Technology

=Moving at the Speed of Creativity []=

This blog site has many creative ideas for the use of technology. Everything from quizzes on iPods to new websites that help students learn. Even a modified Taxonomy chart for today’s learning. (Author: Wesley Fryer)

Free Resources Include:
 * Email Updates
 * Classroom and Educational Blogs
 * Printable Handouts
 * Podcasts in Many Categories

Subscription resources Include: ¨ None

Rating Posted by Steven M. Ohren

**Think Like a Teacher** []

This blog focuses on everyday educational and technology topics for teachers. It was created by Candace Hackett Shively, a 27-year veteran of teaching, as well as the Director of K-12 initiatives for a non-profit learning and technologies company. In addition, she runs a global free-resource site called TeachersFirst.com, designed for teachers and students. (Author: Candace Hackett Shively)

Pros:
 * Contains topics that today's teachers would find both interesting and almost liberating. These issues left me feeling somewhat justified that that someone else was able to put into words many of my own feelings about teaching, technology, and students.
 * Resources for technology, education, and students
 * Timely feedback on comments made to posts

Cons:
 * Few links to other educational blogs or resources
 * Difficult to navigate to find a variety of topics

Rating Posted by Holly Eglin

**Free Technology for Teachers** []

This blog offers a review of free technology and resources for teachers, as well as ideas for integrating them into classrooms and lessons. (Author: Richard Byrne)

Pros:
 * Winner of the 2008 EduBlog Award
 * Resources for Technology Integration, Social Studies, Science, English, Math, and Foreign Language
 * Provides alternatives to using YouTube in the classroom
 * Review of the latest technology resources for the classroom

Cons:
 * Need time to sift through all of the resources

Rating Posted by Holly Eglin

**Ideas and Thoughts[| http://ideasandthoughts.org/]**

This blog is written weekly and sometimes multiple times a week addressing thoughts and ideas on new ways of using technology in the classroom. Sometimes it may also be reviewing or disputing articles written on technology, but offers new insight on a variety of technologies already being used. (Author: Dean Shareski)

Pros:
 * Applies to all fields of study and for all teachers
 * Review of the latest technology resources for the classroom
 * Offers compiled list of presentations and projects that are easily accesible

Cons:
 * Few links to other educational blogs or resources
 * Some things are linked to youtube clips which may be unaccessible

Rating: Posted by Mike Domerese

**Digital Writing, Digital Teaching []**

This blog is geared towards all teachers for learning how and using digital media and writing in the classroom. The writer also reviews books and articles written for technology use in the classroom. He also offers new ideas on how to present material using the new technologies that continue to be released. (Author: Troy Hicks)

Pros:
 * Applies to all fields of study and for all teachers
 * Review of the latest technology resources for the classroom
 * Offers list of ongoing projects
 * Good list of resources he is constantly using

Cons:
 * May take some time to find what you are looking for

Rating: Posted by Mike Domerese

ConnectEd, a free online community hosted by Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, is a place where educators can be informed, engaged, and inspired by experts in the field of education and academia. Plus, it offers an exciting new tool for networking and professional development.

Pros: Hosted by a reputable source at Walden University

Cons: Does not seem to be updated regularly.

Posted by John Sepanski

This blog/wiki is a massive collection of outstanding ideas and technological pathways. Discussions are intriguing and comments are intelligent and perceptive. The site includes a daily updated focus on education as well as links to other great blogs.

Posted by John Sepanski