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Weebly is a website that teachers can use to easily create their own website. It includes easy-to-follow directions and is user friendly. Templates are available so the website may be created to fit the classroom's personality.

This is a good article describing how to use Blendspace as well as a review of the various Blendspace features.

CiteULike is a site used to not only find scholarly articles, but also to connect and collaborate with others who are researching the same topics. You can connect with other people who have related searches and can join groups about the topic that you are researching. You can create a library of your findings so that they are all in one place, so it is a good example of a social bookmarking site.

Digital Portfolios are not only important for teachers, but students too. They allow an easier access to reach what students have created, allowing them to build up their accomplishments to one day show to their future employers.

I chose this resource because it briefly explains a PLN. Then it explains five reason why future teachers should start their PLN right now and goes into explicit detail.

Teaches you how to communicate through ASL. This can be used to create classroom symbols or to learn how to speak with any students hard of hearing.

This tool students can use in the classroom to create their own storyboards. It helps them organize their thoughts in an interactive manner.

"Cult of Pedagogy" is a website and a place for teachers to unite and explore ideas together through a blog, podcast, and posts. The main page goes into detail about what Project Based Learning entails. This website uses the analogy "project based learning, the content is baked inside of a long-term project, a real-world problem students need to solve in a creative and authentic way. In the process of solving the problem, students also meet required standards, but this work is integrated into the project, not separate from it". This is a key component in understanding PBL because it is more than just solving a basic math problem. The really cool thing about this website is that it connects the viewer to a podcast called "Cult of Pedagogy". Teacher's can listen to this broadcast to get ideas about teaching and PBL. There is also a tab for teaching materials. The materials included are e-book template, google drive basics, and icebreakers that all educators can utilize when implementing Project Based Learning into their classroom. Overall, this is a great tool created by an educator for all.

This website allows students to create storyboards online and has many built in images and characters. It is set up in the regular format of a storyboard.

This can be used on a desktop computer or found in the app store. It allows students to create mind maps, storyboards or basic outlines of an assignment.

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

Used to help new learners of this technology on how to use it. Shows steps to creating a infographic.

Helps shows steps while your working with the infographic and what to add.\ 1.) Determine your auidence 2.) Make your research 3.) Choose color palette 4.) Focus on structure 5.) Fill in blanks, compelling data 6.) Integrate and make designs 7.) Add sources to bottom 8.) Share it with students

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. In Gold Standard PBL, Essential Project Design Elements include:

This website goes into detail about what Project Based Learning is. This is a great tool other than the textbook to get a complete grasp on the concept. Not only does it describe PBL as "a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge", but it also provides steps to follow when creating an engaging PBL assignment lesson plan. These steps include: Key Knowledge, Challenging Problem, Sustained Inquiry, Authenticity, Student Voice & Choice, Reflection, Critique & Revision, and Public Product. Following this list of steps and making sure the lesson plan provides all of these points will make for an engaging class. Another component this website contains is a blog for educators to post about the Project Based lessons they implemented in the classroom. I believe sharing ideas with other teachers is one of the most helpful ways to improve your own teaching because you receive feedback and encouragement to what you are doing well, and what can be changed for the benefit of the class.

A quiz creator that can be used to assess students in any area.