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"History by Era" is the Institute's innovative new approach to our shared national history. At its core it is a collection of fifty individual introductions written by some of the most distinguished scholars of our day. It thus speaks to the reader not in one voice, but in fifty different, unique voices as each of these scholars interprets the developments, movements, events, and ideas of a particular era. Each Era follows the same template so that readers can move easily from one to another. An introduction to the time period is followed by essays by leading scholars; primary sources with images, transcripts, and a historical introduction; multimedia presentations by historians and master teachers; interactive presentations; and lesson plans and other classroom resources. Read an Introduction to History by Era from our senior editor, Carol Berkin, for more detailed information.

I love this reflection from Azhar Youssef, an EFL teacher in Egypt who is so passionate and excited. This is what MOOCs are all about - connecting the world and finding the best wherever they are. Hat tip to my friend Lee Graham of #diffimooc who let me know about Azhar's work. This is her introduction video that she used for the Mooc work. I think that all teachers in the near future, are going to need to have an introduction video. Like a resume, you'll need it to use to introduce yourself when you participate in elearning projects. Do you have an intro flyer or video? Isn't it time? I love her smore flyer. (via Azhar's Reflections: Twitter in a new dress!)

The course is an ideal introduction to the world of computers and IT in an increasingly digital world. The course practically examines a multitude of topics including data, problem solving, biometrics and security and more.

A fun tool to use for introductions. You post a video question and students can post their own videos as well. You can moderate and have the flipgrids be public or private. What a fun tool to use to start the year or even have introductions before you start.

A wonderful introduction to using animation tools in the classroom and how you can add an extra spark to your lessons.

A wonderful introduction to using animation tools in the classroom and how you can add an extra spark to your lessons.

Your job will be to investigate e-mails or scenarios online that have been circulated or seen by thousands of people. After doing research, you will determine if those sites or e-mails are truthful or if they are a hoax. Once you have completed this webquest, you will be more critical of information on the Internet and your research skills will be more advanced.

"With the introduction of iPads and tablets into education I thought it would be a good idea to start a collection of interesting links and suggestions around how these devices are being used in education." Great site with lots of good information.

"With the introduction of iPads and tablets into education I thought it would be a good idea to start a collection of interesting links and suggestions around how these devices are being used in education." Great site with lots of good information.

quick and easy comprehension and language worksheets from articles you choose - watch the video!

All the ways to teach binary numbers. Some older lesson plans on Alfred Thompson's old blog. I teach binary numbers in my introduction to computer science blog.

This is a great flash maths resource about 2D and 3D shapes. Great for an introduction to the topic. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

If you're teaching Shakespeare or Webster, this Jacobean England presentation will be a nice introduction for you.

A superb YouTube channel with animations explaining physics ideas in simple terms. Great and introduction to a lesson or new topic. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

There is no better way of learning about circuits than to get out the wires and play. But this is a good resource that helps you teach about circuits and how to build them. Good as an introduction to the topic. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Chronofencing is the principle of delivering contextually important information at the right time. It is like geofencing (triggers of contextual information at a location) but perhaps more useful. Learn to understand this term as it has important implications in education. For example, students can have triggers before leaving school reminding them what books to take home - or reminders of what to take to school - these time based reminders could be combined with location as with the iphone reminders.

Use fascinating and just plain weird World records to introduction topics in your class. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular

A good maths game where you need to find the unknown numbers. Good as an introduction to algebra. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

Find a collection of maths animations that are great as an introduction to a topic and for home study. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths