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Science21stCenturySkillsMapFINAL.pdf (application/pdf Object) - 0 views

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    This 21st Century Skills Map is the result of hundreds ofhours of research, development and feedback from educators and business leaders across the nation. The Partnership has issued this map for the core subject of Science. This tool is available at www.21stcenturyskills.org.
anonymous

Education World ® Technology Center: Managing Technology: Tips from the Experts - 0 views

  • Always run through a technology lesson before presenting it to the class -- and always have a back-up lesson prepared in case the technology fails.
  • Type directions for frequently used computer operations -- opening programs, inserting clip art, printing documents, and so on -- on index cards, laminate them, and connect them with a circle ring. Keep a set next to each computer.
  • When working on lengthy technology projects, print out step-by-step instructions. Include some that say "Save your work; do not go any further until you help your neighbors reach this point."
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  • Appoint classroom technology managers
  • If you're a language arts or foreign language teacher using Microsoft Word, teach your students how to use the Text to Table feature.
  • Turn your classroom into a museum. After a lesson using presentation software, allow students to walk around the room and view everyone else's work
  • Post a list of all your rules for technology use in a visible place
  • Attach plastic hooks to monitors to hang headphones on when they're not being used.
  • Type PLEASE WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS on 8½ by 11 papers, laminate them, and tape one sheet to the top of every monitor
  • Have students turn off their monitors when you're giving directions.
  • When working in a computer lab, assign each student a computer.
  • Have each student keep a Tech Folder for storing ongoing technology projects
  • When students are working on small group technology projects on classroom computers, divide the tasks so some students are working on the computers while others are working at their desks on another part of the project
  • Provide a sign-up sheet for the computers. When one group is finished using the computers, they must notify the next group that it's their turn.
  • Set up teams of computer helpers,
  • Never assume you know it all! Offer a free pencil to any student who teaches you something you didn't know.
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    effective tech management techniques
anonymous

Education 2.0 - Edmodo - Free Private Microblogging For Education - 0 views

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    Edmodo could be a solution for teachers looking to start a basic vle in their classroom. I wonder if you can customize Edmodo to be fully functional for an entire learning community?
anonymous

iSkills Tour - 0 views

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    ICT literacy assessments, used in higher education.
anonymous

Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.”
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    According to the report,"On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction."
anonymous

Ed. Tech Resoource Map - 0 views

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    Map of state level educational technology programs.
anonymous

NYSED-Virtual Learning System-Welcome to VLS - 0 views

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    The purpose of the New York State Education Department's Virtual Learning System is to encourage the use of the Internet as a tool for teaching and learning and to assist classroom teachers in locating Internet resources for instruction. VLS offers the full text of New York State's learning standards with their key ideas and performance indicators, as well as alternate performance indicators for students with severe disabilities.
anonymous

Creating Online PLC's - 0 views

  • there are three reasons why schools have failed to develop as true learning organizations—culture, competition, and isolation.
  • Through virtual exchanges and the building of personal learning networks, teachers are increasingly drawing on external communities that promote connection and knowledge-sharing.
  • providing space for reflection and collaboration is not something most schools do very we
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    A former teacher and education-technology consultant says today's professional development needs to immerse educators in experiences that promote reflection and relationship-building.
Rhys Daunic

Facebook Safety Center - 2 views

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    Safety tips for parents/kids, educators and the law. From Facebook for Facebook.  
wiljennings419

How Students Can Create Their Own e-Textbooks On An iPad - 1 views

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    Two of the most powerful apps on the iPad may be completely invisible: iBooks and the Camera Roll. However, when used together, they have the potential to create powerful learning experiences and dynamic projects.
wiljennings419

5 Critical Mistakes Schools Make With iPads (And How To Correct Them) - 1 views

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    While we've witnessed many effective approaches to incorporating iPads successfully in the classroom, we're struck by the common mistakes many schools are making with iPads, mistakes that are in some cases crippling the success of these initiatives. We're sharing these common challenges with you, so your school doesn't have to make them.
Pablo Zatz

eSchool 2012 Year in Review - 0 views

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    Good read with good ideas.
Pablo Zatz

Ten facts about K-12 students' technology use | eSchool News - 0 views

  • Project Tomorrow will be issuing the full results of its Speak Up survey of students and parents in the next few weeks, but the organization released “Ten Things Everyone Should Know about K-12 Students’ Views on Digital Learning” earlier this month, in conjunction with Digital Learning Day. The findings come from Project Tomorrow’s survey of more than 364,000 students last fall.
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    If you are in a school this is good to know
Pablo Zatz

Games For Change | 10th Anniversary - 0 views

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    Should attend if you can
smondrone

Mr. Needleman's Blog - 0 views

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    "Winkles Wakes Up" - a staple animation in our icebreaker activities was created by this innovative teacher who views technology integration as a means of fostering higher order thinking skills, collaborative communities and effective professional development
wiljennings419

Join us in the quest for what works - 0 views

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    On this site, you can see the ways fellow teachers are solving problems, leave a comment, recommend an idea, share inventive things you've done, and take on meaningful professional learning challenges.
smondrone

50 Must-Have iPad Apps - 0 views

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    Which ones do you use the most? Which ones do you think the list missed?
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