Catch of the Day - JogTheWeb - 4/5/2011

JogTheWeb is a tool that helps you share, show, and comment on any pages on the web.

JogTheWeb allows you to create, read, and share in a new online format: the WebBOOK. JogTheWeb WebBOOKs provide real turn-the-page presentations or binders including both personally entered content and dynamic pages from the web.

Try the JogTheWebdemo

Easily share Jogs in one-click on Twitter, Facebook, or by email. Add a Jog to your Favorites list or bookmark them.

The JogTheWeb Firefox extension lets you quickly and easily add steps to your Jogs while browsing.

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Catch of the Day - SchoolWAX - 4/4/2011

SchoolWAX is an all-in-one homework help site. Access online textbooks, get help with homework, or do report research.

To use SchoolWAX, select your school level (elementary, middle, or high school), pick a subject, and quickly be directed to resources. SchoolWAX includes links to websites on every school subject and links to search engines for specific questions. SchoolWAX can be a real time-saver.

SchoolWAX is also a portal to the online components of Etraffic Press and Learn EveryWare textbooks where you can play educational games, watch Concept Capsules and animations, and access your virtual textbook and online workbooks.

SchoolWAXTV is a sister site offering educational videos. Designed with students, teachers, and parents in mind, only educator approved videos will be found on SchoolWAXTV. It can be a terrific resource for students who are working at home and just need a little extra help. Teachers can use the animations and videos to enhance their classroom lessons.

The resources on SchoolWAX are always available free of charge.

Note: There is also a French language version of SchoolWAX.

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Shmoop Adds AP Psychology and Macroeconomics Exam Prep

Earlier this week, Shmoop announced it's offering two new online test prep courses: AP Psychology and AP Macroeconomics. These courses go along with its AP Calculus AB & BC exam prep course which I noted here last month.

Each Shmoop AP exam prep online course includes:

• Deep topic review
• Practice drills
• 2 full-length practice exams
• Test-taking tips and strategies
• Step-by-step guide to tackling your essay questions

Go to earlier posts about Shmoop

Each course is available on Shmoop’s website for individual purchase for $12.95(US) for six months.

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The Rearview Mirror 4/2/2011

For those of you who may have missed a Catch of the Day or who didn't have the opportunity to look at some of them during this past week, here's a second chance.

Monday

The unique Hot English Method offers a link between a structured course and up-to-date material. The Hot English MethodSkills Booklets have the structure and syllabus of a typical language course, while the Hot English Magazine offers fresh, up-to-date material based on real people in current situations.

Tuesday

Sumanas offers a rich selection of content intended to support the teaching and learning of science.

Wednesday

LessonWriter is a free website for English teachers to create lesson plans and instructional materials for teaching language skills from any reading passage.

Thursday

Mingoville is a free interactive English learning website combining fun games for kids with songs and colorful characters. Mingoville helps children learn English anytime from anywhere they can access a computer with an Internet connection.

Friday

The CCC! Video on Demand interactive media-on-demand system provides a content and multimedia resource for educators and students.

 

Catch of the Day - CCC! Video on Demand - 4/1/2011

The CCC! Video on Demand interactive media-on-demand system provides a content and multimedia resource for educators and students.

Users can integrate thousands of core curriculum programs into their lessons. CCC! Video on Demand gives teachers access to 3500 programs and 50,000 teaching segments correlated to US state and Canadian provincial standards. Each program has an accompanying teacher's guide, student activity, and follow-up assessment.

Browse CCC! Video on Demand by curriculum or subject, refine by grade, or search by keyword or standards to find programs that fit your lessons. Users can even add their own original multimedia content to the system.

CCC! Video on Demand, a product of New Dimension Media, single-user license plans are $129(US).

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