Computer Help Websites

Online Professional Development Classes
Educational Technology Conferences Peripheral Devices
Educational Technology Magazines Software Offers
Educ.Technology Organizations Software Review Websites
Grants Information & Websites Software Use Reference Sites

Hardware Vendors  Software Vendors 

Instructional Software Technology How To Books

 


Computer Help Websites

AppleCare Support - AppleCare Site Index. Find basic information on troubleshooting for MACs plus more.

BizFetch Tips and Tricks - Has tons of PC tips and tricks you can try to use with your computer.

Everything Computers Troubleshooting Resources - Troubleshooting guide for both PCs and MACs

McAfee - McAfee is known for its products to prevent and fix virus problems. They also have a online software called, Free Scan, that will scan your computer to check for viruses.

Mac Assistant - Get help with your Macintosh questions. Also has tons of Tips & Tutorials.

Mac Fix It - Links to troubleshooting help with the Macintosh.

PC Connectors - See and learn about the different types of PC connectors.

PC Hell -get help with your pc problems. Get software tips and tricks, online support, and download support software.

PC Protection - get a free AVG Anti-virus software for your computer. Protect your computer from viruses.

Symantec - This is the maker of the Norton Utilities software. This is a diagnostic software that can scan your computer for problems as well as fix non-hardware related problems on your computer.


Educational Technology Conferences

Conference Title  Dates Location Organization
California Department of Education Conference List Varies Check their website http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/ca/cc/
California League of High Schools - Technology Conference Varies Check their website California League of High Schools
6615 East Pacific Coast Highway,
Suite 120
Long Beach, California 90803 (562)430-1276 or (800)858-9365
E-Mail: info@clhs.net
www.clhs.net/
Capitol CUE Varies Check their websites Capitol Computer Using Educators
www.capcue.org
CUE Conference

Spring

Palm Springs, CA
Contact CUE for Dates 

Computer Using Educators
1210 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 814-6630
www.cue.org
ICTE (International Conference on Technology and Education) Varies Check their Website http://www.icte.org/
Microcomputers in Education Varies Check their Website http://mec.asu.edu/2005/
NECC (National Educational Computing Conference) Varies Check their Website http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2005/
T+L2 Conference (Technology + Leadership + Learning)

Varies

Check their website

http://www.nsba.org/t+l/


Educational Technology Magazines

AppleWorks Journal AWUG
P.O. Box 701010
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 454-1969
www.awug.org
Children's Software Revue Magazine Children's Software Revue 
44 Main Street
Flemington, NJ 08822
(800) 993-9499
www.childrenssoftware.com
Classroom Connect Newsletter Classroom Connect
2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 237
El Segundo, CA 90245
(800) 638-1639
www.classroom.com
OnCUE Newsletter Computer Using Educators
1210 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 814-6630
www.cue.org 
Electronic School Magazine  NSBA
1680 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-6722
www.electronic-school.com
Learning & Leading with Technology Magazine ISTE
1787 Agate Street
Eugene, OR 97403-1923
(800) 336-5191
http://www.iste.org/LL/32/3/index.cfm
Syllabus  Syllabus
101 First Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
(818) 435-5440
www.syllabus.com
Technology & Children Magazine ITEA
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1539
(703) 860-5032
www.iteawww.org
Technology & Learning Magazine CMP Media, Inc.
600 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(800) 607-4410
www.techlearning.com


Educational Technology Organizations

AppleWorks Users Group AWUG
P.O. Box 701010
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 454-1969
www.awug.org
Computer Learning Foundation  Computer Learning Foundation
P.O. Box 60007
Palo Alto, CA 94306-0007
(415) 327-3347
Computer Using Educators Computer Using Educators
1210 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 814-6630
www.cue.org 
Horizon Horizon
www.horizon.unc.edu/
International Society for Technology in Education ISTE
1787 Agate Street
Eugene, OR 97403-1923
(800) 336-5191
www.iste.org
International Technology Education Association ITEA
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1539
(703) 860-5032
www.iteawww.org
West Ed West Ed
730 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415)565-3000
www.wested.org


Digital Cameras

Digital cameras allow you to take still and moving clips of any image. This image can then be saved either onto a memory chip or floppy disk and can than be transferred to the computer. Here are just a few digital cameras available out on the market. There are TONS to choose from.
Digital Camera Views http://www.dcviews.com/
(This website has nice detail reviews on a variety of digital cameras. Learn before you buy)
Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/
(This is also a nice digital camera review site. It also has forums you can join, a buying guide, glossary, + more)
Digital Camera Head Quarters http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/
(This website is a nice basic site that lists the top digital cameras by brand, price range, megapixels, camera type, etc.)
Digital Camera Idea Links

http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/gadgets.html
(This website is Kathy Schrock's page of links all about using Digital Cameras in the classroom)

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~ucfcasio/qvuses.htm
(This site has 1001 Uses for Digital Camera. Nice list of ideas broken down by subject areas.)

http://www.edzone.net/~mwestern/pix.html
(Very simple list of ways you can use the Digital Camera in the Elementary Classroom)

http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/digitalcameras.htm
(Tons of links to using the Digital Camera in the classroom.)

http://www.leesummit.k12.mo.us/its/digital_camera.htm
(Great list of links that introduces you to using the digital camera in the classroom)

 

Electronic Portable Notepads

Electronic Portable Notepads lets you enter and edit text, then send it to any computer for formatting and final printout on paper. They are compact and can be used anywhere from home to school, etc. They cost a fraction of what a computer notebook costs.
AlphaSmart, Inc.
(AlphaSmart Keyboard)
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 300
Cupertino, CA 95014
(888) 274-0680
www.alphasmart.com
Brainium Technologies 
(DreamWriter)
11491 Kingston Street
Maple Ridge , B.C.
Canada, V2X 0Y6
(800) 663-7163 - Corp. Office
(888) 272-4648 - CA Sales
www.brainium.com
QuickPad Technology Corp.
(QuickPads)
620 B. Clyde Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(800) 373-8181
www.quickpad.com
Electronic Portable Notepads Idea Links

http://www.irvingisd.net/alphasmart/
(This site has some great ideas for using AlphaSmarts in the classroom)

http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/alphasmarts.htm
(Tons of links about how to use AlphaSmarts in the classroom)

http://www.cps.ci.cambridge.ma.us/element/haggerty/alphasmart.html
(Artfully Integrating the Alphasmart. Great ideas for K-3, 4-8, + Administrators)

 

PDA's

PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) are handheld computers that originally were designed as personal organizers, and they do this really well. The basic features of any PDA are a date book, address book, task list , and memo pad. While these features are very helpful at keeping someone organized, the feature that clinched their utility for any busy person who uses a desktop computer is that of easy synchronization of information with the desktop.
Handhelds.org http://www.handhelds.org
(Read the latest news on handheld technology. It even has a how-to section to help you use your handheld.)
Handhelds Reviews (ZDNET) http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/2001-3127_16-0.html?legacy=cnet
(Read reviews on the different handhelds. See the top values)
Palm Zire http://store.palm.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=1204280
(Has Digital Camera Capability as well as Palm Handheld Capabilities)
PDA Buzz  http://www.pdabuzz.com/
(Read the lastest stories about PDA's. Join their discussion forums or even visit their PDA store.)
PDA Street http://www.pdastreet.com/
(Get the latest downloads for your PDAs, read the latest reviews, shop for PDAS, or join any of the PDA forums.)
Handheld Idea Links

http://www.techlearning.com/palm
(This links you to the Handhelp Educator Publication. It has tons of issues that provide ideas and examples of how students and teachers are using handhelds in the classroom)

http://surfaquarium.com/newsletter/pda.htm
(PDAs in the Classroom. Online Teaching Newsletters that talks about using PDAs in the classroom)

http://www.ashland.k12.ky.us/trt/pdas.htm
(Great links to ideas on how to use PDAs in the classroom)

http://kathyschrock.net/power/
(Kathy Schrock's list of links about using the PDA in Education)

Scanners

A scanner is a device that allows you to transfer text and graphics to your computer. This is particularly useful when you want to transfer pictures or information from a textbook to your computer.
How Stuff Works: Scanners http://www.howstuffworks.com/scanner.htm
(This is a nice site that also explains how a scanner works)
PC Tech Guide on Scanners http://www.pctechguide.com/18scanners.htm
(Nice definition on what a scanner actually does. )
Scanner Reviews (ZDNET) http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/2001-3136_16-0.html?legacy=cnet
(Read the reviews on the top scanners. Learn before you buy.)
Scanner Idea Links

http://extend.unb.ca/thelink/ideas/ideas_sc.shtml
(Some very simple ideas on how to use the scanner in the elementary, middle, secondary, and adult levels.)

http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/childdev/snappyscannerideas.htm
(Snappy ideas for using scanners in the classroom)


Hardware Vendors

Apple Computers 1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
www.apple.com
(800) 800-APPL
Also ETI for Educational Purchase
BCS The School Supplier  895 E. Patriot Blvd. #110
Reno, NV 89511
(800) 544-3472
www.theschoolsupplier.com
Educational Resources P.O. Box 1900
Elgin, IL 60121-1900
(800) 624-2926
www.educationalresources.com
Welsh Products, Inc.  932 Grant Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(800) 745-3255
www.welshproducts.com


Instructional Software

 

Drill & Practice Programs

BasketMath (http://www.scienceacademy.com/BI/index.html) - Practice your basic math facts.

Primary Games (http://www.primarygames.com/states/start.htm) - Practice your state facts on this fun website.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (http://www.kurumi.com/games/wwtbam.html) - Have fun with a variety of topics similar to the Millionaire Game.

 

Educational Game

The Case of the Pharoah's Puzzle (http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/content/explorations/0,,NAV2-7_SEP1645,00.shtml) - Learn to apply your math and history facts to solve this case.

Star Traders (http://www.agedwards.com/public/content/fcgi/bma/index.fcgi?activity=startraders&usertype=public&guide=pixie) - Learn about the stock market by playing this Big Money Adventure game.

 

Electronic Storybooks

Aesop's Fables (http://www.umass.edu/aesop/contents.html) - Read any of Aesop's fables from this website.

Children's Storybooks Online (http://www.magickeys.com/books/) - Read a variety of children's story right on-line.

Kid's Corner Beatrix Potter Stories (http://wiredforbooks.org/kids.htm) - Read stories written by Beatrix Potter.

Online Children's Stories (http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/stories.html) - Great links to children's stories.

 

HyperMedia

Hypertext and Hypermedia (http://www2.fmg.uva.nl/sociosite/topics/hypertext.html) - This website introduces you to what Hypermedia means.

Hypermedia Basics (http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/site/hypertxt.htm) - Covers a general overview of what Hypertext or Hypermedia is.

Hypermedia Links (http://home.iag.net/~ksking/mmedia.html) - Information about using Hypermedia in Education.

Hyperstudio Showcase (http://www.hyperstudio.com/showcase/stories.html) - Read about some of the ways Hyperstudio is used in classrooms.

Simulations

Build a Bridge (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/build.html) - Build a bridge simulation.

Lemonade Game (http://www.lemonadegame.com/) - Run a lemonade stand and maximize your profits.

Net Frog (http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/frog/) - Frog dissection on-line.

Virtual Fishtank (http://www.virtualfishtank.com/main.html) - Build your own fish tank on-line.

Virtual Frog Dissection (http://www-itg.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html) - Virtual frog dissection website.

 

Tutorials

Build the BEST paper airplane (http://www.zurqui.com/crinfocus/paper/airplane.html) - Simple step by step instructions on how to build a paper airplane.

Free-ed.net (http://free-ed.net/) Learn about a variety of topics through this on-line tutorial.

Learn2Type (http://kids.learn2type.com/) - Free on-line Typing tutorial.

Spanish Tutorial (http://www.studyspanish.com/tutorial.htm) - On-line Spanish Grammar Tutorial.

 

 

 

 


Online Professional Development Classes

Chapman University Online

CTAP Online Technology Classes

Connected University

Fresno Pacific University

PBS TeacherLine

Teachscape

U.C. L.A. On-line Learning


 

Software Use Reference Sites

Database

Access Tutorial (http://mis.bus.sfu.ca/tutorials/MSAccess/tutorials.html) - A step by step tutorial on using MS Access.

Database

Databases in the classroom (http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/databases/) - Explains the reasoning in using databases in the classroom as well as provides links to sites that help you learn databases

Using Databases in the classroom (http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/Teachers/resources/usingdb.htm) - This site provides links to tutorials as well as lesson plan ideas on how to use databases in the classroom. Sponsored by the TRUMBULL COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER .

 

Hyperstudio

Hopping into Hyperstudio (http://www.monroe.k12.la.us/~mhen/hyperstudiopage.html) - This website was created by Margaret Henderson. She has tons of projects and tutorials to help you learn how to use Hyperstudio.

Hyperstudio Resources (http://www.umsl.edu/~sahambr/HSTutSite/Index.html) - This website has a Hyperstudio tutorial, templates, and resources you can use with Hyperstudio. It even has a nice intro about why and how to use Hyperstudio.

Hyperstudio Website (www.hyperstudio.com) - Hyperstudio program website. Has examples of Hyperstudio projects as well as library of plug-ins and resources for you to use with Hyperstudio.

Cathy Buscher's HyperStudio Tutorial - (www.bright.net/~cbuscher/frame/HS-project.htm) - Nice step by step tutorial on some Hyperstudio basics.

 

Inspiration

Inspiration Resources (http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/resources/inspiration.htm) - This website has links to great resources using Inspiration.

Inspiration Sample (http://lakelandschools.org/EDTECH/Inspiration/poetry.htm) - Want to see a great way to use Inspiration as a teacher tool? Here's a quick sample of how it can be used by the teacher, for students, in an English class.

Inspiration Website (www.inspiration.com) - Get information about Inspiration & Kidspiration software, download a free trail version, see examples of classroom ideas using Inspiration & Kidspiration, and even learn about their Inspired Teacher Scholarships.

Inspiration Links - This is a list of reference links all about using Inspiration in the classroom.

Kid Pix

Kid Pix Deluxe Tutorial (http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/prof_dev/kidpix3/) - This website has helpful hints, templates, and lesson ideas for using Kid Pix Deluxe 3 program.

Kid Pix How To (http://www.k12.hi.us/~mstlaure/tlcf2000/fun_kidpix.htm) - This website has great sample project ideas as well as guides you step by step in using Kid Pix.

Kid Pix Integration Ideas (www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sbeck/kid_pix_integration_ideas.htm) - This site gives lesson plans for teaching Kid Pix, project ideas, templates and more.

Kid Pix Integration into the Curriculum (http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/kidpix/kidpix.html) - This website has great ideas to integrate Kid Pix into a variety of subject areas. Tons of great ideas.

Kid Pix Projects (http://www.scdsb.on.ca/students/academic_software.cfm) - This site has tons of ideas on how to use Kid Pix in the classroom. Included are step-by-step instructions on how to create the projects using Kid Pix.

Kid Pix Resources (http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/kidpix_folder/kid_pix_web.htm) - This site gives you links to great resources on how to use Kid Px, activity ideas, Kid Pix lesson ideas, etc.

Kid Pix Resources (LT Technologies) (http://www.lttechno.com/links/kidpix.html) - This site has step by step instructions on how to use all the tools in Kid Pix in English and Spanish. It also has sample project ideas using Kid Pix.

Marilee's Kid Pix & Kid Works Page (http://marilee.us/kidworks.html) - This website provides sample projects of Kid Pix and Kid Works. They have lesson plan ideas as well as tutorials on how to use the software.

LOGO

Logo Computer Systems Inc. Website (www.microworlds.com) - Download a trial version of Microworlds or Microworlds Pro. They also have a project library for you to view how other teachers have used their software.

Softronics Inc. (www.softronix.com) - Download a freeware version of MSW LOGO.

MS Office - General

Electric Teacher (www.electricteacher.com) - Great resources from step by step MS Office tutorials, List Serves, Educational Web Links, to Technology ideas.

Microsoft Education (http://www.microsoft.com/education/Default.aspx) - This is Microsoft's education page. It has tons of templates, lesson ideas, etc. for educators.

Microsoft Office Tutorials (www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=O2kTutorial) - Learn how to use the tools and features of Office 2000 effectively in the classroom.

Microsoft Office Tutorials (www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/) - This is sponsored by the Florida Gulf Coast University. They offer great tutorials to learn how to use Office 2000 applications.

Microsoft Office Lesson Plans (http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=LessonPlans) - Are you looking for some great ideas on how to integrate technology into your curriculum?
Check out these resources designed to incorporate Microsoft products into your classroom.

StarOffice Software (http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/edu/solutions/staroffice.html) - This is a free product for teachers to use in conjunction with MS Office.

Powerpoint

Brainy Betty ( http://www.brainybetty.com/) - THis has tons of PowerPoint resources such as graphics, presentation backgrounds, plus more!

Free PowerPoint (http://www.freepowerpoint.com/) - This has links to other great websites that has resources all about using PowerPoint.

PowerPoint Backgrounds (http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com/) - This website has tons of backgrounds you can add to Powerpoint.

PowerPoint Samples ( http://www.shastalink.k12.ca.us/cascade/staff_resources/resources_powerpoint.html) - This website has great sample PowerPoint presentations. Such as Jeopardy, Who Wants to Be a Millianaire, etc.

Powerpoint Student Created Examples- Examples of student created Powerpoint presentation by Mrs. Norri's class.

Powerpoint in the Classroom (http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/powerpoint/) - gives you the reasoning to use powerpoint in the classroom and provides links to wher eyou can get started to learn the basics.

Powerpoint in the Classroom (http://www.geocities.com/~webwinds/classes/powerpt2.htm) - Great links to different resources using Powerpoint in the classroom.

Powerpoint How To Guides (http://enrollmentoptions.sandi.net/workshops/showtime/software/powerpoint/powerpoint.html) - This website provides you with some general information about using Powerpoint in your classroom. It also has tutorials to walk you through the steps. Some are PDF files that you download to your computer to view.

PowerPoint Pointers ( http://www.presentation-pointers.com/index.asp?) - These are great Presentation Pointers to help you plan, create, and communicate your PowerPoint presentation effectively.

Powerpoint Resources (http://www.edzone.net/~mwestern/ppt/resources.htm) - This is a great site that provides you with links to Powerpoint Tutorials, clipart resources, examples of classroom use of Powerpoint, and much more!

PowerPoint Templates (http://www.websiteestates.com/ppoint.html) - Here are some PowerPOint templates you can add to your presentation.

PowerPoint Templates (http://www.poweredtemplates.com) - You can find some high quality free templates available on this website. Check it out.

PowerPoint Templates (http://www.soniacoleman.com/templates.htm) - Here are some free PowerPoint Templates you can add to your presentation.Tons to choose from.

Powerpoint Tutorial (http://www.actden.com/pp/) - Learn the basics of powerpoint. This is a great step by step website that teaching you how to use Powerpoint.

PowerPoint Tutorial (http://www.wcu.edu/ccenter_inf/CatOnline/MSPP/index.html) - This is a very nice website that breaks down all the topics you need to know about how to use Microsoft PowerPoint.

PowerPoint Tutorial (http://gethelp.library.upenn.edu/workshops/biomed/ppt/open.html) - Another very basic yet graphical website that walks you through how to use PowerPoint.

PowerPoint Viewer (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=428D5727-43AB-4F24-90B7-A94784AF71A4&displaylang=en) - Can download this program is you don't have PowerPoint but you want to view a PowerPoint Presentation.

Simple Powerpoint Intro (http://southshore.8j.net/teachers/teachers/kyoungweb/page3.html) - This is a very simple lesson to introduce Powerpoint to your students.

 

Spreadsheet

Everyday Spreadsheets in the Classroom - (http://bes.belmar.k12.nj.us/public/everyday_spreadsheets/) - get student lesson ideas, teacher utilities, and even links to other great websites to help you with using spreadsheets in your classroom.

Everything You Need to Use Spreadsheets in the Classroom - (http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/techknowpark/FreeFall/Resources.html) - this website gives you diagrams, sample lesson ideas, and everything to get started with using spreadsheets in your classroom.

Excel in the Classroom (http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/excel/) -gives you the reasoning for using excel in the classroom and provides links to where you can get started to learn the basics.

Excel Templates & Activites (http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/techknowpark/FreeFall/Resources.html) - Nice list of templates and examples for you to use Excel in the classroom.

How to - Spreadsheets (http://www.mathnstuff.com/math/spoken/here/2class/cspred0.htm) - This is a nice step by step pictoral website that shows you how to to almost anything using a spreadsheet such as; how create a bar graph, how to sort data in a spreadsheet, how to hide/unhide columns or rows, etc.

Microsoft Excel Modules (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_excel.htm) - This is a great website that breaks down Excel into different topics. Has great samples and templates for you to use.

Microsoft Excel Tutorial (http://www.wcu.edu/ccenter_inf/CatOnline/MSEX/index.html) This is a very nice website that covers how to use all the various components of Excel.

Spreadsheet Activity - Create a Graph (http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/Graphing/) - This is a very simple and graphical website that introduces you to creating graphs in the classroom. Leads you right into using spreadsheets to create simple graphs.

Spreadsheet Activity- Fast Food Fun- (http://www.wmburgweb.com/Resources/Lesson/index.htm) - This is a sample spreadsheet activity you can use with your students. Step by step instructions are given.

Spreasheet Activity - Most Wanted Toys - (http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/techknowpark/FreeFall/ShoppingSpree.html) - This is a great sample spreadsheet activity. Requires students to go shopping and keep track of their budget using a spreadsheet.

Spreadsheet Activity - Population Growth - (http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/popgrowthproj/activity1.html) - This is a sample spreadsheet activity you can do with your students. Step by step instructions are provided.

Spreadsheet Activity - Yahtzee - (http://tempo.editthispage.com/stories/storyReader$1683) - This is a nice simple spreadsheet activity that requires students to use a Spreadsheet to keep track of a Yahtzee dice game.

Spreadsheets in the Classroom (http://www.chuh.org/Workshops/Spreadsheets/Spreadsheets.html) - This site gives you lesson plan ideas, excel templates, as well as links to other great excel resources.

Spreadsheet Safari (http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110054/index.html) - Wonderful website that walks you or your students through what a spreadsheet is. Definition, Vocabulary, Examples, etc.

Word Processing

Electric Teacher - Word (http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorials.htm) - this site provides a simple step by step tutorial on learning MS Word.

Introduction to Word Processing (http://www.helsinki.fi/atk/neuvonta/pikapaiv/eng/txtintro.html) - A quick page on the basic keys and concepts to keep in mind when using word processing software.

Microsoft Word 2000 Tutorial ( http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/word) - Microsoft Word 2000 step by step tutorial.

Microsoft Word Intro (http://www.aps.edu/aps/sw_depart/basicskills/Word.html) - A nice short intro to using MS Word.

Micosoft Word Tips and Troubleshooting (http://wordtips.vitalnews.com/W178_Files.html) - This is a nice list of MS Word Tips as well as trouble shooting questions answered on some typical MS Word issues.

Microsoft Word Tutorial (http://www.wcu.edu/ccenter_inf/CatOnline/MSWD/index.html) - Very nice list of topics covering MS Word.

Word Processing Ideas (http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/elemkey/wordprocessing.html) - This website lists some great activities you could do with your students using a word processing software.

Word Processing Ideas ( http://www.emunix.emich.edu/~krause/Tips/word.html ) - Quick list of general word processing ideas that you can use in the classroom.

Workshop Tutorials (http://www.life.uiuc.edu/hughes/prairieflowers/tutorials/main.html) - MicrosoftWorks 4.0 and Clarisworks tutorials


Software Review Websites
"Always read a review of a software before you buy it!"

 

California Learning Resource Network
http://www.clrn.org/home/
Search the clearinghouse database for information and descriptions of electronic learning resources that include CDs, software, Internet sites and educational videos.

Children's Software Review
www.childrenssoftware.com
Read and find reviews on the latest educational software.

Superkids
www.superkids.com
Read and find reviews on the latest educational software.

 


Software Offers
(Free or Nearly Free - Just Pay for Shipping)
(Software Download Site Too!)

2Plus2 Math Software (Download)
www.2plus2.prv.pl

$8.99 Software Store
www.software899.8m.com

Educational Software Downloads
http://dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Educational/

Free CD Software
www.free-cdsoftware.com/cgi-hazel

Kids Domain Free Software Downloads
http://www.kidsdomain.com/down/index.html
Get free downloads of reviewed software for all ages.

My Teacher Software
http://www.myteachersoftware.com/

Riverdeep Free Software Downloads
http://www.riverdeep.net/products/downloads/free_downloads.jhtml

Smart Draw
http://www.smartdraw.com

Smart eStore
www.smart-estore.com/products2

Star Office
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/edu/solutions/staroffice.html


Software Vendors

Broderbund P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
(800) 474-8840
www.broderbund.com
Cambridge Development Laboratory, Inc.
Special Education Software Gr K-12
86 West Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(800) 637 - 0047
www.edumatch.com
CCV Educational Software  P.O. Box 6724
Charleston, WV 25362-0724
(800) 541-6078
www.ccvsoftware.com
CDAccess  CDAccess.com
Educational Resources P.O. Box 1900
Elgin, IL 60121-1900
(800) 624-2926
www.educationalresources.com
GAMCO  P.O. Box 50189
St. Louis, MO 63105
(800) 351-1404
www.gamco.com
GradWare  7905-B Engineer Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)569-5995
www.gradware.com
HallSoftware  www.HallSoftwares.com/
Knowledge Adventure  4100 West 190th Street
Torrance, CA 90504
(800) 545-7677
www.knowledgeadventure.com
Learning Company  One Athenaeum Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
(800) 685-6322
www.learningco.com/school
Learning Services P.O. Box 10636
Eugene, OR 97440-2636
(800) 877-9378
www.learningservicesin.com
Nothing But Software  www.NothingButSoftware.com
Orange Cherry New Media  P.O. Box 390
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(800) 672-6002
Queue, Inc.  338 Commerce Drive
Fairfield, CT 06432
(800) 232-2224
www.queueinc.com
Smart Kids Software  www.smartkidssoftware.com
Software for Schools  101 East Broadway
Maryville, TN 37804
(800) 627-9393
Spry Software
Academic Version Software
www.sprysoft.com/
(800) 840-6786
Sunburst  101 Castleton Street
P.O. Box 100
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(800) 321-7511
www.sunburst.com
SurplusCDrom.com www.SurplusCDrom.com
Tom Snyder Productions  80 Coolidge Hill Road
Watertown, MA 02472-5003
(800) 342-0236
www.tomsnyder.com
Ventura Educational Systems  P.O. Box 425
Grover Beach, CA 93482-0424
(800) 336-1022
www.venturaes.com
Visions Technology in Education  P.O. Box 70479
Eugene, OR 97401
(800) 877-0858
www.toolsforteachers.com

 


Technology How To Books

Classroom Connect 2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 237
El Segundo, CA 90245
(800) 638-1639
www.classroom.com 
Computer Learning Foundation P.O. Box 60007
Palo Alto, CA 94306-0007
(415) 327-3347
Educational Rescources P.O. Box 1900
Elgin, IL 60121-1900
(800) 624-2926
www.educationalresources.com
FTC Publishing  P.O. Box 1361
Bloomington, IL 61702-1361
(888) 237-6740
www.ftcpublishing.com
ISTE  1787 Agate Street
Eugene, OR 97403
(800) 336+5191
www.iste.org/bookstore
K-12 MicroMedia Publishing
SchoolWorks for Students/Teachers 
16 Mckee Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(888) 512-6044
www.k12mmp.com
Scholastic Teacher Resources  2931 East McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(800) 724-6527
www.scholastic.com
Course Technology
South-Western
Thomson Learning
5919 Natorp Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040-7945
(800) 354-9706
www.swep.com
www.course.com
Teacher Created Materials 6421 Industry Way
Westminster, CA 92683
(800) 662-4321
www.teachercreated.com
Tools for Teachers  (Visions in Technology) Visions Technology in Education © 2001
P.O. Box 70479 Eugene, OR 97401
(800) 877-0858
www.toolsforteachers.com


Grants Information & Websites

 

Donors Choose
http://www.donorschoose.com

Focus on Fundraising
http://www.geocities.com/world_of_websites/archive/fundraising.html

Fundsnet Grants List
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/found-e.htm

Inspiration Software Scholarship for Teacher Training
http://www.inspiration.com/prodev/index.cfm?fuseaction=scholarship

Kash for Kids (Printer Cartridge Collection Fundraiser)
http://www.kashforkids.com

LTP Education Grant & Funding Sources
http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/grants/

Professional Connection Grant Websites
http://eduscapes.com/videos98/pc.html#7

School Grants
http://www.schoolgrants.org/

Tech Learning Grants List
http://www.techlearning.com/grants.html

 

 


 

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