Technology+Tools+for+LA

Useful Links for Language Arts Quizlet: []
 * A tool English and foreign language instructors can utilize to support language skills development with vocabulary word sets. Vocabulary is taught in 3 modes--flash cards, short answer term entry and test mode.

Shelfari: []
 * A great way to social network with book clubs. This can get students excited about sharing books and building their personal book library lists. I don't know about you, but I sometimes start reading a new book that I've already read, but forgot that I had read it. This can solve that problem!

Diigo: []
 * A popular tool that allows users to save an online copy of any webpage visited, create catagories, and tags to organize the bookmarked page and write comments about the page.

del.icio.us: []
 * Another social bookmarking tool that provides for collaborative networks of shared resources.

Gliffy: []
 * This site is used to create story maps and other flowcharts associated with pre-writing organization.

LetterPop: []
 * A media-rich word procesor that allows students to create and publish colorful publications online customized with their own text and imported images.

Writewith: []
 * A Web-based text editor that allows users to collaborate on documents. Users an upload and share Word documents, and could then peer edit online.

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 * Allows users to create simple cartoons using quote blocks, fun characters, and easy-to-edit templates, which is a fun way for students to practice their own writing.
 * A news site powered by consumers who write and upload stories of interest. This woud be great for students learning to write in a journalistic news-orientated format, and can then publish their articles.
 * A web-based text editor that allows individuals to collaborate on the writing of screenplays.
 * A Web tool that allows students to write and save a paperless, private journal or diary.
 * One of several genealogy-orientated Web tools allowing users to upload photos and videos, write biographies and create networks to share family history. These can also be marked as private so students can use the tool safely in school.