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"Writing Commons aspires to be a community for writers, a creative learning space for students in courses that require college-level writing, a creative, interactive space for teachers to share resources and Glossary Link pedagogy. Our primary goal is to provide the resources and community students need to improve their writing, particularly students enrolled in courses that require college-level writing."

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world.

Hewlett Packard Experience exchange. Ideas and lessons. A community of teachers

Just type in your name and click to generate an easy-to-use conference form that includes fields for family and teacher concerns, a plan of action, and signatures.

Welcome to Google for Educators At Google, we support teachers in their efforts to empower students and expand the frontiers of human knowledge. That's why we've assembled the information and tools you'll find on this site. Learn more about Google for Educators.

" Jobs, Worksheets, and Flashcards for the ESL and TEFL Teacher."

"Google Apps for Education - free email and collaboration for schools Educator resources - educator guides for Google products, and other magical tools Chromebooks - laptops that bring the power of the web to students Lesson plan search - lesson plans and curricula Classroom videos - videos and channels including the new YouTube for Schools, education only content "

Tech Connect 2.0 is a collection of educational technology resources to assist teachers in implementing the Common Core Standards.

Great site for resources on everything for nerdy teachers.  Cybersafety and lesson plans

I run a 100% free social web resource for teachers and students called eduTecher. (www.eduTecher.net) We have free iPhone/iPad/Android apps available. They are a great place to learn about new free web tools each and every day. Again, just sharing this to be helpful. It is my labor of love and I want to share it with as many educators and students as possible.

common core resource on lesson with full blown units.

"Lessons, ideas and resources related to MinecraftEDU. In November 2013, our school purchased 29 licenses of MinecraftEDU software to use in our Win7 computer lab."

"Microsoft offers free tools to help engage students in a variety of subject areas-from moviemaking to collaboration to science and beyond. Teachers can download these tools for free, the majority of which require no special training. "

YourHomework.com is a free solution for posting homework and class assignments on the Web. Teachers can set up class files using the site's easy fill-in-the-blank templates; parents and students can access the posted information to stay up to date on assignments, tests, school and classroom events, and more.

This guide is part of a series from NWREL to assist in school improvement. Publications are available in five areas:
 Assists schools, districts, and communities in reshaping rules, roles, structures, and relationships to build capacity for long-term improvement        Provides resources and strategies for teachers to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment by promoting professional learning through reflective, collegial inquiry          Promotes child and youth success by working with schools to build culturally responsive partnerships with families and communities       Assists educators in understanding the complex nature of literacy development and identifying multiple ways to engage students in literacy learning that result in highly proficient readers, writers, and speakers  Helps schools identify, interpret, and use data to guide planning and accountability This project has been funded at least in part with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Education under contract number ED-01-CO-0013. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizat

"School libraries help prepare students to live and learn in a world of information. The mission of school libraries is to ensure that students and staff are able to use ideas and information. The libraries provide access to materials in all formats. It helps increase students' interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas. Research shows that a school library with the right staffing, funding, and a rich collection of books has a positive impact on students. School districts need to provide library services for teachers and students. For more information about school libraries, contact your local school district. The links and information below were developed for educators and others who work with school libraries."

"Free Resources and Lesson Plans for Teaching with Technology"

"The SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium is a state-led consortium working to develop next-generation assessments that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and that accurately measure student progress toward college and career readiness. The work of the Consortium is guided by the belief that a high-quality assessment system can provide resources and tools for teachers and schools to improve instruction and help students succeed. The Consortium involves educators, researchers, policymakers, and community groups in a transparent and consensus-driven process. "

"Lessons Sorted by Subject Kidspiration Templates for all subjects http://www.inspiration.com/community/lessons-and-ideas SOL Inspiration Templates grades 6-8 http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/fairfield/marshall_g/INSPIRATION/Inspiration.htm Inspiration Templates for all subjects http://www.spart5.k12.sc.us/TechTraining/InspirationMatrix.htm Inspiration Video Tutorials http://www.inspiration.com/videos/Inspiration Language Arts | Math | Science | Social Studies | Inspiration Search Engine"

Filamentality provides fill-in-the-blank templates that allow teachers to use Web resources to create interactive classroom activities. A variety of activity templates are available, including Hotlists, Subject Samplers, Treasure Hunts, and WebQuests.