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"Free Productivity Resources for Educators"

"The information below is taken from a recent posting on www.onlinecollegesanduniversities.com. It is a listing of 50 free online courses that are offered on a wide variety of instructional technology topics. The courses are free, self-directed, and accessible over the internet. Rather then listing a few examples in this posting I decided to paste all of the links below. Using technology and creating unique learning environments are two big dreams that all types of teachers have, from elementary educators to distance education teachers to college professors. If you're already used to taking classes from an online college but are curious about creating your own open resources, or if you are studying to be a teacher in today's tech-fueled economy, check out these 50 free courses on teaching with technology."

"Read on to learn interesting facts about how the brain develops, what can affect that development, and how learning is impacted"

"Great Web 2.0 Resources for Students "

Computers and laptops in education are important only when used with good pedagogy.

"Busy times call for some workarounds. One of the distinct advantages of audio books over its more physical form is that it saves time. Audio books take away a sliver of fun from the enjoyment of a book, but if the voiceover is well done, it makes up for it. With the explosion of personal media players like iPods and even mobile phones which can carry media files, even a routine walk can be turned into an education. Not all books are good for easy listening. Audio books on goal setting and motivation lend themselves well to listening while walking. That's not to say you can't enjoy an audio narration of a novel or even a bit of poetry. The search for audio books may not always get you the title you want. Even then, you can get a few gems when you go searching. So, where do you go searching for free audio books to download and enjoy? The following ten audio book websites, of course."

This might be something we can use for tech classes--let's meet to discuss how to divide it up if you decide to use.

"You create presentations in PowerPoint, and Interactive Classroom helps you insert real time knowledge checks (called polls) along the way. Polls can include multiple choice, yes/no, or true/false questions, and they seamlessly integrate with the lesson you're teaching. "

With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer? From super-effective search tricks to Google hacks specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time.