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How "web 2.0" technologies and social networking are used by young people outside school compared with their learning experiences in school.Every y...

To make technology in the classroom effective, it needs to be experimented with, tested, and refined.

Strategies are provided for taking advantage of Wikis to provide opportunities for students to collaborate with other students, share what they have learned, and become a centralized online resource for educators.

Watch free technology training videos. Get help and answer your computer and dadget questions with thousands of video tutorials for PCs, Macs, and tons of different applications.

This program provides educators the opportunity to research and experiment with ways the iPod Touch/iPhone can enhance teaching and learning within the classes they teach.

This site is designed especially with the young learner in mind with its age-appropriate content and emphasis on visual and auditory learning. Glossopedia is the kind of site that you can leave open for students to explore and find a fast fact of the day, find their favorite image, or video Glossopedia Categories Geography and Places Nature and the Environment Technology Animals Earth and Space People and Cultures Human Body Chemistry Natural Forces This site is simple and visually pleasing. The font size is great for young learners. Words are hyperlinked to an audio pronunciation that is a real person, speaking really slowly at first then more quickly, and finally the written meaning of the word. Images and photos have a print button prominently displayed.

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Like everything dealing with education technology in the classroom there are always tricks and tips to ensure success - this includes Podcasting!

Wikis are the most popular Web 2.0 tool being used in science and math classrooms. Based on a survey of readers - 43 percent use them to support their teaching and student learning. A Wiki is appealing, encourages participation, supports collaboration, and promotes interaction by students who love to use technology. By the way - this includes most students today!

Tony Bates is one of the original gurus of highly interactive modern e-learning. In this blog he lets off some steam. Just reading this made me feel better.

Bain advises professors on engaging students cognitively, through specific forms of group work and introducing students to debates in the field immediately. How can we use technology to facilitate this sort of engagement?

A live event hosted by an 8th grade classroom investigating social justice issues. All are welcome to attend.

Free tools for plagiarism detection

kindle, sony reader, nook, vs iPads, etc.

What with the growth of the Internet, it comes as little surprise that Internet technologies are advancing at a very rapid pace. Today, more and more businesses understand the importance of a strong online presence and how it can help in your business development efforts. There is no doubt that starting a website is very valuable to your business. But how do you go about doing this in order to avoid problems and exploit the benefits.