We're Back! Becca and I have had well deserved vacation and are ready for the new school year. We're always updating so check back often for new resources.

If you are a little friend click on your grade level to play some games or if you are one of our big friends :) click on more for tutorials, lessons plans and more instructional technology resources.

Please take some time to look around and we hope you enjoy The Hoot!

Eric M. Stauffer and Becca Gibson

We've got'em and we're looking for more. Make sure you visit our app page and if you know of a great one we've missed please put in a recommendation.

Just like you we are always on the hunt for the best resources to teach our students. One great way to stay on top of it is to follow an established group on Twitter. We really like #edchat which is feeding below. If you'd like to learn more about Twitter for education use the comment section below to talk with Eric or Becca.

New to the world of SMARTboards? Going to start subbing in a few days and not sure what to do? Student Teacher? Just out of ideas? We got you covered. Check out these resources to get started teaching with SMARTBoards.

SMART Exchange - Find Lesson Plans for Your SMART Board and Connect with Teachers.

SMARTBoard Revolution - All SMART Board educators, unite! Let's share ideas, tips, and lesson files and collaborate to maximize our students' learning.

Harvey's Homepage - Great local teacher with tons of pre-made activities for the SMARTBoard.

Rockingham County Schools - Obe Hostetter's amazing collection of SMARTBoard resources.

Virginia Goals Conference - We hosted it last year and this year it will be hosted at John Handley High School, in beautiful Winchester, VA on August 2, 2011. Click on the link to get the presentations from last or even see us on the news ;)

Our SMARTBoard Page - Who are we? Chopped liver? No Seriously check out our page for tips on how to use SMARTBoards and SMARTNotebook.