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In cooperation with Discovery Education, this is a nice site with a variety of quality resources. (If you visit the DE site, http://thinkgreen.discoveryeducation.com/, you can get a free tote bag.)

Great Source iwrite is a collection of writing resources and support for educators, students in grades 5-12, and parents. For Educators - Quick access to powerful writing lessons and assessments For Students - Step-by-step support for completing writing assignments For Parents - Tips for helping your child become a better writer, thinker, and learner

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This is a great resource for current events for younger students. The site is crisp and the articles are written in for young readers.

The features on this Web site enable educational communities to: * Browse primary sources that teachers have used with students. * Teach primary source-based learning experiences from the Teaching Materials Collection. * Design learning experiences using MyPortfolio. * Share discoveries with others through field-testing and publishing. * Use our professional development programs to uncover the breadth and depth of LOC.gov resources. * Learn through primary source-based online activities and samples of student projects. * Create digital documentaries using University of Virginia's Primary Access or make a handout for students.

The extensive collections at the Library of Congress contain historic artifacts and cultural materials from across the U.S. The list below is just a sample of the many Pennsylvania resources available for free on the Library's Web site.

The goal of the Project is to create a digital video case library, with accompanying professional development resources, that illustrates exemplary practices in inclusive instructional settings.

Web 2.0 is all about flexible communication. We've created a range of resources to make integration into your classroom easier.

As a modern day library student, you're probably excited about discovering and experimenting with the new tools and systems that have changed the way we find, receive and catalog information. But with all of the new technology out there, it can be hard to keep track of everything beyond your own niche field of study. This collection of library and information technology blogs have changed that, and now you'll be able to learn about all of the trends, developments, tools and resources available to librarians in every niche.

While the down economy continues to hurt funding to our schools, more and more teachers are looking to web-based services to help educate their students. Whether it's through ...

Seven free resources that pack the punch of Photoshop's bells and whistles without the price.

A collection of digital resources arranged by research need

SitePoint has gathered up over 30 of the best resources online for audio, video, images and more for finding just the perfect Creative Commons licensed item for use in your next project. So, have a look around and get inspired!

This chat tool has been refined for purposes of collaborative and conversational learning. You are here not only to learn, but to share and teach. Each participant is asked to pose questions, comments, and additional ideas and resources.

LiveBinders are the best way to organize and share information online. Live Binders could be an excellent tool for students to use to create online booklets of resources they find online combined with content that they've created. Or students could build Live Binders to showcase the work that they've done.

The Free Music Archive is an interactive library of high-quality, legal audio downloads. The Free Music Archive is being directed by WFMU, the most renowned freeform radio station in America. Radio has always offered the public free access to new music. The Free Music Archive is a continuation of that purpose, designed for the age of the internet. Every mp3 you discover on The Free Music Archive is pre-cleared for certain types of uses that would otherwise be prohibited by outdated copyright law. Are you a podcaster looking for pod-safe audio? A radio or video producer searching for instrumental bed music that won't put your audience to sleep? A remix artist looking for pre-cleared samples? Or are you simply looking for some new sounds to add to your next playlist? The Free Music Archive is a resource for all that and more, and unlike other websites, all of the audio has been hand-picked by established audio curators.

Blog post about powerful web resources that have the power to engage students using digital tools and the desire today's youth have to express themselves, all while using the increasing amount of primary source materials available online.

LearnCentral is a new social learning network for education, sponsored by Elluminate. More than a social network or a learning community, this free, open environment represents the next logical step of combining asynchronous social networking and the ability to store, organize, and find educational resources with the live, online meeting and collaboration provided by Elluminate technology. Not just for Elluminate customers, LearnCentral is for any educator who is passionate about teaching and learning and wants to find and connect with like-minded colleagues to share content, develop best practices, and collaborate on a global level. While still in its early stages, LearnCentral has the potential to make a significant historical difference in how educators work together for professional development in their own careers.

Introducing Microsoft Faculty Connection, your resource for technology news, customizable curriculum, free software downloads, and newsgroups.

"To make the most of videoconferences, teachers must introduce students to a set of skills that are not always necessary in traditional classrooms. The tools and resources on this page can help teachers to structure meaningful learning experiences with videoconferences. "