Online Tools
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Typing.com
This absolutely free website is a great tool for learning how to properly touch type. Screenshot Retrieved on July 24, 2022 from https://typing.com 
Turtle Diary
This site contains many games for students to practice their keyboarding. In addition games can be filtered by skill base. Screenshot Retrieved on July 24, 2022 from https://turtlediary.com 
CFEE
The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education provides many free online programs including: My Money My Future, Fin Lit 101, Money and Youth, etc. CFEE is an excellent site for students. Screenshot Retrieved on July 9, 2022 from https://cfee.org/our-programs/ 
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Kids Type
This site includes numerous games for students to practice their keyboarding. Screenshot Retrieved on July 24, 2022 from http://kidztype.com 
FreeTypingGame.net
I like to use this site to reinforce keyboarding skills learned. This site includes lessons, games, and timings. Screenshot Retrieved on July 24, 2022 from http://freetypinggame.net 
NextGen Edition
This site contains current articles from the Globe and Mail that can be used in the classroom. The site also contains lesson plans, discussion topics, cartoons, and much more. Screenshot Retrieved on July 9, 2022 from https://nextgenedition.com 
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Soundgator
I like using this site when students are editing videos in Premiere Pro. The students enjoy using sound effects to enhance their projects. Soundgator provides sound files completed free. Screenshot Retrieved on July 9, 2022 from https://soundgator.com |
Custom Guide
This is an eLearning site that offers a variety of online courses with a paid subscription. I really like the quick reference, one-page "cheat sheets" that the site provides for free. Topics include computer basics, business skills, Microsoft office skills, etc. Screenshot Retrieved on June 28, 2022 from https://customguide.com/quick-reference |
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Napkin Finance
I enjoy how this site explains business concepts by drawing them on a "napkin." Concepts are presented on one page, using visuals and text. Many topics included: crowdsourcing, income tax, depreciation, opportunity cost, etc. Screenshot Retrieved on June 16, 2022 from https://napkinfinance.com 
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Everfi
I love using Everfi with my students. In Everfi, you will find self-paced/game-based online lessons. My students enjoyed learning about investing, money, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, etc. Screenshot Retrieved on June 2, 2022 from https://everfi.com 
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ScreenCast-O-Matic
I used ScreenCast-O-Matic multiple times in my teaching career. I found this tool to be super helpful in recording and narrating lessons during remote learning because of the COVID pandemic. The paid subscription allowed me to edit my videos with ease. I continue recording lessons so that students can access them from anywhere when they need additional help. Screenshot Retrieved on June 2, 2022 from https://screencast-o-matic.com |
Accountingverse
This website provides free accounting online lessons. This is a good additional supplementary resource for students taking accounting classes. Screenshot Retrieved on June 16, 2022 from https://www.accountingverse.com |
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Crash Course
This site offers a wide variety of video content for learning many subjects, including business and economics courses. Screenshot Retrieved on June 3, 2022 from https://thecrashcourse.com 
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Smore
Use this tool to quickly create online flyers. This is a great tool to use in Promotions. There is a yearly subscription fee. Screenshot Retrieved on June 3, 2022 from https://www.smore.com 
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