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This is an article about the ten steps to making a teaming team that works. Collaboration is all about working together, and if we want that to happen the teams might be the way to go, hold each other accountable and be there to support one anther, in my time as a teacher this is what has worked, it gives us the right push.

Facilitating collaboration is one of the many aspects of teaching that requires skillful planning, a high degree of awareness, and on-the-fly decision making. Of course, even with the best preparation, the

Read Write Think is a website that has some great reading and writing resources for teachers. There are lesson plans, student inter-actives, mobile apps, etc. There is also a parent section that has subjects like "how to start a blog" and others.

cecibunney, I love this one and have saved it to use when I get my own classroom again for additional supports. Thank you!

I found this article interesting. I've seen a lot of articles suggesting the use of different tools, but nothing about how these tools should actually be used. I found this informative.

iPads have exploded throughout schools and classrooms. Their flexibility, versatility, and mobility make them a phenomenal learning tool. As teachers seek ways to integrate these devices, we recommend focusing on specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments. Below, you will find a list of objectives, each one connecting to recommended apps and tools.

Here's a page with links to many more ways to use Twitter. I thought this was a good extension from the article we read by Steven Anderson early in the term (though he isn't referenced in this one).

Thinkbinder is an only group study collaboration tool. I think this would be a great way for students to find information from and for each other, ask similar questions, and be engaged in each others learning. This would be a great tool to use in the classroom and have as an optional tool or even an assignment that teaches collaboration.

use this popular free mobile app and social network to engage our students and get them to connect with our subject matter

Infographic: Nine themes of Digital Citizenship