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Free Online Resources Engage Elementary Kids (Tech2Learn Series) | Edutopia - 12 views

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Teach2Learn Series offers engaging ideas!

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Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13

Cristina, you are correct. These type of lessons require a lot of preperation, but the outcome is fantastic. The students are engaged and collaborating, furthering the depth of knowledge for all.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cristina, you are correct. These type of lessons require a lot of preperation, but the outcome is fantastic. The students are engaged and collaborating, furthering the depth of knowledge for all.</div>

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Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13

Isabel, I am always amazed by how quickly young students learn to manipulate technology. Many times, I go in with only the basics and allow the students to teach me the "good stuff". They are so excited and can't wait to show off their final product.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Isabel, I am always amazed by how quickly young students learn to manipulate technology. Many times, I go in with only the basics and allow the students to teach me the "good stuff". They are so excited and can't wait to show off their final product.</div>

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Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13

Jessica, I am glad you were able to see first hand what children can accomplish in their elementary years. In my opinion, elementary is the best time to integrate technology, because the students are like little sponges. They learn so quickly and more importantly, they are motivated and engaged! As a high-school teacher, what would you like to see in term of technology knowledge from your entering students - Web 2.0 tools; Word; PowerPoint; etc.?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jessica, I am glad you were able to see first hand what children can accomplish in their elementary years. In my opinion, elementary is the best time to integrate technology, because the students are like little sponges. They learn so quickly and more importantly, they are motivated and engaged! As a high-school teacher, what would you like to see in term of technology knowledge from your entering students - Web 2.0 tools; Word; PowerPoint; etc.?</div>

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From Distraction to Engagement - 26 views

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Fun Technology - YouTube - 15 views

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- Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
  
  Even parents are beginning to consider available technologies as more than a "toy".
  
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- Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
  
  Juan, I am glad to see that the video has inspired you to utilize your campus computer lab. The computer lab can offer endless oppurtunities for your students. How do you think you will use the lab in the coming weeks?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Juan, I am glad to see that the video has inspired you to utilize your campus computer lab. The computer lab can offer endless oppurtunities for your students. How do you think you will use the lab in the coming weeks?</div>
  
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- Heather Luna on 22 Feb 13
  
  Cora, I am glad you were able to use the NASA lesson last year. Do you anticipate incorporating a distance learning lesson in your classroom this year?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cora, I am glad you were able to use the NASA lesson last year. Do you anticipate incorporating a distance learning lesson in your classroom this year?</div>
  
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- Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
  
  Self-guided learning! Amazing! Challenge students and teachers simultaneously.
  
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- Heather Luna on 12 Feb 13
  
  Jessica, thank-you for your comment. The video does reflect the varying levels of engagement. I agree that when used correctly, technology provides an opportunity to reach all learning modalities.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jessica, thank-you for your comment. The video does reflect the varying levels of engagement. I agree that when used correctly, technology provides an opportunity to reach all learning modalities.</div>
  
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- Heather Luna on 22 Feb 13
  
  Diana, I agree with your comment. It is discouraging to see that schools within a district have such different infrastructures. All students should be provided with equal opportunities for learning. I too would like to see how the infrastructures change and develop over the course of the next few years.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Diana, I agree with your comment. It is discouraging to see that schools within a district have such different infrastructures. All students should be provided with equal opportunities for learning. I too would like to see how the infrastructures change and develop over the course of the next few years.</div>
  
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Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13

Northside ISD is using technology to keep there students engaged.

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From Distraction to Engagement: Wireless Devices in the Classroom (EDUCAUSE Quarterly) ... - 6 views

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- Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
  
  As a teacher, I see first hand how technology has offered endless opportunities for engagement. I think the issue may stem from the actual method of integration as opposed to the use of technology itself.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As a teacher, I see first hand how technology has offered endless opportunities for engagement. I think the issue may stem from the actual method of integration as opposed to the use of technology itself. </div>
  
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- Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
  
  I think Mazur said it best, technology doesn't provide any more distractions than a classroom window!
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think Mazur said it best, technology doesn't provide any more distractions than a classroom window! </div>
  
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- Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
  
  As educators, we are responsible for taking advantage of every opportunity present, including those we may not necessarily be comfortable with.
  
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Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13

The technology "buy-in" has been difficult, because not everyone can see the long-term benefits, some educators view technology as engagement, while others view it as a distraction.

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