References



=Resources and Tools=

Lists of file extentions Such as .doc, .docx, .pdf, and more. This Web site will not only tell you what the extention means but will direct you to another site for more information about what programs are compatible with the extention.

File Info

=Useful Web Tools=

Web Resources
Dr. Wissick's Web Toolboxes http://webtoolboxes.wikispaces.com/ An annotated list of more links and Web 2.0 tools than most people can ever use!

Free Web Tools freewebtool.wikispaces.com A wealth of free web tools for teachers and students.

[|Sideshare] www.slideshare.net Upload slide shows here to embed into a web page. [|Spell with Flickr] metaatem.net/words Use this to create words and banners.

[|Wordle] www.wordle.net Create word clouds with the tools on this site.

Copyright Free Music
[|Freeplay Music] freeplaymusic.com/ Music that can be downloaded and used for school projects.

[|MusOpen] www.musopen.com/ Music is an online music library of copyright free music. Their goal is to be the largest online library. According to the web site, this music can be used by others.

Jamendo [|www.jamendo.com/en/]

Incompetech [] Royalty free music for anyone to download. Just make a citation on the project so let others know where the music originated.

Useful Links for Visual Design
[|Repetition and Design] coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/designprin2/start.htm Explains some simple principles of design to consider when creating visual materials such as wiki pages, brochures, business cards, etc.

[|Repetition and Contrast] coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/designprin2/start.htm Explains how to use contrast to make effective visual materials.

[|Flickr Images] www.flickr.com/creativecommons A collection of photos that owners have given permission for others to use. These images still may need to be cited.

[|Flickr Photos] www.flickr.com/groups/freeuse A collection of photos that owners have granted permission for others to use. These photos should still be cited.

[|Visual Literacy for K-8] k-8visual.info A web site that provides information about visual literacy for both teachers and students.