Teacher Tools

PDF to Word Converter - Great site to convert almost any PDF to a workable word document
http://www.pdfonline.com/pdf-to-word-converter/


Smartboards Across the Curriculum - Great site to assist teachers in using the smartboard
http://www.mrsrenz.net/smartboardcurriculum.htm


Eclipse Crossword - outstanding free crossword puzzle creation software
http://www.greeneclipsesoftware.com/eclipsecrossword/

Puzzlemaker - make printable word searches and crossword puzzles
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/

Pics4Learning - free, copyright-friendly image library
http://pics4learning.com/

TrackMyGrades.com - an inexpensive, online gradebook for teachers
http://www.trackmygrades.com/

Gradekeeper - another low-cost grading program
http://www.gradekeeper.com/

Citation Machine - enter reference information into labeled text boxes, and this website displays perfect APA and MLA bibliography listings - ideal for reports
http://www.citationmachine.net/

Lexile.com - match students with text at their reading level
http://www.lexile.com

Lexile Book Search - find the Lexile level of over 100,000 different books
http://educators.Lexile.com/BookSearch

Literature Circles - printable job sheets on Mr. Coley's Literature Circles page
http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles.htm

Literature Circles FAQ's - Mr. Coley answers some frequently asked questions
http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles_faqs.htm

Flowchart Notes - a fun, effective way for students to take Social Studies notes
http://www.mrcoley.com/flowcharts_examples.htm

Google Docs - create and share your work online
http://docs.google.com

Math Worksheet Center - huge collection of K-12 math worksheets
http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/

Math Worksheets World - 12,000 printable K-12 math worksheets, lessons, and resources 
http://www.mathworksheetsworld.com/

TeAchnology - large collection of lesson plans in all subject areas
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/

Projects By Jen - creative projects for the elementary classroom
http://www.projectsbyjen.com

Guess the Wordle - a wonderful collection of Wordles designed to build student deciphering skills
http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW/

Education.com - 5th grade worksheets 
http://www.education.com/worksheets/fifth-grade/



Technology

Podcasting - learn how to find, subscribe to, listen to, and create podcasts
http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/index.html

Jing - a free, always-ready program that allows you to instantly capture and share images and video from your computer
http://www.jingproject.com/

LearninginHand.com - excellent resources for using iPods and other handheld devices in the classroom
http://www.learninginhand.com

Pics4Learning - free, copyright-friendly image library
http://pics4learning.com/

Journey Ed - academically priced software at substantial discounts
http://www.journeyed.com/home.asp

Computer Products for Education - another source for academically priced software
http://www.educational-software.com/

Coffee Cup Free Zip Wizard - free program allowing you to zip and unzip files
http://www.coffeecup.com/zip-wizard/

Mr. Williams' Classroom - fantastic collection of "Google in Education" links
http://sites.google.com/site/williamsclass/Home

Contxts - quickly and easily share contact information with parents, students, or fellow educators
http://www.contxts.com

Tagul - create gorgeous TAG clouds
http://www.tagul.com

Youblisher - fun way to turn ordinary PDF documents into fun fancy looking books for "FREE"
http://www.youblisher.com

Zygote Body - an amazing way to study the human anatomy (Should be viewed with an adult)
http://www.zygote.com

Ports Parks - If you have access to Video Conference equipment than this site is for you. "FREE"
http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov/

Website Design


TeacherWeb - Easily create your own website
www.teacherweb.com

Blue Host - Mr. Coley's choice for web hosting
http://www.bluehost.com/

Site Meter - free, fast, and easy way to add a web counter to your web site
http://www.sitemeter.com/

Link to Google - add a Google search box to your own website
http://www.google.com/searchcode.html

FreePolls.com - add free (with ads) or inexpensive (no ads) polls to your website
http://www.freepolls.com/

FavIcon from Pics - easily create a Favorites icon for your website
http://www.chami.com/html-kit/services/favicon/

CoffeeCup Software - free and low-cost web design software
http://www.coffeecup.com/

Weebly.com - Easily create your own website
www.weebly.com

Google Sites - If your using Google, this is a great tool to use to create a wonderful site
www.googlesites.com

Teacher Sites

Mrs. Renz's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Oregon
http://www.mrsrenz.net

Ms. Jasztal's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Florida
http://teachingvision.org/

Mr. Schrader's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Kansas
http://www.mrschrader.com/

Mr. Passafume's 4th/5th Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://www.noetikos.org/passafume5thgrade/

Mrs Moore's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Alabama
http://mrsmooresclass.wordpress.com/

Mr. Dale's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Idaho
http://www.kidsatwork5th.com/

The Eagle's Nest - classroom website in Virginia
http://www.mrsmitch.net/

Mrs. Dingman's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Pennsylvania
http://www.mrsdingman.com/index.html

Mr. Cosand's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Oregon
http://www.dreamextreme.us/

Team Rafuse - classroom website in Missouri
http://sites.google.com/site/teamrafuse/Home

Team Newingham - classroom website in Michigan
http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/

Mrs. Lyon's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://www.MrsLyon.com

The Nettling Newsline - classroom website in Ohio
http://www.leslienettling.com/index.html

Mrs. Ehrlich's 3rd Grade Class - classroom website in Pennsylvania
http://nancyehrlich.ihostvm.com/index.html

Mrs. Lowe's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Missouri
http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/poplarbluff.k12.mo.us/lowe/

Mr. Tepley's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Washington
http://schools.mukilteo.wednet.edu/staff/Tepleybr/

Mrs. Lykowski's - classroom website in Michigan
http://www.mrslykowski.com/

Mr. Cermak's World History Classroom - classroom website in Pennsylvania
http://www.mrcermak.com/index.html

Mrs. Dixon's 2nd Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://www.hemetusd.k12.ca.us/sites/cawston/teachers/cdixon/index.htm

Mrs. Dunn's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Arkansas
http://teacherweb.com/AR/SouthsideElementary/MrsTinaDunn/h0.stm

Mrs. Passetto's Grade 5 Spotlight - classroom website in Massachusetts
http://www.mrspassetto.com/

Mrs. Jackson's 2nd Grade Class - classroom website in Texas
http://mrscjacksonsclass.com/

Mrs. Bunyi's 4th Grade Class - classroom website in Tennessee
http://www.mrsbunyi.com/

Miss Mancini's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in New Jersey
http://www.bedminsterschool.org/70327062181659/site/default.asp

Mr. Parla's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in California
http://web.me.com/mrparla/Site/Home.html

Mr. Boyer's 5th Grade Class - classroom website in Kansas
http://mrboyersclass.pbworks.com/

Mr. Atkinson's Classroom Blog - classroom in Indiana
http://atkinson45gt.edublogs.org/

Mr. Krzysiak's 4th Grade Classroom - classroom in Washington
http://schools.evergreenps.org/200820821235650710/site/default.asp

Ms. Ward's Online Classroom - classroom site in Pennsylvania
http://www.msward.org/

Mrs. Smith's 4th Grade Classroom - classroom site in Illinois
http://www.mrsssmith.com/

Mr. Hagedorn's 5th Grade Classroom - classroom site in Illinois
http://mrhagedorn.com

Ms. Coleman's 4th Grade Classroom - classroom site in North Carolina
http://www.mscoleman.com/

pb5th.com - classroom website in Florida
http://www.pb5th.com/index.shtml

Mrs. Frazier's 4th/5th Grade Classroom - classroom site in North Carolina
http://www.mrsfraziersclass.org/

Mrs. Brandeberry's 6th Grade Classroom - classroom site in Michigan
http://www.brandeberry.net/index.html