Google is again trying to redefine what it means to search for information on the Web and get closer to delivering on its mission statement to “organize the world’s information” and make it accessible. It may also get us closer …
Free Technology Tools for Teachers
A great resource of tools for teachers, updated daily.
Dragontape – Create Custom YouTube Mixes
This site allows you to search for YouTube videos and drag them to a timeline. You can then trim each movie’s beginning and ending points.
http://www.markbrumley.com/dragontape-create-custom-youtube-mixes/…
Presentation of the Week: 101 Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers That You Should Know About
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Singapore’s 21st-Century Teaching Strategies
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9 Web 2.0 Sites to Publish Student Work
Publishing content online in eye-catching formats is easier than ever. Use these easy-to-use tools to publish, share and celebrate student work.
http://h30411.www3.hp.com/posts/1303438-9_web_2_0_sites_to_publish_student_work…
4 Powerful Free Cloud Apps for Teachers
You’re probably already familiar with some of these tools, but not everyone has embraced their ability to work on multiple platforms, and plenty of readers may not even realize that some of these apps have this capability.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2012/03/4-powerful-free-cloud-services-for-teachers/…
10 Essential Educational Resources for Teachers
A list with good resources for teachers, divided by category.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/10-essential-educational-resources-for.html…
Gesture-Based Tech: A Future in Education?
An analysis of gesture-based technology and its future role in education.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/gesture-based-tech-a-future-in-education/15514…
The State of Learning Analytics in 2012: A Review and Future Challenges
Learning analytics is one of the fastest growing areas of technology enhanced learning research. This paper reviews the emergence of the field over the past decade, tracing its roots in other disciplines and setting out current trends and future lines …
Edmodo: From Social Network to Learning Platform
Edmodo is a free easy-to-use social learning platform–Facebook for schools with a lot of free content. “Edmodo provides a safe and easy way for classrooms connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices.”
http://gettingsmart.com/news/edmodo-from-social-network-to-learning-platform/…
Introducing TED-Ed: Lessons worth sharing
TED-Ed’s mission is to capture and amplify the voices of great educators around the world. We do this by pairing extraordinary educators with talented animators to produce a new library of curiosity-igniting videos.
50 Things You Don’t Have To Do For Effective Classroom Management
Below is a list of 50 ineffective, stressful, and burdensome methods of classroom management. Some are myths. Some are misconceptions. And others you just may feel like you have no choice but to do.
9 PBL On-line Resources That Put Students At The Center: Voice, Input, Contribution
This post will introduce you to some resources that can clearly put students at the center of their own education. Project Based Learning is built on a strong foundation of student voice, choice, and input.
Top 10 Technology Blogs for Education
These top 10 technology blogs address technological developments as these innovations relate to education. Most bloggers on the list are renown in the educational field and all offer great ideas and insights for teachers and others interested in using technology …