] [|Reference Tools] [|Choosing Keywords]

// Amazing Google Search Tricks //

1. Search by file type

21st Century Learning ** filetype:pdf **
 * Different Types of Files at your will **

**Looking for a PPT** 21st Century Learning ** filetype:ppt **

21st Century Learning ** filetype:doc **
 * Looking for a **** DOC **

2. Google Advanced Search

//** Find web pages that have... **** all these words ** : // bill clinton william clinton jefferson //** this exact wording or phrase: **// president of teh united states << (This is spelled wrong for a reason) one or more of these words: But don't show pages that have: **monica**

A. Open Google search B. Search for American revolution C. Select Videos- observe results D. Select images from the page - observe results E. Select Wonder Wheel - observe results F. Select Timeline - observe results
 * // Let’s see what else we can do //**

3. Image Swirl Google Image Swirl organizes image search results based on their visual and semantic similarity and presents them in an intuitive exploratory interface.

4. Fast Flip Blindingly fast overviews of headline pages of top newspapers.

5. Scholarly Search Looking for information from educational institutes or universities?

6. Google Research Dedicated research component. Best place to start!

//Thanks to all the contributors, including DBlasi presentation from ISTE 2010 //

PART II: ESSENTIAL WEBSITES DPS offers in excess of 30 outstanding databases. A //database// is a collection of information that is organized so that it can easily be accessed and provides reliable and current information (as the database is constantly upgraded).

LION (** L **ibrary ** I **nformation ** O **n the ** N **et) is the online library catalog used by Denver Public Schools. This link can be customized for each school allowing the viewer to find books and other materials located specifically located in the building (or across the district). || [|Culture Grams: States Edition]
 * < **DPS Online Resources** ||< **Description of links ** ||
 * [[image:msfrachetti:LION_icon.jpg link="http://lion.dpsk12.org/search%7ES133"]] |||| [|LION Library System]
 * [[image:msfrachetti:LION_icon.jpg link="http://lion.dpsk12.org/search%7ES133"]] |||| [|LION Library System]
 * [[image:msfrachetti:Culturegrams_worldmap.gif width="111" height="89"]] || [|Culture Grams: Kids Edition]

The //Culture Grams// databases are wonderful resources for learning history and geography of places around the world. || [|Compton's by Britannica] (Middle School Level)
 * < [[image:msfrachetti:box_shot.jpeg width="95" height="95" link="http://0-school.eb.com.erslion.dpsk12.org/elementary"]] || [|Britannica Online School Edition] (Elementary Level) change to HS

These are online encyclopedia subscriptions paid for by Denver Public Schools. Each includes an online dictionary and thesaurus, as well as images, embedded videos and links to other web resources. ||
 * [[image:msfrachetti:ace_296851676_1221586337.jpg width="103" height="99" link="http://0-web.ebscohost.com.erslion.dpsk12.org/sas/search?vid=1&hid=22&sid=fd32a127-8403-4113-b7c5-15705c30ef79%40sessionmgr8"]] || [|Searchasaurus EBSCO database] EBSCO ELITE

These are primarily full text magazine and newspaper article databases, with links to other resources. ||<  || This is a wonderful, safe (protected) and educationally based search engine paid for by Denver Public Schools. All of the web sites accessible via this search engine are regularly reviewed and considered reliable. || This database offers an outstanding masterful collection of social studies resources develops students' historical understanding, information literacy, and critical thinking skills. ||<  || //Thanks to S. Frachetti//
 * < [[image:msfrachetti:netTrekker_di_vert2.jpg width="100" height="89" link="http://0-elementary.nettrekker.com.erslion.dpsk12.org/subject/?home=1"]] || [|Netrekker]
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**Other Online Websites**
Digital History []

An valuable resource for those who seek information on U.S. history, Digital History offers an up-to-date textbook, as well as essays on film, private life, and science and technology, and visual histories about Lincoln's America and America's Reconstruction. The site also makes use of primary sources such as gravestones, historical advertising, and letters to give a more vivid picture of American History. The site also includes numerous reference materials including an extensive audio-visual archive. And if you have a question you and you can't find the answer, there is a feature that allows you to pose questions to professional historians. The site might just turn your research into leisure time. Librarians Internet Index []

The Librarians Internet Index is a Website created and maintained by a group of librarians, very similar to the Internet Public Library. It has a searchable directory of Internet resources, over 3,000 total, on a wide variety of topics. While originally created to focus on the state of California, the site has evolved to cover a much wider area.

Library of Congress[]

Most people have heard of the Library of Congress, but few realize the amount of information it offers online. The American Memory Collection contains a wealth of materials on American history including thousands of photos, maps, documents, and even sheet music. In addition, the site offers online exhibits, and if you can't find what you're looking for there is online resource to ask a librarian. For anyone interested in American history, the Library of Congress is an invaluable resource that can provide you with a wealth of information not available anywhere else.

Science Research []

ScienceResearch.com is a free, publicly available deep web search engine that uses advanced "federated search technology" to return high quality results by submitting your search query - in real-time - to other well respected search engines then collating, ranking and dropping duplicates of the results.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematic []

JRME is one of the top international math education journals published by the National Council of //Teachers of// // Mathematics //.

The Purdue Online Writing Lab []

The // Purdue // University Online Writing Lab serves writers from around the world

 PART II: Web2.0 Tools [] GradeFix is the world's most advanced homework planner. You enter how much time you have and what you need to do and GradeFix will automatically optimize your homework schedule.
 * Organizers **
 * Gradefix**

[] Manage tasks from anywhere, get email, access from your phone, use with google calendar—get your academic life organized!
 * Remember the Milk**

[] Upload your presentation, document or video. Narrate it, share it, track it. Create voice-over presentations. Make talking photo albums. Upload a video or screencast. Narrate documents. Produce podcasts. Share your content. [] Slidesix is multimedia enabled presentation sharing. Simply upload, add multimedia, enhance and share!
 * Presentation tools **
 * My Brain Shark**
 * SlideSix**

[] Any citations you add to your bibliography will appear here! If you need, you can edit or delete any of your citations
 * Writing / Research Tools **
 * BibMe**

[] Use Webspiration to map out ideas, organize with outlines and collaborate online with teams or colleagues. Webspiration unleashes your creativity, strengthens organizational skills, and transforms your ideas and information into knowledge.
 * Webspiration**

[] An online notebook. Create pages, work on them with friends, and to share files. A great tool for group projects as it allows group members to easily collaborate. Advanced search, numerous templates, and 2GB of free file storage. Access it from anywhere anytime.
 * SpringNote**


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 * Timeline maker**