Intel Teach Program Essentials Online



Teacher Productivity Tools

Task Management

Online Calendars

Assessment Resources

File Management

Online Communication

Data Collection

Bookmarking Sites

Collaborative Documents

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Task Management

Name

Comindwork*

URL



Features

• Unlimited number of users.

• 20MB of file storage.

• Includes to-do lists, milestones, discussions, time tracking, RSS, and reminders.

• Offers a wiki and blog, file storage, and tagging.

• Includes charts, reports, and video tools.

• Integrates with Project*, Basecamp*, Facebook*, Gmail*, Google Docs*, Yahoo!*, and Twitter*.

• Supports multiple time zones and 29 languages.

• Provides a custom project URL.

• Free account limited to only 1 active project at a time.

• Designed for business, so some features many not be applicable to education projects.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Remember the Milk*

URL



Features

• Can create and share tasks.

• Tasks accessible from mobile devices.

• Can manage tasks offline.

• Can use with Google Calendar*.

• Offers e-mail or IM reminders.

• Can color-code priorities and categorize tasks.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Zoho Planner*

URL



Features

• Can add multiple to-do lists with dates.

• Can e-mail reminders about scheduled activities.

• Can upload files and images.

• Add notes to keep track of daily activities.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

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Online Calendars

Name

Google Calendar*

URL



Features

• Schedule one-time or recurrent events with reminders.

• Can create multiple calendars.

• Add events, tasks, and appointments.

• Add file attachments.

• Can invite others to view or edit calendar.

• Can embed in Google Sites*.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be of “legal age to form a binding contract.”

Name

HiTask*

URL



Features

• Free version provides only an individual calendar.

• Can assign tasks and receive notification when done.

• Premium and Business Services are offered at a cost and provide the most collaborative options.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Zoho Calendar*

URL



Features

• Schedule one-time or recurrent events with reminders.

• Add events, tasks, and appointment

• Can invite others to events.

• Can associate appointments with tasks.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

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Assessment Resources

Name

Intel® Education Assessing Projects

URL



Features

• Teachers create assessments that address 21st century skills and content knowledge.

• Contains a database of rubrics, scoring guides, and checklists that can be modified for specific use.

• Does not save or track student scores online.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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No student use or accounts.

Educator Version Available

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Designed for education.

Available for All Ages

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Name

QuizStar*

URL



Features

• A web-based tool to create online quizzes, automatically grade quizzes, and view the results online.

• Manage multiple classes and quizzes at-a-glance on the instructor site.

• Separate instructor and student log-ins.

• Can attach multimedia files to questions.

• Available in multiple languages.

• Free, but contains ads.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Requests students under 13 to use first name and last initial in registration.

Educator Version Available

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Designed for education.

Available for All Ages

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Data Collection

Name

FindTheData*

URL



Features

• A centralized database for information related to a number of topics, from business and economics to education and government.

• The site obtains information from public databases, primary sources, and expert sources.

• Compiles the information into accessible databases that can be refined using search parameters.

• Optional registration account.

Ad-Free

Student Privacy Maintained

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No registration required.

Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 18 years old and “able to form a legally binding contract.”

Name

Google Earth*

URL

earth

Features

• A free, interactive, virtual globe that enables the exploration of just about any location on the planet.

• Street View and Historical Imagery, as well as sky exploration.

• Navigating, drawing, and measuring tools available.

• Mobile application available.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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No registration required.

Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

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Name

Google Forms*

URL

google-d-s/forms

Features

• A survey creation tool for collecting data easily over the web.

• Over 60 themes and 7 question types.

• Users can see entries in spreadsheet form and add survey responses to a spreadsheet automatically.

• Built-in tools generate charts and graphs automatically.

• Requires a Google* account.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be “of legal age to form a binding contract.”

Name

Google Public Data Explorer*

URL

publicdata/home

Features

• Data sets from dozens of public organizations available for users to select, sort, and turn into charts or graphs.

• Tools allow users to change the chart colors and selections.

• By using the time feature, users can watch how the data displayed in a chart changes over time.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

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Name

Polldaddy*

URL



Features

• Online survey tool that places polls on blogs, Web sites, or social networks.

• Contains tools for creating online quizzes that are scored automatically.

• Free version allows up to 10 questions and 200 survey responses per month.

• Can view results live as people respond.

• Mobile application available.

Ad-Free

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Ad-free in paid version only.

Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

SurveyMonkey*

URL



Features

• An easy-to-use online survey creation tool.

• Can view results immediately online.

• Offers many different types of questions, template, and a collection of visual themes.

• Surveys can have both required and optional survey responses.

• Can collect data via Web link, e-mail, Facebook*, or embedded on a site or blog.

• Free version allows up to 10 questions and 100 responses.

• Cannot export data in the free version.

Ad-Free

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Ad-free in paid version only.

Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be “of legal age to form a binding contract.”

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File Sharing Sites

Name

4Shared Free File Sharing*

URL



Features

• 10GB of free file storage.

• Available for all file formats.

• Files can be shared with anyone, including nonregistered users through a generated Web link to the file.

• Can share a read-only version or a file others can edit.

• Can allow others to upload to the account.

• Intuitive to use; similar to an e-mail program interface.

• Mobile application available.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

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Name

Dropbox*

URL



Features

• 2GB of free storage.

• Available for all file formats.

• Can sync files between team members and/or your own computer and the online site.

• Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected (requires software installation).

• Can work on Dropbox files when offline.

• Can create shareable, online photo galleries.

• 30 days of undo history available.

• Shared folders viewable only by invited users.

• Mobile application available.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

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Name

MediaFire*

URL



Features

• 50GB of free storage.

• Available for all file formats.

• FileDrops allow collaborators to upload files into your account.

• Bulk download feature allows you to download multiple files or entire folders in a single click.

• Individual files and folders can be password-protected.

• Mobile application available.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

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Social Networks and Microblogs

Name

Facebook*

URL



Features

• A social networking service and website.

• Users may create a personal profile, add other users as friends, exchange messages, and join common interest groups.

Ad-Free

Student Privacy Maintained

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Privacy settings can control who is able to view a student’s information.

Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Fakebook*

URL

fb/home/page

Features

• Designed to look and function similar to Facebook*.

• Students create a fictitious profile of a historical person, book character, famous politician, etc.

• Other students can read and comment on posts.

• Free version has a large advertising column that may be distracting to students.

Ad-Free

Ad-free on paid version only.

Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

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Designed for education.

Available for All Ages

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Name

MySpace*

URL



Features

• A social networking website with a focus on entertainment.

• Users can share information, post pictures, and add their own music and videos.

• Ads, front page content may be inappropriate and/or distracting to students.

Ad-Free

Student Privacy Maintained

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Students must not post personal or identifying information in their profile.

Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Twiducate*

URL



Features

• Designed for classrooms.

• Teacher is in control of a private network of invited participants.

• Separate teacher and student log-ins.

• Mobile application available.

• Can add dates and class bookmarks to the discussion page.

• All conversations can be archived.

• Free for educators.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

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Designed for education.

Available for All Ages

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Name

Twitter*

URL



Features

• An online social networking and microblogging service.

• Users can send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters.

• Useful for professional development and networking.

• Can “protect” messages so only accepted users receive them.

• Free, requires a registration account.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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As long as the account is set up as “protected.”

Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

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Bookmarking Sites

Name

Delicious*

URL



Features

• Share and tag bookmarks, create your own personal collection of links.

• Access the most popular/ valued bookmarks on a subject.

• Includes a bookmarklet, a browser button that allows you to save links to your account with one click.

Ad-Free

Student Privacy Maintained

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Requires only an email address.

Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Digg*

URL



Features

• Submit links, or tag bookmarks to create your own personal collection.

• Driven by social media, features the most popular links on its front page according to the number of “Diggs” the story has received.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Diigo*

URL



Features

• Combines social bookmarking with web annotation and group collaboration.

• Browser add-ons include a bookmark, highlighter, sticky note, and sharing tool.

• Mobile and desktop applications available.

• Import bookmarks from other locations, or export bookmarks to your library.

• Free version allows for unlimited bookmarks and 30 total cached pages.

• Educator version is free and allows for 20 cached pages/month and a Teacher Console.

• Student accounts protect student privacy and have settings that limit communication with users outside the classroom.

Ad-Free

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Educator version is ad-free. Free version contains ads.

Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

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Available for All Ages

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Collaborative Documents

Name

Google Docs*

URL



Features

• Includes both a Web version and a downloadable version to create, share, and sync up documents, forms, drawings, spreadsheets, and presentations.

• Provides 5GB of free online storage, additional storage available for purchase.

• Includes project and task areas.

• Does not support concurrent editing.

• Document collaborators must provide a valid email address.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

j2e*

URL



Features

• An online creativity tool designed for education.

• Students can share and collaborate on a document in real time.

• Designed so that children can create, share, and learn in a safe environment.

• Supports the integration of animation, audio, and video.

• Security settings determine if the documents are private, password-protected, or public.

• Teachers can moderate students’ work before it is published.

• No longer offering a free version, paid subscription only.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

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Designed for education.

Available for All Ages

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Name

ThinkFree*

URL



Features

• Allows for viewing, editing, and sharing of documents from anywhere using cloud-based software.

• Includes both a Web version and a downloadable version.

• Provides 1GB of free online storage.

• Includes project and task areas.

• No concurrent editing.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

Name

Zoho*

URL

docs/

Features

• Share folders and invite users to view, edit, and add documents.

• Offers word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, note taker, and many other applications.

• Free version limited to 1 workspace and 1GB storage.

• Can share and concurrently edit files.

• Can integrate chat within Zoho Show* (presentations) to have enhanced participation with collaborators or audience.

Ad-Free

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Student Privacy Maintained

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Educator Version Available

Available for All Ages

Must be at least 13 years old.

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