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A nice list of web 2.0 tools

"services that don't require registration, nor download from any kind in order to use them. Tools that are really easy-to-use (most of them are single-page sites), and basically web-applications that can help on your daily internet visit/work."

iPads have exploded throughout schools and classrooms. Their flexibility, versatility, and mobility make them a phenomenal learning tool. As teachers seek ways to integrate these devices, we recommend focusing on specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments. Below, you will find a list of objectives, each one connecting to recommended apps and tools.

Below is the list of websites that I use on a regular basis to enrich and differentiate instruction and content.  The services of the sites listed are free or of minimal costs. A really nice list of tools, not overwhelming, and very resourceful.

This is a place to collaborate and communicate on how our 21st century students can participate in the world community using the many tools of technology. Request to join and add your sites, blogs, wikis, tools. Let's collaborate to help each other help our students. Like so many of you language teachers I am a proud member of ACTFL. They provide teachers with so many resources, represent us in many venues and advocate for the issues pertaining to us, our professional and our students

100 favourite resources (articles postings, PDFs, presentations, etc) about learning tools and technologies in 2008

Whether you're looking for ways to incorporate technology into the classroom or into your daily life, the Internet has the tools you need. There are lots of free web apps and websites designed specifically for tech-loving teachers on a tight budget:

A great list of technology tools for teachers.

"Below, we've compiled 9 visions of future technology, from smartphones that can project onto any surface, eyeglasses that can translate to and from any language and the most amazing video game graphics you've ever laid your eyes on. Check it out and tell us which versions of the future you can't wait for, and which you're a little less sure of. "

TRAILS is a knowledge assessment with multiple-choice questions targeting a variety of information literacy skills based on sixth and ninth grade standards. This Web-based system was developed to provide an easily accessible and flexible tool for library media specialists and teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses in the information-seeking skills of their students.

This list has been compiled from the contributions of 223 learning professionals (from both education and workplace learning) who shared their Top 10 Tools for Learning both for their own personal learning/ productivity and for creating learning solutions for others.

Integrating 21st Century Tools into Your Teaching Technology Tutorials for Teachers. Tutorials for Delicious, Diigo, Flickr, Gmail, Google: Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Ning, VoiceThred and Wikispaces

A great repository of tools and resources for integrating technology an 21st century learning in education

The goal of installing laptop programs is to increase student learning in the classroom. At Downers Grove South High School, HP laptops are getting a lot of mileage these days. Here is the school's technology coordinator's advice to anyone who has purchased laptops recently or is thinking of starting a one-to-one program. Follow these eleven tips to get the most learning out of your investment.

This is an online course for teachers who want to improve their classroom instruction. We're glad you've decided to participate in this exciting and challenging learning experience. The goal of this course is to help teachers improve student achievement by implementing research-based instructional strategies supported by the effective use of technology.

The purpose of this course is to provide "Just in Time" training through an online interface for K-12 educators based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). These standards are the basic technology skills every educator should possess. In the process, educators will develop their own skills and discover what students need in order to meet the NETS for Students, as well as the new MMC Online Experience requirement. Participants who fulfill all of the requirements have the opportunity to earn SBCEU's. To learn more about the session, look under the tab "The 21 Things". We hope you take advantage of this unique opportunity.

the complete educational technology reference and resource for educators and their students

the complete educational technology reference and resource for educators and their students

EdSurge was started in 2011 by Betsy Corcoran, Matt Bowman, Nick Punt and Agustin Vilaseca to connect the emerging community of edtech entrepreneurs and educators. We wanted to share detailed information about what new technologies could--and could not--do to support learning. We report on latest news and trends

This is a collection of useful web 2.0 and social media applications for anyone in education. I have tried them all and I have seen the potential in them. Now it is up to you and your imagination to use them in your teaching or when studying! GREAT information and GREAT visual....

"Core Content Area Resources Interactive resources for specific core content areas. Also listed are the PA State Standards to match assist with standards implementation and accountability."