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"The links below are categorized to help you find Web 2.0 tools that might be of use to the K-12 classroom teacher."

This site helps users understand how wind turbines work and includes an interactive simulation.

I'm thinking through possible applications of this with specific PD series I'm developing for next year. I think I'll try with Admin in July.

Examples of educational Glogster "glogs" for History, Foreign Languages, Library, Math, Science, Visual Arts, and other topics.

SmartBoard video tutorials by Matt Granger at SmartBoard Revolution Ning

LRNtheLingo is an iPhone / iPod touch app that defines and explains texting codes, emoticons, and common slang terms and offers full search capabilities.

New York Times op-ed arguing that "effects of consuming electronic media are also likely to be far more limited than the panic implies."

NCTE recommended websites for teaching about copyright and fair use.

is Noel Jenkins' personal collection of ideas, lessons and resources for school geography at KS3 and KS4. The emphasis is on creativity, ICT and original Google Earth lessons.

"web conferencing with web, audio, video, and social networking solutions for 21st century education and training. "

Non-profit host for RPG, strategy, & simulation games dealing with global conflict, poverty, human rights, politics, economics, journalism, public policy, etc. Games can be filtered for age groups.

Worth a look for all social studies, science, journalism, perhaps math. Examples: "Global Refugee Experience" RPG, "Invasion" Asian carp in Midwest simulation, "Global Conflict" RPGs for several regions, "Ars Regendi" political/economic 'make your own country'. Filters apply for age level and topic areas. PREVIEW BEFORE THE KIDS PLAY!--games rated for older kids may portray very graphic or violent events.omment

Ning group page--plenty of ideas from teachers of all levels of experience & instruction, with links and app suggestions

"Learning in Hand is a resource for educational technology by Tony Vincent. From netbooks and web applications to iPods and podcasting, Tony has put together practical information for educators."

"Social Studies Central is intended to provide resources with a focus on the Social Studies, to support teachers as they improve their instruction and to help educators engage kids in learning. You will find lesson plans, new web sites, links to standards and assessment advice, technology integration resources and information about workshops and staff development. "

Link to primary source documents by historical era!