Microsoft+Free+Tools

**__ Mouse Mischief __** - Engage your students with lessons they can interact with. Use wireless mice and powerpoint to create a student response system. Student choices are: yes/no, multiple choice, and drawing. Software works with 2007 but definitely 2010 - not sure about 2003. Simply identify teacher mouse and work from there. **__ AutoCollage __** – photo tools for making collages **__ World-Wide Telescope __** – guided narrated tours of the galaxy **__ Photosynth __** – create your own synths **__ SongSmith __** – adds music to person’s voice **__ Photostory 3 __** – slide shows **__ MovieMaker __** – easy for kids to create a multimedia presentation **__ Windows SkyDrive __** – prep work at home – store online – features are: ** Windows Live Writer ** ** Bing Translator ** ** Math Worksheet Generator ** ** Bing ** ** Additional Resources ** - [|www.microsoft.com/education/freetools] //(Carol Klatt)//
 * Create Engaging Learning Experiences with Free Tools from Microsoft **
 *  25GB free storage
 *  Set password and decide who sees what files and folders
 *  Workgroup or class & everyone can upload, download, and collaborate
 *  Personal folders
 *  Store and access your personal files and photos anytime.
 *  Password protected storage
 *  Blogging
 *  Spell checker
 *  Easy tags
 *  Compare original text with translated version side by side
 *  Useful resource for educators doing multi-language projects
 *  Lets you put in an equation and then tell it how many more similar questions you want like that.
 *  Built in equation editor for word
 *  New Picture – used as topic of discussion- where in the world is this, what is going on etc. Move mouse over – gives questions and links answers
 *  Images take longer to load – setting should be set as child-safe search
 *  World-wide maps covers the world from satellite to street views
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