Tools:

• Google Docs: Web based collaborative documents and spreadsheets.


• Delicious: Social Bookmaking site that allows you to see/share your bookmarks from anywhere.


• Jing: Take a picture or video of what you see on your computer screen and share. Check out this Google Doc with directions for using Jing.


• Skype: Audio or video chat with people around the corner or around the world. Check out these Google Doc links for interesting uses of Skype: Skype Uses in World History, 50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom, and Skype Resources.


• Prezi: Web-based collaborative presentations.


• Edmodo: Social network for educators and students.


• Voki: Create a custom avatar and even add a voice to it.


• Open Culture: Free cultural and educational media on the web. Includes free ebooks, audio books, movies, and even online courses for you and your students.


• TED: "Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world."

Videos:

• 100 Years of Technology Predictions

Research and Education:

• Project Tomorrow: Non-profit organization devoted to "preparing today's students to be tomorrow's innovators, leaders, and engaged citizens."


• Change.mooc.ca: The future of education and learning is quickly changing before our eyes. This free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will explore some of these changes.