Web applications that make it easy to create records in appealing formats for sharing, selected by Richard Byrne, School Library Journal’s Cool Tools columnist.
Cool Tools: The Best Free Web Applications for Reaching Out to Parents
By on October 29, 2012
From maintaining a blog to texting updates from the classroom, free web apps can help educators foster those important school-home connections.
Making the Most of Video in the Classroom
By on August 28, 2012
From Vialogues and SynchTube to TED-Ed, free tools for hosting conversation around videos.
Summertime and the Reading Is Easy: Kick back with a good ebook app or two
By on July 25, 2012
Handy tools for reading and ebook discovery that you can enjoy using yourself and perhaps put them to use with students in the classroom or library.
Ebook toolkit: Cool Tools for Multimedia Publishing
By on May 23, 2012
When it comes to creating media-rich publications, iBooks Author is just one of many great options.
The Best Sites for Collaborative Online Studying
By on May 4, 2012
These tools enable students to connect, share notes, and work through difficult problems together.
Master the Web with Browser Add-ons
By on March 28, 2012
Handy extensions and add-ons will help you perform multi-step tasks with ease.
Ebook toolkit: Easy-to-Use Applications for Creating Your Own
By on February 28, 2012
These ebook creation tools offer a range of capabilities, from adding a few page-turning effects to PDFs to creating full-blown interactive ebooks with multimedia elements.
Keep Good Searches from Going Bad
By on January 25, 2012
When students make a beeline for Google, these tips can improve their experience.
QR Codes Go to School
By on December 22, 2011
From magazines to signs at the local supermarket checkout line, QR codes, those little square boxes of dotted patterns, are everywhere these days. Here’s how you can use them in school.
