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Collaborative, social learning network--free!

Huge resource for information on mobile learning, including cell phones, handheld game systems, etc.

Free game-based language learning site makes users Web translators. #edtech

Simple tool that helps students learn to program in Java.

Free learning management system with good collection of resources, including discussion threads, assignment sharing/grading, messaging tools, flashcards, color-coded subjects/classes, more.

Interesting, smart application for learning vocabulary via mp3.

"This site was created to serve as a collaborative, objective resource for educators and administrators who are committed to enhancing student achievement. We invite you to share your knowledge, ask questions, and get expert insight into the issues teachers face each day in the classroom." Includes blog, resources, information and statistics on networks and their effectiveness.

Recipes and curricular ideas for Squishy Circuits. Cool, fun tool for learning about electrical circuits, electronics, etc.

The DIY online club awards badges (called 'Skills' on the site) to students and kids of all ages in exchange for completing tasks. DIY Makers share their work with the community and get patches for the Skills they earn. Each Skill consists of a set of Challenges that help them learn techniques to get the hang of it. Once a Maker completes a Challenge, they add photos and video to their Portfolio to show what they did.

Digital magazine from Stanford University highlights interesting and challenging stories of innovation. Could be a great kick-starter for project-based learning or to engage kids in innovative and critical thinking.

Site lets users create interactive maps of any location. Users add pins, then share stories or information, images, etc. Could be a good tool for students learning about historical places, local communities, etc. Also a good tool for writing short expository texts.

Free online typing tutuorial, games, certification for typing and 10-key.

Digital Storytelling is the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories. As with traditional storytelling, most digital stories focus on a specific topic and contain a particular point of view. However, as the name implies, digital stories usually contain some mixture of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music. Digital stories can vary in length, but most of the stories used in education typically last between two and ten minutes. And the topics that are used in Digital Storytelling range from personal tales to the recounting of historical events, from exploring life in one's own community to the search for life in other corners of the universe, and literally, everything in between. A great way to begin learning about Digital Storytelling is by watching the following video introduction to Digital Storytelling.

Very informative book about Web 2.0 created by university students in wiki form

Thoughtful discussion on writing standards and student blogging.

Create and share timelines online with this easy-to-learn site.

Very thorough intro to Google+

Are you looking for practical ways to improve student achievement? Strengthen teaching and learning processes with research-based instructional strategies combined with effective technology use. Twelve core strategies link to 30 classroom examples that show how to apply key research, using technology to engage learners and improve achievement.

Immersive, 3D learning environment, where participants engage in science, ecology, social, literacy, and math tasks to help save a dying Atlantis.