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Read Write Think Interactive

Smarthistory @http://smarthistory.org/

http://jeopardylabs.com/

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http://flixtime.com/

@http://www.google.com/publicdata/home

http://disputefinder.cs.berkeley.edu/thinklink/

NETA writing wikispace Elementary writing web resources presented at NETA

100 video sites every educator should know about You can find a great amount of helpful material on these sites, including videos to augment your lessons, lectures to inspire students, documentaries to show them how things work, and loads of additional videos to help you become a better, smarter teacher.

Classroom 2.0 http://www.classroom20.com/ Classroom 2.0 is a free, community-supported network. We especially hope that those who are **"beginners"** will find this a supportive community and a comfortable place to start being part of the digital dialog.

Iowa Core Website http://corecurriculum.iowa.gov/Home.aspx

Gamequarium http://gamequarium.com/ The site that swims with learning fun

Cool Tools For Schools: This is a wikispace created to showcase many of the Web 2.0 tools.

Create your own flash cards, games etc with: http://www.studystack.com/

Reading and Technology http://mrsdell.org/reading/ Connecting Reading, Technology and Instruction

Online Talking Births http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/onlinestory.htm

Wallwishers: Creative ideas for teachers by teachers

Face Generators Fun and Creative ways to manipulate photos.

The Best Math K-12 Tutorial Website http://www.ixl.com/

The New Blooms Wiki http://visualblooms.wikispaces.com/ Web 2.0 Tools support Blooms taxonomy

H.E.A.T. http://www.loticonnection.com/HEATframework.html H.E.A.T. stands for Higher-order thinking, Engaged learning, Authentic learning, and Technology use. The H.E.A.T. Framework measures the integration of these four factors in classroom instruction.

Shakespeare Macbeth Lesson http://www.prometheanworld.com/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.274 Macbeth lesson that uses technology

Loti Guy Blogs [] Contains Video Samples of teachers using technology with student centered learning

Classrooms Under Construction: Integrating Student-Centered Learning with Technology http://www.sedl.org/pubs/catalog/items/tec28.html This video portrays students, teachers, and principals from culturally diverse schools across the Southwest in the process of constructing learner-centered classrooms using technology.

[] A great website that allows students to participate in simulations of knee surgeries, car crashes, designing cell phones, and many other real-life scenarios involving math usage that is both entertaining, stimulating, and engaging!

42explore Thematic pathfinders for All Ages http://www.42explore.com/index.htm This web project provides "four to eXplore" for each topic. On each page you'll find definitions, activities, the 4 good starting points, and many more links and resources for the thematic topic.

National Geographic for Kids