EdTech Blogs/Websites

Richard Byrne is a former social studies teacher who now runs this blog, which is a treasure trove of resources for digital educators all over the world. Read about his own personal innovative milestones as an educator, and then dive into the great stuff he has on offer for all kinds of teachers in all kinds of classrooms.

Yes, there are a ton of great ed-tech tools out there, but which ones should you be adopting for your classroom? One of the best ways to narrow your choices is to get in touch with experts. I sent an email out to ed-tech experts (and great teachers) asking for their recommendations.

Diane Dahl shares fascinating brain research that can be applied to helping students learn and technology tools for the classroom at her blog For the Love of Teaching. Diane writes about a wide range of helpful topics for teachers from the plasticity of the brain to how to turn a classroom projector into a multi-touch whiteboard.

Michael Karlin’s Ed Tech Roundup was formed in early 2013 to help out educators with the challenges of technology integration. You’ll find technology news, reviews, lessons, app ideas, and more on this great blog.

Read about the latest research on technology in the classroom, from new educational computer games and iPad apps to research on cyberbullying.

TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.

Edudemic covers the latest research, news, and resources for educators.

One site that comes up frequently when searching the web for anything innovative in education, this foundation seeks to keep education moving forward and at the forefront of discussion. You’ll find videos, blogs, and up-to-date articles on the latest tools for educators.

Armed with tools such as tablets (iPad, Kindle Fire, etc.), educators now gain access to a wide array of teaching weapons, especially in areas like physics or general mathematics. There are downloadable apps, videos and a plethora of resources. For example, scouring the virtual libraries of O2, Google Play and the App Store will show you many physics teaching tools. This article is written specifically for physics teachers, highlighting a few apps and extensions teachers can utilize in the physics classroom.