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Like everything else on the Internet, trying to find images is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Without the right tools for finding science and math images on the web it is often an impossible, or at least mind-numbing, task. What is needed are search engines which make the job easier. This is where the tips and tricks provided below help this seemingly impossible task by using the top search Web 2.0 search engines and tools available today. These are valuable resources for both you and your students when trying to find just the right image for lesson or project involving digital media.

This blog was Edublog's winner for the best teaching blog. In browsing through this blog, I found a variety of information that is useful for teachers across all subject areas!

This is a great source for dance teachers to order dvd's, vhs, and other "technological appliances" for a cheap price. It also lists the standards for dance teaching and you can post how you personally implement them.

What does it mean to be a successful science or math teacher? The definition of success is an elusive thing and measured in many ways. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines success as - resulting in or gaining a favorable outcome. This, without a doubt, is your and every other teacher's goal for their students.

I really love this blog site because it is all about teaching those special students in your classrooms whose needs are quickly met, but who get bored easily with the mundaneness of school. This is a big issue I've struggled with myself--trying to keep my gifted students fully active and participating in everything we do--and I have already found several helpful hints on this site. It includes some neat ideas for technology inclusion, as well. The more educated we are about the diversity of our students and their specific needs, the better we can meet those needs and educate our students with a whole range of abilities.

My friend in Memphis is in charge of a privately-funded, faith-based organization providing professional development to teachers on technology integration topics. LOTS of great videos on great technologies here! Check them out!

Are online degrees/teaching less important than face to face? This article explores some myths with online teaching.

I'll never teach economics, but I came across this and thought some of you would find it useful. This website has different clips from Seinfeld episodes that teach various economic topics... Pretty cool!

I don't think we should have students just playing games all the time, but they can be a good arrow in the quiver of teaching methodologies. This is an interesting article into the use of games to teach core subjects, like science.

From Allison--great site of instructional videos

One strategy for teaching science concepts is through the use of student developed newsletters. This approach involves students in the learning process as they research information, write articles, and present these articles in an individual or class newsletter format. This newsletter project helps students improve their writing skills as they learn how to write in science.

Emerging Web 2.0 technologies are discussed in the perspective of how elearning is evolving into a future dominated by personal learning environments.

Strategies and techniques are provided regarding the benefits of using digital tools to support teaching and learning in any content area or grade level.

I have used Diigo to highlight which iMovie tutorial videos I think are the most useful for you in getting your assignment done this week.

State testing requirements

I don't know if anyone else has had trouble finding out what you need to do if you are planning on teaching in another state. This site is the test that Utah uses, but it also lists the requirements for other states' tests and has links to their licensing websites.

best places to teach yourself for free.

Alternative assessments provide you opportunities to determine the true level of understanding your students have regarding science and math concepts. These tools improve the learning environment for your students, along with your assessment of their real understanding.

cool game for teaching physics!

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