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The most effective pedagogical approach using new technology is social constructivism, as it builds on social interaction and engagement, which is at the heart of Web 2.0 technology.While this level of connection and shared information is a great first step in community building, it does not necessarily lead to learning communities or the sharing of ideas. This must happen intentionally and is where the instructor is very much a necessary support to the process.

An incredible repository of tools and ideas reagarding 21st century learning. Organised according to the stages of Blooms Digital Taxonomy.

An incredible repository of tools and ideas reagarding 21st century learning.

Chris Harbeck is a math teacher who uses student blogs to enhance his classroom. This is his Math 8 blog hub. It has lots of ideas for different Math lessons.

Euan Semple on Social Media in Business; educators can draw out important ideas for our profession.

Whether you're a high school or college student, a small business owner looking to set up a new business plan, or someone who wants to be better organized with your errands, goals and regular to-do lists, there are a variety of tools to keep your notes and tasks safe and filed away online. These 50 tools and tricks will revolutionize your note-taking by introducing you to techniques and websites that let you share ideas, store your thoughts directly on a web page and more.

Good list of ideas. to get a person started.

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an invitation-only event where the world's leading thinkers and doers gather to find inspiration. Initially an annual conference, the scope of TED has expanded to include a bi-annual global conference, a humanitarian prize, and free audio/video podcasts of extraordinary talks.

An inspiring blog post which shares some ideas for creating poem projects on Animoto. As teachers, you can apply for a free Animoto account.