Tool+Shed

Tool Shed Project

Table of Contents: Games
 * Scumlabs
 * MahjongCraving
 * Sudokular

Personal Fun
 * WorkoutBox
 * CardFunk
 * Photovisi

Educational
 * Tikatok
 * RadioTime
 * GameClassroom
 * Dropbox





1. Scumlabs 2. Based on Montgomery County, California 3. http://www.scumlabs.com/ 4. Category: Games 5. All Operating Systems

6."A world of free ". This is a website created to pass the time with free online games. I believe these games are primarily for a younger generation but there are a few old school games that are fun for all. I guess you can say it takes you back to your younger days. Once you start, you are going to get hooked. These games have funny names such as Toss the Turtle and Dolphin Olympics, but surprisingly are fun to play.The site has a random button that will randomly pick a game for you if you think there are too many to chose from.

7. This is strictly a plethora of internet games. I like this site because I enjoy playing games on the internet through my laptop. This website is different from the other two I have listed on here because with these games, I do not have to use my mind to think of strategies, I simply just play. I also let my younger cousins use this site when they come and stay with me for the weekend. They definitely enjoy it more that I do.

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1. MahjongCraving 2. Unknown 3. http://www.go2web20.net/site/?a=Mahjong%20Craving 4. Category: Games 5. All Operating Systems

6. "Mahjong Craving is a browser based interactive game that allows players to compete against one another. Every time you play on Mahjong Craving you will notice that your time and attempts are automatically recorded. When you log in you will also notice that this information is used to rank your progress and skill on each of the challenges". Another, get your mind off the day game. This game has three levels: easy, medium, and hard. It records your time and number of clicks it takes you to complete a puzzle. And again, if you are just that good you could possible appear in the rankings.

7. This is also another favorite game of mine. I hate to admit it, but my boyfriend and myself would randomly go into BestBuy and play this game on their touch screen computer (That is, until they did away with the game on that particular computer). This is another game I turn to when relaxing on the couch with my laptop. What makes this particular site a bit different from others with this game is the tiles they use. I think this sites tiles make it more difficult because of the color scheme used.

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1. Sudokular 2. Operator of the website Mario Volke 3. http://www.sudokular.com/ 4. Category: Games 5. All Operating Systems

6. Whenever you have a free minute, and want to get your brain off of all the days hard troubling issues, this is the ultimate site for Sudoku puzzles. This website lets you choose from three levels: easy, standard, hard and then asks you to pick your game mode: simple or expert. It times you as to how long it takes to complete the puzzle. If you are just that good, then you will be listed into the hall of fame. There is also a daily challenge puzzle to choose that has a different puzzle each day.

7. When I am in the gaming mood, which is quite often, I like to have my laptop out while the TV is on and play a game of Sudoku. I am a math minded person so I tend to lean towards these types of games rather than crosswords. I have not made it into the hall of fame yet. I don't anticipate I will either because I can never truly give 100 percent of my attention to the game from start to finish.

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 1. WorkoutBOX 2. A team of trainers based out of London, UK 3. http://www.go2web20.net/site/?a=WorkoutBOX 4. Category: Personal Fun 5. All Operating

6. "Our mission is to create the most effective health and fitness resource on the web by combining the latest software technology with detailed information and services from leading fitness experts". This tool is created by a team of trainers looking to help you stay fit. There is a list of different workouts from beginner to advanced. There are even different workouts to target different body parts. It is as close as you are going to get to a personal trainer without having to pay. You can even blog about your success and ask individual trainers questions. (training programs have a weekly fee)

7. I chose this tool because I love to workout. I have completed an at home workout before, insanity, and I am looking to begin a new series of workouts. I have tried one of the workouts and I really enjoyed it. It gives step by step instructions on what you are to be doing and how to use a machine when you go to a gym. It also gives you alternative methods of what to use if you do not have the machines handy.

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1. CardFunk 2. Unknown 3. http://www.go2web20.net/site/?a=CardFunk 4. Category: Personal Fun 5. All Operating Systems

6. "Create funky holiday cards and greeting cards that you can send to your friends this holiday season." All you have to do is choose the card you would like to send, upload and crop pictures from your personal picture files, and place them on the dancing icon. It is very easy. There are 13 animated cards to choose from and 7 video greetings. As always, you get to preview the card before you place any pictures on it and also view the card after you have created your personal card, before you send.

7. This will always put a smile on your face. I created an animated, dancing elves Christmas card last year and it was the talk of the season. I am going to start sending out animated birthday cards to all my family and friends with this tool. Very easy to use and a fun, free way to send birthday and holiday greetings to everyone. But beware, once you start, you will get hooked for hours.

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1. Photovisi 2. Designed by [|allcreatives.net] 3. http://www.go2web20.net/site/?a=Photovisi 4. Category: Personal Fun 5. All Operating Systems (No downloads required)

6. Have fun making your own collage. An easy way to make a collage out of your personal photos. You can choose one of the pre-made layouts the website offers or you can create your own. You may also add 3D text to any of your collages. The website is very user friendly and easy to navigate, create, and download. Some extra features this website offers are ways to create videos using the AVS Video Editor and also backgrounds for you myspace layout.

7. I use this site to make fun projects for myself or others. I am not a big scrabooking person but I do enjoy pictures. This is a fun and easy way for me to put a group of pictures together and share with my family or friends. My latest collage was of my recent cruise to the Bahamas. I chose nine of my favorite pictures from the cruise, created a collage, and downloaded for myself. My next mission is to create a collage for my mother from recent years.

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1. Tikatok 2. Barnes and Nobel 3. http://tikatok.com/ 4. Category: Educational 5. All Operating Systems

6. "A fun world where kids create their own book". This tool is free to create the book but cost money to purchase them. You can pick from books that you customize by filling in the blank or you can create the entire book from scratch. You can even upload a picture you have drawn yourself to include in you book. This web site is suitable for all elementary students. There are 3 levels of book making. The first is for very young children to fill in blanks of a story that is already written. The second is an intermediate level where the students can create their own story but Tikatok helps them start their project. The most mature level is where the students create the book from front to back using only what they bring to the table. The section StorySpark is my favorite place to help children spark an idea about a story to publish.

7. I will use this tool as a starting method of showing students how to create books. This tool can be used in any grade ranging from kindergarten all the way to fifth grade. The level of how intense you want to make each book is up to the publisher. This is also good for my classroom considering all 26 of my students are on different reading, writing, and creativity levels. Some of my students will soar with no help at all and some of my students will need a little push before they take off. If you are an educator and are looking for a way for students to publish a book, this is your answer.

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1. RadioTime 2. Unknown 3. http://www.go2web20.net/site/?a=RadioTime 4. Category: Educational (believe it or not) 5. All Operating Systems

6. This is an online tool that plays the radio 24/7. It is categorized into local radio stations or genres of music and also by decades. You can tune into radio stations around your city or tune in all the way from Australia. You can even choose what language you would like to hear your music in. The most appealing use is the kids genre. It also includes sports, talk radio, and podcasts.

7. I use this website to play music in my class (especially during writing time). I also use this site to play while the students are doing an exciting activity. My rule is, if they can not hear the radio, they are too loud. I chose this website instead of a CD because there is a childrens section and most, if not all, of the children have not heard the songs before. There are very little words to the music and the students can have some serenity while they are doing school work. I also use this as a reward. The students love to get on the site and listen to the podcasts from different young artist.

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 1. GameClassroom 2. Early Media/ Big Purple Hippos Productions 3. http://www.gameclassroom.com/privacy 4. Category: Educational 5. All Operating Systems

6. "We scoured the web for the best and most trustworthy educational games with the single goal of providing students, parents and teachers with the best interactive homework help the web has to offer!" This tool is for all ages K-6. It is aimed to create a fun way for students to engage in their own learning. It includes videos, lessons, games, and worksheet. It even offers homework help when students don't understand a problem and their parents can't seem to help either. There is something for every student to help them achieve excellence in their academics.

7. This is a great tool for teachers. I use this in my classroom now for computer time. The students love to get on this website and play games. I love the fact that it is aimed towards elementary students. If I have students who are not working on grade level curriculum, I can ask them to work on 4th grade material until I feel comfortable letting them try 5th grade material. I recommend this site to parents as well for students who need a little extra help from home.

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1. Dropbox 2. Founded by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi in 2007 3. https://www.dropbox.com/ 4. Category: Educational 5. Free to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Mobile (Download required)

6. The solution for having one place for everything. "Keeping track of all your files can be a pain". Downloading DropBox on any computer you use and even your phone can fix this problem. You can save files, music, and pictures into this DropBox folder on your desktop of any computer or phone. Once you do this, it will automatically show up on any other computer you have linked with your DropBox account. It even works well to share and upload files from Mac to PC's. So instead of emailing yourself, next time use DropBox and you are sure to have everything you need at your finger tips.

7. I use DropBox for a lot of my school work. My school this year has just received SmartBoards. I love to browse for SmartBoard activities in the comfort of my own home and in front of the TV. When I find a good activity I want to use, I download it and save it to my DropBox at home. When I get to school the next morning, there it is. I also like using DropBox to store videos that I am going to show my class. The videos seem to upload faster than if I was actually on the unitedstreaming website.

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