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"Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for helping students increase their understanding" Nice blog post on the philosophy of the flipped classroom.

"Reading Bear teaches children to read by introducing phonics principles painlessly and systematically, while teaching new vocabulary. "

YouTube video on teaching with Twitter

Web 2.0 teaching tools to enhance education and learning

A great whiteboard game for teaching about number lines, decimals and place value.

great examples of how blogging can be used with Elementary students "I started Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog in 2008 with the idea of sharing class activities with parents. Over time, the blog has grown to be the centerpiece of our third-grade classroom. It has become a true global learning community that offers myriad rewards for students, parents and teachers."

simple props for teaching digital citizenship

apps sorted by student goal/project

"Clear communication is one of the keys to success in school and in life. As the technology in our parents' and students' hands change, so should the way we communicate with them and keep them informed and involved in their education."

"The strategies database is a place to find instructional strategies to use with adults or students, to deepen learning and engage the learner! "