Resources
In addition to the below resources, please view our class Diigo bookmarks as well!
21st Century Skill Alignment
New Technologies & 21st Century Skills - A categorized array of Web 2.0 learning tools in line with 21st century skills
P21.org - The homepage for the Partners for 21st Century Skills
Learning.com - "Provides educators with solutions to integrate 21st century skills into core instruction." Includes curriculum, assessments, tools, and services.
P21.org - The homepage for the Partners for 21st Century Skills
Learning.com - "Provides educators with solutions to integrate 21st century skills into core instruction." Includes curriculum, assessments, tools, and services.
Blogs
Edutopia - Includes posts about classroom strategies and tips, lesson ideas, personal stories, and innovative approaches using technology in the classroom
The New Learning Institute Blog - A collection of real-world examples of hands-on, design and technology-enhanced learning experiences across the country.
Web 2.0 Connected Classroom - A blog that shares articles and thoughts about using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom.
iLearnTechnology.com - "An edublog about integrating technology into the classroom"
The New Learning Institute Blog - A collection of real-world examples of hands-on, design and technology-enhanced learning experiences across the country.
Web 2.0 Connected Classroom - A blog that shares articles and thoughts about using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom.
iLearnTechnology.com - "An edublog about integrating technology into the classroom"
Advocacy
How to Build Support for Education Technology - An article from Edutopia encouraging advocacy of education technology and offering helpful language to use in discussion.
The Office of Educational Technology - OET develops national educational technology policy and advocates for the transition from print-based to digital learning.
The Office of Educational Technology - OET develops national educational technology policy and advocates for the transition from print-based to digital learning.
Acceptable Use Policies
Crowdsourced School Social Media Policy - A template for creating an Acceptable Use Policy for one's school.
Rethinking AUP's - Links to websites that revisit the purpose of AUP's as well as appropriate content for an AUP.
School Computing AUP's - Includes links to examples AUP's as well as other resources for building an AUP.
Internet Acceptable Use Policies - This is a PDF containing examples of computer and Internet usage policies.
Rethinking AUP's - Links to websites that revisit the purpose of AUP's as well as appropriate content for an AUP.
School Computing AUP's - Includes links to examples AUP's as well as other resources for building an AUP.
Internet Acceptable Use Policies - This is a PDF containing examples of computer and Internet usage policies.
Hardware, Operating Systems,& Networking
Hardware: A collection of easy-to-follow and graphically enhanced articles and tutorials about popular computer hardware and software for the novice user
How Stuff Works | What’s Inside: Computer Hardware
Wikipedia: Computer Hardware
LearnStuff.com
GCF LearnFree.org
OpenBookProject.net
ComputerHope.com
KidsOnline.net “Click-N-Learn”
Computer Operating Systems: An assortment of explanatory articles and comparisons of designs and purpose of computer operating systems
How Operating Systems Work
What is an Operating System?
Operating System Basics
Who’s Really In Charge?
Wikipedia: Operating System
Networking Basics: Detailed overviews, with pictures and explanations of how basic computer networks are set-up and managed
LAN 101: Networking Basics
CISCO Networking Basics
FCIT Chapter 1: What is a Network?
How Computer Networks Work
NETC Chapter 3: Overview of Networks
Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions
TechiWarehouse Basic Networking Tutorial
About.com Basic Networking Concepts
How Stuff Works | What’s Inside: Computer Hardware
Wikipedia: Computer Hardware
LearnStuff.com
GCF LearnFree.org
OpenBookProject.net
ComputerHope.com
KidsOnline.net “Click-N-Learn”
Computer Operating Systems: An assortment of explanatory articles and comparisons of designs and purpose of computer operating systems
How Operating Systems Work
What is an Operating System?
Operating System Basics
Who’s Really In Charge?
Wikipedia: Operating System
Networking Basics: Detailed overviews, with pictures and explanations of how basic computer networks are set-up and managed
LAN 101: Networking Basics
CISCO Networking Basics
FCIT Chapter 1: What is a Network?
How Computer Networks Work
NETC Chapter 3: Overview of Networks
Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions
TechiWarehouse Basic Networking Tutorial
About.com Basic Networking Concepts
Instructional Software
Eduplace Science Vocabulary Games - Engaging Drill & Practice exercises for science terms
Time4learning.com | Science Tutorials - Comprehensive stand-alone science units of study for upper elementary students
phet.colorado.edu |Science Simulations - Simulations to demonstrate and explain complex or impractical-to-witness phenomena
uen.org | Gr. 3-6 Interactive Science Games - Motivating science games related to popular themes of study in the elementary science class
askabiologist.asu.edu | Problem-Solving/Scientific Method - Brief introductory exercise breaking down the Scientific Method via a problem-solving scenario
(additional websites from Prezi presentation)
Time4learning.com | Science Tutorials - Comprehensive stand-alone science units of study for upper elementary students
phet.colorado.edu |Science Simulations - Simulations to demonstrate and explain complex or impractical-to-witness phenomena
uen.org | Gr. 3-6 Interactive Science Games - Motivating science games related to popular themes of study in the elementary science class
askabiologist.asu.edu | Problem-Solving/Scientific Method - Brief introductory exercise breaking down the Scientific Method via a problem-solving scenario
(additional websites from Prezi presentation)
Technology Tools: The basic Suite
Presentation Software:
HowStuffWorks.com | Ten Tips - Suggestions for more effective presentations
Garr Reynolds Presentation Tips - Presentation tips to help us prepare, design, and deliver professional and aesthetically pleasing presentations
Effective Use of PowerPoint - University of Central Florida's Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning presents effective techniques as well as case studies and best practices
Spreadsheet/Database Software:
Investintech.com | Using Excel in the Classroom - Offers links to tutorials, subject-specific uses for spreadsheet software, and links to additional resources
teAchnology | Excel in the Classroom - Offers a list of pros and cons for using Excel in the classroom as well as a set of links to learning resources
alicechristie.org - Provides links for existing data to download, interactive data uses, lesson examples, resources, and articles
HowStuffWorks.com | Ten Tips - Suggestions for more effective presentations
Garr Reynolds Presentation Tips - Presentation tips to help us prepare, design, and deliver professional and aesthetically pleasing presentations
Effective Use of PowerPoint - University of Central Florida's Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning presents effective techniques as well as case studies and best practices
Spreadsheet/Database Software:
Investintech.com | Using Excel in the Classroom - Offers links to tutorials, subject-specific uses for spreadsheet software, and links to additional resources
teAchnology | Excel in the Classroom - Offers a list of pros and cons for using Excel in the classroom as well as a set of links to learning resources
alicechristie.org - Provides links for existing data to download, interactive data uses, lesson examples, resources, and articles
Hypermedia/Multimedia
eThemes - Access to over 2,500 collections of content-rich, kid-safe online resources sorted according to themes. (Listed alphabetically and by grade level.)
WatchKnowLearn.org - A free, organized collection of educational videos searchable by topic.
NASA eClips - High-quality footage and educational animation/simulations from NASA searchable by age group and topic.
PBS Learning Media - PBS collection of multimedia resources sorted by age, topic, standards, and collections. (Subscription required after several free trials.)
NeoK12.com - Links to various Science videos, lessons, and games.
100 Best Video Sites - Links to various resources for educational videos on the web
WatchKnowLearn.org - A free, organized collection of educational videos searchable by topic.
NASA eClips - High-quality footage and educational animation/simulations from NASA searchable by age group and topic.
PBS Learning Media - PBS collection of multimedia resources sorted by age, topic, standards, and collections. (Subscription required after several free trials.)
NeoK12.com - Links to various Science videos, lessons, and games.
100 Best Video Sites - Links to various resources for educational videos on the web
Internet-Enriched Lessons
Edtechteacher.org - General Science Teaching Technology Resources. Includes links to valuable classroom websites for General Science, Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental & Earth Sciences, Space Science - Astronomy & Astrophysics, Medicine & Nanoscience, and iPad Apps.
Guide2digitallearning.com Science Tools - Web 2.0 Science Tools for grade 5-12, categorized by sub-topic.
Kidskonnect.com | Human Body - Links to facts, information, videos, games, etc. about each of the eleven systems of the human body.
Thirteen.org | Science Lessons - Original lesson plans developed by Thirteen Ed Online "Master Teachers". These Web-based Science activities use the rich resources of Thirteen/WNET New York and the Internet.
Guide2digitallearning.com Science Tools - Web 2.0 Science Tools for grade 5-12, categorized by sub-topic.
Kidskonnect.com | Human Body - Links to facts, information, videos, games, etc. about each of the eleven systems of the human body.
Thirteen.org | Science Lessons - Original lesson plans developed by Thirteen Ed Online "Master Teachers". These Web-based Science activities use the rich resources of Thirteen/WNET New York and the Internet.
Social Media & Social Networking
Pinterest board of Classroom Social Media - A compilation of resources surrounding the use of social media presented in a topically-appropriate format. Includes infographics, photos, and links to articles.
Edutopia | Guidebook for Social Media - Discusses the relevancy and power of social media, breaks down myths, offers concrete examples, and points out its connection to standards.
Examples of Social Media Use in Classrooms - Lists over 100 ways that different social technologies (and tools) are being used by learning professionals worldwide - compiled from various educators globally.
Conectallschools.org - List of several organizations that facilitate cross-cultural interaction & global classroom projects as learning opportunities. Offers areas to connect and collaborate with other educators and students.
Edutopia | Guidebook for Social Media - Discusses the relevancy and power of social media, breaks down myths, offers concrete examples, and points out its connection to standards.
Examples of Social Media Use in Classrooms - Lists over 100 ways that different social technologies (and tools) are being used by learning professionals worldwide - compiled from various educators globally.
Conectallschools.org - List of several organizations that facilitate cross-cultural interaction & global classroom projects as learning opportunities. Offers areas to connect and collaborate with other educators and students.
Content-Area Internet Activities
Language Arts
CNN stories -- Students select a topic, read news stories, and engage in activities that practice vocabulary, comprehension, sequencing, etc.
ReadWriteThink - Fun, student-friendly interactive tools "from organizing their thoughts to learning about language"
Harcourt Publishers - 5th grade weblinks to help with writing planning, grammar, and proofreading
Internet4Classrooms - Collection of websites helping students with various facets of literacy: writing, communication, language, research, logic, informational text, media, literature, and review help
www.vocabulary.co.il - 5th grade reinforcement games for vocabulary skill building
Reading Comprehension Connection - Vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading strategies for students in grades 4-11.
Students creating eBooks - Example from dummies.com explaining how to create educational eBooks with the Book Creator app.
Social Studies
Center for Digital Storytelling - This organization develops programs and resources to help people share and listen to others' first person accounts of events.
Oral History Society - Promotes the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories and plays a key role in facilitating and developing the use of oral history"
NCSS Teacher's Library Collection - A collection of K-12 lesson plans including wikis, simulations, and virtual field trips
Geocaching - A real world treasure hunt! (Can be used with GPS)
Edutopia Blog | Primary Sources - Lists six free online resources for primary source documents
Teaching Tolerance - "A place for educators to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity, equal opportunity and respect for differences in schools"
Gosocialstudiesgo.com - Online investigations, games, visual aids, and information categorized by U.S. History, World History, and World Religions
The Arts
ALA Great Art Websites - A selection of art web resources curated by the Association for Library Service to Children
Arts-Based Museum Websites - ARTINFO ranks their top ten best museum web sites, great for design and photography resources
NGAKids Art Zone - National Gallery of Art's interactive art activities to explore art concepts, skills, and themes
Phoenix Symphony | Music Resources - Activities, lesson plans, and student websites about various music-related topics
DSOKids.com - Music activities from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
PEcentral.org - Lessons, assessments, videos, and technology resources for physical education
CNN stories -- Students select a topic, read news stories, and engage in activities that practice vocabulary, comprehension, sequencing, etc.
ReadWriteThink - Fun, student-friendly interactive tools "from organizing their thoughts to learning about language"
Harcourt Publishers - 5th grade weblinks to help with writing planning, grammar, and proofreading
Internet4Classrooms - Collection of websites helping students with various facets of literacy: writing, communication, language, research, logic, informational text, media, literature, and review help
www.vocabulary.co.il - 5th grade reinforcement games for vocabulary skill building
Reading Comprehension Connection - Vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading strategies for students in grades 4-11.
Students creating eBooks - Example from dummies.com explaining how to create educational eBooks with the Book Creator app.
Social Studies
Center for Digital Storytelling - This organization develops programs and resources to help people share and listen to others' first person accounts of events.
Oral History Society - Promotes the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories and plays a key role in facilitating and developing the use of oral history"
NCSS Teacher's Library Collection - A collection of K-12 lesson plans including wikis, simulations, and virtual field trips
Geocaching - A real world treasure hunt! (Can be used with GPS)
Edutopia Blog | Primary Sources - Lists six free online resources for primary source documents
Teaching Tolerance - "A place for educators to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity, equal opportunity and respect for differences in schools"
Gosocialstudiesgo.com - Online investigations, games, visual aids, and information categorized by U.S. History, World History, and World Religions
The Arts
ALA Great Art Websites - A selection of art web resources curated by the Association for Library Service to Children
Arts-Based Museum Websites - ARTINFO ranks their top ten best museum web sites, great for design and photography resources
NGAKids Art Zone - National Gallery of Art's interactive art activities to explore art concepts, skills, and themes
Phoenix Symphony | Music Resources - Activities, lesson plans, and student websites about various music-related topics
DSOKids.com - Music activities from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
PEcentral.org - Lessons, assessments, videos, and technology resources for physical education
Adaptive/Assistive Technologies
BBC "My Way My Way" - Explains the many ways you can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the web more accessible to anyone
Checklist of Compute Lab Universal Design - This document from the University of Washington helps users make computer labs welcoming, accessible, and usable
Adaptive Technology - Alverno College offer a well-organized list of adaptive technology and their special purposes (benefits and intended users)
Technology in Special Ed - Considers the current state of affairs for students with special needs and what they require as learning tools. Includes a useful infographic.
Tech for Learning Disabilities - Identifies types of learning difficulties and lists technology tools to support them
Apple & Special Education - Apple explains learning tools that benefit students with learning disabilities. This goes hand in hand with their general Accessibility Guide.
Microsoft Accessibility - Microsoft accessibility options that come standard on their operating systems
Checklist of Compute Lab Universal Design - This document from the University of Washington helps users make computer labs welcoming, accessible, and usable
Adaptive Technology - Alverno College offer a well-organized list of adaptive technology and their special purposes (benefits and intended users)
Technology in Special Ed - Considers the current state of affairs for students with special needs and what they require as learning tools. Includes a useful infographic.
Tech for Learning Disabilities - Identifies types of learning difficulties and lists technology tools to support them
Apple & Special Education - Apple explains learning tools that benefit students with learning disabilities. This goes hand in hand with their general Accessibility Guide.
Microsoft Accessibility - Microsoft accessibility options that come standard on their operating systems