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"A Complete Guide to Using Google Earth in the Geoscience Classroom." Contains plenty of resources and helpful tips for teachers in other subject areas.

Link to Richard Bryne's website with many Google Earth resources for all grade levels and subject areas.

A tutorial guide created by Richard Bryne for using Google Maps for learning in many subject areas and grade levels.

"To prove why you shouldn't let your style guide go by the wayside, we're going to take a look at 50 stunning and detailed examples of style guides that are sure to encourage you to begin compiling your own."

"Since 2012, the New York Code + Design Academy has been teaching code and user experience design to hundreds of students without any prior experience in tech. "

A great overview article on ePortfolios. Some helpful sections from the article include: "WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO?" "THE PROCESS OF PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT" "WHY ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS?"

From the site: "Help your students become better searchers Web search can be a remarkable tool for students, and a bit of instruction in how to search for academic sources will help your students become critical thinkers and independent learners. With the materials on this site, you can help your students become skilled searchers- whether they're just starting out with search, or ready for more advanced training."

For more info, view the link below: http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2013/01/can-google-help-students-master-art-online-search

This is a must watch/view resource! A very informative and interactive Prezi Presentation all about ePortfolios which includes helpful visual aids and links to research articles. From the creator: "A short presentation designed for those who are unfamiliar with e-Portfolios. It defines, illustrates and identifies the impact of e-Portfolios on learning with a focus on the 5-18 age group."

Very helpful how-to training videos created by Pathbrite for their ePortfolio system.

If you prefer a paper-based user guide, click the link below to access a Getting Started Guide created by Pathbrite: http://www.pathbrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PB%20Getting%20Started%20User%20Guide%20v5.pdf Additional help resources can be accessed by clicking on the link below (scroll down to the "Resources" section): http://www.pathbrite.com/for-educators/

"How do we get people to understand programming? We change programming. We turn it into something that's understandable by people." Excellent demonstration of application of contextual understanding toward learning.

"Administrators and teachers are urgently looking for a proven system that will guide them through the complexities of Web 2.0. Too often, events like cyberbullying, sexting, plagiarizing and hacking push litigious chaos into the forefront of technology adoption, essentially stunting the development of digital citizenship progress. In response to this real and palpable need, iKeepSafe offers you these resources..."

"Providence Day School believes that there is a responsibility to train our students and faculty to be engaged, ethical, and productive digital citizens which why our resource guide has been updated. Each chapter now has a Take Action section to guide Educators to meaningful ways to engage their students."

Helpful tips to make group work successful.

Very interesting take on the role and "benefits" of homework. Be sure to check out the very thorough debate taking place in the comments section at the end of the article.

"Course Description Ignition - Digital Literacy & Responsibility™ combines the power of cutting-edge instructional design, rich media, and simulations to educate teens and empower them with the skill set to leverage technology safely and effectively. The four-hour curriculum is designed for students in grades 6th - 9th and informs students on both "nuts and bolts" of how technology works and an introduction to STEM careers, while also placing them in virtual environments to tackle issues including privacy, security, cyberbullying, digital relationships, and the viral nature of the web."

Interval timer - great for productivity!

Today's presentation.

A great list of helpful Twitter resources. There is something in here those just getting started with Twitter, advanced users, and everyone in between. Twitter is a great way to network and learn about new ideas for your classroom/teaching.