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10 Places for Teachers to Collaborate and Communicate Online
Collaboration and communication is one of the most important aspects of teaching and education. If you are looking for tools and sites that can be used to communicate and collaborate with other teachers, parents, and students, you can find many quality resources online. Here are 10 free sites and tools to try throughout the school year.
AllThingsPLC — Research, education tools and blog for building a professional learning community
"This site was created to serve as a collaborative, objective resource for educators and administrators who are committed to enhancing student achievement. We invite you to share your knowledge, ask questions, and get expert insight into the issues teachers face each day in the classroom."
National School Reform Faculty
Welcome to the materials section of the National School Reform Faculty website. Here you will be able to find protocols and supporting materials for use in your Critical Friends Group (CFG) and for use as your practice grows as a facilitative leader. If you are a CFG coach and are unsure if you are connected to the NSRF National Center, please check in with us through the database information form or just send an email to nsrf@harmonyschool.org. By connecting with the NSRF National Center we can more easily inform you of updates and additions to our tools and resources.
Online Meeting, Web Conferencing, Desktop Sharing and Remote Support with Mikogo
Mikogo is an easy-to-use cross-platform desktop sharing tool, ideal for web conferencing, online meetings or remote support.
K12HSN Calaxy
The California K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) is offering a comprehensive set of tools to support teaching and learning in California classrooms. This free suite of tools, previously known as edZone, is now called Calaxy due to potential trademark conflicts with a project using a similar name.
Calaxy currently includes blogging, videoconference scheduling, wikis, an asset management module, as well as Moodle-an online course management system and a file sharing system where educators can upload videos, podcasts, images and documents. Calaxy is an excellent tool to share lesson ideas, upload student learning objects, disseminate best practices, and more! Messaging and social networking functionalities help you connect with other educators in the K12HSN Trusted Community.
World Problem Solvers Agency
World Problem Solvers Agency (WPSA) is an online multimedia studio “staffed” by students who create, vet and share 60-second PSAs (public service announcements) designed to bring attention to the world¹s problems – from their neighborhood to the globe. And in doing so, TOGETHER we can help accelerate transformational change in the world.
The Five P's of Social Media--Where Do You Start? | The Ten Commandments Of Social Media | Fast Company
Everyone asks me, "Now that I'm getting a better idea of what social media is, How do I actually apply it? Where do I start?" Start with these, The Five P's of Social Media. The Five P's are; Profiles, Propagate, Produce, Participate, and Progress.
The Top 10 Social Networks for Creative People | Lateral Action
his article starts by looking at the benefits of networking for creative people. I then survey 10 social networks that should be on your radar as a creative professional. I’ve included generous quotations from network founders and users, explaining the networks’ individual cultures, how to use them, and how they can help your creativity and your career.
Google Wave Preview
Check out the developer preview at Google I/O
Google Wave is a new tool for communication and collaboration on the web, coming later this year. Watch the demo video below, sign up for updates and learn more about how to develop with Google Wave.
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