Techy Teaching Tools

Throughout the semester in my technology class, we have been introduced to quite a few teaching tools that tie into technology. I thought I'd share some of them with you...
SlideShare: This site is full of all sorts of powerpoint presentations on basically any topic you could imagine. In addition to lecture notes, you can find informative slides as well as WebQuests, too.
Speaking of WebQuests... Don't know what that is? Basically, it is a really cool way to get students researching topics using the internet. It is a great way to let them know how to find credible sources and allows for some diversity as to what each student is actually researching. This Site gives you the basic steps to building a WebQuest, and they can be done easily in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Rubistar: This site has all sorts of templates for forming rubrics. One of my professors once said that it was easier for students to reach a higher level and get a good grade if they knew exactly what was expected to get there. Rubistar allows for rubrics to be made in pretty much every content area with several designs for rubrics there and options for what is being graded.
For any new teachers out there, or anyone looking for an electronic way to gather any work samples you have done, Folio 21, helps you create an e-portfolio to show any prospective employers your work online. This allows for all sorts of editing and tailoring to your tastes, so your work and personality can shine, electronically.