Search Sites for Children: Although there are no guarantees in safe searching the Internet, OIIT staff developed this list of search tools that younger children can use under the supervision of their teacher or parent.
Featured site:
E-Learners:
This web site has some great resources for students and teachers, including test prep, study skills, organization, grammar and writing, and career planning. Everything broken down by topic and is listed on one page, so it is easy to find things.
eLearners.com is a comprehensive list of educational articles, tools, and aids that will help you along your online learning journey. Whether you’re trying to learn a foreign language, need help with math, are prepping to take the GMATs, or are looking for resume and interview tips, you’ll find a wealth of resources here.
Visual Dictionary Online: Merriam-Webster has put together a visual dictionary of over 6000 images with visuals and descriptions.
In honor of Black History Month, Shmoop, a Silicon Valley-based learning resource website, has compiled 47 free learning guides for high school students. Shmoop salutes those - from the biggest names to the most ordinary people - who've shaped the African American experience over nearly 400 years. Those highlighted include David Walker, Toni Morrison, Malcolm X, and Jay-Z, among others.
Boston Public Library Overdrive:The Boston
Public Library allows you to download and “borrow” books in digital audio
format. Most books are only downloadable in Windows Media Player format. You
can sign up for a free BPL eCard or you can use your existing library card.
New York Public Library:Great source for information about children's literature! Free access to The Horn Book, famous journal of children's literature.
Dictionaries: A collection of dictionaries such as Rhyming, Thesaurus, Confusing Words, etc.
Shephard’s Software:Hundreds
of free educational games, activities, quizzes, articles, and more
programs online. All subjects, USA Games: Presidents, states, animals,
vocabulary, science, math and countries around the world.
Spelling Wizard: Created for younger students, this free Scholastic
resource takes the stress out of memorizing spelling words.
Study Skills: Strategies for developing good study and test taking skills.
Vocabulahead: Video and audio preparation for SAT/ACT.
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