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Web Sites Worth Visiting

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Go2Web20 Website

http://www.go2web20.net/

Go2Web20 is a comprehensive index of the latest Web 2.0 applications and services. By mousing over the logo of an application you will get a brief description of what it does. By clicking on a logo of an application you will get a detailed description and the web site address.
MACUL Website

http://www.macul.org

The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1975 dedicated to bringing educators from all levels together to share their knowledgeand concerns regarding educational uses of computers and technology. MACUL offers many workshops and conferences throughout the school year with their annual conference being held every March. They also produce several publications including the MACUL Journal and their online newsletter.
Reading Rockets

http://www.readingrockets.org/

Reading Rocketsoffers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Their reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in working with struggling readers who require additional help in reading fundamentals and comprehension skills development.(Submitted by Susan Wright, instructor of the Educational Technology Certificate program)
Picnik Website

http://www.picnik.com/

Picnik is an online photo editor that lets you quickly edit all your photos online in one place. It is currently in beta version and is free to use. Users must register in order to begin using the web application. Because it is an online photo editor there is nothing to install or download.
W3Schools Web site

http://www.w3schools.com/

At W3Schools you will find all the Web-building tutorials you need, from basic HTML and XHTML to advanced XML, SQL, Database, Multimedia and WAP. The tutorials are listed on the left side of the web site. It has several ads but we have come to expect it with items that are “free”.

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