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Great Websites for Kids (GWS) , the Association for Library Service to Children's (ALSC) online website directory, has been completely redesigned. The updated site boasts a fresh and colorful kid-friendly look and interactive social media enhancements. Clear, bright icons display subject categories and appear on every page, while eye-catching thumbnail images provide a visual preview of each great site represented. Special sections highlight Sites of the Week and Month, Most Popular pages and Top Rated selections. Prompts for each site offer "more selections like this." Visitors can actively connect with the site and further their online experience by rating sites; sharing their favorites on social media sites such as Facebook; and emailing recommendations to friends.

Nice list via common sense media

Interesting list-- includes educators from many different walks, including some in specific disciplines.  Click on a name to learn how to connect with them.

Rubrics for just about everything, including social media projects

Includes a detailed chart with specifics of many different media

Eric is a great "social media" principal.  This is a fabulous example of a way to use pinterest!

Rec. from Richard Byrne for a Digital Literacy curriculum from Common Sense Media

TV411 is produced by the Adult Literacy Media Alliance.  Their lessons can also be used with children.

Rec'd by a media specialist. For grades 1-6

From TeachThought

(may have already saved this with a different link)

Great website that is very specific about content of various things, yet also gives helpful tips in many areas for educators, students, and families.

AASL's list of the best websites to use with students.  Be sure to check out the other years as well, including landmark websites, sort of a "Hall of Fame".