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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..."

Tech Tutors supporting teacher's use of technology.

Writing skills, methods, and concepts for educators.

Flash games and tools for teachers. The random name-picker alone makes this site a winner. Graphic organizers and custom quizzes put it over the top. [via Vicki Davis] NOTE: These activities alone will not encourage higher order thinking

Teacher Resources, Kindergarten Welcome to

South Eastern Europe Teachers Association shares insight and resources to technology integration.

Here is a great example of a teacher's personal and classroom philosophy.

A community of practice for teacher using edmodo

This post explains how I'm using it and why other educators should get involved.

Where Teachers And Students Find Each Other "...simple idea using the Web to connect those who have something to teach with those that want to learn."

This website focuses on the kindergarten grade and provides teachers with activities to use in the classroom.

ThinkQuest is a protected, online learning platform that enables teachers to integrate learning projects into their classroom curriculum and students to develop 21st century skills.

Love this! Teaching teachers about twitter w/ a paper twitter packet. Great sharing of social media for varying tech comfort levels.

"This website has a collection of short, simple and fun video clips to correctly define and provide examples of around 800 words in context. The videos are entirely appropriate for middle and high school students. The students are encouraged to play with words,create their own vocabulary videos and upload their work to the website. Teachers may direct activities and assign word projects to the students. The Study Room allows personalized list creation and sharing. Visitors can also sign up to receive a word of the day in the email."

In the spirit of learning from others' mistakes, blogger Todd Finley outlines his biggest teaching blunders, and invites others to share theirs as well.  In honor of Edutopia's 20th anniversary, we're producing a series of Top 20 lists, from the practical to the sublime.