New+Teacher+Academy

I love using **Moodle** with teachers and with students. Here is a link to our NTA Moodle: @http://moodle.sisd.cc/ This is a great example of the power of sharing using Moodle: **[|http://] [|moodle] [|.kentisd.org/course/view.php?id=316]**
 * Moodle: **
 * Moodle** and **Google Chrome-** they do not work well together

Free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. The page in the LAME link will show you how to download and save LAME- it's tricky! My best tip is to download and when it asks you where to save select the desktop.
 * Podcasting: **
 * Audacity:** **[]**
 * LAME:** **[]** If you are creating podcasts with Audacity you will also need LAME to export them to the MP3 format.

**Content Resources:**
 * Thinkfinity**: **[]** Over 55,000 FREE lessons brought to you by the Verizon Foundation
 * M.O.R.E (Michigan Online Resources for Education):** **[]** In partnership with Verizon the MDE is working on building a bank of lessons for Michigan Educators.


 * Presentation: **
 * Prezi:** Do you ever get bored by PowerPoint? This is FREE presentation software amped up to the 21st century level! Educators receive a free account with extra storage space. **[]**
 * Animoto:** Looking for an easy way to make your photos look like a million bucks? Animoto is easy to use and visually stunning! **[]**

**Screencasting:**
 * Jing:** **[]** If you would like use an alternative assessment tool, download Jing! You snap a picture of your screen and record the online action. You can then email it or post a link.
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To use Google Documents you must have a Google account. documents, spreadsheets, presentations to build online or to upload, forms, surveys, and more! All of this easily shared between you, coworkers, and parents!
 * Google Docs: **

**Easy to Use Tools:**
 * Gliffy:** Online diagram software and flowcharts []
 * Wordle:** Beautiful word clouds []