Is only one iPad in a classroom worth it? This question keeps reappearing on the EC Ning and in other blog spaces. The answer is easy: YES, especially if the teacher has access to a Mac desktop or (preferably) laptop and a wifi network in the classroom. It is an even larger YES if the Mac device has the most current operating system. Having a computer to which the iPad can sync is not absolutely necessary, but it is a Best Idea. If you are not feeling confident, get your IT person or another teacher to help you out with setup. I am focused here on apps to install for MS and HS - and then what to do with them.

Animated stories of: Perseus & Medusa, Orpheus & the Underworld, Demeter & Persephone, Apollo & his oracle

Nominate your TOP TEN Young Adult books by 10-10-10

A wiki for school library media specialists to learn about cool new web tools, see how they can be used in school library media programs, and share ideas and success stories

"Students committing to 40 days of environmental stewardship". Please add comments.

"More than 125 educators from around the world offered their thoughts on Personal Learning Networks"

Very cool visual thesaurus

A great 4 minute video explaining how teachers and administrators use Google Docs in their school

A listing of social networks used in educational environments.

"The simplest way to search and find sounds"

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is pleased to offer Route 21, a one-stop-shop for 21st century skills-related information, resources and community tools.

CuePrompter is a free teleprompter/autocue service. Your browser works like a teleprompter -no extra software needed.

I have assembled a number of free resources that I believe should be on every classroom computer to promote learning for all students based upon principles of UDL. These tools provide improved access and accommodate for learner differences. Additionally, they are fun and engaging!

Implementing the Refreshed NETS*S - a free online professional development course presented by ISTE - developed to help school administrators, peer coaches, professional development providers, enhance their skills in identifying and supporting effective use of technology as a tool for teaching and learning.

What most people don't know, however, is just how many useful tools Google has out there than can make everything from tracking a package to creating and publishing webpages a breeze. Here are just a few of the products Google offers that may be worth giving a try.

This wiki was created and is maintained by graduate students from the University of Texas at Brownsville enrolled in the educational technology master's program. Each year, students upgrade and add to this wiki as new technologies that impact education are introduced. Include info on: blogs, creative commons, facebook & myspace, Google Apps, RSS,Twitter, VoiceThread, Tag Clouds and much much more ...

Guidelines for Joining YouthVoices.net (for grades 9-12 students)

Debatepedia is a wiki encyclopedia of pro and con arguments and quotations in important public debates from around the world. It is considered "the Wikipedia of debate", helping the world centralize arguments and quotations found in millions of different articles, essays, and books into a single encyclopedia, so that citizens can better understand important public debates and make informed choices.

Mathtrain.TV is a free educational "kids teaching kids" project from Mr. Marcos & his students at Lincoln Middle School in Santa Monica, CA.

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership