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Want to increase your students' participation in and out of the classroom? Learn how to use Twitter for that purpose!

A site full of resources from Howie DiBlasi. It contains information on how to present information in a compelling way.

"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."

Glogster.com/edu has tools, services and security to make Glogster even more useful to classroom teachers.

Virtual field trip overview; methods & tools for educators. A great resource.

Teachers you should vote for favorite #edtech20 #edtools in Learning Tools Directory 2011 make by @C4LPT . I recommand @GlogsterEdu and @SymbalooEdu

How to Earn (and Keep) Trust as an eLearning Instructor eLearning answers many needs of a 21st century audience. It eliminates travel, thereby reducing our carbon footprint. It provides immediate results, and is therefore a streamlined training solution. And eLearning is laser-targeted to develop precise skill sets. But eLearning instructors also have to contend with the drawbacks of the online experience; namely, recreating the physicality of a classroom. Better technology makes the training an ever more interactive experience. Still, the instructor-student relationship is not exactly replicated in an online environment. elearningindustry.com/how-to-earn-and-keep-trust-as-an-elearning-instructor

A day full of learning.

Maps, Lesson plans, timelines, interactive maps and illustrations, National Geographic Videos for the K-12 classroom. Covers multiple subjects including Earth Science, History, geography, Spanish Languages. Free Trials Available.

Adam Bellow (@adambellow on Twitter) works as the Director of Educational Technology for the College Board Schools where he works with educational leaders, teachers, and students to infuse technology successfully in the classroom. In 2011, he was recognized as Outstanding Young Educator of the Year by ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education).

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

Ideas for progress toward reforming public education, innovative uses of technology in the classroom and making school an authentic and meaningful experience..

"100 Ways Google Can Make You a Better Educator"