Summer break is a lot of things for teachers. It's a needed and well-deserved respite from the classroom grind - no papers to grade, no calls from parents, no staff meetings or students to tend to. But it's not all rest and relaxation. Most teachers, especially younger educators, will portion off a good chunk of their three-month classroom hiatus to hone their craft, revise and rewrite lesson plans, and familiarize themselves with the latest tools and educational technologies in preparation for the school year ahead. Looking for a few ways to step up your teaching game next fall? Here's a list of professional development (PD) resources to get you going this summer.

Email video tutorials on basic computer skills, web browsers, email, chat, attaching files, search skills. Will be great for freshmen.

Here is a great resource for tons of challenges presented from the US government over a wide variety of topics.  Check it out when you get a chance.