WordAhead

WordAhead provides vocabulary videos for difficult words.  You can also enter the Study Room where you can watch the vocabulary videos in a distraction free environment or view flash cards that you can flip over at your own pace.  Teachers can also create customized vocabulary lists based on the academic ability of their students.

Noodletools - Bibliography composer and  online notecards
     According to their site, "NoodleTools provides innovative software that teaches students and supports teachers and librarians throughout the entire research process."
     They also have a "Choose the Best Search" option that helps students find the correct information they are looking for.  http://noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html


Shmoop - Study guides and teacher resources
     Shmoop helps students see how history and literature are relevant today.

ThatQuiz - Create Free Online Quizzes
     ThatQuiz a free online quiz creator.  There are also pre-made quizzes. 

Wolfram|Alpha Homework Day

October 21, 2009 is the first Wolfram|Alpha Homework Day.

This will be a live event that allows students and educators to explore the uses of Wolfram|Alpha in school, college, and real-life.

Students have the chance to submit their toughest homework problems before the event.

Students will:
* Learn tips and tricks.
* Learn new ways to study.
* Chat with the experts behind Wolfram|Alpha
* Have a chance to win prizes

Teachers will:
* Hear how other teachers are using Wolfram|Alpha in their classrooms.
* Chat with the experts behind Wolfram|Alpha

For more information, visit http://homeworkday.wolframalpha.com/

Using Activotes with ActivStudio

I just created some tutorial screencasts for using Activotes with ActivStudio.

http://mrruddle.wikispaces.com/activotes

I will be creating some tutorials for ActivInspire in the near future.

Geek Brief Windows 7 Video

I just watched this video about Windows 7. Cali shows us a few of the new features and tricks.

http://www.geekbrief.tv/video-i-like-windows-7-as-much-as-os-x-642

If you are thinking about getting Windows 7, I would recommend watching this.