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K12 Online Conference 2008

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Various

Year of Publication:

2008

URL:

http://www.k12onlineconference.org/

Abstract:

This conference is an annual event for "teachers, administrators and educators around the world interested in the use of Web 2.0 tools in classrooms and professional practice." Most of the conference takes place "asynchronously" (not live), so you can fit it into your own schedule. Visit the 2008 page, and browse past content!

K12 Online Online Conference 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2008. http://www.k12onlineconference.org/

Technology in the Classroom Channel

Resource Keywords:
Technology in the Classroom

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Various

Year of Publication:

2008

Abstract:

You know it's time to start paying attention to 21st Century Learning in your classroom and school, but good grief! What about AYP?! We can't think of a friendlier, more supportive place to begin to explore the nexus between technology and best teaching practice than Education World's "Technology in the Classroom Center." You'll find friendly practical articles featuring teachers who actually DO the work. This collection includes a range of articles, from curriculum integration and project-based learning to tips on how to operate in a one-computer classroom -- and how to avoid the pitfalls of one-to-one computing.

Technology in the classroom channel. Retrieved from Education world 13 May 2008. http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/

Blogboard

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Various

Year of Publication:

2008

URL:

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/blogboard/

Abstract:

Teacher Magazine offers a Bloglines-like webpage where you can read short excerpts from interesting educator weblog as you "look at what's new and noteworthy." If you see something that intrigues you, just click on a link to explore the blog in more detail. The emphasis here is less on blogs by education policy "wonks" and more on commentary direct from the classroom. Fascinating to explore!

Education Week (2008). Blogboard. Retrieved from Edweek 12 May 2008. http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/blogboard/

K-12 Teaching Tools from Intel

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Various

Year of Publication:

2008

URL:

http://www.intel.com/education/tools/

Abstract:

Looking for ways to improve student learning through the effective use of technology? Browse this newly expanded collection of resources at Intel's Innovation in Education website to develop and adapt project approaches in your own technology-supported units. You'll find a collection of nearly 60 unit plans developed by teachers who have participated in the Intel Teach to the Future program. This link leads to a webpage that introduces three "thinking tools" that promote and support higher order thinking skills development. Teacher Leaders Network member Georgia Abeyounis writes: "Run the demos and learn how to use the Visual Ranking Tool, Seeing Reason Tool and Showing Evidence Tool. It's awesome getting students involved with thinking lessons that utIlize Bloom's and Marzano's thinking skills." Create your own teacher account and you'll have a workspace to generate fully integrated units. There's also a companion workbook, additional professional development opportunities, and a path to becoming a trainer yourself.

Intel. K-12 Teaching Tools. Retrieved 12 May 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2008. http://www.intel.com/education/tools/

The New WWW: Whatever, Whenever, Wherever

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Tom March

Year of Publication:

2005

URL:

http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.459dee00...

Abstract:

"Unlimited, ubiquitous, personalized media gratification is unlike anything we've ever had to contend with, and just letting it happen isn't a good idea," says educator Tom March. "To counteract the New WWW's potentially harmful impact on youth, educators must use technology to create learning experiences that are real, rich, and relevant." Declaring schoolwide bans of "3rd Generation" devices that can stream digital media from cellular networks isn't the best solution, March says. "We can and must do better. In fact, as educators, we are just the people who can help. If we acknowledge that boredom and stress are leading our young people to get lost in the New WWW, we must also acknowledge that schools have too much of both. But the joy of learning has neither!" March shares his ideas about meeting this 21st Century education challenge in his article "The New WWW: Whatever, Whenever, Wherever" -- part of Educational Leadership's special issue on "Learning in the Digital Age" (December-January 2006)

March, T. (2005-06). The New WWW: Whatever, whenever, wherever. Educational leadership (Vol. 63, No. 4 Dec. 2005/Jan. 2006). Retrieved from ASCD 12 May 2008. http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.459dee00...

A Teacher in the Living Room? Educational Media for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Resource Keywords:
Technology in the Classroom

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Various

Year of Publication:

2005

URL:

http://www.kff.org/entmedia/7427.cfm

Abstract:

Baby Einstein? Advanced Toddler? In recent years, there's been a big increase in new electronic media products for very young children, including those as young as one month old. A driving force behind this new market is the advertising and package labeling that makes claims about the educational benefits of specific products. A new report, "A Teacher in the Living Room? Educational Media for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers," from the Kaiser Family Foundation examines the educational claims about commercially available educational media products (videos and DVDs, computer software, and video games). Most importantly, the report asks "what kind of research has been conducted to substantiate the educational claims?" In most cases, the answer is "very little."

Kaiser Family Foundation (2005). A teacher in the living room? Educational media for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Retrieved from KFF 12 May 2008. http://www.kff.org/entmedia/7427.cfm

Warming Up to Wireless

Resource Keywords:
Technology in the Classroom

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Jacob Miner

Year of Publication:

2005

URL:

http://www.thejournal.com/articles/17465

Abstract:

Wireless technology is taking hold in many school districts, and most students are poised to take advantage of it. Because the technology delivers Internet signals on airborne radio frequencies, wireless networking can reach into portable classrooms and the nooks and crannies of every building. It allows users of all portable devices to move freely on a school's campus and stay connected to the Internet. But are teachers ready for this? "Technology always should be a catalyst for change, but you can't change anything if your teachers don't understand how to use the technology first," says Alice Owen, a school technology leader in Irving TX. One of the biggest keys to success, says Owen, is "getting teachers prepared for the change that happens in their classrooms when you put a connected device in the hands of every student." (THE Journal, November 2005)

Miner, J. (Nov. 2005). Warming up to wireless. T.H.E journal. Retrieved from THE Journal 12 May 2008. http://www.thejournal.com/articles/17465

Video Conferencing K-12: The State of the Art

Resource Keywords:
Technology in the Classroom

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Scott Merrick

Year of Publication:

2005

URL:

http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=24

Abstract:

Interactive videoconferencing (IVC) is gaining support among a growing number of teachers, administrators, and technologists. IVC provides educators with access to a rich array of supplemental resources, enables students to interact with experts to whom they would normally have no access, and gives parents a novel opportunity to become involved in their children's' learning through archived video clips on the school Web site. In this article from "Innovate: Journal of Online Learning," teacher/tech coordinator Scott Merrick examines the benefits and potential uses of IVC in the K-12 classroom and provides links to several examples.

Merrick, S. (2005). Video-conferencing K-12: The state of the art. Innovate journal of online education (Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Oct/Nov 2005). Retrieved from Innovate Online 9 May 2008. http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=24

Digitally Speaking

Keywords:
Technology

Resource Keywords:
Technology in the Classroom

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Bill Ferriter

Year of Publication:

2008

URL:

http://digitallyspeaking.pbwiki.com/

Keywords:

technology

Abstract:

This is a terrific wiki project--a collection of resources that explain not just some basics of Web 2.0 technology, but what's essential about how students use this technology for 21st century learning.

Visions 2020: Transforming Education and Training Through Advanced Technologies

Resource Keywords:
Technology in the Classroom

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Various

Year of Publication:

2002

URL:

http://www.technology.gov/reports/TechPolicy/2020Visions.pdf

Abstract:

This "visioning exercise" sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2002 produced a series of articles and essays by some of the leading thinkers on education and technology. Throughout "Visions 2020: Transforming Education and Training Through Advanced Technologies," the various authors present vignettes that help us understand what technology-assisted teaching and learning could look like in the future. Among the authors: Chris Dede, Milton Chen, Microsoft research manager Randy Hinrichs, NEA executive director John Wilson and Marco Polo Foundation president Caleb Schutz. Fascinating reading! (2.3 mg PDF file)

Various. (2002). Visions 2020: Transforming Education and Training Through Advanced Technologies. U.S. Department of Commerce Technology Administration. Retrieved May 2, 2007 from http://www.technology.gov/reports/TechPolicy/2020Visions.pdf