One of the most valuable #edtech lessons that I ever learned came from Hall Davidson, who suggests that teachers interested in incorporating digital storytelling projects into their classrooms create digital kits that students can use as starting points for their efforts.

Lots of tips and tricks for using Google Apps

The GoogleDocs Form is an efficient way for teachers to collect small pieces of information because it automatically displays the information in a spreadsheet. Teachers can add formulas to those spreadsheets to create multiple-choice quizzes that grade themselves. Since a form can be linked or embedded into a website, wiki or blog, students do not need email accounts to take a quiz.

The Best Free Software of 2012

The atomic method of creating a PowerPoint and a link to "Really Bad Powerpoint".

10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have

Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that you may freely use and reuse, without charge. 

Welcome to the Storyboard Generator. You can choose a script and create a storyboard. Try building your own storyboard using background location photographs. Once done, you can save and share your storyboard video with friends. Remember to register with Generator first if you would like to save your storyboard.

No software to install. Works on any web browser, iPad™, iPhone™ or SMART Board™. The IBM 2010 Global CEO study discovered that CEOs cited creativity as the most important leadership quality over the next five years. Further the report stated innovation needs to be CORPORATE activity, not just an R&D activity.

Mentimeter is e an easy-to-use web-based tool that enables you to create questions, collect answers and show the result in real time. FREE and can be used with any device.

Mentimeter is e an easy-to-use web-based tool that enables you to create questions, collect answers and show the result in real time. FREE and can be used with any device.

Enable additional e-mail functions through Google Labs.

10 Tools for Getting the Most from Dropbox

10 Tools for Getting the Most from Dropbox

Weebly for Education is Perfect for You and Your Students Weebly is perfect for creating classroom websites, student e-portfolios, and websites for assigned projects. Our drag & drop website editor is stunningly simple to use, and appropriate for use with students of all ages. Weebly enables your students to express themselves creatively using a variety of multimedia features, all within a protected environment that you control.

PaperRater.com analyzes documents immediately, 24/7, in real-time. The site provides in-depth analysis to help the student improve grammar and writing. Some features include: Plagiarism Detection Auto Grader Spelling and Grammar Check Style and Word Choice Analysis Readability Statistics Title Validation Vocabulary Builder tool

An educator's guide to websites, organizations, articles, and other resources looking at the new system of standards and how they will be assessed.

Export all your Google Docs Files with a click.

"Gooru makes it easy for students and teachers to find the best online education resources. Using machine learning and human judgment, Gooru curates, auto-tags and contextualizes collections of web resources to accommodate personalized learning pathways. Multimedia resources available on Gooru dramatically increase student engagement and motivation to learn by connecting topics with 21st century resources and real life applications. Gooru also offers adaptive assessments that allow students to test their knowledge on topics with formative quizzes. "

Gooru makes it easy for students and teachers to find the best online education resources. Using machine learning and human judgment, Gooru curates, auto-tags and contextualizes collections of web resources to accommodate personalized learning pathways. Multimedia resources available on Gooru dramatically increase student engagement and motivation to learn by connecting topics with 21st century resources and real life applications. Gooru also offers adaptive assessments that allow students to test their knowledge on topics with formative quizzes.

Twitter chats are such a great way to stay connected and informed in your professional circle, and education is no exception. Through education chats, you can find out about new methods for teaching, tech resources, even jobs for teachers. Most chats are held weekly, and offer an opportunity to have a regularly scheduled conversation with like-minded educators.