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Web 2.0 Tools & Technology in Education

• WebTools4U2Use - Wiki about new tools for school library media specialists.
• web20tools - "A list of links to support the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning in the K-12 environment. " from Kathy Schrock.
• New Tools for Learning  Links to tools that could be used in educational settings. A terrific resource list from Joyce Valenza.

• Directory of Learning Tools -  An amazing directory of technology tools for learning. Details over 2,000 tools organized into 40+ categories. Be sure to take a look a their list of Top 100 Tools for Learning too.

• Wonderful Web 2.0 Tools - Directory of useful 2.0 tools with an K12 focus.

• Web2.0: Cool Tools for Schools - Selection of tools with short descriptions. Organized by type of tool. i.e.: presentation, collaboration, audio, slideshow, creativity, research, etc.

• Web 2.0 for the Classroom Teacher - Tons of tools listed here. By Sue Summerford. Includes a nice list of teacher blogs.

• NECC 2008 Conference Programs - Couldn't get to the National Educational Computing Conference? Use this handy search page to look for material from the conference sessions.Curriculum ideas, technology tips, policy issues, planning and much more.

Finding more web 2.0 tools & trying to keep ahead of the curve

• Go2Web20: The Complete Web 20 Directory
• Listible.com
• I Want To
• Web 2.0 Applications, utilities and resources
• Mashable.com

Selected Education Blogs

• Joyce Valenza NeverEndingSearch Blog  "Discussion of emerging technologies, searching, and information fluency."
• 2 Cents Worth  David Warlick "It's not about technology, it's about information"
• Weblogg-ed : Learning with the Read/Write Web Will Richardson
• Blue Skunk Blog - Doug Johnson
• Steve Hargadorn - K-12 educational technology: collaborative web technologies, free and open source software, e-learning, & School 2.
• School Library Journal - Blogs
• School LibraryLand  - Thoughts on libraries by a school library media specialist.
• Wanderings  Random thoughts about libraries, information literacy and information technology.

Other Libray Blogs:

• Shifted Librarian
• What I Learned Today
• Library Crunch
• Tame the Web
• Librarian in Black
• Infodoodads
• Library Stuff
• ALA TechSource

Curriculum Resources

• Election 2008 - Terrific curriculum from PBS focusing on use of Web 2.0 tools.
• Classroom 2.0 Ning - This community has over 11,000 members. Browse the forum discussions for great curriculum ideas. Ask for ideas and input. Share your expertise!
• CR 2.0 - Classroom 2..0 Wiki - Overviews of web 2.0 technologies and lesson plan ideas.
• Teacher Librarian Ning - Another great community for sharing ideas and getting feedback.
• Curriki - "Curriki, a play on the words 'curriculum' and 'wiki', is a nonprofit organization that is building the first and only Internet site for Open Source Curriculum (OSC), which will provide universal access to free curricula and instructional materials for grades K-12."
• 21st century skills Instructional Resources - Links to sites rich in curriculum resources. From the Southern Regional Education Board.
• California 2.0 Curriculum Connections -  A collaborative curriculum project.
• Inquiry Based Lesson Plans (PDF) - Mary Ratzer's list of great resources.