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This article explores ELL's reactions to blog-assisted language learning. While ESL students, were enthusiastic to lean through this forum, many factors led to unsuccessful results. Students were hindered by social worries regarding peers having access to their work and by how time consuming this learning tool was in actuality. However, the authors do not suggest giving up on this tool as it is such a new idea and research is still incomplete to date.

This article speaks on the what students really think about technology. While most are excited and love the fact they can use computers and internet to find answers, some are worried about the freedom. They may feel there is more opportunities to be distracted or mislead in the information they gather. Also, the online classes are too easy for young students as they don't really have to learn anything when they can take the test with their notes in front of them. There are positives and negatives about using technology in the classroom and students who really want to learn are finding them both.

Digital learning starts with teachers. Technology is not something that can just be thrown into a classroom with no instruction. The three tips include: 1- Plan Ahead 2- Try Something New 3-Become an Educational Designer.

Great advice! I didn't know there was a Digital Learning Day!

This article provides a compelling infograph showing how important individualized learning can be and its impact, not only to the student but to our country, financially. Just imagine, if we raised our students' math scores to the level of Canada's students' math scores, we would increase our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $77 trillion over 80 years, which is the equivalent of raising everyone's paycheck by 20% every year. 1) How could we implement personalized learning in today's educational system? 2) Are there variations of personalized learning that we could implement today without radically overhauling our current system? 3) Does knowing how higher math scores can dramatically improve a student's wage earning ability, and dramatically improve our country financially, change your perspective on the importance of students being proficient in math?

Go Math, Go! interesting!

This article is about how teachers can use technology to teach poetry. The article gives teachers several sources to use, including video sources on youtube, and blabberize.com. Using the resources provided in the article, teachers can create an interactive learning environment in order to give the students hands-on experience with poetry.

Fun article about teaching poetry including some good resources and lesson ideas for different grade levels!

This article discuses how mobile devices such as tablets are very affordable for schools, and provide a lot of different apps that can be used for classroom application. The study discussed how students can relate to what they are learning because of the practice they can do on the tablets to make a better connection. Page 12 shows some of the students thoughts towards using tablets in class; including, "We live in the technology age so using technology is important to help develop proficiency."

Thanks for sharing. I'm always interested to hear what students are saying about the technology initiatives in their classrooms.

Teachers are at the forefront of kids' educational experiences, and it's now incumbent on them, as well as parents and school administrators, to provide children with the guidance and technical skills they need to succeed in their connected future. This article explains how to incorporate some great sites in your classroom to include technology to learning.

This article discusses why Net Geners feel that technology is important, and that they don't multitask constantly because they can't focus on one thing at a time, but rather they need to accomplish a number of things and have been trained to do so by multitasking. It is discussed the amount of time spent on different technologies available to them. This article also discusses some teachers feelings with the learning style of bringing technology into the classroom.

A professor a the University of Maryland has been researching ways to integrate technology in the classroom. Ipads tend to be his choice, due to size and weight. This professor thinks using technology that used to be a distraction to students, as an academic tool, is a way to ensure success.

Teachers are wondering if their student's attention spans and their ability to face and work through challenging tasks are hampered by technology. Some teachers argue they have to work harder to capture their student's attention and curiosity. Currently, there is not enough evidence from studies to substantiate this claim so researchers are querying educators as they feel their subjective input is the most accurate at this current time.

An interesting perspective on technology in the classroom!

This article discusses how students combine multiple apps to create projects to cross disciplines and encourage higher level thinking, collaboration and innovation. This was a great activity for the students to learn how to work with apps and create projects. They also learn to work together and think as a team.

This is a good article. I really liked the concept of smashing apps. Good Job!

"Combining the arts with technology can create new and exciting ways to keep students motivated and engaged in the learning process and the world around them." Software and technology can assist all students in creative growth. Examples of sites to try for visual art include SketchUp7, Destination Modern Art, and Art Weaver.

Great article on the importance of the arts in education!

Experience has taught Colleen Ruggieri to hand over some control of the classroom and the schedule along with the iPod Touches she distributes to her students. She doesn't mind if students use work time for more than English lessons; the technology-rich environment encourages it. "Monitor student behavior, but don't continuously worry about multitasking," Ruggieri advised.

This article talks about using Ipods or Ipads in an English setting. She uses the apps to access her student's knowledge of literary terms or reading comprehension and allows her students a different way to learn. Often, students that are knowledgeable of applications or devices become the authority in teaching the class and the teacher.

I think iPods and iPads provide a wide variety of options for English classrooms. I'm amazed that the students didn't have issues with reading on such small devices.

Elementary education focuses on learning through playing engage the students and expand on their knowledge. Technology can help to engage students with different learning styles. The article 'Impact of Technology in Elementary Classrooms' provides positive ways in incorporate social networks and technology in the classroom.

I enjoyed the infographic on kids and mobile technology!

Studies are finding that when teachers and parents agree with kids that STEM subjects are not their best, students do not pursue those subjects. IT also says we should focus our praise on the process and not necessarily what comes natural. This encourages our children to embrace the process of learning instead of only the things that come natural. What are some other reasons you think kids quit STEM subjects? Do you think we validate our students/children too often? Why or why not? How else can we engage or encourage our students without the typical element of praise?

This article is TOTALLY speaking to me :) Wish I could re-do science in high school and believe more in myself. (Got good grades, but never "got" it.)

Don't let the title fool you, this is a very interesting article with good points. At the root of many American problems lies an ineffective and outdated education system that is failing our students. Inequality and education have always been continually linked, and if we don't fix education, we don't fix inequality. Simply put, our students are not being prepared to compete in today's global, hyper-connected economy, and, for low-income students, the outlook is especially grim. DISCUSSION: 1.) Are massive online open courses going to be effective? 2.) The authors want to create adaptive optimized learning environments. How will low-income schools be able to afford this luxury? 3.) Is using "gaming" an effective way to intrigue student learning?

Great article to consider. Excellent questions!

Learning that incorporates student choice provides a pathway for students to fully, genuinely invest themselves in quality work that matters. When students participate in learning design this allows students to make sense of content on their own terms. There are times when students are able to research their interests and independently projects. Student voice, student choice is very important in classrooms. 1- How hard is it to have student voice, student choice in a classroom? 2- How do you accommodate to all of the different student voices and choices? 3- How can we have student voice, student choice in classes that have to follow strict standards?

Love! My classroom philosophy is "student voice/student choice"

To best prepare students for an increasingly technological society, there is a push to teach computer science, including coding skills. Exposing students to HTML, CSS, and web design at an early age sets students up for success by teaching them critical thinking and problem solving skills. There are many online resources that teachers can use to introduce students to coding. - How to budget constraints affect computer science classes? - How are Omaha school systems changing their curriculum to prepare students for an increasingly technology-based workplace? - Can coding be incorporated into other classes? How can we as teachers encourage students to explore computer science careers? - Emily Davidson

Great summary and excellent questions!

You will find some great points regarding some hot trends in education in this article. Parents will be seeing their children using more technology and requiring more screen time to finish projects. Educators need to keep in mind technology adds no value to the classroom, students still need printed items to complete their learning. The new trend is the flipped classroom, where students watch lectures at home and students spend more time collaborating, discussing, and work on homework in class. 1. Do you think the flipped classroom will become a new trend in the near future? 2. How will the flipped classroom affect how you teach? How will it affect your objectives and seven structures? 3. How can you effectively incorporate technology in your classroom add value to learning?

I have seen these issues come up recently in our district. Good summary and great questions to think about!

This article is talking about the benefits technology has for, not only general education classroom students, but also for special education students and students with disabilities. Technology has helped fill in the gap for students with special needs, whether it is a hearing or vision impairment, or low motor skills. Assistive technology, defined as "any technology, high tech or low tech, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of students with disabilities. Technology helps make learning possible to those who may not have the chance to learn otherwise.

Assistive technologies provide a wealth of opportunities for students with special needs.