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Nathan Seavey

3 Tips on Integrating Technology in the Classroom - US News - 1 views

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    "3 Tips on Integrating Technology in the Classroom Former Gov. Bob Wise discusses Digital Learning Day and how high school teachers can embrace technology. By Laura McMullen Jan. 25, 2012 SHARE Integrating technology into a high school classroom isn't a one-step process. "You can't just slap a netbook [computer] on top of a textbook and say, 'Great, now we have technology," says Bob Wise, former governor of West Virginia and president of the Alliance for Excellent Education, an advocacy organization. Wise says that digital learning starts with teachers, whose performance is enhanced by technology-not the other way around. That's also the idea of Digital Learning Day, which the Alliance is spearheading. The first annual Digital Learning Day falls on February 1 and will celebrate innovative K-12 instructors who successfully bring technology into the classroom by assigning online course content, using adaptive software for students with special needs, and utilizing online student assessments and other digital tools. Educators, as well as parents, students, librarians, and community leaders, can learn about classroom innovations and get new ideas by chiming in during the virtual National Town Hall meeting held on Digital Learning Day. [Learn how a new iPad app is revolutionizing textbooks.] "The whole intention of Digital Learning Day is to really celebrate teachers and good instructional learning practices," says Sarah Hall, director of the Alliance's Center for Secondary School Digital Learning and Policy. And good teaching, especially the kind that involves working with evolving technologies, sometimes requires good advice. Hall and Wise shared the following ideas for effectively using technology in the classroom-not just on Digital Learning Day, but anytime. 1. Plan ahead: There has to be a comprehensive strategy in place to implement technology into the school system, Wise says, and the teachers have to be involved in the planning stages. "When a schoo
Sarah Perkins

ReadPrint - 0 views

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    This website has TONS of free books that students can read online. I kept trying a bunch to see if I could find a book that wasn't on it...I couldn't! I would suggest using this in your classroom as a tip for students in case they have forgotten their copy of the book at school, etc.
Sarah Perkins

Writing fun - 0 views

shared by Sarah Perkins on 19 Jul 11 - Cached
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    Great with writing tips for elementary, would be great for special ed too!
Sarah Perkins

edte.ch - 0 views

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    This blog is AWESOME! It relates to all level of educators, includes tips on classroom uses with technology, has news from all over the globe related to technology and education, and even has how-to posts. I find myself reading it daily now and even back-reading. A must read!
Janelle Sweet

How to Teach Internet Safety to Younger Elementary Students | Edutopia - 2 views

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    You may have seen this, but I thought this was great as a way to teach young elementary students internet safety.
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    Another engaging activity about what to share on-line and protecting your computer from a virus is http://home.disney.com.au/activities/surfswellisland/ Surfs Well Island by Disney. I found the tip that you should never tell an on-line friend the name of your baseball team very interesting.
Joey Estes

7 Ways To Keep Students Focused While Using Technology | Edudemic - 0 views

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    Some of these are common sense ways to keep kids engaged with tech in the classroom. I liked #7.
Jackie Moran

The Reading Zone - 1 views

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    I liked the Reading Zone Blog because it is comprised of a young English teacher's lesson ideas, book reviews, and other classroom tips. It is well organized and easy to read. I found many of her blogs useful to my own teaching.
Jeff MacInnis

Edudemic - Education Technology Tips For Students And Teachers - 0 views

shared by Jeff MacInnis on 09 Feb 14 - No Cached
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    Great website to learn about trending technology in education
Anneliese Bjork

When Helping Students Hurts Students - Coach G's Teaching Tips - Education Week Teacher - 0 views

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    thoughts on how to equip students to be independent
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