"Enter technology. Technology can help bring some excitement and creativity to the traditional book report while still displaying students understanding of reading."

via Mr. Byrne http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/11/teaching-with-contests.html

via Sue Sheffer

"Search Tricks These search tricks can save you time when researching online for your next project or just to find out what time it is across the world, so start using these right away."

via Kevin Jarrett http://www.ncs-tech.org/?p=4176

via @datruss on the Twitters

Google SketchUp Teacher Guide FUN projects you can use in your classroom, using FREE Google SketchUp software

" Google Certified TeacherThe Google Teacher Academy is a FREE professional development experience designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies. Each Academy is an intensive, one-day event where participants get hands-on experience with Google's free products and other technologies, learn about innovative instructional strategies, receive resources to share with colleagues, and immerse themselves in an innovative corporate environment. Upon completion, Academy participants become Google Certified Teachers who share what they learn with other K-12 educators in their local region. "

Google Teacher Academy in DC

Application now open for GTA DC, December 9th, 2009. Apply by midnight on November 9th, 2009.

via Kevin Jarrett http://www.ncs-tech.org/?p=4107

Beta version of working with Smart Notebook files on the internet tubes.

via http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/07/math-tool-chest-math-games-in-two.html