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"WebTools4U2Use will introduce you to a lot of different tools. But how do you choose the right one? And how do you keep up with all the new and often better tools? Here are some ideas..."

We have created a list of 100 tools we think will encourage interactivity and engagement, motivate and empower your students, and create differentiation in their learning process.

This wiki collects information about tools and resources that can help scholars (particularly in the humanities and social sciences) conduct research more efficiently or creatively.

Instructional technology tools... features and functions, categorized.

The article intends to simplify the different aspects of podcasting. The article covers types of podcasts; the pedagogical benefits of podcasting; the connection between theory and podcasting; answers to questions, queries, and apprehensions. Before trying out a new tool, it is important to understand why we do things the way we do. A crucial part of using any tool or technology is to understand, test, and determine the pedagogical appropriateness of it for specific context. Through the article, the author has tried to suggest some of the uses of podcasting along with the pedagogical appropriateness in different scenarios. At the end, the author has tried to (through pictorial representation) describe the podcasting community and the tasks performed by the community members. Also, through a pictorial representation, the author has provided a gist of the podcasting creation process as a producer and as a consumer.

Nice collection of tools that have been voted on by learning professionals.

Over 100 Free resources to use in the f2f or online classroom. Learning objects, FREE, as well as emerging tech. and social networking tools to use in your classroom

What will be the emerging tech tools in 2010..? check-out the list..

Slides from a presentation on the Tests & Quizzes tool (OOTB, Tests & Surveys Beta @ IU).

A report calls for presidential initiative, research and development, and investment to boost the use of handheld digital tools in K-12.

Crowdsourcing tool. Could be used for muddiest points activity in preparation for class discussion, among other things. All students would need a Google account, though.

Which technology tools can help improve teaching and learning? Which can boost productivity? Which are just plain useful for keeping organized? At the FETC 2010 conference last week, education technology veterans shared their lists of apps intended to make life in and out of the classroom faster, easier, and, well, better.

"Facebook isn't just a great way for you to find old friends or learn about what's happening this weekend, it is also an incredible learning tool. Teachers can utilize Facebook for class projects, for enhancing communication, and for engaging students in a manner that might not be entirely possible in traditional classroom settings. Read on to learn how you can be using Facebook in your classroom, no matter if you are a professor, student, working online, or showing up in person for class."

"Our Setup Wizard renders the code you need to implement a specific JW Player 5 setup. It's also a useful tool to experiment to see what's possible with the player."

Free screencast and screen recording tool

A site built for librarians, but has several tools that can be useful for instructors, such as a Public Domain Slider, a Section 108 Spinner, Exceptions for Instructors, and a Fair Use Evaluator.