• Classroom 2.0
  This is a social network site for educators interested in Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies. Features include a beginners group, discussions by tool, by subject, by area (including elementary, internet safety...) and an interview series.
  
• Free Technology Toolkit for UDL in all Classrooms
  This site organizes free tools that can be useful for classrooms, to make learning accessible for all children. It considers principles of "universal design for learning", provides an explanation of this term, and categorizes useful tools under headings such as "graphic organizers", "writing tools", "literacy tools", "multimedia and digital storytelling" and more. The "Additional Free Tools" and "Additional Links" pages lead to many more resources that can help to provide learning supports.
• Web 2.0 Cool Tools for Schools
  This wiki is a very comprehensive collection of “Web 2.0” web-based tools, organized by type of tool. You can look at an alphabetized list, if you want to quickly locate a specific tool, read the brief descriptions of each tool and in some cases, view a demo.
• Web 2.0 Tools and Applications
  This comprehensive web applications index is regularly updated with the latest tools. To locate a particular type of tool, use the category list on the right, and the subcategory lists to narrow the search. (For example, selecting "elearning", then kids as a subcategory), or use the search field. Clicking on a tool icon provides information about that tool, as well as comments from Twitter, Blogs, and any ratings for that tool.
  
  
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  Technology Tutorials

• CommonCraft Videos in Plain English
  This website has a variety of short videos under the "Technology" link  that provide simple explanations to deepen understanding of various technology topics. Computer basics titles include hardware, software, and web search, and the social media series includes blogs, wikis, Twitter, and more...
• Kodak Photo Tips and Projects Center
  This site has links to tips on taking digital pictures and choosing digital cameras.
• Photography in the Classroom
  This site offers tips and tutorials for using cameras in the classroom.
  
  
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  Examples of Early Childhood Educators Using Technology

• ECETECH group on Diigo
  The NAEYC Technology & Young Children Interest Forum set up this group on the social bookmarking site DIIGO, for sharing and commenting on websites related to technology use and early childhood education.
• ECETECH wiki
  This wiki "sandbox" provides an opportunity to practice with and contribute to a wiki about technology use and early childhood education, a project of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
• Technology Integration & Early Childhood Education
  This page shares handouts developed during an Early Reading First project and articles about the use of technology with young children. Sections on the page include technology integration, digital photography, computer use and Web 2.0.
• Ten Tips for Involving Families through Internet-based Communication
  This NAEYC "Young Children on the Web" article suggests ways to support home-school connections using the Internet.
• Videatives
  The Videatives site provides digital video-within-text that explains ordinary classroom moments so that early childhood teachers can "see what children know " and thereby better support children's learning and development.
• Videointheclassroom.com
  Examples of video use in the elementary classroom, tips about creating videos with children, podcasting and more...
  

  
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K-12 and General Technology Sites

• Apple Learning Interchange
  Educator-created lessons and activities, with movies, podcasts and other examples of media use in education as well as tutorials. Some lesson ideas can be adapted for younger children.
• Education World: Tech Integration
  This site provides materials and links to many resources for technology integration and professional development, including links to online courses for teachers.
• The Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
  This site defines digital storytelling, provides examples of different types of digital stories, and includes suggestions on how to get started, information about software and web-based tools such as blogs, wikis and their uses for storytelling are shared. The links section includes additional information on topics such as where to find copyright free music, and to “Other Digital Storytelling” (DS) sites.
• Electronic Portfolios
  Dr. Helen Barrett's website offers links and information on a variety of areas of technology including blogs, wikis, digital storytelling and e-portfolios for children and adults. Her favorite sites offer many examples of electronic portfolios for all ages, including a link on the home page to “Family Involvement in Early Childhood Portfolios.”
• Free Educational Software
  This list of free (open source) software showcases several programs that can be used in early education settings, shows what platforms the programs will run on, and provides details when you click on the "View More" button.
• George Lucas Foundation: Technology Integration
  Discusses the term "technology Integration" "why" and "how" to do it. Links to videos, blogs and various resources related to tech integration, such as  "Ten Top Tips For Teaching with New Media" (2009-2010).
• Kathy Schrock's Technology Sites
  The site offers links to a variety of sites that provide resources and training for educators.
• K12 Online Conference
  This free online conference is "by educators for educators around the world interested in integrating emerging technologies into classroom practice."  The 2009 conference is the week of Nov 30. Podcasts from past years are archived and available. Links at the top of the page include "Firstimers", to help people get oriented/participate successfully.
• Teach with Technology
  This site offers free web-based programs (many also in Spanish) to help teachers create a web page, make a poster, write rubrics, and so on.
• Tech & Learning
  This site provides information on using digital technology in the classroom such as using white boards and more. Many articles are available such as "14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media" which shares information and links on a variety of topics such as Internet searching, social networking tools such as wikis, blogs, Twitter, VoiceThread, and more. The article also raises important issues related to intellectual property, copyright, and fair use in online resources.
• Using Technology to Raise the Achievement of ALL Children
  "Using Technology to Raise the Achievement of ALL Students" is an initiative of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), to help achieve success for all students through the unlimited and effective use of accessible technologies.
  
  
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Teaching & Learning Online

• Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media
  The mission of the Fred Rogers Center is to“ advance the fields of early learning and children’s media by acting as a catalyst for communication, collaboration, and creative change.”  A variety of resources related to computer and media use are available.
  
• Organizations and Resources America Connects Consortium (ACC)
  This web page provides useful information such as literature reviews, reports, guides, tools, and links to technology related topics.
• Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
  The organization provides information and resources on the use of computers in the classroom.
• International Society for Technology in Education
  This organization has many resources and publications on using technology in the classroom, including the National Educational Technology Standards for teachers, students and administrators.
• MacArthur Building the Field of Digital Media and Learning
  This MacArthur Foundation initiative looks at what is known about how "digital technologies are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize and participate in civic life" and looks to support use of these digital technologies for innovation in education. Deepening understanding of the impact of digital technologies can help educators better meet needs of students now and in the future.
• National Center for Technology Innovation
  Funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs, this center is a catalyst for cutting-edge technology developed by educational technology professionals for students with disabilities, their teachers, and their parents.
• Office of Educational Technology
  This government site provides links to information on the use of technology in education.
• Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
  A part of the AACE, this organization focuses on training staff and teachers in the use of technology in the classroom. The group has an international research conference every year with early childhood educators as one of their special interest groups.

• Educational Technology Grants
  This website contains information and links for technology grant funding opportunities.
• Grant Information: Resources to Get You Started from Edutopia
  Edutopia's suggestions of resources to check out when looking for grant money can serve as starting point when looking for funding for technology projects.
• Kathy Schrock's Funding Links
  This site offers several links on possible funding sources for educators.
• The Best Places to Learn about Education Grants
  This blog entry links to websites with suggestions for finding grants of interest to educators.