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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: Concept to Classroom: Webquests

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site shows how to use technology in the classroom and not be afraid of it! WebQuests are an inquiry based online tool for educators to use in the classroom. All the information during the lesson comes from the World Wide Web and...
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Other

Electronic Portfolios Digital Stories of Deep Learning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This research paper discusses the concepts of "Electronic Portfolios as Digital Stories of Deep Learning" and "Digital Storytelling as Reflective Portfolio" by linking two dynamic processes to promote deep learning: Portfolio Development...
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Other

Web quest.org

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Start understanding inquiry-based learning and learn how WebQuest can enhance your lesson plans utilizing inquiry-based learning.
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Other

G Calc: Java Online Graphing Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This free online graphics calculator is an excellent resource to aid with studies in algebra, calculus, trigonometry, etc.
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Other

Quinnipiac University: Blogging Across the Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online course was created for the Interactive Digital Design Department at Quinnipiac University and is designed to examine how weblogs are being used in academia. The various pages cover the basics of weblogs, how to use Blogger...
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Schrock: Web Quests in Our Future [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the teacher's role in cyberspace and how WebQuests can be used to assist learning in the classroom. This online PowerPoint presentation will walk you through the information. PDF (Adobe Reader required).
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Other

Landmarks for Schools: Blog Meister

For Teachers 9th - 10th
BlogMeister is a blogging tool developed for teachers as an authentic publishing environment to promote the development of effective communication skills in students. Teachers establish a blogging account by directly contacting the...
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Other

Mozilla: Webmaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Webmaker is a Mozilla project that people can use to create their own content through remixing web materials, and to deepen their understanding of how the Internet works. They provide starter projects, templates and event guides for...
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Other

The Educational Podcast Network

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit EPN whether you are already experienced with podcasting and are looking for some interesting educational podcasts or you are brand new to podcasting and want to know more about what it is and how you might use it for educational...
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Google

Google Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the entire world or your local area through Google's maps, Street View photos, satellite images, and in a 360-degree panorama. Take a virtual field trip to an Arctic town or a Pacific island, a famous landmark, a bird sanctuary,...
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Professional Doc
University of Southern California

Usc Rossier Online: Toolkit for Digitally Literate Teachers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of resources to assist teachers in understanding the importance of digital literacy in today's world, ideas for the classroom, useful websites for implementing a digital literacy curriculum, and a list of skills teachers...
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Other

English Montreal School Board: Vacation Re Quest: A Webquest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This site features a dedicated and enthusiastic travel agent who wants to be prepared to provide the ultimate vacation packages for any client that uses your agency. Students research one of four countries and work with a partner to...
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Tom Richey

Terry Freedman: The Amazing Web 2.0 Projects Book [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a huge collection of ideas for using Web 2.0 technology tools in the classroom for all grade levels. The ideas were contributed by many teachers from around the world.
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Other

Educational Cyber Playground: Technology Tools for the Online Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
From search and security tools to internet and filtering, web 2.0 tools are covered and more in this site.
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Apple

I Tunes Store for Podcasts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Both students and teachers can find podcasts that can be subscribed to, or downloaded to a computer or any MP3 playing device. Most are free and those that carry a fee are clearly marked. The best place to start is under the Education...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Brain Boosters

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discovery School offers a terrific "categorized archive of challenging Brain Boosters." Choose from hundreds of engaging activities pertaining to Categorization, Lateral Thinking, Reasoning, Logic, Word and Letter Play, Spatial...
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Google

Google Maps: Street View

For Students 1st - 9th
Take a journey of "world landmarks, discover natural wonders, and step inside locations such as museums, arenas, restaurants and small businesses" with 360-degree images with Street View by Google Maps.
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Classroom Strategies: Partner Reading

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Partner Reading is a cooperative learning strategy in which two students work together to read an assigned text. This strategy is often used as part of the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS). PALS is a classwide peer tutoring...
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Article
Other

Professional Dev. For Implementing Electronic Portfolios

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article by Dr. Barrett explores what's necessary to implement electronic portfolios as an assessment tool.
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Article
Other

Podcasting 101 for K 12 Librarians

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article gets down to the basics, including what podcasts are, how to access them, how to create them, and why to use them. While it is specifically directed toward school librarians, the information is equally applicable for...
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Primary
Other

Rss Ideas for Educators [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Trying to make sense of RSS technology and wondering how to use it in your classroom? This research paper clearly explains the basics behind XML feeds and aggregators and how educators can use this new tool to share great resources with...
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Other

Kent School District: Web Quests for Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about WebQuests when you visit this informative site.
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Portfolio Trouble Shooting

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site features portfolio trouble-shooting strategies. Students and teachers will benefit from this clear and concise overview to help eliminate problems with their electronic portfolios.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The National Earth Science Teacher Association

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers from all grade levels will find lessons and membership information. A quarterly journal as well as conferences are offered for anyone interested in earth science education.