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This article has a great chart that shows the difference between using technology and truly integrating technology in the classroom.

"At the award-winning Learn it in 5, you'll learn what is Web 2.0, and strategies for using Web 2.0 technology in the digital classroom - all in 5 minutes or less. Learn it in 5 is a powerful library of how-to videos, produced by technology teachers, for the purpose of helping teachers and students create classroom strategies for today's 21st century's digital classroom. These step-by-step how-to videos walk teachers through Web 2.0 technology, demonstrating how to use Web 2.0 applications like blogs, social networks, podcasts, interactive videos, wikis, slide sharing and much more."

This video is not just for new teachers but for any teacher who want to know how to use technology effectively in the classroom.

"Integrating technology with classroom practice can be a great way to strengthen engagement by linking students to a global audience, turning them into creators of digital media, and helping them practice collaboration skills that will prepare them for the future"

Example of how technology is being used in the classroom.

The goal of Edudemic is to connect teachers, administrators, and students with the technological resources. Edudemic has grown to become one of the largest education websites in the world. The site features a regular flow of tools, tips, resources, visuals, and guest posts from dozens of authors around the world. Edudemic exists and flourishes because there is a need to enable resource discovery among educators around the world.

Blooms Taxonomy is one of our topical themes in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Over the last couple of years, we have been posting dozens of articles on how teachers can can apply the HOTS ( Higher Order Thinking Skills ) in their teaching. You can check the resources below to learn more.

Inspiration and advice for teachers, including how to integrate the arts and technology.

...documents some of the less embarrassing moments of an educator named Jac de Haan. Haan is self-described as a professional learner whose job is to model a willingness to explore, discover and sometimes fail. Haan's resources, which mostly include tech resources, are provided to support or challenge educational philosophy.

Launched in 2010 by KQED and NPR, MindShift explores the future of learning in all its dimensions, covering cultural and technology trends, innovations in education, groundbreaking research, education policy, and more. The editor is Tina Barseghian. Get in touch by sending an email to MindShift [at] KQED [dot] org.

"Since most of today's students can appropriately be labeled as "Digital Learners", why do so many teachers refuse to enter the digital age with their teaching practices? This presentation was created in an effort to motivate teachers to more effectively use technology in their teaching. Please see http://t4.jordandistrict.org/payatten... to learn how you can become a better teacher."

"This afternoon someone emailed me asking for some suggestions for tools for creating book trailer videos. It has been two years since I last wrote about the topic so I created a new list of tools for creating book trailers. Book trailers are short videos designed to spark a viewer's interest in a book. Having students create book trailers is an excellent alternative to traditional book report projects. A great place to find examples of book trailers is Book Trailers for Readers."

Keynote speaker from CUE Conference. Includes some great information on how CCS and technology go hand in hand.

List of best Web 2.0 tools for digital storytelling.

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"This collection of student work demostrates the many ways technology can be used in the classroom. They may spark ideas on how you can engage students in your classroom. We thank the teachers and students who have shared their work."

"Tech Tools Made Simple SuperTeacherTools.com is dedicated to providing technology tools for teaching that are quick and easy to download, learn, and start using in your classroom. In the site, you will find a variety of review games, classroom management software, and other miscellaneous tools for educators."

a-z of tried and tested internet resources for education

Personalized practices to meet each individual student's learning needs.