Monday, 21 November 2011 19:51
Facebook has easily become one of the Internet’s most popular sites, accessed regularly by users of all ages. However, it is not just a social networking site, and can also be used in education as a learning tool. The following list is posted on EmergingEdTech.com as a resource for educators to collect, share, collaborate and disseminate information regarding instructional strategies and educational practices.
Facebook In Education
“Facebook in education examines ways in which Facebook is being used in an educational context."
National Education Association
"This page is a resource to learn more about the NEA and “to engage in discussion on how we can work together to improve public education.”
ISTE
"The goal of the International Society for Technology in Education is “to provide leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in education.”
NAEYC – National Association for the Education of Young Children
"This organization’s mission is to provide educational and developmental services and resources for young children."
ASCD
“ASCD is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.”
Edutopia
“Edutopia provides stories integrating creative uses of technology with effective teaching and learning.”
Education Week
"Read local, state, and national education news and issues from all levels of the education system."
Free Technology For Teachers
"This Facebook Page for Richard Byrne’s popular web site and blog provides “a constant stream of new free instructional technology resources for the classroom.”
Connect A Million Minds
“Connect a Million Minds is Time Warner Cable’s $100 million community commitment to connect youth to ideas, people and opportunities that will inspire them to become the problem solvers of tomorrow.”
EmergingEdTech
"This page allows educators to “share blog posts, video blog entries, free upcoming web events, contests, and more.”
It is the mission of this website to assist in the development of learning environments that promote Career and Technical Education as well as academic excellence. To provide examples of effective 21st century teaching and learning strategies in order to assist in the development of more engaged and motivated classrooms. To provide multimedia Podcasts and articles to facilitate an understanding of how to implement technology and multimedia in classrooms regardless of content area. To encourage independent and personalized learning by teaching students to enjoy the process of learning. To assist teachers in becoming facilitators of learning.
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