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Monet had cataracts! The science behind his genius art.

"Word Dynamo is an academic review exercises site hosted by Dictionary.com. The Word Dynamo name might make you think that it only offers vocabulary exercises, but there is more to it than that. In addition to vocabulary quizzes and flashcards, on Word Dynamo you will find quizzes, games, and flashcards for studying topics in social studies, science, math, and fine arts."

"Teachers might use only a fraction of the tools launched by Silicon Valley, but some are using them very effectively. There are no computer labs at Philadelphia Science Academy. Instead, high school kids carry Dell Chromebooks around with them and even have their own school email addresses. It's all part of the school's strategy to make technology "ubiquitous, necessary and invisible" in the classroom."

"This is a virtual place for folks interested in learning to "operationalize TPACK" (Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge) using curriculum-based learning activity types.

"eMediaVA is Virginia's premier statewide digital media distribution system featuring the best purpose-built educational content available. Brought to you by Virginia's Public Media Stations* and PBS, eMediaVA is constantly evolving to better meet the needs of Virginia's teachers and students. What's even better, eMediaVA is free for Virginia's teachers and students! Please visit the About Us page to get connected." Teachers can use their HCPS username and password to access the content.

"The elementary ITRTs threw togehter this Literacy Training Blog that contains information you could use at your convenience. Here are some other great ideas that they came up with that can be used at any grade level."