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 * 1) **Wikispaces Classroom Website** --Set up a Wiki account and begin to put together a class website/resource page. This is by far the most versatile tool I have shown you. Once your class website is up, you can build on it as you have time and even branch out into using the discussion tabs, creating flexible group tasks, individual portfolios, and embedding multimedia. This page will help get you started! Get a quick, printable start up sheet here.
 * 2) **Glogster EDU Project**--Set up an educator account and plan a project for your students to create a digital poster. Glogster EDU will give you student passwords and a dashboard where you can see and comment on all of your students' work as it takes shape. Once your in, create a new poster and play so you can see what this tool is all about! Get a quick, printable start up sheet here.
 * 3) **Animoto Project**--- go to Animoto for Educators and create an account. They will give you a code that you can use with your students to create unlimited length videos. Next, create an assessment that requires them to put together images, music and text to show their learning. Make sure to play around and create your own video so you know what this tool can do! Get a quick, printable start up sheet here.
 * 4) **Quizlet Review and Quiz Tool -**- Have a test or a quiz coming up? Create a set of flashcards to help your students study. You might even browse the existing resources for a pre-made set that suits your needs. Once you create a question/answer sheet, the program will create flashcards and interactive study games your students can access from home.
 * 5) **[|Diigo Social Bookmarking]**-- Diigo is a social bookmarking tool that will allow you to bookmark, organize, access and share your web resources from anywhere, anytime. It is basically a cloud-based favorites folder. It is also a valuable research tool for upper level students and a fantastic resource to find educational materials. Set up an account, install the tool bar and quickly realize you can't live without it! Get a quick, printable start up sheet here.