Software Essentials for the Modern Educator

Check out my new curated site at ScoopIt! for apps and advice for educators:

• The iPad for the Modern Educator (iOS7), soon to be 8

• Social Media 101 (Twitter, Facebook, ScoopIt).

Hi All,
I have found a lot of broken links, where software has moved or has been purchased by a different company. Rather than deleting all these gems, and losing the record of what I had, I have removed the link, and highlighted them with a red line through the name of the program. This will allow me to come back and see if they are still around at a different website, or under a new program name, or company name. Also, if you find a program that replaces or complements anything I have, please let me know by sending email to Conrad

Teachers Easy Guide to The Most Important Web Tools in Education

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When creating an online course, sometimes a picture can paint a thousand words, or set the tone and mood for a case study. Below are a few sites where instructors can find media suitable for use in their course. Some are free, some are commercial, either way, be sure to keep a copy of the wording used to describe the copyright license of the media you use.



New - This gem was recommended to me. It replaces and greatly enhances, my previous list of websites offering stock images and photography. As always some are free, and some may lead to links for commercial images. Always check and maintain a copy of the license agreement, even for free images. Thank you Joyce for the recommendation! Free Stock Photos: 74 Best Sites To Find Awesome Free Images

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The majority of the following programs and websites are free for educational or personal use only. Versions change regularly. The license information is based on the last time I looked up the software. If you want an older versions of a program, check the older version or older apps websites below. The Check the licenses for Business or Commercial use. Always check downloaded software for viruses BEFORE installing it.