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A list of teacher resources that can easily be modified and incorporated into the earth science classroom.

The six top free online tools were selected from available web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning using presentations, blogging, and bookmarking online resources. There are many excellent online tools available in these three categories, making the selection difficult at best. However, the selection was made based on reviewing available online resources along with other contributions and feedback from teachers.

This is a site that works to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms by offering online tools and resources. It is easy to locate online resources such as ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. The 4Teachers Family of Tools is a nice place to start looking for simple technology solutions for your students.

How educators can make the transition from a print-based curriculum to a digital? Teachers want to make the transition from a print-based curriculum to a digital. The most teachers want to begin from scratch and without creating more work for them. http://elearningindustry.com/how-educators-can-make-the-transition-from-a-print-based-curriculum-to-a-digital

"This is the US Teachers' Guide for using the Professional Cartoonists Index web site in your classes. We have developed lesson plans for using the editorial cartoons as a teaching tool in Social Sciences, Art, Journalism and English at all levels."

Some really helpful tools that can help teachers who twitter!

"As most other teachers, you have surely started planning your summer activities and want to spend the vacation without thinking about the stress that comes with being an educator. However, that doesn't mean that you should allow your students to fall victims to the summer slide."

This site has a multitude of resources for rubrics . Rubrics on "processes"

This site has a multitude of resources for rubrics . Rubrics on "processes"

Dear Diigo communities, I have bookmarked this link to specifically highlight a thing or two that will benefit someone out there. The ability to teach, and to learn are things that are inseparable between both parties. The teacher and the student. The rise of internet is phasing out traditional classroom, making it for teachers to connect with students online and share knowledge. Homework Nest is just one among the many out there tutoring companies. Students and teachers can find resources to supplement their study and livelihood needs there. Try it and be the judge. It is a good platform to share ideas on how to better education across the globe

The value of Twitter for helping you and your colleagues stay informed of the latest trends, ideas, resources, and Web 2.0 integration tools has increased tremendously in the past year. A Web 2.0 tool is available for exploiting the every growing information on Twitter to remove barriers and allow you to collaborate with other science and math teachers. This new online tool is paper.li - a source of daily Twitter newsletters in education.

Did you know Spelling City offers more than just spelling practice? There's vocabulary and writing, too. Check us out http://bit.ly/c3xqWy

Concise and interesting opinion piece about the role of Wikipedia in research. The author argues that many students use Wikipedia for 'pre-research,' and that it serves a valuable and valid step towards finding the best evidence. Ultimately, this article calls for scholars to increase the links between peer-reviewed authoritative sources and Wikipedia articles.

Does a 'harm control' approach to research seem like the best option to you? What role do teachers at all levels of education have to play? Librarians?

Teaching Human Anatomy With Free iPad Apps for Teachers and Parents http://elearningindustry.com/12-free-ipad-apps-for-learning-the-human-anatomy

Includes useful resources for improving online literacy