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Strategies and techniques are provided regarding the benefits of using digital tools to support teaching and learning in any content area or grade level.

Great explanations of tools every teacher should be using in the classroom!

"The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, collaborative, constructive, authentic, and goal directed (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells. What is in each cell? Within each cell of the Matrix one will find two lessons plans with a short video of the lesson. Each lesson is designed to show the integration of technology in instruction and classrooms as well as the Arizona Educational Technology Standards. "

A good list of articles addressing ICT in the classroom, 21st century skills, and the future of ed tech.

"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. Learning does not cease, its timeless and forever!" Traditional teaching has been part of formal education over years, where in students assemble together in classrooms and learn. With the advent of technology, the skills and methods of approach towards learning are changing.

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Tips for parents about how to prevent or stop cyberbullying

Tips for parents about how to prevent or stop cyberbullying

David R. Wetzel Almost every teacher who has a smart board or interactive white board (IWB) in the classroom feels that the board has changed his teaching and student learning. Teachers found that this technological tool changes how students gain knowledge of material they are learning.

A ning for prek-2nd grade teachers to share how they are using technology in the classroom.