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Create 2 - Explore Web Tools

EDCite is an online tool that allows teachers to create engaging, interactive lessons for

their students. EDCite provides the tools and the platform where students can sign in and

complete the lessons or assignments and the teacher can view the assignments. All content is

aligned with the common core content, and all subjects have a plethora amount of resources and

the ability to merge contents are available for teacher to bring all contents into one lesson.

EDCite is free for the teacher and students, and the organization of the resources are very

well organized and easy to find.


EduCreations is a great cite that allows you to record your voice while working on your

IPad screen to create video lessons for the classroom. Once the videos are made, they can be

shared instantly to multiple sites, including Twiiter, Edmodo, Youtube, Facebook, or stored on

an online storage such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Also all videos are stored on a cloud so the

videos can be access anywhere from anyone with accesses. The basic plan is free but the entire class 

can become pro for 8.99/month.



Prezi is an online tool that brings all presentations to the next level. Making

presentations into stories, presenters can zoom through the information in a fun and exciting way

that captivates audiences of all ages. Presentations now can have meaning when audiences can

visually see the connections through the zoom in and out feature. Also presenters can

collaborate with coworkers, group partners or anyone with access with a computer. And being

that it is cloud based, you can edit, view, or share anytime, anywhere, anytime. Prezi is free and can 

be upgraded for additional charges.

Google Maps is an interactive tool that allows the user to view maps of anything within

in the whole world. In addition, users have access to up to date satellite pictures of many

countries in the world, where the user can view picture so detailed, you can see people walking

to their car! In addition users can receive step by step directions with current up to date traffic

updates with information about accidents as well as exact travel time information. Google Maps is of 

course free!


SketchUp is a 3D modeling program that allows users the ability to make 3D drawings.

In addition, users can us their desktop, laptops, or tablets to created models of architecture, as

well as interior designs, films, and video game designs. Included is the access to a plethora of

pre-made items in the 3D warehouse—where users can borrow free models assemblies such as

windows, doors, and even automobiles. SketchUp is about $700 but there can be opportunities to for 

discounts with schools. 

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