MindMeister Editions - MindMeister

MindMeister Editions - MindMeister
Great online mindmap application where mind maps can be shared - any changes made generate e-mails to the original owner.

Upload & Share PowerPoint presentations and documents

Upload & Share PowerPoint presentations and documents
A great way to showcase your presentations and find other people's. Like Youtube for powerpoint presentations.

iCyte - What is iCyte?

iCyte - What is iCyte?
Save any webpage you like on iCyte's server, with highlights on the important text, plus notes and tags for quick reference.

Better than bookmarks
Search and retrieve your Cytes from any computer, even if the original webpages have been deleted or changed.

Share your Cytes
E-mail your Cytes, send them to Twitter or Facebook, even embed them in blogs.
(Or keep them private - viewable by your invitation only.)

Technology Integration in Education | Edutopia

Teachers, this explains why I'm passionate about my job. This is important to students' future - and thus, to OUR future. Technology Integration in Education | Edutopia

keybr.com - Take typing speed test and practice typing online

The ability to type will improve your efficiency. So, if you’re looking for a job, now is the time to learn! Even those not job hunting would do well to improve their typing.
Today’s Cool Site will help you gauge your skills. And it offers a handy way to improve your keyboarding prowess. Be sure to watch the video.

keybr.com - Take typing speed test and practice typing online

Constitution of the United States - Official

June 21st is the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Our country struggled without it in the years between declaring independence and establishing this Constitution.
Constitution of the United States - Official

TypeNow.net Themed Fonts Download Free Movie and Music Fonts

Times New Roman and the default fonts don't add interest. TypeNow.net Themed Fonts Download Free Movie and Music Fonts has loads of fonts to jazz up writing.

Free Certificates - CertificateStreet.com

Today's site makes rewarding others easy. There are certificates for many occasions. You fill choose a template, fill it in online, and print it. Or you can print it and then fill it in by hand.
Free Certificates - CertificateStreet.com

Turn up the H.E.A.T with Film Clips « Character Educator Blog – CHARACTER COUNTS!

Our school counselor wrote this short blog about how to incorporate H.E.A.T. and Character Education. Turn up the H.E.A.T with Film Clips « Character Educator Blog – CHARACTER COUNTS!

A Clean Slate: Interactive Whiteboard Makes Lessons Snazzy | Edutopia

Teachers at Westwood are expected to "turn up the heat" in their lessons in 2010. This article gives some ideas of how to do that with an interactive slate or whiteboard: A Clean Slate: Interactive Whiteboard Makes Lessons Snazzy | Edutopia

Planning for Project Learning in Your Classroom, School, or School District | Edutopia

Project-Based Learning, or PBL, isn't really a new trend; think of the ancient saying about "teach a man to fish...". PBL is very popular buzz phrase in education reform. I've been researching the topic and trying to find ways to help teachers get started. Early this morning I found this article. It suggests what educators can do with 5 minutes, or 5 hours to spare. It goes on to think ahead to 5 days, months, and years.
Planning for Project Learning in Your Classroom, School, or School District | Edutopia

Hitachi Starboard FX 77 Duo white board gets demoed on video -- Engadget

Hitachi Starboard FX 77 Duo white board gets demoed on video -- Engadget

I am very excited about getting some of these interactive white boards into our classrooms. Our district decided to outfit the new junior high school with a different brand, but I liked the features and benefits of the Starboard:

1.No stylus to misplace - Instead users can use anything: a pointer, a ruler, their finger. If they use a long pointer (like the ones included), then shadows aren't a problem.

2.No batteries - No stopping a lesson to change batteries. No batteries in local landfills.

3.The expensive part is high on the wall, not in the children's hand (or backpack).

4.Two students can use the board simultaneously when in the board's split-screen mode.

5.Durable magnetic surface.

6.Comes with the same dynamic software as chosen by our district, and the training is included.

Time will tell if I've made the right purchase. What do YOU think?

Now, I wonder which teachers would put these boards to their best use by incorporate technology into their lessons, and having students use it.