Web-based Programs

Google Documents
I really enjoyed using Google Documents.  It has a lot of the same capabilities as Microsoft office, however, Google Docs allows the user to store their work on the internet, this makes it always accessible and easy to use.  Google Documents also allows for multiple users to be working on the same document at the same time.  I would highly recommend this program for teachers who need to collaborate together to create supplements and common assessments.

FotoFlexer
I also really enjoyed using FotoFlexer.  I was able to upload photos and make many editing changes the create unique photos.  I was able to make pictures look retro, invert colors, crop, add text, etc etc.  I feel this program has many useful applications in a home setting, however, in a first grade classroom, I am struggling to figure out an assignment that would allow me to use this program as well as benefit the students.  Any suggestions?

Website

Here is the link to the website I created.  I created this as a classroom website where parents can come to see what is occurring in my classroom.  I included tabs such as newsletters, spelling words, videos, resources, etc as a way to help parents help their children succeed.

Mrs. Hagedorn's Classroom

I would use this map in my first grade classroom, when I am introduce "How To" articles.  Every year the kids have a hard time picking a topic that is simple enough for them to write about.  I would project the map onto a screen, with only the middle bubble filled in.  The kids could then give me ideas for their articles.  We could fill in the steps together.  I could keep the map on the board while the kids brainstormed.  When we were finished they would have a nice place to start writing and plenty of ideas. 
During the next writing assignment the kids could use a web to brainstorm their own ideas.  I would have them do this on paper.  At this age most of the kids can't type.  I would project our example on the board for them to reference.  If I taught an older grade I would let them use this program in the computer lab.

View Landmarks around our town in a larger map

In first grade I teach basic map skills and cardinal directions.  I could use this map to teach cardinal directions.  The landmarks include my school.  I thought the lesson would be a lot more engaging if the landmarks were places the kids have really been.

I found a podcast on real world math problems. Since I am a former math teacher I thought that it was interesting. This could be used for eighth grade on up. The presenter takes a real world scenario and explains the math behind it. I thought it could be used to spark interest among the students if one of the podcasts related to a topic being taught. The address is http://www.mathgrad.com/shownotes.html 

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My favorite youtube video