I have recently reviewed http://www.edutopia.org/ the Edutopia website. It is the George Lucas Educational Foundation site. The website focus is on what works in public education.

The website is easy to navigate and all the links work! I was pleasantly surprised to note that the pages loaded quickly and easily. There is easy page to page movement, and the information is easily located. The pages were visually appealing. The home page contained wonderful graphics and applets.

The content contains proper titles and correct, current , information. There are multiple links with links within links so that deep navigation within the site is possible...a real plus when one is researching information. Each of the core concepts is clearly stated and the information contained within each concept challenges the learner to reflect on it.

The site is appropriate for the audience (mainly educators) and the vocabulary is adequate. I rate it A+ in meeting the educators objectives.

The core concepts include project learning, technology integration, teacher development, integrated studies, social and emotional learning and assessment.

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The $35.00 membership fee is the only negative aspect I found with this website. In order to have full and complete access to all the resources, you must become a member.

Because the website provides educators with a plethora of information including lessons that work, samples and examples of project learning, and how to integrate technology in the classroom, it is an invaluable tool for educators of the 21st century. Even though there is a membership fee to participate fully with the website, I believe it is worth the cost.

I highly recommend this website to educators. Whether you choose to become a member or just use the free services, it is an exciting and helpful site.

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