Blogs, RSS, Social Collaboration and Wikis
Blog Resources
- Blogger - free online blogging service
- MovableType - blogging software to be installed on a web server
- Blogumentary - A blog on the production of an independent documentary on blogging (includes interview clips)
RSS Resources
- LockerGnome's RSS Resources
- Bloglines.com - a web-based aggregator
- Amphetadesk - a desktop-based aggregator
Social Collaboration
- Backflip - Storage of web links that are searchable by topic, etc.
- Diigo - Diigo is a powerful research tool and a knowledge-sharing community.
- CiteULike - CiteULike is a free service to help academics to share, store, and organize the academic papers they are reading.
Wiki Resources
Coming Soon..
- The TEACH Act - A guide to the TEACH Act, Fair Use and Distance and Online Learning created by the University of Texas System.
- About Distance Learning - About.com's Guide to Distance Learning. Weekly spotlights are a variety of distance learning topics including articles, online resources, and books.
- Distance-Educator - A collection of articles and links related to distance learning, includes an e-zine.
- Distance Learning on the Net - A portal site with links to various resources on distance learning, distance learning programs, and other distance learning portals/directories.
- International Centre for Distance Learning - An international organization that fosters research, teaching and publishing on issues related to distance learning.
- Hi-CE - The Center for Highly Interactive Computing at the University of Michigan. Created by one of the leaders in the use of handheld computers, this site contains articles on the use of handheld computers in education, software and lessons, and discussion boards.
- Education @ Palm - The education arm of Palm, Inc. (makers of the Palm Handheld Computers). This site includes links to research, activities, hardware and software, and regional conferences where you can learn how to apply handhelds in your classroom.
- AACE Digital Library - A collection of peer-reviewed articles related to instructional technology and e-learning. Maintained by the Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education.
- Computer Technology and Instructional Reform - A national survey (1998) of instructors and schools on how they are using technology, their pedagogies, and their context.
- EdTechNot - A forum for instructional technology users, coordinators, and specialists to discuss the issues surrounding the use of technology.
- Electronic Journal for the Integration of Technology in Education - An eJournal created by Idaho State University on technology integration.
- eSchool News - A monthly print and online magazine that focuses no issues related to educational technology, education policy, and education funding.
- From Now On: The Educational Technology Journal - Created by Jamie McKenzie, an educational consultant specializing in technology, that explores the uses, misuses and potentiality of technology.
- Instructional Systems Technology Journals - A collection of links to various professional eJournals around the world. Hosted by Indiana University.
- Journal of Technology, Learning and Assessment - A Boston College based journal focusing on how technology has and is effecting learning and assessment.
- KairosNews - A blog that discusses current issues involving technology and pedagogy.
- Learning Circuits - Online magazine focused on the issues of online training and education. Created by the American Society for Training and Development.
- Node Learning Technologies Network - An series of guides towards using online tools effectively in the higher education classroom.
- Campus Technologies - A technology magazine for higher education.
- Tech Trends - The journal of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
- T.H.E. Journal - The online companion to the print journal of the same name focusing on educational technology, professional development, and education policy. Includes links to online professional development opportunities and e-newsletters.
- Innovate - A bi-monthly online journal focusing on online education.
- Quia - An online tool for creating quizzes, also contains a catalog of pre-made subject specific quizzes. (subscription required)
- Rubistar - A rubric generator and collection of pre-made rubrics.
- Survey Monkey - A create-your-own survey site. Survey Monkey hosts your survey, tallies your results, and displays them in an easy to read and understand format. This site has a free and fee-based service.
- Teach-nology - A collection of online tools, lessons, worksheets, and a variety of other resources. Membership required to access some resources.
- Bloom's Taxonomy - An online resource explaining Bloom's Taxonomy and its relationship with critical thinking.
- Center for Applied Special Technology - Information on Universal Design for Learning and assistive technologies.
- Graphic Organizer - An online resource for using graphic organizers in your class.
- Instructional Strategies - A collection of links to various resources on a variety of learning and teaching techniques.
- National Educational Technology Standards - A set of standards developed by ISTE in association with several other education-based professional associations, government agencies, and industry for teachers, students and administrators.
- Teaching and Learning on the Web - An online Best Practices site maintained by the Maricopa Community Colleges' Center for Learning and Instruction.
- Teaching for Understanding - Part of the Harvard University Project Zero site includes tools to help you develop lessons and lectures.
- Theory into Practice - This is an online database that offers explanations, examples, and resources on over 50 learning theories.
- WebQuests - The definitive guide to WebQuests, an inquiry-oriented learning activity.
- Detecting and Preventing Plagiarism - A (Higher) Educator's guide to detecting and preventing plagiarism.
- Plagiarism.org - Created by the makers of Turnitin.com, this site explores the issues surrounding plagiarism and the Internet and provides you with a link to their Turnitin.com "plagiarism prevention resource."
- AACE - Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
- AECT - Association for Educational Communications and Technology
- EDUCAUSE - An organization whose goal is to transform education through information technologies.
- ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education
- TLTG - Teaching Learning and Technology Group
- PageTutor - A very good web based tutorial for creating web sites. Designed for people with limited computer skills
- Virtual Resource Site for Teaching with Technology - A University of Maryland University College site sponsored by the Verizon Foundation that provides tools and guidelines for creating and using online content.
- WebMonkey - A Lycos site that bring together resources, reviews and tools for developing web content.
- Community Learning Network - A K-12 technology integration guide.
- Education World - Technology in the Classroom portal for technology integration geared towards K-16.
- Educational Software Directory - A database of educational software, reviews, and where to purchase. The majority of software is geared towards K-12, but several are for higher levels of education.
- eLearnSpace - A community of eEducators includes discussion boards, blogs, and links.
- Gateway of Educational Materials - A searchable index of educational materials created and maintained by the US Department of Education.
- Instructional Design and Training - Usernomics's guide to instructional design and a collection of links.
- Landmark for Schools - A collection of links, online tools, and other resources for educators. Primarily focused on K-12 education, but several resources (including Rubric Builder) for all levels of education.
- Learner.org - An Annenberg/CPB project providing online professional development resources for educators.
- World Lecture Hall - A collection of free online course materials from around the world. Hosted by the University of Texas at Austin.
