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"Schools Build Community with Student News Programs Schools are using digital video production in their efforts to foster 21st century skills in their students. Administrators are finding that these programs can also reach out to disconnected students and strengthen school community, with kids as young as 5 years old contributing."

"Welcome to the Triptico website. The Triptico resource application currently contains 23 different interactive resources - all of which are easy to edit, adapt, save and share. Welcome to the Triptico website. The Triptico resource application currently contains 23 different interactive resources - all of which are easy to edit, adapt, save and share. You can access them all with one simple download... everything is completely free - and you will receive updates whenever new resources are added! You can access them all with one simple download... everything is completely free - and you will receive updates whenever new resources are added! Please contact me if you have any questions or feedback, David. "

Current CNN news but for students so filtered. Obvious USA bias but still worthwhile.

Caught Cheating: New Ways Kids Are Breaking the Rules"

This looks like a great site for ed vids for all subjects, it also contains more than vids, pics ideas,display, news, books and apps

Whether you're a student facing final papers or a parent helping kids with research assignments, Google has just made the process a lot easier with a new tool that automates the research process.

" Take a look here for a more detailed introduction and guide to using and creating a Google Form - this was written prior to Google bringing forms into the NEW menu."

"Do you use the strategy Think-Pair-Share in your classroom? The Think-Pair-Share strategy is a three-step collaborative learning structure developed by Dr. Frank Lyman in 1981. It is a relatively low-risk and is ideally suited for instructors and students who are new to collaborative learning. Each component is equally important in the process and shouldn't be short-changed."

Virtual field trips challenge and expose students to new types of technology. It is a great way to spark their interest and motivate their learning in a specific content area. Virtual field trips can offer students more opportunities because you can take them to places they wouldn't normally be able to go to otherwise - like inside a volcano or ocean floor! In addition, virtual field trips may even boost students' reading comprehension skills and will expose them to different cultures and environments. While virtual field trips offer a great learning opportunity, they can be hard to organize and time consuming. Take advantage of our free virtual field trips and engage your students even more!

"The WWF and BT Green Ambassadors scheme aims to encourage a new generation of sustainability champions. It provides everything you'll need to set up and reinvigorate your schools' gream team. With free kits for every team member, team kit and online teacher's handbook, and a comprehensive website, you will have everything you need to make your team a success. You could also request the help of a BT volunteer to help you with your plans."

Welcome to the new DIGIZEN website The Digizen website provides information for educators, parents, carers, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is and encourages users of technology to be and become responsible DIGItal citiZENS. It shares specific advice and resources on issues such as social networking and cyberbullying and how these relate to and affect their own and other people's online experiences and behaviours.

Great slideshow by Steve Wheeler on the future of learning

"This site is a resource for educators everywhere to learn how to use YouTube as an educational tool. There are lesson plan suggestions, highlights of great educational content on YouTube, and training on how to film your own educational videos. This site was written by teachers for teachers, and we want to continue that spirit of community-involvement. We're creating a new YouTube newsletter for teachers (sign up above!) and are asking teachers to submit their favorite YouTube playlists for us to highlight on YouTube EDU. "

"Here is where you can explore a wide range of Google Search features. You can find different categories, such as Research or Fast Facts, to find new ways to search for information and get answers. Go ahead and start exploring. "

A great 4 minute video of the last 200 year's of World History

Assembly ideas and teachers' resources to bring Olympic and topical international stories into primary and secondary school assemblies

Martin Burrett 23 Aug 11 09:58:23A site from the BBC where teachers can find international partners for cooperative projects. There are also resources and ideas for activities to do with your class.