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Examples of how QR codes are used in education

A blog post with some great resources for the skills we have talked about in this course.

Richard Byrne's Tech for Teachers blog- Specifically, Google "how to" vids in one place

This is a blog all about education policy issues. I think it's a good resource for teachers who are interested in the direction public education is going.

Empowering and connecting teachers, administrators, and parents with innovative solutions and resources to better education. This site has ideas for group learning and motivating students.

"Best Practices for Using Technology in the Classroom Technology in the Classroom When using technology for teaching, there are four basic principles to be kept in mind: Alignment: Technology should be used for a purpose-not for the sake of being flashy and not as a distraction from other forms of pedagogy. Carefully consider the ways in which video or other media that you share with your class are aligned with your learning objectives. Consider the technology that is most closely in alignment with your teaching skills and the needs of your students-if you don't like to teach with Power Point, consider giving students a handout outlining the main points of your lecture and listing major concepts to assist them in note-taking. Accessibility: Be sure that the technology that you intend to use is accessible to your students. While computers are virtually ubiquitous, and students living on campus have ready access to computing labs and other technology on campus, do consider whether or not your students have access to technology that you want them to use. Also, consider your own access to technology: make sure that you are familiar with all of the technology that you use and that media technology in your classroom is functioning correctly before the class. Plan ahead. If you are going to show a film, for example, don't wait until you walk into class to find out if the player in your classroom supports your DVD's regional format, or you will find yourself scrambling to come up with a lesson plan that does not include the film. By checking the regional format in advance, you will be able to have a matching-format DVD player delivered to the classroom by Technology Services. Assessment: As with lectures, discussions, and labs, provide your students with guidance when dealing with media technologies. If you are showing them a film, provide them with the learning objectives that you have for them in watching the film. Consider giving them a short assignment to be fil

This is the blog of a second grade teacher who provides insight on various common core standards and shares many resources related to the common core. She provides 2nd grade writing rubrics related to the common core standards.

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Technology for Students with ADHD - Blog Site which asks: why don't we open our schools to all sorts of technology for klearning? If an adult teacher uses her smartphone to stay organized, why can't her students?

Great blog for social studies teachers.

slidecast and podcast combined

facebook in schools

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Projects to teach Kindergarten students how to use iPads while also learning math and ELA concepts.

David Wees discusses ways to help kids develop mathematical thinking everyday.

Entry from a blog I subscribed to about a new way to assess. I've never tried in but am intrigued by the idea and the rave review by the blogger.