Web Tools
If there are suggestions for additional sites to be added to this list, please email Mrs. Parker (adrienne.parker@cabarrus.k12.nc.us).
The sites were checked in March 2016 for their adherence to COPPA Regulations. See below the age requirement of students to use these sites without parental permission if the site requires a student to log in.
Parents that are concerned about these sites should visit them for more information on the privacy practices employed by each site. See the bottom of the page for some information about the COPPA regulations.
Appropriate for 13+
Animoto - create videos
Be Funky - photo editing
Big Huge Labs - make neat things from photos
Blabberize - make photos "talk"
Blogger - create a blog (will be prompted to immediately sign in with Google Apps account.
Brain Flips - flashcard maker
Canva - create images and posters
Cobo Cards - make online flashcards. Also available for mobile devices.
Dipity - online timeline
Free Music Archive - download free music (even though the music is free, please remember to follow copyright laws).
Glogster - create online posters
iCivics - learn about civics and the government
Khan Academy - learn math
Live Binder - create a digital three ring binder
Merriam Webster Visual Dictionary - Looking for some definitions? The twist to this dictionary is its visual appeal.
My Histro - interactive timelines on a map
New York Times Learning Network - news source for students
Quia - Online site for quizzes - used by some CTE classes
Quizlet - make flash cards
Timetoast - create online timelines
ToonDoo - create comic strips
UJam - create and edit your own music
Voki - create an avatar that speaks
Wix - create a website