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This website has apps that support Bloom's Digital (Updated) Taxonomy. If you are looking for a particular app to represent a higher order level of thinking, this would be a great place to start.

This website has a variety of resources for teachers to use, including a rubric maker, quiz maker, and note taker for students.

This amazing resources has links to a slew of over 85 art and technology resources on the web dealing not just with art education but also museum education and visual culture.

This is a digital library that has English and Spanish stories. These stories can be read to the students, which is convenient for students who struggle with reading or for students who need more input in Spanish.

This is a blog that incorporates technology into language and gifted programs. It has a lot of great ideas for tools for gifted students who want to work ahead.

This article discusses technology in the classroom and has a lot of ideas for incorporating technology on a budget.

This is a website that has a large variety of tools that can be used in the classroom.

This website has a list of web 2.0 tools that I have never used before. Many of them are free and seem to be worth checking out!

This website has an enormous list of Web 2.0 tools that would work well in the classroom. All websites are divided into different lists, depending on their purpose. Then, in each list gives the tool, the website, and a description of what it does. 

A blog created by art teachers for art teachers that shares tons of ideas to help make your classroom better. It focuses on technology integration in the art room and has information to keep art teachers up to date on things going on in the field currently. 

An online portfolio maker for high school students and art teachers. This site has a ton of great resources for both parties and also features that help students look at art schools online and submit their portfolios via the site.

Since my school and district are very PLC (Professional Learning Community) savvy and it was addressed within this module and a form of PLNs I did some searching and came across this PLC site. It has PLC Blogs/Discussions, Evidence of Effectiveness information and Tool / Resources for educators.

This last year I have incorporated Wordpress within my curriculum throughout all of the classes that I teach. I consider this a part of Communities of Practice and a form of social networking within the classroom. It has helped my students become viable producers of technology than just consumers. This site discusses the best practices of Wordpress within a classroom. A good source of information.

I thought some of you might find this blog post interesting as it explores how Hatfield has "disrupted" education as we know it ... all because of his approach to learning. In her view he has taught the author seven important concepts, such as the authentic use of social media, the importance of self-directed learning, and the need for curiosity to advance learning. He inspired her because she made him part of her PLN.

This is a very interesting article! Thanks for sharing! I didn't see this one in my own search, as it seems I found the same ones as most everyone else! :)

Since my life as an educator has always been about technology through digital imaging and design I wanted to find a CoP site that focused on technology. This resource supports technology as it is applied to communities of practice. I feel that it is a useful resource for educators within the technology sector.

Thanks Katelyn, Yes, I had to find a technology CoP for technology's sake and in the area that I teach. I don't think I could be more enthusiastic about the field of technology. It's very empowering.

This is interesting website that looks at different technologies and justify their use within CoP.

My Doctor Games has some very cool interactive simulations and games for students to extend their experience with.

Pinterest has changed my life! From the way I search, cook, decorate, network, and especially the way I teach! Essentially, Pinterest is an online bulletin board. You can collect and share blog posts, pictures, recipes, etc. Connecting with so many different teachers and sharing ideas and resources has been the single most beneficial social networking tool to me.

Diigo has clear advantages to the individual that needs to store and recall important information. But how can it be used in the classroom? This blog post shares a few options for using Diigo in the classroom. One common problem of student computer use in schools is access to student work from home. Using Diigo, students can bookmark important websites and access them from school, home, the library or any internet-connected computer. Students will always have access to this data. Teachers and students can use the group and list features of Diigo to organize bookmarks on themes or topics. Classes can also collaborate and discuss information within Diigo.

Shelfari is an online book club with the ability to share book topics and discussions. Groups can be public or private. The Sayre HS group has a discussion on what students plan to read this summer.