EDTECH at Boise State University

This article contains a multitude of tools than can be used in social studies classrooms as well as a link to a webinar on using technology for social studies instruction and the importance of not just substituting tech for analog versions.

The Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has outlined a set of standards for how information literacy concepts specifically apply to science and engineering/technology.

This is a LibGuide developed by Napa Valley College that explains a number of key information literacy concepts that apply specifically to the sciences, including the scientific information cycle, peer review, how to find and read scientific articles, and the research process.

This article covers how instructors at Arts Achieve have used iPads, iPad management, and a collection of apps to increase student engagement and success in their programs.

This article from EdTopia discusses a variety of ways that technology can be used in conjunction with arts instruction through apps like DoInk, which can increase opportunities for collaboration.

These videos have a short and long versions as well as an associated PDF document. The videos focus on teaching one topic and the class is other adult ESL learners. These videos would be good supplemental at home review videos for associated class topics.

Adult ELL lessons designed by the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL). The lessons were designed to have a mixture of vocabulary and games for beginning intermediate students designed around work skills.

Ideas of how to engage in mobile learning

Science Apps

Links to a number of different websites and online tools that can be integrated into arts and music instruction at a number of different levels.

A Prezi by Ralph Marlon Saravello that describes why technology use in physical and health education is important and how it can be integrated.

A PDF link that outlines a lot of different ways that a variety of technologies can be integrated into physical education.

Explains challenges with incorporating and implementing technology

Examines 4 common obstacles that teachers and administrators face

Children through Adult ELL story lesson advantages and advice.

TESOL blog has a paragraph on digital story telling and has a helpful hint with a link to Language Experience Approach where it is recommended to write stories about the student's personal or shared experiences. It is recommended in the blog to use this personal approach to writing with digital storytelling.

A list of apps and websites for teaching social studies. There are snapshots of the resources with grade level and pricing. There are also active links to the different resources.