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Free web developer tools for Mac OS X. Google "free Windows web tools" for similar tools for the Windows platform.

Tools for adding a little flare to your web site. Create buttons or widgets that match your school's colors. Check for broken links.

Pros and cons

Recommended by one of the people I follow on diigo.

Being proactive is key in harnessing the power of emerging technologies like social media. Check out this article on the implications of social media in the workplace from an HR perspective. Try looking at the content through the eyes of an IT specialist. Directly from the article "The Bottom Line" Organizations must develop strong policies and implement them in a defensible way. If there are no internal resources with the hybrid legal and IT experience needed to execute a smart e-discovery strategy, it's advisable to hire outside expertise. Getting your e-discovery ducks in a row may be a tall order, but it can be done. Here are some guidelines: 1. Know your enemy. Find out what kinds of social media tools are being used in your organization and why. 2. Don't try to ban social media. Locking down your company's Internet access is an unrealistic goal, and it sends the wrong message to employees. 3. Establish good policies. Consider legal risks in all of the company's existing policies, including corporate communications and acceptable use policies. 4. Educate employees. Communicate why policies are important for the well-being of the organization and its staff. 5. Solicit feedback. Ask users for their input about policy changes. This will go a long way in ensuring adoption. 6. Keep it short. Make policies clear and understandable, and cut the legal jargon. Provide guidelines and examples to help employees understand the company's expectations. 7. Require employees to certify (in writing) their understanding and compliance with all corporate policies. 8. Track and audit the use of social media sites. This will provide valuable insight about policy compliance and the nature of social media use. Most importantly, learn to embrace social media for all of its benefits. Used properly, social media tools enhance your brand, foster collaboration, and help build the kinds of relationships you need to develop successful teams.

Excellent source of ideas to help integrate technology into the classroom. It offers examples of how to use specific tools and links.

A follow-up to the administrators' tool box - this is part one for the teachers

Using handheld or portable tools in education-- resources and information.

A great reference tool to locate some 2.0 Resources

A collaborative note wall tool- great for brainstorming and team projects....

This is an OMG great collection of web 2.0 tools...stunning stuff...also look for my bookmark regarding "cloud" applications for more stuff like this

Outstanding collection of freebies!

WOW list of a zillion web 2.0 tools

A powerful tool for students. Shelfari integrates reading and social networking. Readers list books they have read, are reading, or want to read "my wish list" - can you say reading logs? The members home page can be configured to look like virtual book shelves. Members can read and post reviews; join groups and communities. In my opinion the ultimate use for shelfari would be creating book clubs, making it a quick comprehension tool.

I am glad this site was useful to you.When I found this site, I thought it was such a great alternative to the standard book report that I dreaded as a child. I will be meeting with some teachers to see if this meets their needs in terms of reading logs. I hope so. This is the direction we should be heading. On line reading logs. Yes !!!!

"So, what is a "Google-proof question?" It is a question that can not be directly answered via Google (or any other search engine) because it requires, analysis, interpretation, and investigation. Writing such questions can be challenging. A helpful tool is Bloom's Taxonomy. "

This is a cool article. Take time to look at the "new" Bloom's Taxonomy Wheel.

A rich source of professional learning network tools. Many examples of how teachers are connecting with each other, the students, and classrooms to classrooms.

Great tool for presentations or small group self-monitoring.

A cool web-based presentation tool. Available in free, and paid flavors.

Courtesy of Nicole - recommended as a way to create quick just-in-time tutorials and reference resources.