Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 1/6/12

Here are some interesting sites that I’ve found this week, thanks to my PLN. As a teacher, I feel we have to keep up to date concerning research in our field and current issues in the education system. I hope some of these inspire you, inform you, and even have you asking questions. Thank you for coming by and visiting!

Extreme Weather 2011 – from NOAA; “From extreme drought, heat waves and floods to unprecedented tornado outbreaks, hurricanes, wildfires and winter storms, a record 12 weather and climate disasters in 2011 each caused $1 billion or more in damages — and most regrettably, loss of human lives and property.”

Logo Maker – free logo maker; fun for kids

Find That File – search for specific types of files

Shelfster – “Shelfster is a free platform dedicated to WRITERS. The key feature is that when you write, you have at your fingertips everything you've gathered for your writings. You don't have to worry anymore that your ideas and sources of inspiration are lost or scattered in different places.”

Poster My Wall – “Make poster-sized collages; Use your photos or your friends' Facebook albums; Use free poster backgrounds or upload your own; Get big, high quality posters up to 3 feet tall; Free downloads, prints from $7.50 + shipping”

Original Image: Pat Hensley