Chalk Talk 12/19/08

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• If you have a smartboard in your classroom or are thinking about what you could/would do if you you have one-look no farther. Innovative Educator, Naomi Harm, has compiled an amazing list of Smartboard resources for every content area. You will never run out of ideas here!
• We have all experienced death by Powerpoint, but with these incredible sound effects, no one will be falling asleep during your presentation. Check out over 55 FREE sound effect sites to make your powerpoint sing with excitement!
• In todays information-rich, multimedia, multi-genre world-your school librarian is a teacher best friend. This list of knowledgeable, tech savvy, 21st Centruy Library blogs is a must-bookmark for every educator and parent!
• I talk a lot about my love for Twitter, and many teachers ask me about the best way to get started. This Twitter group was created to help teachers find their way and place in this incredible social network. Join Twitter Teacher group and connect with teachers at your grade or content level-never be alone in this work again!
• One of the things I am requested to do most is model lessons with students. When teachers see what it looks like, sounds like,and feels like with kids-they are ready to try out that new strategy or technique. This site has a wonderful variety of lessons and teacher training videos created to help teacher incorporate technology into their classrooms and content areas.