Colleagues often ask me where I find new tools and ideas for enhancing learning with technology. Obviously, I always learn from and share the great resources available from my fellow Sony Education Ambassadors, but beyond that, with so much content available on the web and so few hours in the day, I try to be as efficient in my learning as possible. As a result, I’ve gradually assembled a short list of sites and resources that I return to regularly for new ideas and inspiration. The 10 that I share here are all rich with valuable content, easy to navigate, and always offer something new to explore:

Powerful Learning Practice- I come here when I am looking for inspiration. I admire and agree with the PLP core beliefs, so it is easy for me to find resources here that speak to my own views on teaching and learning. If you are new to the PLP Network, I’d suggest beginning with their blog and exploring some of their free resources. You can also sign up for the PLP mailing list and follow @PLPNetwork on Twitter.

Edutopia- Edutopia is a fantastic resource for teachers who are looking for examples of excellent teaching and learning in the Digital Age. What I like about Edutopia is its focus on what is working in real classrooms. I would start exploring Edutopia by using the navigation tabs at the top of the page. There are so many great resources here that you will want to become familiar with the various ways they organize the content. You should also sign-up for their newsletter and follow @edutopia on Twitter.

eduTecher- I visit eduTecher regularly just to check out the Recently Added Links on the home page. It is one of the sites that help keep me up-to-date with technology tools that have meaningful applications in the classroom. I also like to use the links function to search for tools, and there is also a great curation tool called eduClipper that is similar to Pinterest and that is worth exploring. Again, you can sign up for eduTecher’s newsletter and you can follow @eduTecher on Twitter.

The Educator’s PLN- I’m a big fan of this site. It’s full of great educators reflecting on the work and sharing resources. I most frequently come here when I’ve missed an #edchat conversation on Twitter and I want to catch up because I can access the #edchat archives via this site. I also enjoy checking out the blogs and videos. You can follow the creator of this network @tomwhitby on Twitter.

Curriculum 21- This is a great site that offers sound curricular ideas and the resources that support them. My favorite area to explore is the Clearinghouse but the whole site is rich with useful information. Follow @curriculum21 on Twitter for updates.

Pinnovation- I love this resource that was created this year as part of the Indiana Department of Education’s Digital Learning Month. Basically, this blog points to various folks on Pinterest who are pinning great educational resources. You can follow the blog or you can visit the Pinnovation Board directly. If you are a Pinterest fan, this blog is a real gem, and I know they have plans to build upon their success in the future. In the meantime, this was a great way to find some awesome boards to follow. You can follow the creators of this blog on Twitter at @INelearn.

edshelf- I really like the interface and functionality of this crowd-sourced selection of technology tools. Because the folks who are creating this directory are educators, the tools featured here come already vetted from a classroom perspective. I especially like the search feature because it allows me to search by price, age, subject platform and category. The Trending Tools and Featured Collections features are also very useful. You can follow @edshelf on Twitter.

Free Technology for Teachers- If you’ve been interested in educational technology for any amount of time, chances are you’ve already run across Richard Byrne’s amazing blog. Free Technology for Teachers has been a staple of my feed reader for years, and I always find new tools to explore and share there. Richard Byrne is a prolific writer and a generous sharer of resources. I strongly recommend that you follow this blog and follow @rmbyrne on Twitter.

Edudemic- Now one of the largest educational technology websites in the world, Edudemic is a constantly growing collection of timely and useful posts related to using technology to enhance learning (as well as lots of other worthwhile topics). This is a great site to just explore from the homepage, but the navigation and search features are great if you are looking for something particular. Follow @edudemic on Twitter.

Mind/Shift- This site is packed with thoughtful and compelling articles about education and technology. Another staple of my feed reader, Mind/Shift does an exceptional job of highlighting what matters in education and offering ideas for making learning meaningful. You can sign-up for daily updates or follow @MindShiftKQED on Twitter.

Of course, there are many more great resources for educators that help us imagine new possibilities for learning and that celebrate the teaching strategies that make a difference for kids. I encourage you to explore this website and to use the comment space below to share your favorite resources.