Research that includes information on the use of computers and Internet access in the classroom; availability and use of computing devices, software, and school or district networks (including remote access) by teachers; students' use of educational technology; teachers' preparation to use educational technology for instruction
gizmag.com covers the full gammut of emerging technologies, invention and innovation - from automotive to aerospace, from handhelds to supercomputers, from robotics to home automation, the site reports on all major announcements across 40 categories.
Educause article on Web 2.0 and its applications for learning. Includes basic Web 2.0 structures, social bookmarking, blogging, microblogging, and copyright issues.
GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages.
Another great professional resource for any technology professional working in education to bookmark. This website provides access to scholarly writing, research being conducted in schools regarding educational technology, multimedia, blogs, discussions and chat. This is another one of my favorite sites to check out the latest in our field.
Great resource of higher education institutions that are utilizing social media and have captivated the CollegeBound Network Editorial Staff with their social media savvy. Interesting note…. LSU was ranked 35th on the list!
Great resource to have on hand! Provides practical advice from educators who've found effective ways to promote learning and build a sense of community in their online courses. Please note: You have to provide an email address to receive the report for free.