Ask the Techies - D. Lee Beard of Ohio University presents weekly video podcasts on use of new technologies.
http://askthetechies.com/
Bare Bones 101 - An online tutorial on searching the Internet, with general lessons as well as “closer looks” at specific search engines. Maintained by Melanie Hanes-Ramos, Assistant Director of the University of South Carolina Library.
http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/bones.shtml
Beginner's Web Glossary - Case Western Reserve University provides definitions of terms related to the World Wide Web.
http://www.case.edu/help/webglossary.html
Blogossary - A glossary of terms related to the blogosphere—the community of people involved in creating and reading web logs or journals.
http://www.blogossary.com/
Center for Digital Democracy - The center explores issues around operation and use of the Internet.
http://www.democraticmedia.org/
Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section - The U.S. Department of Justice presents this site with information on crimes committed online, intellectual property crimes, and cyberethics.
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/
Computer and Technology Skills - Teaching and professional development materials on societal/ethical issues related to technology, using the internet, and more. From the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/techknowpark/Kiosk/index.html
Cybercitizenship.org - The Information Technology Association Foundation presents an introduction to cyber crime and cyber ethics for students, parents, and teachers.
http://www.cybercitizenship.org/index.html
Development Gateway: Putting the Internet to Work for Developing Countries - An interesting look at the promises and challenges of using online learning to improve education in developing countries.
http://topics.developmentgateway.org/special/onlineeducation
Digital Education Network - This site provides tutorials on the use of various software programs (e.g,. PowerPoint), as well as several online courses.
http://www.actden.com/
Echo Tools Center - The Center for History and New Media at George Mason University provides tools that allow users to build polls, surveys, and scrapbooks into their websites.
http://echo.gmu.edu/toolcenter-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
EDUCAUSE - This nonprofit association aims “to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology,” but many resources it provides are also of interest to K-12 educators.
http://www.educause.edu/
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology - Collection of brief articles on topics related to educational uses of technology—from facilitating classes online to information mapping to game theory. Edited by Bob Hoffman, San Diego State University.
http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/
E-pals Classroom Exchange - Tools for teachers who want their students to communicate/collaborate with classrooms around the world.
http://www.epals.com/
Evaluating the Quality of WWW Resources - Moellering Library at Valparaiso University presents evaluation tools and an extensive bibliography on assessing web sites.
http://www.valpo.edu/library/user/evaluation.html
Filamentality - Guidance in developing Web-based learning activities, from AT&T and San Diego State University.
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/
4Teachers - A plethora of tools for integrating technology into instruction. Also available in Spanish.
http://www.4teachers.org/
Girls' Tech: Girls, Science, and Technology - This site from the Douglass Project at Rutgers University provides criteria for identifying web sites that will encourage girls to use technology.
http://girlstech.douglass.rutgers.edu/
Google for Educators - An introduction to the use of various Google tools in the classroom.
http://www.google.com/educators/index.html
Guide to Online High School Courses - The National Education Association and several partners have created this useful resource on developing and evaluating online courses.
http://www.nea.org/technology/onlinecourseguide.html
iEARN - iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) provides a framework for students around the world to work collaboratively to solve common problems and facilitates teacher development of telecollaborative projects.
http://www.iearn.org/
Information Literacy: Search Strategies - Noodle Tools provides this handy reference for choosing the best search tools for specific information needs.
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html
Innovate: Journal of Online Education - Nova Southeastern University presents this journal; users can read articles on use of the Internet in education and take part in discussions of the articles.
http://innovateonline.info/
International Society for Technology in Education - This professional organization provides standards for technology in education, as well as links and resources on funding sources and other topics of interest.
http://www.iste.org/
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - Links organized by curriculum area, along with ideas for using the Internet, evaluation and searching tools, and slide shows for use in conducting Internet-related training. Schrock is a school district technology specialist; this site is part of the Discovery Channel School.
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/index.html
Knowledge Media Laboratory - The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching presents this site, which encourages teachers to explore case studies on the use of technology in teaching. Also presented is a tool kit to help teachers and students “quickly create compact and engaging knowledge representations on the Web.”
http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/programs/index.asp?key=38
Mediashift - This site from PBS and journalist Mark Glaser looks at how new media are influencing society and culture.
http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/
Net Know How - This Canadian site presents an introduction to the Web, along with coverage of such topics as cyberbullying, plagiarism, copyright, and Net safety.
http://www.2learn.ca/nkh/default.html
NetSmartz Workshop - Tools to help teachers and parents educate young people about online safety.
http://www.netsmartz.org/
Pew Internet and American Life Project - This site presents reports that “explore the impact of the Internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life.”
http://www.pewinternet.org/
Plagiarism.org: Learning Center - Information designed to teach students about plagiarism and tips to help teachers avoid or detect plagiarism.
http://plagiarism.org/
Podcasting and Blogging - Technology teacher John Lien helps teachers explore uses of blogging and podcasting to communicate with parents and students.
http://teachers.ocps.net/lienj/podcasting/index.htm
Podcasting 101 for K-12 Librarians - An interesting article on educational uses of podcasting from the magazine Computers in Libraries.
http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/apr06/Eash.shtml
Search Engine Watch - Comprehensive source on search engines, including reviews of various engines and links to tutorials on searching.
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/
Techlearning.com - Ideas and tools for using the Internet in classroom instruction. A project of Technology and Learning Magazine.
http://www.techlearning.com/
Tech News World - Developments in the world of technology.
http://www.technewsworld.com/?wlc=1221965709
Technology in Education - The North Central Regional Education Lab presents an array of resources on the uses of technology in K-12 classrooms.
http://www.ncrel.org/tech/
Technology Integration - A wide array of tools for teachers’ use in integrating technology in their instruction. Part of the Education World site.
http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/
T.H.E. Journal - An online magazine (also free in hard copy) on use of technology in education. The site also links to the education portal EduHound and a conference calendar, among other resources.
http://www.thejournal.com/
ThinkQuest - A worldwide competition for students to create Web sites on specific topics. Links to many of the prize-winning Web sites, which are rich in content and excellent models for student-created pages.
http://www.thinkquest.org/en
Virtual Resources Site for Teaching with Technology - Two modules that help teachers plan for effective instructional use of technology. This project of the University of Maryland is designed for university faculty but is also useful to secondary teachers.
http://www.umuc.edu/virtualteaching/
Website Tips.com - Links and resources on website design.
http://websitetips.com/
Webwise - An online course on using the internet from the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/course/
