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I chose this resource because it talks about professional learning networks as something that you have to dedicate time to and put forth effort.

I chose this resource because it talks about different plns than we learn about in the tech playground. Professional development and networking are vital in any field, and that's especially true for educators. Whether it's coming up with fresh ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities, seeking mentorship and support from veteran educators, or cultivating resources for technology integration or for meeting state standards, teachers need one another's expertise.

Protecting student privacy on educational apps.

I chose this because we haven't explored Google+ yet, but I think it would be interesting to take into consideration.

Facebook may be perceived as a distraction for online learning audiences. However, there are ways that instructional designers can actually use it to their advantage to create immersive and engaging eLearning experiences. In this article, they share a Facebook guide for eLearning professionals explaining why Facebook is such a powerful eLearning tool.

I chose this resource because it guides you step by step through the process of building your PLN. It even discusses how Twitter can be used in developing a PLN.

Real teachers and real examples of classroom websites using Weebly.com. This website is what my group used to create our websites and help our classmates

The main reason I chose this site as another resource is I liked how it gave a chart showing the difference between using technology and technology integration. For someone like me who was struggling to still see this difference, it really helped with the concrete idea that they are different.

Cool ways that teachers can use QR codes to share student work or make classroom management easier.

This gives a visual representation of the skills, knowledge, and expertise students must master to succeed in work and life.

A good resource to look at examples of online portfolios.

As iPads continue to invade classrooms all over the United States, the schools that have not already integrated them as learning tools are starting to feel an increasing pressure to allow iPads in the classroom. The first educational institutions to hop on the iPad bandwagon were higher education institutions and high schools.

this is a visual helping tool to organize some thoughts about what you want your catapult to look like in the end product and what extents it can go to.

Gives insight to personal learning networks and why a teacher should be using social media. "By developing professional relationships electronically, teachers can immediately post their latest articles, research, experiences, or discoveries. You, the connected teacher, are the recipient of all of these communications."

This article shows examples of how students have used twitter in the classroom and how it has motivated and bettered their discussion.

This article gives great insight into the benefits and reasons to implement social media sites such as twitter, instagram, and Facebook into the classroom. It discusses the use of hashtags on these sites and how they can be supportive and aid in class-wide study groups.

This website gives examples of the various things that parents want out of a classroom website. It also provides more examples of classroom websites for a guideline of how successful ones operate. This is beneficial to this lesson because it is important to remember that parents are active components of the classroom and they deserve to be kept in the loop and involved in the day-to-day activities of the class. This website provides ideas and evidence to promote a classroom community involving all parties.