Resources
Technology & Education Reform
The Technology Integration Matrix - A site that provides teachers with ways they can use technology to enhance K-12 learning.
Edutopia - A site sharing learning strategies to improve K-12 education
Operating Systems, Networks, and Acceptable Use Policies
HowStuffWorks - A site explaining in depth how operating systems work.
Dummies - A site explaining how major mobile operating systems work.
An Educator's Guide to School Networks - An in depth look at school networks including protocol, hardware, cabling, software, and topology.
Secure Edge Networks - A site explaining the requirements for mobility of a network.
Education World - An article dedicated to the development of acceptable use policies.
Edudemic - An article on an acceptable use policy for social media.
Instructional Software and Technology Tools
McGraw-Hill Education Global Holdings - A site on how to evaluate software for classroom use. It brings up some issues maybe not everyone things of.
UCLA Office of Instructional Development - A site about how to correctly integrate technology into teaching keeping in mind objectives and standards.
Interactive Presentations
Top Ten Slide Tips - A site by Garr Reynolds giving tips on how to make a professional presentation.
PowerPoint in the Classroom - An article from Teachnology reviewing good and bad presentations. Teachnology has a lot of helpful articles for teachers.
Spreadsheets and Databases
79 Interesting ways to Use Google Forms - A slide presentations showcasing different ways to use Google forms in the Classroom.
Spreadsheets/Forms: Google Tools 4 Teachers - A wiki created for teachers showcases different ways to use Google tools in the classroom.
Video to Enhance Curriculum
Digital Video in the Classroom - An article on the theory and practice of integrating video into a classroom.
Essential Resources for Technology Integration - I love this resource as it lists all things related to technology integration including ideas for assistive technology.
Internet for Instruction
Getting Smart - This article has five steps to integrate technology effectively into a classroom.
Technology Integration Matrix - This chart illustrates how technology can be used effectively in schools.
Social Networking in the Classroom
Online Universities - This article has 100 different ways to use social media in the classroom. It does has some inspiring ideas.
Edutopia - This article is the How To of using social media in the classroom.
Integrating Technology into Content Areas:
Social Studies:
Google Maps - Using Google maps you can create interactive maps. Watch this tutorial for more information.
SocialStudiesCentral - A website that is great for finding and using primary sources.
Art, Music, PE:
Glogster - A great place to collect art, videos, and other resources
Padlet - Another great place to collect art and videos
Language Arts:
BookRik - A place to create and publish online eBooks.
Blurb - A place to create and publish ebooks for Kindle or iPad
Assistive Technologies
TeachThought - An article providing information on different special needs and some assistive technology examples.
OATS - An open source assistive technology software database.
Assessing Technology
CPR - Calibrated Peer Review - A web-based peer review instructional tool.
Cyberbee Assessment Tools - Internet evaluation forms
General Education
Boise State University Educational Technology - Educational Technology Department home page
The George Lucas Educational Foundation|Edutopia - Professional site supporting improved education
Technology & Education Reform
The Technology Integration Matrix - A site that provides teachers with ways they can use technology to enhance K-12 learning.
Edutopia - A site sharing learning strategies to improve K-12 education
Operating Systems, Networks, and Acceptable Use Policies
HowStuffWorks - A site explaining in depth how operating systems work.
Dummies - A site explaining how major mobile operating systems work.
An Educator's Guide to School Networks - An in depth look at school networks including protocol, hardware, cabling, software, and topology.
Secure Edge Networks - A site explaining the requirements for mobility of a network.
Education World - An article dedicated to the development of acceptable use policies.
Edudemic - An article on an acceptable use policy for social media.
Instructional Software and Technology Tools
McGraw-Hill Education Global Holdings - A site on how to evaluate software for classroom use. It brings up some issues maybe not everyone things of.
UCLA Office of Instructional Development - A site about how to correctly integrate technology into teaching keeping in mind objectives and standards.
Interactive Presentations
Top Ten Slide Tips - A site by Garr Reynolds giving tips on how to make a professional presentation.
PowerPoint in the Classroom - An article from Teachnology reviewing good and bad presentations. Teachnology has a lot of helpful articles for teachers.
Spreadsheets and Databases
79 Interesting ways to Use Google Forms - A slide presentations showcasing different ways to use Google forms in the Classroom.
Spreadsheets/Forms: Google Tools 4 Teachers - A wiki created for teachers showcases different ways to use Google tools in the classroom.
Video to Enhance Curriculum
Digital Video in the Classroom - An article on the theory and practice of integrating video into a classroom.
Essential Resources for Technology Integration - I love this resource as it lists all things related to technology integration including ideas for assistive technology.
Internet for Instruction
Getting Smart - This article has five steps to integrate technology effectively into a classroom.
Technology Integration Matrix - This chart illustrates how technology can be used effectively in schools.
Social Networking in the Classroom
Online Universities - This article has 100 different ways to use social media in the classroom. It does has some inspiring ideas.
Edutopia - This article is the How To of using social media in the classroom.
Integrating Technology into Content Areas:
Social Studies:
Google Maps - Using Google maps you can create interactive maps. Watch this tutorial for more information.
SocialStudiesCentral - A website that is great for finding and using primary sources.
Art, Music, PE:
Glogster - A great place to collect art, videos, and other resources
Padlet - Another great place to collect art and videos
Language Arts:
BookRik - A place to create and publish online eBooks.
Blurb - A place to create and publish ebooks for Kindle or iPad
Assistive Technologies
TeachThought - An article providing information on different special needs and some assistive technology examples.
OATS - An open source assistive technology software database.
Assessing Technology
CPR - Calibrated Peer Review - A web-based peer review instructional tool.
Cyberbee Assessment Tools - Internet evaluation forms
General Education
Boise State University Educational Technology - Educational Technology Department home page
The George Lucas Educational Foundation|Edutopia - Professional site supporting improved education