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This website details the 10 best social bookmarking resources for teachers, including descriptions for each one. I felt that this would be useful for the class to use after we discuss social bookmarking tools in class.

This website details the 10 best social bookmarking resources for teachers, including descriptions for each one. I felt that this would be useful for the class to use after we discuss social bookmarking tools in class.

An excellent source of general information about Manx cats that could serve as a good starting point for writing a research paper about Manx cats.

Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use. 1. Digital Access: full electronic participation in society. Technology users need to be aware that not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to technology.

This webpage explains the nine elements of digital citizenship in great detail. It also breaks the elements down into "repetitions" of what elements to teach to students at what age. Very helpful.

This webpage explains the nine elements of digital citizenship in great detail. It also breaks the elements down into "repetitions" of what elements to teach to students at what age. Very helpful.

Powerpoint that details how someone can begin creating a PLN.

Separated into 2 lists of 10 items each that detail how to use PLNs and how to build them, respectively.

Great video for PBL! Explains why it is important and gives students perspective on it as well as the teachers.

Great video for PBL! Explains why it is important and gives students perspective on it as well as the teachers.

A great and reliable website that gives key information, as well as a detailed video, about rigorous project-based learning.

Get best practices for these valuable real-world learning opportunities. Project ideas, too!

A great source of information that details what project based learning is all about in simple, and easy to understand terms.

This is the most descriptive site I have found. I like the amount of detail it gives for every single app! There is also other great resources on this website. Super helpful

Here is an example of deconstructing standards in action. The site gives a detailed description of how the standard was deconstructed and how the lesson was created.

This a fun and enjoyable song that explains the CRAP test in detail! 

English teacher and instructional technology coach Brianna Crowley offers practical advice on creating professional learning networks built on intersecting layers of relationships. I chose this article because it showed step by step what we need to do to build those connections.

This site provides information on how to create your own Professional Learning Network including how to get started, how to find other professionals, and how to use it to communicate effectively. It is great to join PLNs but it's great to learn how to create one!

I chose this resource because it gives a brief explanation of what a PLN is. Then it give three specific steps on how to build your PLN and goes into detail about each step.

I chose this resource because it lists various apps and websites that teachers could use for student collaboration in the classroom. The website is a credible site that many of educators like to use. You can explore each of the websites or apps in more detail by just clicking on them.

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.

This article goes into great detail describing the pros and cons of the use of BYOD in the classroom. It provided some ideas that I had never thought of.

"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.

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.

7 things you should know about flipped classrooms.

This article goes into a lot of detail describing what a flipped classroom is, why it is a good tool to use, who is using it, and what to watch out for.

goes into detail about assessing learning

This article details the challenges learned by a teacher attempting to incorporate PBL into their classroom. This article also gives tips for teachers wanting to use PBL in their classrooms.