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Google Docs/Drive
Google Drive makes it possible to create, save, and share different types of documents online. Google Docs is a word-processing tool that students can use to generate written assignments. There are really beneficial features like an automatic saving function, which eliminates the problem of lost work. If the document is saved to a shared drive, teachers can view students' work and track progress. Teacher or peers can edit, make notes, or highlight directly to the document. The revision history feature mitigates plagiarism, as teachers can view the timestamp of edits made to the paper. Google can be a great alternative to purchase software like Microsoft Office.
Google Drive makes it possible to create, save, and share different types of documents online. Google Docs is a word-processing tool that students can use to generate written assignments. There are really beneficial features like an automatic saving function, which eliminates the problem of lost work. If the document is saved to a shared drive, teachers can view students' work and track progress. Teacher or peers can edit, make notes, or highlight directly to the document. The revision history feature mitigates plagiarism, as teachers can view the timestamp of edits made to the paper. Google can be a great alternative to purchase software like Microsoft Office.
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Mendeley
Mendeley is a multifaceted free tool for constructing and managing research projects and papers. Students can import PDFs or online articles they have found or search Mendeley's database of journal articles and papers. Students can then organize, annotate, or highlight information they would like to reference for their projects. Mendeley also generates a bibliography with the resources students find or import. This tool eliminates the need for printing resources or saving web addresses. You can simply save and navigate between your resources and create folders for different projects. You can also share your papers and research publicly or collaborate with private groups.
Mendeley is a multifaceted free tool for constructing and managing research projects and papers. Students can import PDFs or online articles they have found or search Mendeley's database of journal articles and papers. Students can then organize, annotate, or highlight information they would like to reference for their projects. Mendeley also generates a bibliography with the resources students find or import. This tool eliminates the need for printing resources or saving web addresses. You can simply save and navigate between your resources and create folders for different projects. You can also share your papers and research publicly or collaborate with private groups.
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Story Jumper
For younger students, Story Jumper can be used to create on-line web books. This free on-line tool guides students through the process of writing, using either a pre-made model or starting from a blank template. Video tutorials demonstrate how to build a project and teachers can set up virtual classrooms to share students' work. Student can select or add their own images and create text and dialogue. They can also publish their story and read other Story Jumper books.
For younger students, Story Jumper can be used to create on-line web books. This free on-line tool guides students through the process of writing, using either a pre-made model or starting from a blank template. Video tutorials demonstrate how to build a project and teachers can set up virtual classrooms to share students' work. Student can select or add their own images and create text and dialogue. They can also publish their story and read other Story Jumper books.
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Grammarly
Grammarly shows students that simply relying on a spell checker to complete the editing and revision process is not enough. Grammarly is an on-line instant grammar-checker for use at any level of writing. Students simply input sections of text and the site highlights errors and gives suggestions for how to fix them. The downside: there is only a 7-day free trial before you must purchase the service.
Grammarly shows students that simply relying on a spell checker to complete the editing and revision process is not enough. Grammarly is an on-line instant grammar-checker for use at any level of writing. Students simply input sections of text and the site highlights errors and gives suggestions for how to fix them. The downside: there is only a 7-day free trial before you must purchase the service.