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These videos, provided by the Apple Learning Interchange, provide a short snippet about a particular topic (in this case, the changes humans cause on animal habitats) and then launch into a multifaceted lesson. Teachers have a purpose, learning activities, resources, and examples of student projects to use to guide them through the provided lessons. Standards are clearly represented through an "Evidence of Learning" section (with rubrics) as well as NETS and 21st Century Learning Skills Alignments sections. Teachers can use many available photos and interviews during the lesson, as well.

Collection of Math Tech activities, Related Rates examples.

Commonly used in classrooms lacking LCD projection ability, this piece of hardware makes it possible to project images from a computer to a television. iMicro supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, ands it works with both Mac and PC. Images can be cropped and enlarged for better viewing.

This example of technology integration involves the use of SMART Board technology. Teachers can use the provided instructions to post different versions of number grids and hundreds charts. Students then participate in routine activities where they drag counters over numbers or manipulate numbers and shapes to represent certain patterns on the posted grids.

In this lesson plan, teachers work with ESL (English as a Second Language) students to practice present and past tenses of verbs. They also work to differentiate between simple and progressive tenses, as well. They listen to an audio component and then complete identification-type tasks using an Excel spreadsheet and MS Word document. Students receive immediate feedback.

Students from New York City Public Schools, DC Public Schools, and many other urban areas throughout the country have created multiplication songs that go with some of the newest hip hop songs. Students are encouraged to create their own lyrics, record songs, and create dances. Originally created by an Ohio teacher, Spark the Mind has been featured on Good Morning America, CBS News, and other reputable programs. Smart Shorties is a proven program changing low math test scores and improving student achievement.

Online library of free resourses - collection is from public televison.

This site provides teachers many teaching points on Georgia's five main habitats as well as the plants and animals that live within each one. While the Habitats Research page is a preporatory page for the in-school "field trips" the company provides, it is still an excellent resource for science instruction (regardless of whether you order the program or not).

Document cameras, also known as "visual presenters," are electronic presentation tools teachers and instructional technologists use to display anything from documents and drawings to 3-D renderings and other objects that cannot be displayed on a standard overhead projector. Through the use of a megapixel sensor camera (instead of a set of mirrors and light tables), images can be displayed on an interactive whiteboard or overhead screen just by placing the item on the presenter, therefore eliminating the need for transparencies. Most models also offer the ability to interface with other electronic media in order to display digital images and video.

While Scholastic's site is well known for its helpful lessons and resources for teachers, this page lays out five excellent lessons that address student health issues. Teachers can also use reproducibles that go along with each lesson.

From the simple, easy to use Interwrite Cricket to the versatile SMART Senteo (different posting), response systems, while already in use by instructional technologists in school computer labs, are quickly becoming a necessity in the mainstream classroom, as well. With this technology, students can make real-time, wireless responses to questions posted through a variety of software formats such as PowerPoint and Word. These "clicker" remotes offer the ability to answer/receive feedback on multiple-choice and true/false questions, while some allow for multi-line entry for open-ended questions. Set up is easy and takes just a few minutes. Assessment software is available, as well.

A look at increasing technology skills in the classroom

Precalc exponential topic using Numbers tv series

Usable lesson using m&ms and exponential functions.

Students learn which materials work best for filtering water so it can be recycled. They create and test their own simple water filtration system and discuss how astronauts filter their water.

Troxell Communications, in conjuction with Hitachi and Lumens, have created a Multi-Function Learning System that includes essential interactive classroom tools in one integrated package. One of these Multi-Function Learning Systems (MFLS) includes the new Hitachi Starboard FX DUO-77 Interactive Multi-Touch Whiteboard. This interactive board is the first to be dual-interactive. It is both pen and stylus-driven, and it can be written on like a normal dry erase board.

Well known actors read aloud favorite children's books. Captions can be turned on or off. Stories can not be downloaded and must be streamed. Good books!

Animal facts from National Geographic. This portal in an a to z directory making it easier to find animals students need facts on. Also includes size relative to humans or commonly understood items. Includes map of where the animals live.

MVT problems using Calculator

According to the website, Georgia Public Broadcasting "creates, produces, and delivers high quality educational resources that enrich, inform, and support the Georgia learning community." GPB provides multimedia educational programing with supplementary materials and training on classroom technology integration. The statewide network empowers teachers across the state to collaborate by connecting them with other teachers in and out of their fields.