EDU614 Integrating Technology

comprehensive collection of classroom resources, videos and podcasts

Always explore both the pros and cons before integrating something into your classroom... Know what you're up against!

Google, Microsoft, Oracle and other tech giants propose that computer science become a required proficiency in Massachusetts public schools to help address the technology labor shortage. Critics call this a kludgy solution.

Varied online games across several academic areas. Different medium for students to access information. There is a game called windfall; the point of the game is to set up and maintain a wind farm to create energy and revenue. Instead of just lecturing to the students about clean energy this allows them the opportunity to try it.

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.

This is a fantastic site that provides common core math curriculum materials as well as lesson plans that implement the common core standards. Great Resource!

free apps for iPad reviewed and sorted by grade level

A great interactive site that introduces math, reading, writing, history and science concepts. It includes interactive quizzes and opportunities to answer questions throughout the videos. Brain pop jr. is for K-3.

Provides educational movies for K-3 students. Homework Help, leveled quizzes, games and activities for kids. Exceptional resource for teachers and homeschools.

a super site that illustrates the standards for mathematical practice

I send my students to this website so they can view possible careers and the related education needed to obtain that position.

Scientists seamlessly integrate technology into their work. Gathering and analyzing data and sharing findings with others can be accomplished more efficiently using technology. The potential benefits for students and teachers who utilize technological resources in science are enormous.

Interactive math manipulatives that make math concepts come alive. Thinking Blocks teaches students how to model and solve math word problems. There is even a Thinking Blocks, Jr. which caters to 1st and 2nd grade students. Admittedly, Kathy recommended this website to me when I asked her for suggestions that might help my 4th grade daughter who was struggling with fractions. My daughter loves it! Thanks, Kathy!

Educreations is a website on which teachers can create online video lessons and tutorials using their own voice. This tool is utilized a great deal at our school to explain math concepts. It helps students (and parents) when they need help doing homework--they can simply log onto a tutorial that the teacher has created in order to clarify the day's lesson.