Blogs and Websites
- Emerging Ed Tech - This is one of my favorite sources of information about instructional technology. Concisely written and useful information. If you subscribe to receive email updates you also receive a free ebook on technology resources which has some useful information. The author of the site, Kelly Walsh, is also on twitter.
- Teach Thought - Another of my favorite websites on the topic of instructional technology. Many articles on a variety of different web tools with a focus on criteria based authentic assessment.
- Teach Bytes - A blog sharing educational technology tools. The author, Aditi Rao, is also on twitter.
- Edudemic - A wealth of information on a variety of educational technology related topics
- Edutopia - A group blog from the George Lucas Foundation about innovation in education. Many articles on the topic of technology in education.
- Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day - This blog pertains specifically to technology use in the ELL classroom but the tools he uses and the teaching techniques he discusses apply to education in all content areas. He is also very active on Twitter..
- History Tech - The blog that accompanies the Social Studies Central website which has a wealth of information and resources related to instructional technology and social studies education. The blog contains many ideas for creative ways to use technology and web 2.0 for the purpose of teaching history. The author of the blog is also on twitter, Glenn Wiebe.
- Mind Shift - Website which addresses many of the big ideas in using technology for education. Has a great section devoted to the topic of blended learning.
- Stretch Your Digital Dollar - This blog has a lot of ideas for lessons which integrate technology with a focus on free web tools.
- Blogging about the Web 2.0 Connected Classroom - Two time winner of the EduBlog Best Individual Blogger award. Lots of information about web 2.0 and education, lots of resources, going through the archives of this blog will provide you with plenty of information.
- Caitlin Tucker's Blog - This blog is authored by Caitlin Tucker who also wrote Blended Learning in Grades 4-12. She discusses many topics related to blended learning and technology in the classroom within the framework of the common core.
- Tech-ing the Classroom - A blog about web 2.0 tools for the classroom
- Free Tech for Teachers - A blog with many lists of free resources and ideas for how to use technology tools in the classroom
- Blogging About the Web 2.0 Connected Classroom - Blog focused on Web 2.0 tools and their potential uses in education
- Technology Enhanced Learning Blog - Blog on the topic of instructional technology in higher education
Journals, Magazines, OTHER Publications
- Hybrid Pedagogy - An online journal which deals with best uses of technology and digital media in education.
- THE Journal - An online and print journal on innovative teaching methods and transforming education through technology. You can also find THE Journal on twitter.
- Leading Notes - An online music education magazine
Twitter USERs to Follow
- Russel Tarr - Author of the sites ActiveHistory and ClassTools
- Ana Cristina Pratas
- Kelly Walsh - Author of Emerging EdTech
- Aditi Rao - Author of Teach Bytes
- Glenn Wiebe - Author of History Tech and Social Studies Central
- Larry Ferlazzo - Author of Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day
- Donna Baumbach
- Scott McLeod
- Shelly S Terrell
- Richard Byrne - Author of Free Tech for Teachers
- Edutopia
- EdSurge
- Steve Wheeler
- Jane Hart
- Steven Anderson - Author of Web 20 Classroom
Twitter HashTags
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Professional Learning Networks
- Edweb 2.0 - professional social and learning network composed of educators who are on the leading edge of innovation in education
- Art Education 2.0 - An online professional learning community of art educators
Open Professional Development
- TL Virtual Cafe - Virtual conversations and webinars on a variety of topics related to educational technology. Events are usually the first week of the month at 8pm EST.