Blog Love!

This is an exciting time to be a Technology Specialist! No longer are teachers looking at their classroom computers out of the corners of their eyes and hoping that they'll go away. Thousands of talented classroom teachers and technology specialists have come up with engaging and effective ways to use technology to better support their instruction. Along with their innovative ways, educators are sharing their ideas with others!

We are always searching the net for ideas, insights, and inspiration. The blogs mentioned below are just a few among hundreds worth checking out!

Richard Byrne's Free Technology for Teachers is probably the most well known educational technology blogs on the Internet.  Not only is the author extremely knowledgable, he is a extremely prolific writer.  Not only is there a new post every day, there are usually two or three posts daily!  Richard not only has technical expertise, he is a teacher who relates his own experiences with his readers. He covers a multitude of topics and ideas for all ages and learning levels as well. Free Technology for Teachers is a blog is guaranteed to have something for everyone!

Technology Tailgate is a great blog that is written by several contributors, or "coaches."  Started less than a year ago, Technology Tailgate has helpful tips and lesson plan ideas from experienced teachers who are in the classroom and computer lab.  Tips range from teacher productivity to ideas of how to employ those iPods that you just received from your principal.  Check it out!

Shana's Enchanted with Technology is written by a Literacy Specialist who has also worked as a classroom teacher and a technology specialist, and has her administrative certification!  Her expertise is wide ranging and timely, as she has many ideas of how to embed technology into Literacy instruction.  Throughout our school system, literacy has taken the "front seat" this year so it is extremely helpful for us to be able to add to our technology toolbelts as we strive to assist classroom teachers and out students.

Kay Little's A Litte Tech blog is another blog that you should keep on your radar.  It has been awarded a "Liebster Award" for a new, outstanding blog.  The author is a classroom teacher and technology trainer who has some wonderful ideas on using technology in the classroom,  Her post, "I Love the Book Creator" app is a fun and detailed blog post on how to create a book and spark your students' interest in writing.