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This website is a compiled a list of some of the tech tools, including some that are becoming increasingly popular and widely used, that should be part of any teacher's tech tool arsenal this year, whether for their own personal use or as educational aids in the classroom. These resources are categorized under four categories: Social Learning, Learning, Lesson Planning and Tools, and Useful Tools. The "Social Learning" section includes tools that use social media to help students learn and teachers connect. Tools listed under "Learning" includes educational resources to help teachers make lessons fun, interesting and more effective. "Lesson Planning and Tools" provides teachers with tech tools to pull together lessons and design amazing and memorable student projects. Last but not least, "Useful Tools" can help teachers stay connected, organized, and increase the ease of building multimedia lessons and learning tools.

An extensive list of links and explanations for updating your class with new technologies.

10 Internet technologies include: Video and Podcasting Resources;Digital Presentation Tools; Collaboration & Brainstorming Tools; Blogs & Blogging; Social Networking Tools; Lecture Capture; Student Response Systems & Poll/Survey Tools; Educational Gaming; Open Educational Resources; The iPad and other tablet devices.

One page PDF submitted for consideration to the IMS Global Consortium describing the FLVS Content Automation Tool (CAT) and what it can do for students and schools. The tool went on to win the Platinum Award, IMS's highest award, at the Learning Impact 2014 conference.

One page PDF submitted for consideration to the IMS Global Consortium describing the FLVS Content Automation Tool (CAT) and what it can do for students and schools. The tool went on to win the Platinum Award, IMS's highest award, at the Learning Impact 2014 conference.

Here's a useful list of the best web tools for flipped classrooms, complete with what each tool is and how teachers are using it right now!

Tools that you can use in your classroom. Ever feel limited? Well this website gives you resources where you no longer have to; just because you may not have the "latest" technology does not mean there is not a way.

Assistive technology and and adaptive tools can help kids with learning and attention issues. Here are common ways assistive technology and adaptive tools can help with reading, writing and more.

"30 Posts About Free Education Technology Tools & Resources"

Links to and explainations of 102 of the best-voted Web 2.0 tools to use in the classroom. Check out everything from "Study Hall App" to "Dropbox" to "Wordle" and "Animoto." A consolidated resource to add new technologies to your classrrom in one easy list. Check some out and check some off!

I thought this article provided an interesting perspective about evaluating the use of certain digital tools based  on the type of instructional approach a teacher planned to use. The use of polyphonic teaching lends itself to the use of digital tools. 

A great summary of and links to Digital Tools your students might like to help develop better study habits.

CPALMS is an online toolbox of information, vetted resources, and interactive tools that helps educators effectively implement teaching standards.

FREE resource that contains FL standards' information and course descriptions. Maintained by the Florida State University.

FL Standards for reference

This is a free tool to create screen shots.

It is a very informative website, include 60 sites of Digital Storytelling Tools and informations.

Links for digital storytelling information and online tools

Website by USF offering lesson plans, royalty free photos, interactive tools, and content area specific tools for incorporating technology.

This article is written by Dr. Campbell, it talks about the importance of integrating Technology into the classroom. She talks about how students love social media and using their phone. Therefore, it is important for a teacher to continuously utilize these tools to further interest and engage the students in the classroom. She also talks about various tools the teachers can use in the classroom to further interest the students in the curriculum. Such tools may include Prezi, Voicethread, Tagxedo, and Museum Box.