ABCya! Word Clouds

ABCya! Word Clouds is a site very similar to Wordle.  However, it does allow users to save the image as a .jpg file!  Check it out! 

Live Binders

Check out the cool website Live Binders!  There is also a short video describing how Live Binders work; look for it on the right hand side.

It's an interactive binder where you can store a ton of work!  If you struggle with organization, this might be a great tool to use!

Google Squared!

Behind yet again! What can I say? It's been crazy busy!
Here's another cool tool from Google: Google Squared.
It's a chart based on your search term. Boxes are linked to various websites! I love it and think it's a fabulous tool. You can also create your own boxes and add additional terms/information! Give it a try!

Cool Google Feature--Wonder Wheel

Check out this great feature the next time you're doing research with Google!

Cool Site~EveryStockPhoto!!

Here's a cool site: EveryStockPhoto. Here's what their site says: "We are a search engine for free photos. These come from many sources and are license-specific. You can view a photo's license by clicking on the license icon, below and left of photos. Membership is free, without advertising, and allows you to rate, tag, collect and comment on photos." Try it out!

Great Tool~Evernote

I love sharing cool tools with students and staff. Evernote allows users to capture info, organize it (they'll do that for you too if you like) enabling you to find things quickly. You can save all sorts of information, documents, snapshots, memos, clips from websites, etc.

Cool Resume Builder Website

Looking for a great site to build your resume? Check out VisualCV. Not only can users display their resume, they can make it interactive! They can add videos, links, pictures, etc. It's another cool tool!

TimeTube

TimeTube is a site that allows builds a time line of videos based on a user's keyword searches. It's a great way to obtain videos and information that are current and relevant. Try it out!

Great Information about the Credit Crisis!

Thanks to Mr. Johnson for recommending this video. It's really informative and easy to understand!


The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

Cool Tool for Studying

Study Stack is a cool website that has a ton of interactive tools to help you study. There are a ton of subjects including novels that we read here at RHS, foreign language flashcards for different topics, and preparation for AP, SAT, & ACT tests! There aren't a log of graphics, but the content is good! You can also make your own interactive notes, flashcards etc.

What should I read next?

Here's a fun site to check out if you love reading. It called What Should I Read Next? and it allows users to submit the title and author of a book they've read and liked. Then the site provides users with a list of recommended books based on that particular title. It's an interactive version of "If you like this....then you'll love this too." Try it out!

Awesome Highlighter!

I love this new website called Awesome Highlighter. It allows users to type in the URL of a website and then highlight and create notes directly on that website! Users can highlight in different colors too! What a great new tool!

Twitter--Hip or Hype?

"Twittering Tips for Beginners" is an interesting article by NY Times technology columnist, David Pogue. It contains some great tips for using Twitter. I'll be honest, I haven't done a lot with Twitter, but I know some people absolutely love it. What do you think?

Glogster

Glogster is such a cool new site. It allows users to create interactive posters!
You can print them out or embed them in other sites! Check it out!

Searchme: Visual Search

Searchme is a visual search engine that allows users to see the first page of their search.
It's great for visual learners ! Check it out at http://www.searchme.com.

Wordle

Wordle is a super fun site that allows you to create word collages. You can type in words or copy and paste them. The layout, font, colors, etc. can all be edited! It's really fun. The picture below is one based on the words of President Elect Obama's acceptance speech.

Book Club & Animoto

Do you love reading books? Come join us Tuesdays in the Media Center!

The following video was created with Animoto--a super cool site. Check it out!