Verizon Thinkfinity.org and ReadWriteThink Named Landmark Websites for Teaching and Learning

Verizon Thinkfinity.org was recently named to the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) list of Best Websites for Teaching and Learning: Landmark Websites. The Landmark Web sites list honors the top Internet sites for enhancing learning and curriculum development and is considered the "best of the best" by AASL.

The Landmark Web sites for Teaching and Learning are recognized due to their exemplary histories of authoritative, dynamic content and curricular relevance. Also named to the list is ReadWriteThink, Verizon Thinkfinity's reading and language arts portal.

"The task force worked very hard to target Web sites that supported learner-centered, inquiry based curriculum. In the hands of knowledgeable educators, these innovative and versatile Web 2.0 tools and resources can be used to engage and motivate students in the learning process and to develop 21^st century skills," said AASL Best List Task Force Chair, Pam Berger.

All honored sites are free, user-friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover. They also provide a foundation to support AASL's Standards for the 21^st Century Learner.

The Landmark Web sites focus on Content Resources and Lesson Plans, Collaboration and Global Education. Each Landmark site offers tools and resources to make school library media specialists an instructional partner in curriculum design. This distinction is a one-time honor.

"School library media specialists are indispensable leaders in the school community," said AASL President, Ann M. Martin. "These vetted resources are designed to assist with curriculum development that will sustain and increase knowledge and skills growth for the school community."