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"The Virtual Field Trip is a field trip that students and teachers take via the Internet. A great benefit of this activity is that it utilizes technology tools to help students visualize and understand subject matter through exploration and active learning. It's also a great way to "travel" without leaving your classroom! Look for sites with QuickTime VR, which allows you to view panoramic views of your virtual field trip location. Visit our recommended links, which may inspire you to create your own virtual field trip. You can also find thousands of Virtual Field Trips by doing a Google search online."

Low-Cost Multi-point Interactive Whiteboards Using the Wiimote Since the Wiimote can track sources of infrared (IR) light, you can track pens that have an IR led in the tip. By pointing a wiimote at a projection screen or LCD display, you can create very low-cost interactive whiteboards or tablet displays. Since the Wiimote can track upto 4 points, up to 4 pens can be used. It also works great with rear-projected displays.

Great list of flowcharts that cover a broad range of topics.

Great resources and units for Economics!

A great argument visualization tool for students and teachers alike.

Great blend of visual and text to teach the "flow" of history.

Great site to help educators learn how to use podcasts.

Great resources from Yale University.

Great Google Earth ideas here.

Some great resources about genocide.

Mummert's great groupings of TED talks.

For any of you using TED talks in the classroom

This is a great site that keeps up with national social studies developments and grant opportunities.

Some great information regarding John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry.

This is a great tool for students who are hoping to do some research "shopping." If so inclined, there is a notebook feature that you can use if you create an account. Need to play more with this to see it's full extent.