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For all of you struggling with filters, bans and restrictions regarding the internet at school, here is an article for you!

The topic of future trends in technology for schools involves an incredible amount of inherent change, especially in reference to technology capabilities. This site is an introduction to many of the aspects of technology change that will impact education in the next few years. The goal of the site is to give administrators a glimpse into the rich technology resources available on the Web. Using this site for "just-in-time" references to issues that all administrators will or are currently facing, will assist districts in managing change through research and understanding.  Some current pivotal issues include a clear understanding of possible affects of technology tools will have on learning styles, facilities planning, student achievement, budgeting, and teacher preparation.

Resources for all subject areas K-12

Free books of all kinds.. free to join... great for classrooms with a projection system!

Microsoft resources for educators including lesson plans for a variety of topics and all grades.

DonorsChoose.org lets you share your classroom needs with a thriving community eager to help. Supporters have brought teachers' ideas to life in more than half of all U.S. public schools.

Bitly is a way to save and share links that also shortens the URL links that you share. Their blog is frequently updated with information on the multiple ways that bitly can be used to you advantage - this particular post goes over some basics of "bitmarks."

Browse all the current Skype lessons, find out more about the ones that interest you and click to get involved.There are 24 subjects to choose from. And you can create your own lessons.

This a great tool for teachers who already use random selection in their cassroom...eliminate the popsickle sticks and all students to see their name come up on the screen!

NoRedInk.com is a web-based learning platform that helps students improve their grammar and writing skills. It includes content that is interesting to students, differentiated instruction, tutorials, exercises/quizzes/assignments, and progress tracking all in one place!

Your landing page design doesn't have to be complicated. All marketers should use these 4 neuroscience principles to maximize conversions. Super helpful too if you design online content for students!

This is site was started by a professor at UCF. It describes how to create a digital book talk with students, compares them to video trailers. Teachers, parent, students can all sign on and view book digital book talks to promote reading.

easy to use site, different subjects, all ages

We believe that all middle school students benefit from rigorous, "real-world", engaging learning experiences that prepare them for successful futures.

The Department of Student Services is comprised of a group of highly skilled, caring professionals who are committed to improving student achievement by enhancing the educational experience of all Osceola County students.

Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Just a reminder of all the stuff we love.

This is a GREAT source for teachers to buy products for your class but at a GREAT price I buy all my products for my kids. Real god for getting treats and rewards for your students. Check it out!

There is a proposal for all Florida schools to do away with textbooks and use digital devices such as ipad, kindles, etc... Clearwater High School and several other high schools around the State are currently experimenting with this new innovative concept.

I think this is a good and bad idea, I love the fact that students can use the technology, but what about students in areas that can't take advantage of these tablets. Also sometimes it is a bother to try and explain why we only have enough for one group and not the other. Now if we can get enough for everyone in all areas, then I am for it. Bottom line great! post, its really something to look forward to.

Open Office is an open software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose.

I used open office before and was so grateful for it! Very comparable to Microsoft.

We need this type of program for young men all over the world. We tend to forget about helping the troubled kids.

That sounds like a great program! Two good ones in Florida include Faith Farm and Dunklin Memorial. One of these days I would like to run something similar...farm and faith based, alternative ed, counseling on site. Thanks for sharing!