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"Simple, effective online collaboration Multi-user whiteboard, live audio, image collaboration, text-chat and more"

"CoSketch is a multi-user online whiteboard designed to give you the ability to quickly visualize and share your ideas as images. Simple sharing * Anything you paint will show up for all other users in the room in real time. * One click to save a sketch as an image for embedding on forums, blogs, etc. Zero hassle * Runs in all common browsers without plugins or installation. * Free and without registration. Now with Google Maps support! * Use google maps as the background for your sketches to show directions or share trips."

Good links for google info, spreadsheet info, google earth info "20 Technology Skills that Every Educator Should Have In 2005 I wrote a similar article and have had requests to write an update. Technology has changed a great deal in the last 5-6 years. Although, realistically, you would not use all of these technologies, you should be knowledgeable in what each of the following technology is and how it could be/might be used in a classroom.(\ 1. Google Tools Knowledge 2. Google Earth Knowledge 3. Wiki Knowledge 4. Blogging Knowledge 5. Spreadsheets Skills 6. Database Skills 7. Social Bookmarking Knowledge 8. Social Networking Knowledge 9. Web Resources in content area 10. Web Searching skills 11. Web2.0 Tools 12. Interactive White Board skills (SmartBoard and Promethium) 13. Website design and management skills 14. Presentation Tools 15. IM knowledge 16. Video and Podcasting 17. RSS feeds 18. Mobile and Handheld Computing 19. Virtual Worlds 20. Collaboration & Communication Tools "

"Mark up websites, graphics, and photos, or start brainstorming on a blank canvas. Browse the web with your friends or make that conference call more productive than ever. No plug-ins, downloads, or firewall voodoo - it's all here, ready to go when you are. Browser-agnostic, user-friendly. "

A learning-centered initiative designed to emphasize * collaboration * communication * creativity * critical thinking * reflection The !gnite initiative strives to create flexible learning environments where the use of technology is a seamless part of the process, ubiquitous in connecting learners to content, each other and the global community.

"What is the Technology Integration Matrix? The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells as illustrated below."

"With the coming of the 21st century, technology has added a new twist to our traditional storytelling. Beyond the scope of pen and pencil, we can now easily tell and share our stories digitally with mobile phones, flip cameras, recording our voice or using free web tools. There is no doubt that today's students are more motivated and interested in using digital storytelling just like any other multimedia. It offers us, educators, a new and a very 21st century way to captivate students' attention, facilitate learning, reach shy students and increase collaboration and community in a classroom. It's a great way to give voice to ourselves and our students in an out of the classroom walls."

"Eight Reasons An Innovative Educator Uses Twitter by Lisa Nielsen"

"YUDU is an ePublishing library and marketplace that lets you read, publish, buy, sell and share digital content."

"Create a sticky note, choose your color, and drag it. Postica remembers the location of your sticky on every computer. Create Create a sticky note, choose your color, and drag it. Postica remembers the location of your sticky on every computer. Tired of emailing yourself one file? Quickly upload a photo or document to your sticky note. Attach Tired of emailing yourself one file? Quickly upload a photo or document to your sticky note. Have something to share with others? Send your sticky note to friends and family even if they don't have an account. Share Have something to share with others? Send your sticky note to friends and family even if they don't have an account. Twitter Tweet tweet...now you can send sticky notes using twitter! Find out more about this service. You can now create and view your sticky notes with a Google Gadget on iGoogle. iGoogle You can now create and view your sticky notes with a Google Gadget on iGoogle. Add this gadget now."

"An online library of free videos for learners everywhere - our goal is to gather a set of resources to help you learn just about anything, meet people who make a difference in their communities, and even discover new parts of the world. Next Vista for Learning wants to post your educational videos online, too. Everyone has an insight to share and yours may be just what some student or teacher somewhere needs!"

"What is it? Bubbl.us is a simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online."