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General, Guest Video is creeping into the education world slowly but surely. In fact, 94 percent of teachers have effectively used video in the classroom during the course of one school year, according to a study by Educational Support Systems. Video can be useful in a number of lessons and classroom settings, and is especially beneficial in reading.

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.

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.

"Gizoms" are hundreds of online simulations with lesson materials and supporting research-based strategies to build deep conceptual understanding in math and science. This can be used for all grades, and is awesome because it is very interactive and can simulate experiments you can't physically carry out in a classroom setting

The ChronoZoom curriculum (ZIP, 21MB) is supported by the National Council for the Social Studies, Organization of American Historians, American Historical Association, and the National Council for History Education. ChronoZoom is an online tool that shows how time is both horizontal and vertical, meaning that multiple events are taking place at the same time in different places, impacting one another.

Talking assessment for learning, as learning, and of learning.