Web 2.0 (2): This website contains streaming videos posted by featured teachers on various subjects and grade levels. There are core topics, question/answer, assessment, planning, etc. There is also a section for new teachers. This seems like a useful website for teachers who are more visual/auditory learners and like to receive information via video. The videos can be searched by topic, so as a future teacher, I could look for videos that are relevant to what I am interested in.

Web 2.0 (1): This website is so neat! I have never seen anything like it. You can create your own Avatar (Voki) by choosing its appearance, adding your own voice, etc. Students can then add their Voki to a PowerPoint, share it with their classmates, etc. as part of a project or assignment. Students can share their knowledge about a topic by presenting it in a form of themselves without having to get up in front of the class and present. Teachers can use it, too, to share information. Very appealing to students!

Educational Games (2): This website contains games for students K-5, featuring a variety of topic areas. These games were created or approved by certified school teachers and are free to use. They can be used on the computer or on a device such as an iPad, etc. I see myself using this as a parent of young children more than in the classroom as I plan to teach at the secondary level; however, I found the website to be very appealing for kids and the games are fun and engaging.

Educational Games (1): This website is full of information for students, but contains a section on educational games for older students. There is a list of the Top 10 Most Visited Educational Games that deal with Science/problem solving topics. The games contain a rationale that must be achieved during play. Teachers can link the games to what is currently being taught in the classroom--DNA, cells, etc. This is a great website for unique games that can be used in the classroom that aren't just time-wasters.

PLN (2): This website is a resource for teachers to use based upon their interests and passions. It is a way for educators to connect with one another, gain new and insightful tools to use in the classroom, and support other teachers. There is a forum where you can post questions, leave comments for other professionals, etc. This is a good place to make a personal connection with others in the same field as yourself. As a first year teacher, this would be a good place to gain added support needed to be successful.

PLN (1): This website is a great resource to connect to other educational professionals. You can create an account and read blogs, attend free webinars on various educational topics (so cool!!), and it is completely free to join. I can see myself accessing this resource on a regular basis now, even before having my own classroom. This online community is simple to use and has received many awards for its content.

Choice (2): This is a great website for English/Language Arts teachers, K-12. It contains many topics to choose from with links to outside resources as well. There are study guides and other materials for students. There are also professional resources. Teachers can sign up for a free newsletter that contains information in the topic of English education. This website is linked in closely with Twitter and Facebook which can be appealing to 21st century teachers and students. I could get lost in this website because it contains some wonderful lesson ideas for students.

Choice (1): As an English/Secondary Education major, I use this website to read journal articles and look at relevant topics in the field of literacy, English studies, and Language Arts. This website contains a ton of information including lesson plans, activities, etc. You can become a member of the NCTE and connect in other ways if interested. There are professional development opportunities (conferences, etc.) that are available, too. You can sign up for email newsletters and updates which contain new information in this field.

Lesson Plans (2): This website is a great resource for teachers to gain student activities, lesson plan topics/ideas, book ideas to use in the classroom, worksheets/printables, etc. There are videos and other interactives as well. Teachers can also purchase products to be used in their classroom. There are a variety of topics and grade levels available. As a new teacher, this would be a great resource to look for new lesson ideas and Scholastic is a credible source.

Lesson Plans/Teacher Sharing (1): This is a useful website where teachers can go to share information with one another. There are over 4500 free lesson plans that are available for viewing on a variety of topics. There are also chatboards, teacher mailrings, etc. where teachers can gain information about topics that are of interest to them. As a new teacher, this would be a great resource to access lesson plan ideas from experienced teachers all over the world.

Physical Education (2): This website contains teaching materials to use in the classroom as well as valuable resources for teachers on a variety of topics in order to research new trends, etc. There are journal articles, lesson plans, worksheets to use with students, etc. This website is geared towards teachers and administrators. As a teacher, this would be a great place to find access to new and relevant information for the classroom.

Physical Education (1): This website contains a variety of health and fitness information for students, parents, and teachers. There are lesson plans, videos, photos, ways to use technology to stay active, assessment ideas, websites that contain other useful information, etc. It encourages children to be active and fit and has a support network for teachers. This would be a great resource for teachers to use to find new and exciting lessons to use with their students.

Science (2): This is an awesome website for Science in the classroom. It is a great resource for students because it is eye-catching and contains a lot of "Why?" information that students find interesting and engaging. There are relevant news articles on a variety of topics. photos, book suggestions, interactives, and resources for teachers. This would be a great supplemental tool for teachers to use in the classroom.

Science (1): This website contains science-themed units that can be used by teachers on a variety of topics. A majority of them cover topics for elementary-aged students; however, there is a section for high school science as well. There are multiple-choice quizzes that can be printed that teachers could use as an assessment tool to test a student's knowledge before a subject is taught, etc. It is user-friendly and contains a lot of material for teachers to use.

Social Studies (1): This is a great website that can be used to gain lesson plan ideas. It is separated by grade level, topic, and how many class periods a teacher wants to spend on a certain subject. There are 400 social studies/history topics to choose from including both American and world history. Teachers can print off worksheets for students, get activity ideas, etc. It is very user-friendly and contains a ton of information. It is a government-funded website, so it is currently not being maintained due to funding shutdowns; however, a lot of the topics are still useful and relevant because the information will never be outdated.

Social Studies (2): This website contains free learning and teaching resources from Federal Agencies which makes it a credible resource for teachers and students to use. It covers a variety of history/social studies topics: government, famous people, movements, states/regions, world studies, wars, etc. There are photos, videos, documents, and other important resources about the topics that are linked to each subject. As a teacher, this resource could be used as links in PowerPoints, embedded in Prezis, or as a tool for students to use in the classroom.

Math (2): This website is sponsored by Sylvan which specializes in tutoring services for students. On this website, there is a free version where students can watch free math videos covering many concepts, take free practice tests, receive practice problems, etc. There is also a version that can be purchased which provides more in-depth help for students--750+ videos, e-textbooks, step-by-step problem solving help, etc. This website can be used by students or parents who are trying to help their students with homework. It would be a great resource for teachers to pass on to parents to use at home with their child if the child is struggling.

Math (1): This website is for teachers, students, and parents. It is an online community meant to connect people to resources, answer questions, etc. about math topics. Students can get on the website and ask math questions, take quizzes, solve puzzles, etc. Parents can get on the site and find help for their student. Teachers can join forums and share lesson plans with other math professionals and sign up for conferences. The website sells study books for students, too. As a teacher, this would be a great resource to give to families who may have a student that is struggling in math or that doesn't find math very interesting, etc.

Language Arts/Reading (2): This website is a great teacher resource that contains interactives, printouts, and other useful tools for the classroom. It is well-organized and easy to use. It is broken down into age categories/grades (elementary through high school). There is a section for parents that contains extended activities, projects, podcasts, etc. that students can complete outside of school which I think is a neat feature. The resources gathered on this website are numerous and helpful. As a future teacher, I would see myself using the Classroom Resources section in order to supplement my lesson plans and include technology in the classroom.

Language Arts/Reading (1): This website is a useful teacher resource. It includes classroom strategies, reading guides, and tips on how to help struggling readers. This website is very credible and has sections for teachers, principals, librarians, parents, and other professionals. Reading Rockets has produced several shows on PBS and those are posted on this website as well. They include a variety of topics about reading. This website would be a useful tool to use in my future classroom because it contains newsletters with new and relevant topics regarding reading that are research-based (dyslexia, closing the literacy gap, etc.).