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A Vermont initiative to improve learning in middle schools is working through the challenges of using the latest digital tools and different teaching approaches

School leaders around the United States continue to spend HUGE amounts of money on interactive whiteboards for classrooms, despite the fact that these devices universally FAIL to empower students to become more independent, self-directed and engaged learners in the way mobile learning devices (like laptops, tablets or other personal digital learning tools) can. Please do not misunderstand me: It definitely IS a big deal for a teacher and his/her students to have access to an LCD projector connected to a computer in the classroom if previously, the "normal" technology in the room was an overhead projector.

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This example showcases how students can take on the role of "global communicators" by bringing experts into the classroom with simple technologies, in this case Skype.

There's an interesting report (written by this student) about technology use by teenagers.

A nice summary of how emerging technologies affect citizenship (global) at the moment; nice summary of what twitter is as well (distinct from facebook, etc.)

Wow...this video gives a great explanation of how our current students see technology as an essential part of their everyday lives. Show this to anyone who doesn't get it, and explore the whole project when you get a chance

This tool specifically investigates the workstation, network and server cost of ownership in the K-12 environment, providing an instrument and a process that schools and districts can use in determining their total cost of ownership (TCO) for technology:

Follow up article to the SETDA report released in Nov 08, documenting effective appraoch to ed. tech PD, with school model samples.

Post of why schools aren't making more progress implementing and integrating technology. Author posts a three minute survey you can take or pass along. Informal findings similar to the article that Daniel shared for the staff meeting on the 23rd.

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.

Great PBS resources and great ideas.

Important article pointing to some future trends for projection use in the classroom.

Two in this series. Great read good webinars

Most of the apps on the iPads for the lower grades are aimed at creating and expressing ideas. In addition to Explain Everything, they include MyStory, iMovie, Animation HD, Google Earth, Book Creator, Show Me, Brushes, and Comic Life. They also feature Follett Reader and Overdrive, two subscription-based services to digital book collections.

Brief article to introduce this site.