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Garry Marshall

Virginia Society for Technology in Education - 0 views

  • While our members come from many different areas of the educational spectrum, they share a belief that technology has the power to transform teaching and learning.
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    VSTE is an advocate for educational technology. This page breaks down issues into various levels.
Garry Marshall

One To One - 21st Century Classroom - Overview - 1 views

  • he focus on acquiring a standard body of knowledge may no longer be relevant.
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      The focus is now on information literacy and research fluency...
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    The one-to-one institute provides resources for integrating technology and describes some different stages of technology integration in the classroom.
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    How can one say that a standard body of knowledge may no longer be relevant? This sounds like an excuse to stop paying for public education and simply making technology the end all, be all of existence. Can you imagine a world where the average citizen doesn't understand the origin of the Star Spangled Banner or the Emancipation Proclamation?
Garry Marshall

Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many | Edutopia - 0 views

  • Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is routine and transparent and when technology supports curricular goals.
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      I really like this comment. Technology use should be routine and not just a supplement to the lesson. Curricular goals are essential - how does it further the content?
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    Article for technology integration.
Kelly Jessup

Using iPods in the Classroom Promotes Interactive Learning and More Effective Studying ... - 1 views

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    I know there are school divisions in Charlottesville/Albermarle County using ipods in the classroom. There are many apps that can be appropriate for classroom use.
Tia Brown

Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom - 0 views

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    This was a very interesting article on using technology with young students. I have never taught kids that young so it was very eye opening. Also, I liked the points Dr. Perry made about making sure to use active technolgies rather than passive ones like TV.
Kelly Jessup

Cell phones in the classroom - O'Reilly Radar - 1 views

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    Here is an interesting article on cell phone use in the classroom. Is it really realistic to ban them at the door? This article gives ideas on how they can be used in instruction.
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    One of the reasons for banning cell phones is the cheating that occurs with texting. This year we were required (by the state) to take up cell phones for the End Of Course tests for our SOLs. Now about the article... I liked some of the suggestions on the use of cellphones but you would need a classroom set like the class in this article to be successful. I know that teachers have always worked beyond contract time with planning and grading but with this technology comes the expection of even more from us because now we would have to monitor acceptable use 24/7.
Kelly Jessup

Virginia First State to Require Internet Safety Lessons - Science News | Science & Tech... - 1 views

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    Did you know that Virginia was the first state to require Internet Safety training in schools? With the rise of social networking and cyberbullying Bob McDonnell (Attorney General at the time) got the law passed to require this in schools. I think it requires at least a one hour lesson each year for every student.
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    I never dreamed in a MILLION years that I would ever agree with anything that came out of McDonnell's mouth (Because as of recent his support of people like Cuccinnelli has put me over the edge!), but I do agree with what he said about students thinking that they are bulletproof and doing potentially harmful things online. I did not know that we had laws that stated that internet safety training be done. I can't think of anything official that we do with the students, but the parents must go through ibook training. I guess they go over it then. At TMS we do cyberbullying lessons, but they don't at all schools, so I am wondering where and when this state law/mandate is being taught?
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    I did not know this either, but I think it is great! Are all schools required to do this training because I don't think that we have anything mandatory at my school. I wish we did; for the staff, students and parents!
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    I have actually enjoyed teaching the internet safety lessons to my students the past 2 years. I wonder if there is a possibility of some legislature requiring internet safety lessons for parents.... Just a thought.
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    I think one hour per year is minimal. I am glad it exists, but maybe a few times a year as a follow up and reminder for the kids???
Mylene Melson

Social networking belongs in school - 0 views

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    Even though the author feels that educators should use the same tools the kids are using, he suggests that schools come up with their own social network. There are links here that are interesting.
Stacy Palkovics

STOP Cyberbullying: What's the Parents Role in This? - 1 views

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    This article talks about the importance of getting the parents involved and educated about what their children are doing on the computer. It ultimately starts at home and parents need to check the internet and constantly monitor what their kids are doing and who they are communicating with.
Garry Marshall

Fear of classroom technology just doesn't compute | Education | guardian.co.uk - 1 views

  • Strong evidence to the contrary suggests that effective use of technology is helping teachers bring lessons to life.
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      We all need to remain critical of whether or not our lessons are truly engaging. Adding technology doesn't make it enriching and engaging automatically.
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    Technology provides ways to enrich instruction. yada yada
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    "Effective" is the word that caught my attention is this article. For us to use technology effectively in an enriching and engaging manner, we need effective staff development. Most of these articles assume that the motivated teacher is going to find the time to learn this on his/her own. Not everyone is like that. I'd like to start concentrating on finding articles on effective staff development.
Garry Marshall

Dell to supply laptops for Henrico middle schools | Richmond Times-Dispatch - 0 views

  • The investment in the laptop program is worth it
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      Great to see our school board on board!
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    Times Dispatch article about middle school laptops.
Kate Puschak

Promethean Board Poised to Revolutionize Education , Page 2 of 2 - Associated Content -... - 0 views

  • The verdict is out; the Promethean Board is the future of education. As adaptable and upgradeable as the computer it is linked to, expect the Promethean board to change the face of education in classrooms across the world for the next years to come.
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      I think this is a strong statement considering we have all discussed knowing people who don't use the board effectively!
Kate Puschak

Advocating for Technology Integration in Schools | Edutopia - 0 views

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    This article talks about technology integration taking a backseat since Obama has been in office. This person is definitely in favor of getting technology integration as a priority. They even gave ways that people can speak out in favor of it!
Shannon Mejia

Why Should I Use Technology in My Classroom - 1 views

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    This article explains the importance of educators and administrators making a commitment to integrate technology in the classroom .
Melissa Reams

Pros and Cons - 0 views

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    Roy Pea, Director, Center for Technology in Learning, SRI International Interesting speech on technology in the classroom
Melissa Reams

Methods and Means - 0 views

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    The Basics on various opinions on the integration of technology in the classroom.
Melissa Reams

Embracing Technology - 0 views

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    A teacher is determined to find the means to incorporate technology
Andrew Stevens

Pros and Cons (again) - 0 views

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    Thought that this gave some good information for both sides.
Garry Marshall

For Those Facebook Left Behind| The Committed Sardine - 0 views

  • Why you’d bother: LinkedIn is especially useful when you’re looking for a new job — or a new employee, which helps explain its 70-million-strong global membership — because you’re no longer limited to asking your immediate colleagues for referrals. Now you can ask colleagues of colleagues, which greatly expands your reach. LinkedIners can also vouch for one another as references.
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      Am I the only one getting tons of invites for LinkedIn? I wondered what it was!
  • There’s a game element, too: you earn points whenever you check in. In fact, whoever visits a certain place the most becomes its “mayor,” and may be rewarded by a giveaway from that business.
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      Haha, bar crawl anyone?
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    Nice and brief explanation of some social networking tools further down.
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