This is a quick, neat article to inform you about how kids are using technology to make a difference in the world--mainly by drawing attention to a cause through the web. Check it out.
An alternative to MovieMaker and iMovie. Might be easier for students who don't have access to either programs at home. After playing with this for a bit, I find it to be more useful than Animoto because users can do more. Instead o just plugging things in, you actually get to play around a bit more.
This is the website I use for my class blog. It is quick for you and your students to register, it is safe for students to use and the format is simple, yet effective. I have already witnessed some amazing learning and sharing on this site.
This is a site where you can go to learn how to use much of the 2.0 technology that is available to us. There are also some great ideas on different ways to integrate technology into your classroom