Wireless devices in the classroom threaten to distract student attention but also offer opportunities for student engagement. Faculty use different methods to reduce in-class distractions, up to mandating no use of wireless devices during class sessions. To increase student engagement using wireless devices, faculty employ creative options for making wireless devices part of instruction, from cell phones as clickers to laptops for on-the-fly web research.
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ImageChef - 0 views
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Many classroom uses! Create a custom image without any technical knowledge or advanced tools. Modify text in a variety of image templates to create professional quality images with your own personal touch.
ThinkQuest - 1 views
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ThinkQuest is a protected, online learning platform that enables teachers to integrate learning projects into their classroom curriculum and students to develop 21st century skills.
Read the Words - 13 views
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Free text to speech voices. --Alternative methods to process written information. --Can be used to assist non-readers/struggling readers. --Helpful in ESL/EFL classrooms
DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Tools and Technologies for Effective Classrooms - 8 views
Microsoft Invests Millions In Innovative Teaching Practices Research - 0 views
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Microsoft investing millions to investigate innovative teaching practices using technology. "The primary focus of this research, which is being guided by outside advisors from the OECD, UNESCO, the World Bank, the International Society for Technology in Education and other organizations, is to assess teachers' adoption of innovative classroom teaching practices and the degree to which those practices provide students with personalized learning experiences."
Audio Interviews - EdTechLive - 2 views
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EdTechLIVE's webcast interviews series by Steve Hargadon focus on K - 12 educational technology. Also see Classroom 2.0 LIVE Conversations for recorded "talk-casts."
Web 2.0 in the classroom - 8 views
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Carrie at UMass via Twitter provided this Prezi on Web 2.0 in the classroom
Twiducate.com - Social Networking For Schools - 11 views
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Teachers can create an online community for their students. "Share inspiration, ideas, reading, thoughts. Post discussions, deadlines, homework. Instrantly create surveys for students. Keep parents informed of daily projects." "Not only will twiducate.com give your students the web 2.0 skills they need, but also expand their reading, writing, thoughts and ideas beyond the classroom setting."
Check Out Class Blogs! | The Edublogger - 8 views
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check out different types of class blogs
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make connections
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Collection of classroom blog sites for educators by subject and content.
Teacher resources, classroom lesson plans, and free tools: Microsoft Education - 9 views
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Classroom Resources
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Lesson Plans
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How to Use Flip Cameras in the Classroom | eHow.com - 17 views
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A simple how to for using the flip video.
Activities that Promote Discussion - 5 views
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A compilation of read/write/speak-listen activities from the internet. A couple of which push the envelope on acceptability for use in the classroom, so be sure to preview.
Google Earth for Educators: 50 Exciting Ideas for the Classroom - 18 views
Classroom in the Cloud: Audacity Tip Sheet for Students - 21 views
Read the Words - 6 views
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Free text to speech voices.\n--Alternative methods to process written information.\n--Can be used to assist non-readers/struggling readers.\n--Helpful in ESL/EFL classrooms
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