Dept. of Ed page that gives information about Educational Technology. The page gives current information, resources and opportunities for learning and participating in educational technology.
Being able to take pictures and video footage on the same device where they can be edited and then immediately be uploaded and disseminated is a game changer in my eyes.
Imagine the possibilities of students taking the devices on field trips or on location to interview eye witnesses or experts for research projects.
Tell your students about InterroBang
Students across the country are playing this fun, socially-networked game that encourages problem-solving and critical-thinking.
Tools, resources, and information for educational technology tools. there are products to purchase and articles to read for information and up-to-date tools/resources to use in class.
Teachers can discreetly view an individual desktop to confirm the student
is on task and, for example, conduct a two-way chat session without
disrupting the rest of the room.
Monitoring students in school is necessary, and this is a program that can help with security at schools. Maybe the district will allow more if the schools use NetSupport.
Peer-reviewed articles that touch on different aspects of technology in education. the articles discuss current issues and how technology impacts society.
Yup, tell them that a teacher doesn’t know everything, put yourself in a vulnerable position. At the same time you will build a culture of honesty, a value for life-long learning, and display a transparent and vested interest in the success of your students
I think this helps many new ed tech teachers out there.
No matter what your subject, there is an opportunity to promote proper and meaningful use. Our roles as educators will not be fully realized unless we are able to guide students toward becoming skilled and capable citizens with an appreciation for knowledge.