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There are tools available that make the transition to a 2.0 classroom easier for you and your students. Although it is the most recent of a long line of personal discoveries, www.edmodo.com should be at the top of any teacher's 2.0 list.

National Geographic Atlas Puzzles Time yourself and challenge your friends to solve these Atlas map jigsaw puzzles.

Use Google Shared Spaces for any of a number of collaborative efforts from collaborating on a list, sketching out rough ideas on an online white board, or RSVPing an event.

"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 would be a good one to show before they start their powerpoint assignments.

Weren't you looking for skype ideas? This is very cool...

Fun for making avatars or playing with video editing!

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Kids can tweet their answers to this writing prompt do now--but can they access twitter in school?

Andy, thought you might appreciate this with your added contribution this year...

Where to Find Free Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom

Where to Find Free Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom

Andy, thought this would be helpful for your haiku writing...

This is an idea for something our tech dept could put together

Love some of the ideas here! Couldn't wait to open them all...

I read this book last night to make a test. It was EXTREMELY graphic and violent--something I would never be able to put in the Media Center. However, I loved it because it was a reminder to me about what some kids are up against and why they might not be able to give me their full attention and energy in my class.

I read this book last night to make a test. It was EXTREMELY graphic and violent--something I would never be able to put in the Media Center. However, I loved it because it was a reminder to me about what some kids are up against and why they might not be able to give me their full attention and energy in my class.

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Technology Advice and Resources for Teachers: A place to find tools for teachers and for those who homeschool. Pages include google templates, moodle videos, preteaching videos for children's literature, links to new interactive web sites, and examples of

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These make great do nows for media tech