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These videos, provided by the Apple Learning Interchange, provide a short snippet about a particular topic (in this case, the changes humans cause on animal habitats) and then launch into a multifaceted lesson. Teachers have a purpose, learning activities, resources, and examples of student projects to use to guide them through the provided lessons. Standards are clearly represented through an "Evidence of Learning" section (with rubrics) as well as NETS and 21st Century Learning Skills Alignments sections. Teachers can use many available photos and interviews during the lesson, as well.

Summary article explains need to integrate technology in education to create students ready for today and tomorrow's work world. Technology integration also needed to develop creative and critical thinkers able to collaborate with others locally or far away to create authentic products shared with interested audiences outside the classroom. Article also discusses value of portfolios for assessment.

This multiplication game, designed by Big Brainz, is an addictive way to get your students to learn their multiplcation facts. This is a real first person game that takes students through many levels of learning. Students don't want to stop playing this game and don't even realize how much they're learning.

Let's Go Global, a cross-curricular global study, compares various aspects of different countries on different continents. Children are exploring the world while learning their grade level appropriate curriculum. Click on the picture above to learn more.

Troxell Communications, in conjuction with Hitachi and Lumens, have created a Multi-Function Learning System that includes essential interactive classroom tools in one integrated package. One of these Multi-Function Learning Systems (MFLS) includes the new Hitachi Starboard FX DUO-77 Interactive Multi-Touch Whiteboard. This interactive board is the first to be dual-interactive. It is both pen and stylus-driven, and it can be written on like a normal dry erase board.

Expeditiary learning involves students in deep inquiry into various topics.

Tap into the Web and learn how to preserve our planet -- and help others learn how, too. Lesson plans on environmental issues and recycling.

Online resources for project-based learning lesson plans.

New educational tools help students with a range of learning disabilities excel.

LD OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. This articles talks about using what technology you already own. How technology can takes an important role in students with disabilities.

Great website to learn about the history of presidents. I could also spark a good writing lesson on "if you were president what would you do." Students could really take this website into their own hands and learn through exploration of it.

This website lays out the framework for completing Project Based Learning projects. Teachers are assisted through identifying learning, constructing assessments, designing activities, designing the process, and planning for management. The site provides a lot of direction for integrating technology in the classroom.

Kids in the House is all about the United States Congress. Students can dive into learning more about the House of Representatives as well as how a bill becomes a law. Interactive activites and games are available, as is a virtual "field trip" where students visit Capitol Hill. The Time Traveler feature is also helpful, as students can learn about the rich history of the House. Information about the Senate is also covered.

Students learn the locations, capitals, abbreviations and over 500 important facts about our 50 states. These games include a "learning" option and a "playing" option. Students locate the state, place the state (beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels), state postal abbreviations, state capitals (beginner, intermediate, advanced), and state clues (intermediate, advanced).

This site, affiliated with the University of Utah, has many different activities and modules related to learning genetics. It's pretty well done, and very slick.

The New York Times has a nice Learning Network behind the scenes for educators and students with daily lesson plans, a lesson plan archive, and more, all leading back to the content of the New York Times. A variety of subjects are covered.

Richard Wanderman, a dyslexic adult, shares his story about how technology helped him become a successful teacher, software developer, writer, and renowned consultant. Richard has experienced first-hand how access to technology truly can showcase a learning disabled child's real intelligence and transform his or her life.

LeapFrog recently released the LeapFrog 2 educational gaming system. Several software titles are available for students of various ages. The new system connects to the LeapFrog Learning Path, which is an online tool that allows parents and/or teachers the ability to monitor progress.

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Emerging technologies hold great promise for teaching and learning in the classroom, but how can teachers make sense of and keep up with it all? This session will provide an overview of some of the free and available computer-based tools and services ready to be incorporated into the classroom.