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This article focuses on the affect that adventure learning (or distance learning) has on motivation and learning outcomes among middle school students. This technology forum provides them with opportunities to learn about world issues as they are happening while getting to experience them online through the use of Google maps, audio recordings, and daily emails directly from their teacher. The research from this article found positive correlations between adventure learning as a form of technology in the classroom and increased student motivation.

That is really exciting as more schools are using this technology.

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.

This article is about using technology in the classroom to transform kids into risk-takers. It's about using games as a learning tool. Games that help them learn about American history. "Good teaching is not about playing it safe. It's about getting kids to ask questions, argue a point, confront failure and try again."

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 a study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, which looked at the correlation of prolonged exposure to screen time and students inability to read facial expressions. This article makes me question how to use technology effectively for students and not just use something with a screen to say I've "incorporated technology" into my classroom. Technology should be a tool we use to supplement our real world experiences in education.

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.

By the end of the school year, your second grader may be using word processing programs. They should be able to use draw and paint software. They should be able to use PowerPoint for presentation and have a wide range of technology by the end of second grade.

This article included great information for me. I'm always curious to learn when students are learning these programs.

"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!

Edudemic is a website that posts research, news, and reviews for teachers and students. "How Technology is Being Used in Special Ed" gives statistics regarding funding, services, types of disabilities, tools, and resources available to Special Education programs in schools. A very detailed and colorful Infographic is given.

Learning about how technology is being used and what tools are used the most in special education was fascinating!

This article talked about the different types of technology that can be used in the PE classroom and how to use it. It specifically talked about the common things like flip video cameras and cell phones. There were also links to websites that could help students record activity and strength gains.

This was a great article to give you more ideas on how to incorporate technology into the physical education classroom.

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 discusses the struggle that some teachers face, when deciding whether or not to incorporate technology in their classroom. As the article discusses the pros and cons to digital use, interesting perspectives are given. In conclusion the article determines that it's not if technology should be in the classroom, but more how much of it and when.

This was interesting and I agree with the statement of how much and when to use technology.

In response to the article The 7 Golden Rules of Using Technology in Schools , teacher Patti Grayson wrote a point-by-point summary of exactly how it plays out in her class. Here's her take.

TB Today is Digital Learning Day, a national promotional effort by the Alliance for Excellence in Education to call attention to using technology in schools. More than 10,000 teachers and 1.5 million students have signed up in support to "celebrate innovative teachers and highlight instructional practices that strengthen teaching and personalize learning for all students," according to the AEE.

This journal covers Tessellations in the classrooms and how they can be done by pretty much any student. In the classroom, they can be used for a variety of technology educational activities, such as graphic arts like screen printing and 3D printing. These techniques can be used in practical and artistic ways with basic geometry and symmetry skills. According to their research, these tessellation activities can be successful and challenging for most students. I couldn't find this article online anywhere else other than the library at school or ebhost site. Sorry

This sounds really good and interesting that it talked about 3D printing.

This article discusses the dangers of introducing technology to young children. The author looks at schools that are starting the use of technology in kindergarten. I also feel this is too young. There needs to be a personal connection made among students and the teacher. A screen doesn't provide this learning and interaction.

Interesting article! I'd be curious to see the user agreement for kindergarten students with iPads.

The Flipped Classroom (FC), is the teaching model that employs asynchronous video lectures, reading assignments, practice problems and other digital technology based resources outside the classroom and interactive, group based problem solving activities in the classroom. This article discusses the benefits of FC and provides a case study and guidance and recommendations for implementing this model in your class. They also provide multiple technological resources that you can use in your FC classrooms. Very interesting approach compared to that of the traditional classroom.

This was an interesting article and I am so glad you shared it. We are always looking for information on Flipped Classrooms.

This article suggests 19 ways to integrate technology in your daily and weekly classroom routine. Even if you have a slight fear of technology, this gives seemingly painless ways to integrate it into your classroom that is useful and engaging for both the student and teacher.

These are simple ideas with practical purposes. This is a great article for teachers just starting to incorporate technology into the classroom. Baby steps!

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 discusses what factors influence whether or not a teacher uses technology in the classroom. The article also determines whether the amount of experience a teacher has impacts the use of technology. The authors found six factors that influenced a teacher's decision making process.

I wish I could have read the entire article as it sounds interesting.