Online+Professional+Development+Resource

The media context providers give creditability to the website; those providers include: GlobeTrekker, National Geographic, PBS, and VEA.
=== -Why use Hot Chalk? Hot Chalk is globally effective for teachers, parents, students, and guests. The website presents the opportunity for teacher and parents to connect on a higher level through a wiki type database. Hot Chalk is used primarily by experienced teachers and also connects to social networks such as facebook. ===

-Teacher's Network is a non-profit reference site. The webste is sponsered by donations through several companies such as AT&T, Exon, and Medlife.
=== -Why use Teacher's Network? The website is a tool for new teachers because it gives opportunity for social networking; it is made by teachers for teachers, which allows the user to relate to the organization; and teachers can make lesson plans, apply for grants, shop professional development resources, and receive advice from web mentors. ===