Special Education Resources for Teaching and Learning
For help with any of these resources, please see a librarian.
Online Databases
(complete list of BHS online databases can be found here.)
- World Book Encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- SIRS Issues Researcher
- Cobblestone Online (log in Brookline, password Brookline)
- Infotrac Junior Edition
Technology Tools
(complete list of "Tech Tools for Learning" can be found here.)
Notetaking and Bibliographies: These programs help students manage their research.
NoodleTools (contact the library for information on how to access the BHS account)
Project Planning/Organization Tools
Research Project Calculator The calculator customises the steps for your project according to your research task.
Essay Map This interactive tool from readwritethink.org walks students through the steps of organizing their research paper.
Mind Maps and Graphic Organizers: These visual thinking tools offer graphical ways to represent ideas and concepts.
MindMeister
Inspiration (available on all BHS computers)
Flashcards/Quiz/Content Review: Teachers and students can create review materials in a variety of fun, interactive formats.
Quizlet
Jeopardy Labs
Social Bookmarking: Organize and share links online.
Diigo
Symbaloo
Presentation Programs: Ditch the poster project and try something multimedia and interactive.
Prezi
Glogster
Animoto
Voicethread
Search Engine Alternatives to Google: These search tools limit searches to web sites that librarians and other research experts have evaluated and approved as high-quality content appropriate for younger users.
Internet Public Library
SweetSearch4Me
Kids Click
Cartoons and Animation: These tools make it easy to share information or tell a story through cartoons.
ToonDoo (comic strips and books)
GoAnimate (animated videos)
XtraNormal (animated videos)
Kerpoof (cartoons and animation)
Text to Speech:
Voki
Additional Tools:
Large Online Calculator
Create-A-Graph
http://www.quia.com/shared/ games for review in all subjects
TeachersFirst's - TeachersFirst is a rich collection of lessons, units, and web resources designed to save teachers time by delivering just what they need in a practical, user-friendly, and ad-free format. Includes audiobooks.
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NoodleTools (contact the library for information on how to access the BHS account)
Project Planning/Organization Tools
Research Project Calculator The calculator customises the steps for your project according to your research task.
Essay Map This interactive tool from readwritethink.org walks students through the steps of organizing their research paper.
Mind Maps and Graphic Organizers: These visual thinking tools offer graphical ways to represent ideas and concepts.
MindMeister
Inspiration (available on all BHS computers)
Flashcards/Quiz/Content Review: Teachers and students can create review materials in a variety of fun, interactive formats.
Quizlet
Jeopardy Labs
Social Bookmarking: Organize and share links online.
Diigo
Symbaloo
Presentation Programs: Ditch the poster project and try something multimedia and interactive.
Prezi
Glogster
Animoto
Voicethread
Search Engine Alternatives to Google: These search tools limit searches to web sites that librarians and other research experts have evaluated and approved as high-quality content appropriate for younger users.
Internet Public Library
SweetSearch4Me
Kids Click
Cartoons and Animation: These tools make it easy to share information or tell a story through cartoons.
ToonDoo (comic strips and books)
GoAnimate (animated videos)
XtraNormal (animated videos)
Kerpoof (cartoons and animation)
Text to Speech:
Voki
Additional Tools:
Large Online Calculator
Create-A-Graph
http://www.quia.com/shared/ games for review in all subjects
TeachersFirst's - TeachersFirst is a rich collection of lessons, units, and web resources designed to save teachers time by delivering just what they need in a practical, user-friendly, and ad-free format. Includes audiobooks.
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