Brighton+July+2009

email john.warwick@stlukes.herts.sch.uk **
 * __ Free Tools for the 21st Century Classroom Workshop- __**** John Warwick July 2009


 * Introduction to a range of useful FREE downloadable and internet based tools and applications which help inspire, motivate and engage learners. (and teachers) Those attending will have the opportunity to investigate and explore further the potential of some of these tools for their own classroom use. **

[] ** Secondary Award Winner 1st Place Helston Community College, **** Cornwall ** [|http://cookittasteitictit.blogspot.com] **Secondary Runner up St Lukes School, Hertfordshire** --- [|europa.eu/europago/welcome.jsp] **Website of information and quizzes on Europe**
 * BLOGS **
 * USEFUL WEBSITES **

[] **Web 2 tools / applications**

[|www.e2bn.org] – A whole range of free tools for schools use - online - Free
 * MEDIA RESOURCES **

[|http://cookit.e2bn.org] - Cookery website to find recipes – upload your own in video format etc – online - Free

[|http://gallery.nen.gov.uk] - - bank of downloadable images -+ you can add to the bank - online - Free

[] - bank of downloadable music / sound effects /Audio files - online - Free in school

[|http://clips.e2bn.org] - video and animation publishing for schools – online - Free

[|http://filmeducation.nen.gov.uk] - film clips covering a wide range of curriculum areas including Teachers' Notes and a range of activities – online - Free in schools

[|http://www.teachertube.com] - bank of downloadable videos relevant for teaching – online – Free

[|http://www.schooltube.com] - Schools media sharing website – online - Free

[] learn about film making; online; Free - [|http://audacity.sourceforge.net] - sound editing software – download – Free
 * MEDIA – FILM EDITING / PRODUCTION TOOLS / APPLICATIONS **

[] - windows movie editing software – download – Free

[|http://www.eurocreator.com] - movie / animation sharing website for schools across Europe – online – Free

[|http://www.stupeflix.com] - still image and video production – online – Free ---
 * STILL IMAGE –EDITING / PRESENTATION TOOLS / APPLICATIONS **

[] upload photos and make slideshows - online - Free

[|http://www.slideboom.com] upload and share powerpoint presentations - online - Free

[|http://prezi.com] create effective presentations from still images; online; Free

[] create effective presentations from still images; online; Free

[] - create presentations from still images – download - Free

[|http://animoto.com] create effective presentations from still images; online; Free -- [] interactive poster maker; + much more - online; Free
 * CREATIVITY - Writing **

[] - make a story book - online - free


 * ANIMATION**

[] create and share animation films - online - Free

[] a 3D modeling and character animation program - download - Free

[|http://www.kerpoof.com] create your own drawings or animated films; Used online; Free

[] upload photos and videos and create & share presentations - online - Free

[] easily grab images, add sound and text to create multimedia stories - online - Free


 * CREATIVE WRITING - COMIC CREATION**

[] - create your own comic strips – online - Free

[|http://www.bitstrips.com] – create your own comic strips – online - Free

[] create your own comics; Used online; Free

[|http://stripgenerator.com] make your own comic; Used online; Free

[|http://www.toondoo.com] make your own comic; Used online; Free

[] easily create avitars - online - Free
 * AVATARS **

[|http://www.voki.com] easily create speaking avitars - online - Free

[] easily create avitars - online - Free


 * WEBCAM CONFERENCING**

[|http://flashmeeting.e2bn.net] webcam conferencing tool for schools - online - Free contact john warwick - Flashmeeting coordinator for etwinning schools 4 a user account

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The above list is not exaustive so.......... do add other FREE web based tool and resources you may know of :

Also post a comment on the usefulness of these tools using the discussion tab at the top of the page.