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Free blog site that caters to educators. Blogs are ad free and built on Wordpress technology. The blog administrator can choose to moderate posts.

A blog created by a classroom teacher and her 5th and 6th grade Language Arts classes which includes student book reviews, an author study podcast, an online book club and more.

This blog is a good example of how students can write book reviews to be shared with their peers. It will also be interesting to watch how their online book club develops. I look forward to their How 2 Videos especially the video on finding a good book!

This articles talks about how technology has helped with students with disabilities and educational benefits of software that has been created. It gives information about Web 2.0. The articles also talks about the benefits of blogging and how blogging is used in schools and also with writing assignments. Wikis are also mentioned describing how they can be used in the classroom to even boost self-esteem in students learning disabilities.

Mr. Coley's classroom website has several interesting uses of technology. I particularly enjoy The Daily Blog, ColeyCast, StudyCast, iPod Flash Cards, Classroom Taxes, and his generous "How To" explanations.

Blog for technology integration with several threads.

This podcast explores various ways to engage students in their reading and writing using the power of the Internet. Gain insight to ways you can capitalize on Internet resources to help students read, write, collaborate, and most importantly, be creative. This podcast examines practices such as blogging, wikis, digital storytelling and more.

This article, retrieved from "Tools for TEKS- Integrating Technology in the Classroom" site, goes into why teachers should harness many of the new powers available to them now that read/write web (Web 2.0) programs are so readily available. Now that students have cell phones and are constantly posting to blogs, wikis, and YouTube, the author argues that we as teachers should put these things to good use in the classroom. Cell phones, as well as other digital audio and visual recording devices, can be used to gather and later present information for class projects.

A nice overview of RSS feeds and the ways that they can impact your life for the better. Not all of these uses are educational, but they can work both in and out of the classroom.

Dipity is a free, online timeliner. For each event created, students can added a description, a picture, an online video, and a map where the event took place. The timeline can be shared and worked on by a group collaboratively. The timeline can also be added to a blog.

How to set up a blog in your classroom. Blogs can be used for classroom management, online notebooks, learning journals, class discussions, and personal expression.

270toWin.com is an excellent tool for reinforcement instruction in government, the Electoral College, and the way our country elects its leaders. The level of interactivity is amazing, as it allows students to play out different scenarios, respond on blogs, take quizzes, etc. Regardless of the year, this site can be used for instructional purposes. Previous presidential elections are archived for reference. This year's Senate races are also highlighted.

A program that can be used to stream video and music to your website and blogs.

Free surveys and polls that can be added to your website or blog. Free account allows unlimited polls with unlimited responses and unlimited surveys with no more than 10 questions and no more than 100 survey responses. Free version should provide enough features for teachers.

Education World is a great online tool for teachers that offers a variety of applicable uses. Teachers can download and share lesson plans, find professional development opportunities, incorporate technology integration ideas, blog on current school-related issues, and much more. It is a go-to site as a teacher. Looking here before Googling can save time and energy.

Collection of Math Tech activities, Related Rates examples.

David Warlick's general thoughts on learning 2.0

David Warlick's thoughts on learning for the future

Search for "Everything I know in 15 minutes." In a graduation address Doug Johnson speaks about the newest generation and their relationship with education. He tells about their high expectations when it comes to technology, their insistence on engaging lessons, and their ability to co-teach when it comes to technology.