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A game where the students watch and learn songs, then complete a cloze test while the song is playing. The song pauses appropriately to allow for the student to fill in the missing words.

The author of this article compiles lesson ideas that incorporate technology into literature and language arts curriculum. Some ideas include video dialogues, using pictures to tell stories, voicethread narration, creating comics, and using video-games.

This website talked about 5 key resources needed for educators to being and grow their own personal PLNs. http://ning.com offers podcast downloads, discussion forums, videos, relevant blogs, videos and more resources. Powerful Learning Practice is a professional development opportunity that teacher can attend. It offers hands-on applications and the know-how to build and use technology within the classroom. Webinars are conferences people can attend online to join discussions and offer insight to like educators. EdChat is something we can join now on twitter using the hashtag #EdChat every Tuesday. Game based-learning tutorials and talk can be found on http://edweb.net where mentors and people who've successful implemented these practices in their classrooms can offer advice and help.

Those are 5 really good resources. Thanks for sharing.

Digital citizenship for elementary students through game-based learning.

A collection of videos and activities to practice digital citizenship for elementary and middle school students.

This is a light hearted video that accomplishes its stated goal in the title. Truth time: I see many similarities between this "PLN" and my monthly mandated school PLN. I often times feel like the mustachioed teacher that doesn't see the end game with the data (although I don't walk out). My question is can PLCs be pushed onto non-willing participants? Or is the fault in the mission of the PLC? I have a group of teachers that are passionate about integrating technology into their classrooms, and we meet whenever one of us feels like we have something new to share (we call our selves "Chromies" because Chromebooks). This isn't forced upon us by principals or central office, and we all enjoy it.

Explore HISTORY shows, watch videos and full episodes, play games and access articles on historical topics at History.com.

Article on screencapture of 3D video games that clearly show Lave & Wenge's community, domain and practice.The authors use quantitative analysis to show the stabilization of a creative community.

This site is a fantastic resource for science and includes activities, apps, videos, books, and games.

Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

Grammaropolis is where grammar lives! Songs, books, games, and videos make the parts of speech come alive. Now with fun grammar quizzes!

This is a great resource created by the EPA to help educators teach their students about the environment. It provides lesson plans and resources, as well as videos, games and even project ideas that students will love. Great page for anyone teaching about human impact on the environment.

The Center for Teaching History with Technology, a resource created to help K-12 history and social studies teachers incorporate technology effectively into their courses. Find resources for history and social studies lesson plans, activities, projects, games, and quizzes that use technology. Explore inquiry-based lessons, activities, and projects. Learn about web technologies such as blogs, podcasts, wikis, social networks, Google Docs, eBooks, online maps, virtual field trips, screencasts, online posters, and more. Explore innovative ways of integrating these tools into the curriculum, watch instructional video tutorials, and learn how others are using technology in the classroom!