Education+Blogs

__ Pre-K wiki and blog site. __ http://lisdprek.wikispaces.com/ __ Rating:4 __

=__ Sarah's Blogs: __=

[] The Innovative Educator: This blog shares some great current events and does a great job of bouncing ideas back and forth.
 * Rating: 4 **

[] The Power of Educational Technology: This blog focuses on integrating technology into the classroom, and focuses specifically on integrating iPads into the classroom.
 * Rating: 4 **

[] Beth's Thoughts on Technology in the Classroom: This blog focuses on sharing one woman's thoughts of how to integrate technology effectively. She speaks from the perspective of a district technology specialist.
 * Rating: 3 **

[] Technology in the Elementary Classroom: The iPad-- this blog shares many ideas about how to use technology effectively in the classroom, in ways that I had never thought of before.
 * Rating: 4 **

Feel free to add or share your own opinions about these blogs!

=__ Brett's Blogs: __=

Edutopia. []

The George Lucas Educational Foundation has a goal to make the K-12 education better. The #|website provides #|resources for teachers, parents, and community leaders to see and understand the changes, innovations, and opportunities in the world of education that will help improve the educational system.

There are numerous free resources that the #|website provides for teachers. Some of these include inspirational stories, successful teaching strategies, blogs, video, and classroom guides.

I have found the website to be very useful. I have used the website to blog with several other educators, read inspirational success stories, and evaluate their classroom guides.
 * Rating: 4 **

4.0 #|Schools. []

4.0 Schools are a collaborative group of people who explore innovations in education and what they mean for the future. They #|study problems in the educational system and then try to find solutions to these problems. They also help individuals with professional development.

There are not too many resources on this website. However there are descriptions of their three professional development programs, essentials, cohort, and launch, as well as the possibilities to join these programs. In addition they have a blog to discuss these new innovations in education and some resourceful links to other websites regarding social justice opportunities, innovation, and education.

This website can be resourceful for individuals looking to connect and #|make a difference in both education and society. I found the some of the blogs interesting and if I were back in the United States I would explore the opportunities this site presents even further so that I can get involved as well in some of these programs.
 * Rating: 3 **

All Things PLC. []

The All Things PLC website was created for educators who would like information about collaboration, reflection, and professional development through professional learning communities. The tools and information provided on the website are also made accessible to educators to help both schools and districts have a deeper understanding of how to create effective and lasting professional learning communities.

Some of the resources which can be found on the All Things PLC website are articles, research studies, resources, tools, blogs, and success stories of a large list of schools that implemented professional learning communities.

I found this site to be very resourceful, especially for those interested in developing or maintaining professional learning communities. Their concepts and practices seem to be up to date. This site may also help promote the development of professional learning communities if it is brought to the attention of school officials.
 * Rating: 4 **

=__ Val’s Blogs: __=

Cool Cat Teacher Blog by coolcatteacher@gmail.com (Victoria A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher) This is the URL for Cool Cat Teacher Blog- Vicki Davis. []

She writes about personal development, teaching, leadership, productivity, and technology that works.

//10 ways to End the School Year on an Up Note when You're Exhausted.//

This particular blog immediately caught my attention, knowing I have eight days left.
 * Rating: 3**

// iLearn Technology // by Kelly Tenkely

This is the URL for: [|http://ilearntechnology.com]

This is an edublog about integrating technology in the class.


 * Rating: 4**

Mrs. Yollis’ Classroom Blog-Second and Third graders learning and sharing together.

This is the URL for: []

This is the perfect example of a classroom blog I hope to have one day.
 * Rating: 4**

=__**ALPHA MAE AMOR'S BLOGS**__=


 * THE THINKING STICK***
 * MIND SHIFT***
 * FREE TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS***
 * All you need to know and want to know about technology education.**
 * RATING: 4 (All 3 blogs above.)**


 * VITA.MORPHOSIS**
 * Read shared thoughts about leadership, learning and being a life-long learner.**
 * RATING: 4**

=__Kellie's Blogs__=

[|Teaching is Elementary] Created by Nancy C. This blog, created by a veteran teacher, tells of her daily teaching experiences. It provides insightful links, great ways to use technology and is very user friendly. Rating: 4

[|Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks] Created by Aimee V. This is the type of blog I hope to have one day! It's cute, inviting, and filled with great ideas to help learning to be both educational and fun! Rating: 4

[|Shoemap] Yes Tech! Created by Chris Yes Tech is an easy to use site filled with different professional development conferences, websites, and charts. I found the integrating technology vs. using technology chart to be extremely interesting. Rating: 3

[|Cool Cat Teacher] Created by Vicki Davis Vicki talks about being productive in the classroom, new ways of leadership, and innovating technology. Rating: 4

= = =__**Sharon's Blog**s__=

[] Created by Katie King Katie has many ideas to use in primary grades. She also sells her wonderful lessons on Teachers Pay Teachers. I have purchased many of her items. It was well worth every penny. Rating:4

[] Created by Sylvia Parker Mrs. Parker has many step by step tutorials including how to use QR codes in your classroom. She is a first grade teacher. Rating: 4

[] Created by Jessica Ann Stanford Mrs. Stanford is always sharing technology with other teachers. She has a Blogging 101 series. Click on her folder Techy Things to access many different technologies that she uses in her first grade classroom. Rating: 4

[] and [] Created by Charity Preston Charity is a National Board Certified Teacher. She has taught preschool through 3rd grade. The clutter free classroom blog has many effective management and organizational hints to save teachers time and money. The organized classroom blog has information and tips on blogging in the classroom. Rating: 4