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This resource lists eight different specific gamification tools. Each tools is described and the gaming elements it provides are also listed. This is a great place to start for educators looking for some specific tools to use.

Gamification is the idea of blending gaming elements with education. This resource gives a definition for this idea and lists four generic ideas that educators can use to start adding gaming elements to their classroom.

Social media tools provide a whole new way to have students learn. Here is a list of 100 different ideas educators can use to incorporate social media into the K-12 classroom.

Facebook is one of the most dominant social media platforms out there. There are numerous ways to use it in the classroom setting. Here are 10 ideas on how to use Facebook in the classroom.

This is a comprehensive list of online tools and web 2.0 applications. There are numerous tools on here that are organized by there specific purpose. Every tool works on a laptop or Chromebook and some even have Chrome extensions that can be installed. The list is constantly being updated which means it is work hanging onto as time goes on.

This resource gives a brief introduction to what an acceptable use policy is. It would be great for someone who is unfamiliar with the concept. The article goes on to talk about what elements make up a good policy and why they are important.

Offers the latest news, updates, commentaries from teachers, IT, and adiministrators regarding multimedia in the classroom. This site offers a snapshot of different articles with links to each article and comments.

This blog focuses on Google Sheets and gives 4 purposeful uses in the classroom. Google Sheets is no longer for math classes! These four ideas are used in any class! The blog includes links to live rubrics as well.

This article identifies 10 ways in which Google Docs can be used in the classroom to make your life as a teacher a little easier and to make lessons and assignments more engaging for your students.These ideas are useful, engaging, and purposeful.