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""I am smart. But with my PLN, I am brilliant!" So true! The connections we make with those in our PLN help to make us brilliant. I have people in my PLN from all corners of the globe that I know I can call upon when I have a question, need feedback on a project or just to "talk shop." I consider all of these people my colleagues and friends. And it would have been difficult, nigh impossible, to have these kinds of connections and relationships without social media. So if these connections and relationships work so well for our educators, why could they not work for our students? "

A good watch

Web 2.0 tools and interactive learning sites organized by subjects. Also includes Teacher Tools and Specials subjects.

Students around the world answer the same culture-based question; a new question every week.

Kristin Hokanson's PETE & C 2011 presentation regarding a clear understanding of copyright law.  For any teacher who has students utilizing multi-media in the classroom, this is a must review & must teach.

Video about digital learners.

Social network started by Steve Hargadon as part of TEDxActive calling for students to submit videos about changing education.

#TEDActiveEDU How can we empower kids to reshape the education system?  Fantastic idea worth spreading started by Steve Hargadon on March 3, 2011 calling students to action in speaking up about their education. Our Flat Classroom Keynote from Mount Carmel Area High School "Student Perspective ~ Change Matters" was one of the top 10 videos.

Dear Educators, With this webcasting tool, you can connect live face to face with anyone, anywhere, anytime.....family, friends, students, teachers, colleagues, administrative groups, principals meetings, etc. without having to travel. You can even promote world peace by connecting with teachers and students in their classrooms worldwide and learning more about each other's country and culture The tools for your use include the ability to have live video chat, make PowerPoint presentations, stream video, share your desktop, record and share your presentation, and much more. Guests do not have to download any software. They simply click on the link to your conference that you send them, no cost, no travel and better yet, no wasted time. This tool is affordable and easily fits into a classroom, school or administartive office budget. As a former superintendent in the education system with more than 50 schools spread out 400 miles along a major highway, the ability to communicate with everyone in an efficient, effective and economical manner was essential. Hope you find this helpful. Best wishes, Barry

Currency beyond Willy Wonka- game participants in real life have to match their half with another's in the town in order to redeem for cash transactions this builds conversations and meetings that may not happen otherwise bridging class race and socio economics

A long list of short n juicy professional development online courses to jump into next few months

Games lab focussed on socially responsible game design for social change.

Popcorn opensource let's you remix video with the web like add text and twitter and biblio citations credits etc to video!

Wiki with detailed explanation of how to tag articles

Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss shares a variety of online resources to assist educators when teaching students about Sept 11.