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This blog includes links to presentations by Google about using google and google tools in the classroom. And some information on what it means to be a Google Certified Teacher

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Podcasts about Technology and Schools

You tube videos that have been compiled in different subject areas from history, science, social studies etc. A great resource for teachers seeking other ideas in these areas!

Looks at technology as used in schools; NCLB and High Stakes Testing; the different types of technology and their educational applications; the role of teachers etc.

You-Tube video of the pace with which new computer technologies are being utilized in schools; looks at how students see technology and how the role of the teacher has changed dramatically as a consequence.

Blog from Joyce Valenca - New technologies in education; some of these I had the chance to experience last year like the Geo-everything. This was pretty amazing as one could pinpoint my village and see what was happening there.

Wesley Fry's blog - Using website qik to webcast live and archive these videos directly to the internet! I responded to this blog! Found it very informative in terms of possible things that could be done in Samoa; it is affordable!

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Simulations are creative, complete units of instruction that incorporate traditionally taught material into a simulated environment in the classroom - anything from a constitutional convention, to turn-of-the-century Ellis Island, to establishing an undersea habitat . Students are organized into small groups and role-play either actual persons or characterizations of persons in history...or in social, economic, or political situations of today...or explorations of their place in the future. Goals are set for individuals, as well as for the groups with which they work. The goal setting in conjunction with the competition with the other groups keep the students very involved in the learning.

Simulations are creative, complete units of instruction that incorporate traditionally taught material into a simulated environment in the classroom - anything from a constitutional convention, to turn-of-the-century Ellis Island, to establishing an undersea habitat .\nStudents are organized into small groups and role-play either actual persons or characterizations of persons in history...or in social, economic, or political situations of today...or explorations of their place in the future.\nGoals are set for individuals, as well as for the groups with which they work. The goal setting in conjunction with the competition with the other groups keep the students very involved in the learning.\n

Quest Atlantis (QA) is an international learning and teaching project that uses a 3D multi-user environment to immerse children, ages 9-15, in educational tasks. QA combines strategies used in the commercial gaming environment with lessons from educational research on learning and motivation. Participation in this game is designed to enhance the lives of children while helping them grow into knowledgeable, responsible, and empathetic adults.

Quest Atlantis (QA) is an international learning and teaching project that uses a 3D multi-user environment to immerse children, ages 9-15, in educational tasks. QA combines strategies used in the commercial gaming environment with lessons from educational research on learning and motivation. Participation in this game is designed to enhance the lives of children while helping them grow into knowledgeable, responsible, and empathetic adults.