Class Tools

--Apostle Paul to Romans

Below are listed some useful links

link	brief description
my EMAIL	dgregory@montereybayacademy.org
how to read my syllabi	click here!
my classroom YOUTUBE channel	DEG CLASSROOM YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Word Study Reflection Sheet	This is a printable PDF of the Word Study Guide
Bible Search	this site offers the Bible in dozens of languages and versions. searchable. very useful for comparitive study
The unBound Bible	this site offers the Bible in dozens of languages and versions side by side. very useful for side by side comparisons of text
e-SWORD setup	this is a new web page that will provide you with a series of FREE downloadable modules that you can install on a windows(r) machine to have a complete Bible wherever you go! This also features several other modules you can install to help in Bible study! (multi-language packs!)
Strong's Concordance Search	this is a basic Strong's Concordance search
Word Study Form	use this PDF for a Word Study Worksheet
Using an Online Concordance	this link is a PDF i created to help explain both HOW to use an online concordance and the VALUE of the Biblical insights gained. Here's a link to a blogpost i created using this tool.
Simple Concordance	this site provides a basic GREEK concordance very straightforward; offers comparitive word useage and non-canonical comparisons!
Greek Interlinear	this site provides downloable (by chapter) interlinear work. very intensive.
Study Interlinear	this site provides a interwoven Greek language translation with STRONG's concordance numbers. very useful. a bit advanced, but cross-indexed for easy searching
Greek Study Bible	parallel translation with indepth Greek study tools (NT); advanced ; be patient. it takes a bit of time to load
Bible Dictionary	this will provide explanations for almost any word found in Scripture
OT Maps	provides maps of the Old Testament Regions; also click here for my own collection
NT Maps	provides maps of the New Testament Regions; also click here for my own collection
Bible History Tools	provides a wealth of information; ancient geography, basic history, sketches, documents
Bible Timeline Images	provides very detailed look at Biblical Timelines integrated with other world events and timetables. Useful for comparitive chronology. Includes printable Graphics
LEGO Brick Testament Project	this provides a very cool look at biblical stories through recreating them in LEGO blocks!
EGW Estate	this site contains links that allow you to search Ellen G. White works
Bible PPT Resources	this site contains some media for use with PowerPoint
Presentation Zen	the art of good powerpoint presentation
reworking a prensentation demo	an example of prensentation zen in practice!
OpenOffice	presentation software (actually a whole office suite)
prezi	Prezi presentation website (can be turned into a movie)
Creator Studio	Converts a Google Slides document into a movie
Notes for Class	Notes for Class
Audio for Class	Audio Files in MP3 format for Religion III & Religion IV
Bible Humor
God Tube	Bible related Video site
ENGLISH AIDS	ALSO WRITING RELATED RESOURCES
citation machine	a site to help you cite (see the clever pun!)  btw, their brief description of WHY we use citatioins and HOW is a really good (SHORT) read as well.  click here for that.
easybib	another link
writing tip	parenthetical citation vs footnote (when to use what)
writing tip	how to cite an interview in MLA
writing tip	how to cite LONG (and short) quotes in papers
writing tip	footnotes and endnote differences & instances
writing tip	automatic title capitalization!  great help
rhymezone	this is a great site for helping you find rhyming words with various syllable length
thesaurus	a site for alternate words
wordle	this is a great website for making (and analyzing!) text pieces into art.  great for presentations and helpful insights into a work.  has a downloadable program option, so you don't need an internet connection all the time
word clouds	another word art option. requires internet.  lots more visualization options
tricklar	a word art option, but this uses news feeds/sources from around the globe.  that constrains your words sources.  useful for current events or history class!
Crossword Puzzle	a crossword creator that you can use to do lots of words. Has a "themes" option for an extra touch!
Crossword Labs	a crossword creator that you can use. Has an option for a "key" and locked answers
Online Puzzle	a crossword creator link that lets you creat puzzles. also has like to a WordSearch puzzle maker
Puzzlemaker	a wordsearch puzzle maker connected with Discovery Education corp. has several customizable options including deciding what kind of output you want to have (can create an HTML page for a website)
Word Search Maker	Simple word search program that you can get "fancy" with and create puzzles with shapes! cool!
The WordSearch	a basic wordsearch creator that has the ability to categorize it, save it for later. very clean page layout and easy to follow
show NOT tell	this is just a great read for great writing.  the difference between "elementary" writing and writing that makes an impact is in the differnce between "SHOWING" and "TELLING"  definite read here!
PDF	Storyboard Templates (for PPT/video/audio/comic/CSB)
LINK	great simple examples/explanation of using storyboard template for students!
LINK	more complex examples including actually storyboards from famous movies!
COCOnote	REALLY cool app for audio transcription
storyboard creator	this cartoon maker appears the easiest to use (perhaps most limited)
pixton	this looks good. requires a signup/login though free for students
make believe comix	seems like the most basic middle user
canva create	this seems the most sophisticated and doesn't require internet after download
Flip Snack	this allows you to create animated books
Stop Motion ideas	6 different types of stop-motion animation you can do at home
mixkit music	mixkit company royalty free music
FMA	free music archive
bensound	this seems the most friendly to search site
filmstro	they bill themselves as a sophisticated library
Audacity	this is a link to free sound editing software that works on all types of computers
Waveform	this is a link to free music production software that works on all types of computers
GarageBand	this is a link to free music production software that works on macintosh (considered best DAW)
Cakewalk	this is a link to free music production software that works on windows
Mixcraft	this is a link to PAID music production software that works on windows similar to GarageBand
mixkit video	this is mixkit's video site
pexels	one of my favorite sites for royalty free video
videvo	videvo site. some is free some is $. look for labels
pixabay	another site. some 4k (which is really too big for class use) samples too!
SOFTWARE	free cross-platform video tools: daVinci Resolve / Shotcut / Lightworks / OpenShot / HitFilm Express
tutorial	great tutorial on how to use daVinci Resolve