Resource of the Week - GeoGebra

GeoGebra is a dynamic software tool connecting arithmetic, geometry, algebra and calculus. The program offers multiple representations of objects in its graphics, algebra, and spreadsheet views that are all dynamically linked. GeoGebra is designed for all educational levels, from the primary grades through college.

Documentation is available, including a Quickstart, an Introduction to GeoGebra, and a User Manual. Additionally, the GeoGebra Wiki provides teaching materials, including lessons and worksheets, divided in to grade levels and subject areas.

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Resource of the Week - BibMe

BibMe is a free automated bibliography maker, supporting MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian formats. BibMe supports several different source types, including books, magazines, newspapers, websites, journals, films, interviews, lectures, radio, television, encyclopedias, and photographs. Users may manually enter source information or take advantage of the AutoFill feature, which pulls bibliographical information from sources such as Amazon.

After registering with the site, bibliographies may be saved to the user's "My Bibliographies" page where they may be edited, shared, or downloaded. Users may also tag their citations with keywords that will help to identify them at a later time. A Citation Guide is also available, providing rules for in-text citations and bibliographical references.

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Resource of the Week - CAST UDL Book Builder

The CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Book Builder is a site for creating, reading, and sharing digital UDL books. Books may be designed with text, images, and audio and may contain a linked glossary and "coaches" to help students along. Completed books should engage and support diverse learners.

Model books are available on the site, providing examples of well-designed UDL books. A detailed Tips & Resources section is also available, providing information on book ideas, CAST UDL Book Builder features, and information on Universal Design for Learning. Additional UDL information is available on the site, featuring videos, research, guidelines, and an activity.

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Resource of the Week - Gliffy

Gliffy allows users to create, share, and collaborate on diagrams online. Users may create a variety of diagrams including process flow diagrams, organization charts, floor plans, business processes, network diagrams, technical drawings, and more. A basic subscription is free and a premium version is available for a monthly subscription fee.

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Resource of the Week - History Animated

History Animated consists of three companion sites: Civil War Animated, Revolutionary War Animated, and Pacific War Animated. Each site provides animations of key historical battles within the war, showing the movement of the armies on a map and captions describing their strategies and the outcomes of each battle.

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