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I don't know if this link will actually work- I'm trying to bookmark #organellewars because this brilliant teacher set up a way for his students to collaborate with real scientists who work on organelles. Together the scientists and students collaborate via twitter. The conversations are amazing. If nothing else, put #organellewars in a Twitter search.

Definition and links to sources for a variety of types of primary sources.

Links and examples for Google Earth

Multiple links to STEM activities. Great for co-teaching.

This short article is written for school administrators to convince the audience of the power the PLN can bring to their work. The article recognizes apprehensions to use twitter, defines a PLN, and finally explains how it can connect the reader to a valuable group of fellow professionals. If ebscohost doesn't work, this is the link through BSU's Library search results: b. http://boisestate.worldcat.org/oclc/4595249723&referer=brief_results

This article focuses on creating a link between the wide variety of social networking tools available and the principles of connectivism. Pettenati and Cigognini go so far as to define connectivism as "...social networking applied to learning and knowledge". To support this idea, the authors explore the role of the learner at present, how e-learning, personal learning environments, and Web 2.0 have emerged, and the stages of a connectivist learning experience. The article concludes with the sharing of a scenario in which all of the previously described stages are evident.

I love how this blog give specific examples of how to integrate spreadsheets into the classroom. Links are included for lesson plan outlines as well.

This is a link to a Pinterest Board regarding Personal Learning Networks by Eric Sheninger, I found the information very helpful and fun. I love looking at pictures to understand concepts! EDTECH543 Personal Learning Network

This is a Pinterest source used for PLNs that offers numerous resources for educators and personal learning networks.

I have yet to get into Pinterest, feel it might be a black hole for me. These are some great PLN pins. The images alone give you a good idea of ways you can build your PLE.

This website has links to many different instructional games for kids. It's broken up into different categories based on content. I tried a few games and kids would like them and, of the ones I tried, there definitely was educational value in them. Though the games are geared toward elementary students, it would be nice if they were also sorted (or sortable) by grade-level.

Offers links to Excel learning tutorials, subject-specific uses for spreadsheet software, and links to additional resources

Integrating technology in the classroom is becoming more and more prevalent in many schools across the world. Teachers need to think of creative ways to incorporate technology into the classroom. This guide provides help for teachers wanting to use the application, Microsoft Excel, for help in their classes.

Some great tutorials on Excel and ways to integrate it into multiple content areas.

Community safety section includes links to a variety of pages: Getting Around, Hanging Out in the Neighborhood, Helping Out in the Community, Riding Right, and Safe Shopping.

Notes, links and information on the Renaissance, links to what Renaissance did and some of major developments of age

List of links to resources offering images from the public domain.

Compfight is an image search engine tailored to efficiently locate images for blogs, comps, inspiration, and research. We make good use of the flickr™ API, but aren't affiliated with flickr.

A great resource for teachers that use MAP standardized testing, with links to various math activities according to RIT scores of students. (Week 1, Link 2 for EdTech541)