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Good for us all to think about.  And good to know about an article like this.  I'm seeing a little backlash against "technology"  like this in various articles.  I'll try to gather them up.  

Thanks for sharing this, Rhys. I agree -- this is an important article for all of us to read.

Wow, what an interesting perspective. I'm inclined to believe some of those high-performing schools are excelling *despite* the lack of technology, but I definitely sensed the author's bias here...it almost seemed like she wanted to prove that 'fancy equipment' detracts from real learning.

There are some interesting finds in this article; although, I would say we are all utilizing most of these technologies all ready as part of our practice.

I was just about to add this article when I saw you already had. I agree that we are using many of them. I would like to know more about the Epson projector that is an IWB. I believe that product is somthing to watch!

Article presents compelling arguments that 1. student achievement increases when students use mobile devices consistently (inside and outside of class) 50% - 75% of day 2. need for professional development when implementing a one-to-one iPad initiative.

Article from the Gainesville Times in Georgia. Could this be the end of snow/ice days? Interesting plan that some schools are ready for right now. Does anyone use dyknow?

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

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

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. 

Good article with nice vignettes and commentary on how flipped classroom works in action.

An Alan November and Brian Mull article with good references to Dr Mazur's work

Interesting tool that allows teachers to pull articles from the web and develop automated/customized lesson plans.

Educational Leadership article provides 7 strategies to make projects meaningful for students. Let's get beyond PowerPoint presentations. Supports the rigor that teachers are expected to support with Core Contend Standards.

Moving beyond the textbook... I think we're ready for it. Check the link within the article for the Life On Earth textbooks for K-12!

Article from Technology and Learning

Check out this article about Lure of the Labyrinth a middle school math problem solving game. This is getting great reviews.

This article begins with, "today's administrators are busier than ever." This article validates the need for administrators to understand the technologies in their building/district and offers suggestions on how to be a 21st century administrator, something Aussie Tech consultants do every day.

"Forest Lake principal Kappy Cannon didn't leave it up to teachers to decide whether they would join the digital revolution. As long as you provide adequate support, she reasons, you can demand that it be done. This mandate from the boss gave the school's tech-integration team a major boost. Also helpful: instructional-technology specialist Paulette Williams's sweet but insistent approach. When the school got interactive whiteboards, she gave teachers six months to relinquish their old overhead projectors. Then she said, "You can give me the projectors peacefully, or I'm going to take them." "

This article and video explores how one elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina transformed itself into a 21st century teaching and learning community.

I just added this as a Digi Discussion on the CCL for our next Digi Discussion:

Worth a look. Online book include several articles about teaching digitally.

Article about coaching teachers, the necessary training for being a coach, etc. "A principal may see the coach as part of and accountable to the administration. Yet in order for coaching to be effective, teachers need to be able to completely trust a coach and know that what is said and observed will not be repeated to the principal."

Check out the videos that are a part of this article.