Three is the magic number

Since I started this blog a few months ago I have been experimenting with how many resources I should share in any given entry. Sharing too many websites in a post may be overwhelming and you may not get the opportunity to explore all of the resources. I also want to be sure to include enough resources that each post will be a worthwhile read. I have shared as many as 10 websites and as few as , so I have come to the conclusion that three resources per entry is a good compromise.

The first resource is Publisher to PDF, which allows you to convert a Publisher document to a PDF file without scanning and without cost to you. Once you upload your file and submit your email, the site sends you the PDF via your email. It does a take a few steps but it works and it is free.

Today's second resource is called TV Schoolhouse which has a collection of "old time" educational videos. They are sorted by content area and could be another resource for the hard working teachers out there.

Finally, since holiday shopping is well underway, it is a good time to share the Gift Professor. If you have someone in your life who is difficult to shop for then this is the site for you. Gift Professor helps you to choose a gift for someone by asking you a few simple questions and then revealing a variety of gift choices. You can buy direct from their site or shop for the best price elsewhere.

Cool Web Finds

As the teachers in my building can attest, I have been regularly sharing many of the websites that I have recently discovered. In order to simplify matters for anyone who has enjoyed the sites I have shared, I have decided to start using this blog as the new and permanent way to share my discoveries. So without further delay, here is my latest edition of "cool web finds."

We have all had moments where we feel down on humanity or even worse, down on ourselves. Reading the stories at Helpingothers.org will help restore your faith in humanity and perhaps inspire you to "pay it forward."

If you are looking for a website to make you smile go to Waveatthebus and see a real life dad wave goodbye to his son's bus while wearing a different costume each day. 

At Retronaut you can view  memories, pictures, advertisements, and videos from your life or even your grandparents childhood. This site is a great place to reminisce and social studies teachers could  certainly use this site in their instruction at some point.

Speaking of memories, Moment.Me is a place where people can share their pictures and videos from weddings, parties, concerts, or other special days. 

At a site called tackk, users can make amazing online posters using pictures, text and video. Check out their samples page to see some of the possibilities. This site could be used for invitations, advertisements, or school projects.

Finally, I am a sucker for strange and unusual gifts. With the holidays just around the corner why not check out Greenhead. This is a site that offers the latest in unusual gift possibilities with items for just about any taste.