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 * = ==General Description == ||= This a site that I often take for granted. But, as this review process has continued to develop I began to realize what a great tool it continues to be. I definitely think it is something that all teachers and students should have in their “digital” toolbox. Dicitonary.com is an online dictionary that doesn’t disappoint. It has a basic collection of words in one or more specific languages, often listed alphabetically, with usage information, definitions, phonetics, pronunciations, and other information. But, this site offers additional resources on the same site. Thesaurus, flashcards, quotes, reference, and a translator tool, are all available in different tabs. This is a “one-stop-shop” for the tools students need for writing, editing, and publishing. Also available are crosswords, word games, and a crossword solver. Again, it is a good site to help support additional development in language and writing. ||
 * = ==Teacher/Student Use == ||= The use of this site is driven by what you hope to get out of it. There is a vast of information and tools. Navigation is on the easier side. As long as you can direct (breadcrumbs) the process students will have a relative easy of site navigation. That process will be the true work of the teacher. Simple exploration is self-driven by the student. If you want a specific result, the teacher is going to have to steer the student. ||
 * = ==Things to Know Before You Go == ||= This is a “one-stop-shop” for research. I have let my students use this site when we are writing and researching without my direction. I explained to them that you get out of the tool what you put in. It is only a tool, and can help to make the work easier and more efficient, but it won’t do the work for you. Technically speaking, there are no logins or sign-ups. Websense has not blocked the site. It will be ready to go as soon as students’ login. ||
 * = ==Technology Standards == ||= 8.1.4.A.5

8.1.8.A.4 || WM 05/28/11