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Part II of the Twitter article

"3.2 Leverage social networking technologies and platforms to create communities of practice that provide career-long personal learning opportunities for educators within and across schools, preservice preparation and in-service educational institutions, and professional organizations." Great overview of Twitter

This is a great site with various battles and war generals turned into digital stories. It would better suit upper elementary because of the large amounts of text and potentially difficult-to-interpret graphics.

Webquest relating to the Gold Rush and Westward Expansion - could be used for students in 5th or 6th grade learning about California and the 1840s. Related to SOL USI.8 The student will demonstrate knowledge of westward expansion and reform in America from  1801 to 1861 by a) describing territorial expansion and how it affected the political map of the United States, with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Florida, Texas, Oregon, and California; b) identifying the geographic and economic factors that influenced the westward movement of settlers;

Even more in depth webquest for students on Ocean Zones and the difference between the sunlight zone, the midnight zone, and the twilight zone. Relates to SOL 5.6 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of the ocean environment. Key concepts include a) geological characteristics; b) physical characteristics; and c) ecological characteristics. 

Could easily be a way where students combine knowledge of oceans and continents, even earlier than 5th grade! Related to SOL 5.6 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of the ocean environment. Key concepts include a) geological characteristics; b) physical characteristics; and c) ecological characteristics. 

Educational webquest perfect for third graders learning about water and its different uses! Related to SOL 3.9 The student will investigate and understand the water cycle and its relationship to life on Earth. Key concepts include a) there are many sources of water on Earth; b) the energy from the sun drives the water cycle; c) the water cycle involves several processes; d) water is essential for living things; and e) water on Earth is limited and needs to be conserved.

Ideas about the integration of technology in the classroom

free lesson plans to download via google

an interactive curriculum

Webquest on voting!

Not an article - BUT this is an awesome start-up by a friend that provides coaching for teachers using technology.

I came across this great blog this morning. Hopefully others will find some useful ideas in here, too :). He's also got a twitter account, @daveandcori.

Ways to use Facebook & Twitter in the classroom - even if you have to make up your own Facebook wall because the school district blocks social media!

Lots of online instructional resources from my Elem. school website

Lots of good articles on school technology.

If its still hard for you to transition to having EVERYTHING on the computer, here are helpful TEXTBOOKS you can have in your classroom for Edu Technolog. Maybe for those who are also more reluctant to things online? 

Look guys! Youtube has an education section!!!