2014 Tech

Do the pros outweigh the cons?

This article provides ways to effectively use twitter in an educational setting.

Classroom teachers are using technology in the classroom more frequently than ever before. According to the National School Boards Association

Over the past years, a number of studies have shown benefits from the use of technology in education. The role of technology in education is vital, and the question is no longer if technology enhances learning, but rather how do we improve our use of technology to enhance learning?

This site helps kids learn vocabulary and lets them explore with synonyms.

technology in earlier aged classrooms rather than secondary education

Different classroom influences with technology

A group of articles presented by the Huffington Post about technology in the classroom.

How to use technology to motivate students and promote productivity.

Change in Student and Teacher Roles Increased Motivation and Self Esteem Technical Skills Accomplishment of More Complex Tasks More Collaboration with Peers Increased Use of Outside Resources Improved Design Skills/Attention to Audience

This is a page dedicated to the effects of technology in the classroom.

Using tech to motivate middle school students, webquests, digital portfolios, e-pals

Using Smart boards in the classroom.

Teaching with technology in social studies, ways you can spice up history using technology.

Resources- Khan Academy, geometry pad app, the rest are screencast apps- educreations, screen chomp, doceri