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In this student-created Prezi, the presentation takes the form of a traditional plot diagram.  This is an excellent example of how Prezi turns the traditional slide presentation on its head.  This is a powerful tool for students to demonstrate their understanding.

This presentation has a number of good ideas and examples for how to use Google Apps for Education. A nice introduction with plenty of "goodies" for more experienced users.

40 Ways to Use Google Apps in the Classroom - Google Drive via Best content in educators | Diigo - Groups https://groups.diigo.com/group/educators A great presentation chock-a-block with great ideas for how to use Google Apps in the classroom.

"This versatile browser-based tool enables students to combine blogging, videos and photographs on interactive Google Earth and Google Maps. MyHistro's chronological timeline makes it great for collaborative tasks, multimedia projects and presentations in History, Geography and Social Science." -TeachThought This would make for an excellent writing/multimedia project for our US History students.  The projects could be embedded into Haiku for presentation, discussion, and review.  Check it out!

All you need to know about Diigo is in this presentation.

What is this thing, this periodic table? It's a crucial part of chemistry, and millions of students encounter this fine and elegant visualization of substances every year. Professor Norman Herr has created this helpful trove of resources and links that can be used by both teachers and students. The items here are divided into four sections: Online Periodic Tables, Tables for Printing, Periodic Table Powerpoint Presentations, and Classroom and Laboratory Activities to Build Understanding of the Periodic Table. The first section here offers five great dynamic versions of the periodic tables, complete with helpful links to outside resources and related materials. Also, the Classroom and Laboratory Activities area includes two fun activities, one presents the colors of the periodic table and the other is a chapter from the b ook "Hands-on Chemistry." From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

This Prezi on Number Systems by Petra Marjai illustrates the power of Prezi to present and explore concepts that are more difficult to convey with a traditional slide presentation.  

Amazing resource! Filled with tools for tons of technological needs! Check it out!

Great list of resources that are alternatives to PowerPoint.

Looking for music to use in your presentations or digital projects? This site provides a searchable collection of royalty-free music with a Creative Commons license that allows for a wide range of uses with attribution. via Best content in Diigo In Education | Diigo - Groups https://groups.diigo.com/group/diigoineducation

A resource blog concerning all things reading street. It includes, but is not limited to, links to smart board resources. This site was recommended by the Reading Street Consultants who presented to TPSD teachers on January 3, 2013

DOL made easy!

Powerpoint on Life Cycle of a Star

Take a learning styles inventory. This should make you more aware of the ways you tend to present information in your classroom. It should also make you more aware of other things you should try to meet needs of students with different learning style other than yourself.

Infographics present complex information using an easy to understand graphic. Creating effective infographics demand a high-level understanding of a concept. A middle school teacher describes how she and her students use infographics in her classroom.

clear, organized, thoughtful: "@kathyschrock: My #iste12 presentation, Literacy for the Digital Age, published online." http://t.co/HQYMkY3m

To some the electric slide may just be a novelty dance. Astute readers of technology blogs will know that this Electric Slide happens to be a application that allows visitors to wirelessly present their PowerPoint slides, documents, and videos using just their iPhone or iPad. First-time visitors can watch an instructional video and then go ahead and get started. The Features area contains details on the operations of the program and the Help section offers up some useful suggestions. This version is compatible with all operating systems running iOS 5.1.1 and newer. From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

From TechChef4u blogger and Appel distinguished educator, Lisa Johnson. This is a great collection of ideas and resources for using mobile devices, especially ipads and ipod touches in the early grades. I love the embedded presentation from Ms. Carzanno's class as well.

Natchez Trace Parkway info can be accessed here. Resource for lesson plans, field trip, traveling trunks, and the teacher guide. Presented in "Engaging Students in THEIR National Park" Flex Day.