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by Terry Heick It could be argued-and probably argued well-that what a student fundamentally needs to know today isn't much different than what Tom Sawyer or Joan of Arc or Alexander the Great needed to know. Communication. Resourcefulness. Creativity. Persistence. How true this turns out to be depends on how macro you want to get.

For the 45 states who opted into Common Core, using technology in the classroom is no longer a choice-it's required. Common Core's Standards insist that for any student to be prepared for college and career requires they be digitally- and technologically savvy.

13 good reasons to give to someone who is fearful of technology to show that they ARE using technology.

Talks about movement in the classroom and how using the body engages learners.

Parents need to know that Discovery Kids is an educational site that encourages discovering all the world has to offer. Articles cover topics about natural disasters, growing up, machines, continents, space, and much more. An activities page provides interactive ideas for recipes, making crafts, designing clothes, and experimenting with science. Games are age appropriate, challenging, and educational, and the online puzzles are fun and entertaining. I introduced my 3rd - 8th graders to this website with the provision that if they found it boring, they could go to BrainPop. Not a peep out of anyone for the full 40 minutes. They loved it!

Edheads is a non-profit organization, which creates unique, educational web experiences that are free to teachers, students and parents. Through interactive activities students in grades 2-12 can learn about science, math and careers.

Intel Security Digital Safety Program. Being on the Internet is fun, but you should always stop and think before you connect. By following a few important rules, you can keep yourself safe.

Developed for use in middle and high school classrooms, Mission US engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game and a set of curriculum materials that are aligned to National Standards and feature document-based activities.

Our 5th graders absolutely love this website! The teacher is using the lesson plans and activities and everyone is very happy!

You may not realize it, but if you use Google to find an image and then use it in a project, you're likely breaking the law. Unless you've been given permission to use the image by its creator, then you cannot legally or ethically use it. This would make an excellent lesson for advanced search and copyright for photos used in projects and reports

Richard Byrne gave a short presentation on blogs and social media for teachers and school leaders. This article provides a link to his guide.

Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits : Educators - Tools Gift Certificates Arduino Cables Sensors LEDs Books Power EL Wire/Tape/Panel Components & Parts LCDs & Displays Wearables BeagleBone Prototyping Raspberry Pi Wireless Young Engineers 3D printing NeoPixels Boards Kits & Projects Robotics & CNC Accessories Software Cosplay/Costuming Halloween Reseller & University Packs Internet of Things - IoT ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping

A parent told me about this last night. Does anyone know of this or used their resources?

This is a new one for me.

In-line with our last technology integrator meeting...this is a great article on how students can locate copyright-friendly images. Page 2 of the article shows how students can search google for "labeled for reuse" images and more!

Thank you. I added it to the RCAN Learns Creative Commons link.