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the mother of all teacher mashups; make quizzes; track surveys; and so much more you will have to investigate;

Examples of Google Apps by teachers

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..."

The eMINTS National Center is a non-profit, independent business unit of the University of Missouri. eMINTS offers professional development programs created by educators for educators. Leading experts have collaborated to produce programs that * inspire educators to use instructional strategies powered by technology * engage students in the excitement of learning * enrich teaching to dramatically improve student performance eMINTS changes how teachers teach and students learn. Its instructional model provides a research-based approach to organizing instruction and can be implemented in any subject area at any level.

"From search games to presentations on how to use Docs & Spreadsheets with your students, here you can find real-world examples of innovative ways that teachers and librarians are using Google tools to help students learn"

Ideas on using Twitter as a teacher

A directory of educational games, interactives, and activities vetted by veteran teachers to ensure that they meet educational guidelines and standards. Although the directory is advertisement free, the sites linked from it are usually not.

Lessons for the World is an audio podcast collection of lessons that are donated by teachers from all over the world in several languages.

Lessons for the World is an audio podcast collection of lessons that are donated by teachers from all over the world in several languages.

"My Interesting Ways to Use series has been really successful. I measure their success in how useful they are to teachers and other educators in helping with professional development. I say "My" in the loosest sense of ownership really, as with all of the presentations they belong to us all. I just kickstart them and point them off in the right direction."

A website to assist teachers in making, sharing, and grading assignments and allowing students to work remotely.

Free online training for teachers of autistic students

Technology is a tool that can be used to help teachers facilitate learning experiences that address the diverse learning needs of all students and help them develop 21st Century Skills, an idea supported by the Common Core. 

a free resource that teachers can use in their classrooms or that individuals can use as inspiration for writing