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This study examines the use of computer-based technologies and new technologies of inservicec preschool teachers as well as their educational needs and their expectations in the application of new technologies

An innovative and unique practice involving two classes of information technology (IT) major student teachers, who created digital learning resources and assessment rubrics by utilizing a Web 2.0 tool.

Great teaching strategies and articles related to technology in schools.

With a highly competitive job market that is likely to be the norm for years to come, students may well need a broad range of technology-based skills in order to be prepared for the workforce. By honing those skills in K-12 settings, youngsters should be better equipped for college and beyond.

this is a great website for what looks like lesson plans for middle school teachers trying to incorporate technology.

ISTE formerly the NETS

Short video lesson ideas that cover a variety of classroom techniques, including technology.

Great site for all social studies teachers for incorporating technology into the classroom. Site includes lesson plans, rubrics, multimedia resources, and many other technology related information.

great resource for music, history, and language art teachers. Give lesson plans, timelines, and music samples and major artist contributors to jazz music

Thank you for this post it can be used in any class. I play jazz and classical music in my classroom when we are working on assignment and the kids love it!

using module devices as a learning tool

Image source Are you a student who is struggling to learn a foreign language? Or maybe you're a teacher who teaches foreign languages? Every teacher knows that students who want to get up to speed on a new language need to start conversing in that language with as many people as possible.

A site that actually keeps up with class activity-in real time. Anyone can ask and answer questions on Piazza. With students teaching students, conversations on Piazza can continue long after office hours are over. Piazza gives students anonymity options to encourage everyone-even shy students-to ask and answer questions. Instructor endorsements of good questions and answers let instructors push the class in the right direction.

For the ESOL teacher, or student...find ideas for LEP (any language) students. Teaching through technology has been proven to be effective in areas of language deficiency. I've used a few of the Webquests in the Reading section in my classes. If you have the computers in your room or media center, this is a MUST HAVE book mark!

The mission of The Why Files is to explore the science, math and technology behind the news of the day, and to present those topics in a clear, accessible and accurate manner.The Why Files produces a new story each week, alternating longer features with shorter shorties. The website also posts a series of interactive science animations and the ever-popular "Cool Science Images," a series of Teacher Activity Pages linked to the national science teaching standards, The Weather Guys, and Curiosities. I think this is a cool resource!

This site offers teachers resources aligned with NETS-T as well as students resources in the English Language Proficiency Standards as defined by TESOL.

This website provides teachers with extra assistance with using Microsoft Excel in the classroom. It includes tutorials, how to analyze data, how to use excel for math and graphing, and much more.

August 18, 2014 I love rubrics and I find them particularly helpful in lesson plan designing as well as in assessing students work. I know some teachers and educators think of them as "so yesterday" but we need to view them as roadmaps that can guide you towards achieving your teaching/learning goals.