Archive for the 'Free Resources' Category

Historical Map Collection

Monday, August 27th, 2007

If you’re into cartography, you’ll want to visit the David Rumsey Map Collection, a series of 18th and 19th century comparable historical maps. Quite an interesting resource!

Sprout Online

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

Want to entertain your toddlers? Check out Sprout, a fun interractive website for kids with streaming 24-hour tv shows, printable coloring pages, refrigerator art, and other arts and crafts.

This List Will Make Your Life Better

Monday, July 30th, 2007

I’m serious! This is the most comprehensive list of things you can do to life a happier and healthier life. 147 tips to be exact. Check it out… you won’t be sorry. And click on the links as well, there are some real gems in there!

The Best Google Apps and Add-Ons

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Want to spruce up your gmail? Check out this top 10 list full of good ideas.

What’s Your Learning Style?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

I found a cool survey that helps people decipher their learning styles with suggested learning strategies. This would be great for teachers and students alike.

10 Easy Computer Fixes

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Is your PC starting up too slowly? Do your videos play without audio? Find out these easy fixes in 10 Fast Fixes for Nagging PC Problems.

Make Coloring Pages From Real Pictures

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

It’s free and easy… and what a fun way to entertain your class, or your kids at home. Simply take a photo of anything you like.. your classroom, the playground, or a family pic. Then follow these easy steps!

Desktop Camouflage for Macs

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

Check it out:
“Do you have way too many items on your desktop? Do you hate cleaning up that mess? Camouflage is the right utility for you. It hides all the icons and leaves nothing but the pure wallpaper.”
I could use this.

Electronic Field Trips

Friday, June 29th, 2007

I was cruising through the Speaking of History Blog and found a neat entry on Electronic Field Trips. Sounds sort of interesting… has anyone else participated in these? I’m curious.

Awesome Translator

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Online translators usually suck, but check out Google translator– you can translate a single word and learn all the different ways it can be used in context. Suh-weet.