Teaching+and+Learning+Tools

= **Teaching/Learning Too****ls**  =


 * **Word Clouds**
 * Wordle[| http://www.wordle.net/]
 * Using Wordle Effectively[| http://www.classroom20.com/profiles/blogs/using-wordle-effectively?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url]
 * 50 ways to use Wordle in the classroom www.slideshare.net/gholtam/50-ways-to-use-wordle-in-the-classroom
 * ABCys! Word Clouds Grades K-5[| http://www.abcya.com/word_clouds.htm]
 * Easy to use, allows you to decrease the number of words used, can "save" and print

|| **Topics** || Teachers ||
 * **Primary Sources**
 * Library of Congress[| http://www.loc.gov/index.html]
 * **Collection Highlights**
 * American Memory || American History || http://www.loc.gov/teachers/ ||
 * Prints & Photographs || Arts & Culture || Classroom materials ||
 * Historic Newspapers || Government, Politics & Law || Professional Development ||
 * Performing Arts || Maps & Geography ||  ||
 * Veterans History || News & Journalism ||  ||
 * Sound Recordings || Religion & Philosophy ||  ||
 * Film || Science, Technology & Business ||  ||
 * Maps || Sports & Leisure ||  ||
 * Manuscripts || World History & Cultures ||  ||


 * **Thinkfinity** []
 * From the Thinkfinity website: Verizon Thinkfinity offers comprehensive teaching and learning resources created by our content partners – the most respected organizations in each academic subject and literacy. The easy-to-navigate K-12 resources are grade-specific and are aligned with state standards.
 * **Google Lit Trips** Books + Google Earth []
 * **Online Polls**
 * Flisti [] Online polling tool
 * Poll Everywhere []