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Learning A-Z Open House Signup Calendar - 0 views

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shared by eva harvell on 17 Apr 09 - Cached
  • eva harvell on 17 Apr 09
     
    You can access Learning A-Z for free during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Earth Science - 1 views

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science reference earth_science education

shared by eva harvell on 09 Apr 09 - Cached
  • eva harvell on 09 Apr 09
     
    The investigations and visualizations on this site were designed to accompany Earth Science, a high school textbook authored by Spaulding and Namowitz and published by McDougal Littell. The Web site was developed by TERC, a non-profit educational research and development firm in collaboration with McDougal Littell. Funding was provided by the National Science Foundation.
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Cell phones get top marks in class -- dailypress.com - 1 views

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education cell_phones news_article

shared by eva harvell on 09 Apr 09 - Cached
  • four out of five teenagers carry cell phones
  • We spent a lot of time talking about their digital footprint and that what they do can be tracked
  • One of the most common uses is to turn the phone into a response tool similar to clickers used with other software programs. Instead of punching a button to answer a question, students text the answer and send it to a central polling Web site the teacher projects onto a screen. Some of the sites allow students to compare answers, similar to a poll or survey.
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  • Teachers said participation is up and discipline problems are down in classes using cell phones.
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Sweet Search - 0 views

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online_search

shared by eva harvell on 08 Apr 09 - No Cached
  • eva harvell on 08 Apr 09
     
    ..when you don't want to use google...
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The Three-E Strategy for Overcoming Resistance to Technological Change (EDUCAUSE Quarte... - 0 views

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technology web2.0 magazine_article

shared by eva harvell on 06 Apr 09 - Cached
  • We constantly search for new ways to employ technology in the service of teaching and research. Most users, however, be they faculty, staff, or students, do not approach technology the same way we do.
  • First, a technology must be evident to the user as potentially useful in making his or her life easier (or more enjoyable). Second, a technology must be easy to use to avoid rousing feelings of inadequacy. Third, the technology must become essential to the user in going about his or her business.
  • “Technology of the Week” posters. We actually advertise some of the useful and interesting things that faculty can do with a particular technology.
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  • It is imperative to market new technologies in positive and encouraging ways.
  • Faculty faced with increasing numbers of students and demands for accountability see their workloads going up and up. The last thing they want to confront is another task.
  • we have to show them how the enhanced communication made possible through technologies such as Web 2.0 will enhance their efficiency, productivity, and ability to teach and learn.
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