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How do we get students invested in the learning material? This article gives us some ideas. A list of ideas include: use technology, personalize lessons, and make your lessons social (collaborate) or use social networking to share and access information. * Should social networking be included in the lesson plan? * Should all of our lessons be personalized to each student in our class? *How much technology should I incorporate into lessons? Could the whole lesson be taught and assessed using only technology? Laurie Hoepner

Wonderful! Great summary and questions!

This is a great article that shows how youth today need more physical games that utilize technology to be more active. The older generation may see technology in gym as counterproductive, but studies are showing that more students benefit from the options presented with gym tech. Like all classes, Physical Education can wrap more people in with more technological options.

In this article, the author is explaining the difference between technology being taught as course content, or as a teaching tool. He also discusses the role of technology in a math classroom. This article also discusses how it it difficult to integrate technology into a mathematics classroom.

Nice find. I always have a soft spot for math instructors. One of my favorite subjects to teach.

This article is about how more males are typically enrolling to be in technology courses in middle and high schools in the US then are females. It mentions how keeping and bringing in female students to take educational technology courses will require major changes in instructional practice and course content. A study in this article also brought about how males and females have different interests when it comes to the use of technology.

Although the article is somewhat dated. I do believe some of the research is still true.

This article looks at how the Richmond school district is implementing technology in an effort to meet the standards for Technological Literacy. They send teachers every year to the College of New Jersey for "Project Update" where they can learn new technology and then come back and share it with the rest of the school.

Although written in 2002, there were some good concepts in the article about having teachers train one another and some simple projects to start kids with projects involving technology.

This article talks about how Forest Lake Elementary School in South Carolina helped teachers develop technology usage in the classroom. The school and administration takes an active approach to the use of technology in the classroom. This articles talks about the steps the school takes in forcing the teachers to use technology tools and the support the teachers are given.

Great article with very practical tips for how to get teachers on board with technology despite their age or years of teaching!

Teachers can use technology to facilitate real, engaged teaching and learning, whether it's through social media, cell phones, or tapping into the expertise of other teachers. No matter what tool is being used, it's important to see how the technology helps the goal be reached and what learning experience is being promoted.

This was a timely article as we talk continue to talk about integrating technology. I really liked your comment about how the technology helps the goal to be reached.

This article looks at how exemplary science teachers use technology in their classrooms. It also looks at how often they required their students to use technology as part of their assignments. What I like about this article is that it looks at quote unquote, "good teachers," so one can see how a successful teacher uses technology.

In this article, the author describes why technology is extremely important when used in the classroom, because it enhances learning. Using interviews, questionnaires, and observations, the author shows the problems of teachers and students, regarding accessibility, and how we should use technology as a tool.

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 is a blog about how technology trends have changed the classroom we are in today. The on demand and interactivity has drastically increased. It also talks about how we expect an immediate reaction to everything these days with everything being mobile and instant. It also includes the classroom outcome of many sources.

I've read similar books and articles that describe this trend as "real time." The idea that we want everything instantaneously due to advances in technology.

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!

In today's times, the K-12 classroom is continually evolving in order to adapt to the fast paced world of technological advances. It's important that teachers keep up-to-date with the latest helpful technology for their students and that parents understand the ramifications of that technology. This blog gives a list of technology trends that are impacting education both with their pros and cons listed.

Good article. Please make sure to include three questions.

How exciting to see art teachers embracing technology to open new avenues of creativity for students. This article is an interview with two art teachers using ipads in the art classroom. Students can learn traditional elements of art plus things like layers and transparency plus undo mistakes, while gaining valuable technology skills. 1. How much technology is too much? 2. How do teachers keep up with advances in technology in art? Specialized art programs can be incredibly in-depth. 3. Can teachers who don't have access to ipads in the classroom, stay on the cutting edge of art ed?

Good questions!

STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education is seen by many as the answer to the shortage of candidates in high tech fields. The author argues that multiple perspectives are important, and that creative thought leads to innovation. The arts are more than just an enjoyable pastime at school. 1. How can we make sure schools see the importance of art education? 2. Can art be tied into science, math, and technology to expand all areas? 3. As an art teacher, can I make real-world connections for my students?

I agree! Great choice for your article. Good summary and great questions!

This site shows different ways a teacher can incorporate technology in the classroom. It's aimed at teachers who are not tech savvy. Ideas include: using Webquest, creating a Class Webpage, having the students create Podcasts, having the students create blogs or wikis, having students do an email exchange and more ideas are discussed.

Teachers just need a few simple ideas to get them started with technology.

This article makes the point that we as educators need to use technology as the teaching tool it is, and NOT let our students (or ourselves) get into the habit of taking information for granted. We need to work to teach accurate and evolving tech habits and learn together by doing--not by copying and pasting. This article also seeks to bring this collaboration of learning tech in the classroom as a human interaction network where we can promote interaction--not isolation.

Good article on the Net-Generation! I enjoyed reading about the distinct approaches that different people take towards technology depending on their comfort level and the purpose.

This is exactly what we have been discussing in class! It lists five excellent tips for teachers to be able to manage the students' use of technology. The Tech Doesn't Always Have To Be "ON" tip is right on target!

Awesome find. It's totally right on about technology being a tool and not always being needed.

Discussing and explaining about resistance of using technology in the classroom by teachers young and old. thsi article focuses on the benefits of using technology in the classroom, we cannot get away from it. It also explores what the future holds for technology, classrooms, teachers, and students. If the above link doesn't work, try: http://libraryproxy.csm.edu:2917/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=bb181698-f83e-4bdc-85bf-c41fc8411cf2%40sessionmgr115&vid=1&hid=106

I was not able to read the article, but it sounds interesting.

This is a 2012 article from the Journal of Technology Education and was found on eric.ed.gov/. It is a peer reviewed study that was conducted for the purpose of identifying the research needs for technology in education. Their goal was to provide a concise list of topics that could be used to better oneself within the community.

This was interesting as they looked at technology research and the fact that more people are needed for this,